U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 2
Wong Duean Beach (3 hr 49) Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (6 min) Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Sai Kaew Beach (16 min) Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Hat Suan Son (17 min) Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Ao Nuan (3 hr 41) Ko Kloi Floating Market (13 min) Lakeside shopping complex with dining areas & souvenir shops, plus fish-feeding & live music. PMY Beach (28 min) Ao Thian (3 hr 59) Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Phra Chedi Klang Nam (Samut Chedi) (24 min) Striking, white stupa overlooking the calm Rayong River, with a nearby mangrove trail. Ko Samet (3 hr 42) White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Ao Phai (3 hr 26) Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Rayong Aquarium (19 min) Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Noi Na Beach (3 hr 28) Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Prao Beach (3 hr 14) Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Khao Laemya National Park (3 hr 8) Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. |