U-Tapao International Airport 26 min
Nang Rong Beach (1 hr 3) A broad stretch of white sand bordered by forested hills, popular for swimming & kayaking. Ramayana Water Park (22 min) Family-friendly park with high-speed water slides, wave pools, kiddie areas & a floating market. Thai Island and Sea Natural History Museum (14 min) Natural history museum with separate pavilions for marine, plant & animal exhibits, plus a cafe. Silverlake Vineyard (22 min) Tours are available of this sprawling winery with gardens, an amphitheater & a restaurant/bar. Cartoon Network Amazone (31 min) Family-friendly recreational park featuring water rides, pools & a variety of dining options. Nang Ram Beach (6 min) Serene beach known for its white sand & coral reef, with mellow recreational activities & dining. Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center (21 min) Family-friendly destination for viewing sea turtles & learning about conservation efforts. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (33 min) This 500-acre attraction offers a variety of themed gardens, elephant shows & rides, plus an eatery. Dongtan Beach (17 min) Khao Chi Chan (24 min) Attraction featuring a giant carved picture of the Buddha on a limestone cliff face. HTMS Chakri Naruebet (7 min) Toey Ngam Beach (25 min) Remote sandy shore with a few noodle cafes, overlooked by wooded hills & popular for sunset views. Samae San Island (1 hr 29) Swimming, snorkeling & diving offered at a small island with beaches & a daily visitor limit. Wat Yansangwararam (27 min) Sprawling Buddhist temple complex in a picturesque setting with gardens & a large lake. |