U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 9
Ao Chor (2 hr 48) Prao Beach (2 hr 17)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Ao Wai (3 hr 16) Wong Duean Beach (2 hr 52)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Noi Na Beach (2 hr 31)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Ao Phai (2 hr 29)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Rayong Aquarium (13 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Wai Beach (3 hr 7)
White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (12 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Hat Suan Son (18 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Sai Kaew Beach (16 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Khao Laemya National Park (2 hr 11)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Ao Nuan (2 hr 44) Ao Thian (3 hr 1)
Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Ko Samet (2 hr 44)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. | 
