Khao Lak is surrounded by rice fields and rubber, palm and coconut plantations. The interior is covered in magnificent natural jungle and rises to meet high hills, cut by streams and cascading waterfalls such as Saeng Thong, Lam Roo and Chong Fa. Here you can try jungle trekking, rafting, jeep safaris and elephant trekking or simply cool off in the waterfalls' plunge pools.

As an alternative, take a boat cruise or sea kayak through Phang Nga Bay with its unique limestone rock formations and sea gypsy village. Or venture further north to Khao Sok in neighbouring Surat Thani, southern Thailand's oldest and largest national park, and canoe through the awesome scenery with lakeside wildlife viewing, trekking and camping. Khao Lak is the ideal Thailand tourist destination for couples, nature lovers, divers and families alike offering hotel accommodation of all kinds.

Rain Season	May - October
High Season	November - April
Recommended Season	February - April

Khao Lak is about 70km north from Phuket International Airport, and can be reached by car in about 1 hour. In 2004, taxis charge B 1,400 fixed price from the airport to Khao Lak. Krabi IAirport is about 2 hours and 120km south. Direct air-conditioned and VIP buses leave Bangkok's southern terminal between 18:30 hrs and 20:30 hrs every day, or you can catch the train from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then pick up a bus to Khao Lak.

Distances from Khao Lak to:

Phuket Town	105 km	90 Min.
Phuket Airport	74 km	70 Min
Krabi Town	136 km	2,5 - 3 Std.
Takua Pa	26 km	20 Min.
Phang Nga Bay	89 km	80 Min.
Khao Sok (N.-Park.)	74 km	1 Std.
Bangkok	785 km	mind. 11 Std

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