Venture north of Phuket to Khao Lak, known as much for its stretch of beaches as it is for its lush jungle scenery, and explore this peaceful slice of Thai paradise with this full day Khao Lak tour.
Our first stop is Sarasin Bridge. One of Thailand’s most beautiful and famous bridges, it connects Phuket to the province of Phang Nga and has gained renown due to the tragic Romeo and Juliet-esque story associated with it. We’ll make a quick stop here to view the surrounding bay and take photos of the gleaming gazebos and elevated turrets.
At Andaman Viewpoint, we’ll get a 360 degree view of the surrounding fields, hills, and mountains, before we head to the river for our bamboo rafting activity. We’ll board a small yet sturdy raft made out of bamboo and cruise down the river admiring the placid waters and the abundant greenery of the area.
Next, we’ll make our way to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Located across the Khao Lak National Park in the Thai navy base, we’ll learn about the navy’s efforts to rehabilitate the turtles as well as catch a glimpse of the numerous amphibians and (fingers crossed) other endangered marine life.
After gazing at turtles, we’ll head to the International Tsunami Museum and discover how the effects of the 2004 tsunami greatly affected the Khao Lak area. Don’t miss the evocative Thai navy boat was washed ashore by a massive wave.
Our final destination is the Lampi Waterfall. We’ll visit the breathtaking multi-level waterfall, walk through the rainforest trail, and take a dip in the chilly pools before making our way back to Phuket and your accommodation.
