Hiking in Khao Lak

Hiking opportunities abound in Khaolak/Laem Ru National Park and nearby in Sri Phang Nga National Park and Thai Muang National Park.

One of the many national parks in the province of Phang-Nga, Khaolak/Laem Ru covers a total area of 125sqm along the west shoreline. It includes parts of Thai Muang, Kapong, Takua Pa, and Phang-Nga Town districts, about 33 kms south of Takua Pa Town on Route 4.

The park offers a myriad of sightseeing opportunities for nature lovers, harbouring lots of exotic plants and wildlife amidst landscape that includes beaches, hills, mountains, forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries.

One of the park's many points of interest is Kao Lak mountain, situated beside the sea with a Chinese temple dedicated to the wizard of the mountain. The temple lies close to Thai Muang district.

Interested in Eco Tours?

Thailand is all about elephants, and a holiday here wouldn’t be complete with taking a lumbering trek through the jungle atop a massive, plodding pachyderm.

Feeling really adventurous? African safari-style camps have come to the tropical forest – welcome to Elephant Hills. Or enjoy the untamed wilds of Khao Sok National Park. Raft, camp, and hike in this perfect wonderland.

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