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Khao Lak is an beautiful beachfront village 80 kilometers north of Phuket. The community is famous for its warm, sandy beaches with in the background mountains covered with green lush jungle. Khao Lak is the name for a 20 kilometer stretch of beaches : Khao Lak beach, Nangthong beach, Bang Niang beach, Khuk Khak beach, Pakarang beach, Pak Weeb beach and Bangsak beach.

Khao Lak is named after the national park (Khao Lak-Lam Ru). The park was declared a national park in August 1991. It occupies a vast area of 150 sq.km. Khao Lak is becoming increasingly popular, mainly with European visitors. It's easy to reach, quite and, as yet, not overdeveloped. It is something like Phuket's past 20 years. You can walk northward along the sand for many kilometers, almost as far as Bang Sak beach.

Looking for a unique holiday experience ?

Khao Lak is the perfect destination for lovers of beaches, nature and a laid back atmosphere.
With over 20 kilometers of beaches Khao Lak is one of Thailand's most beautiful destinations. You can walk for hours over the warm sand. The beaches change along the way. From rocky islands in front of the Nangthong beach to coral beaches at Cape Pakarang and white beaches at Pak Weeb. If you put your back to the sea , you can see mountains covered with green jungle. Khao Lak beaches are free of beach chairs and commercial activities. Jet skies are not allowed , you only will see some fisherman trying to catch some fish, like his grandfather did 50 years ago.

Khao Lak: Gateway to nature and adventure!

Either you like you like to relax at the pool and beach or like a taste of nature and adventure: Khao Lak is catering every bodies holiday wishes. Like to dive or snorkel. Khao Lak is the shortest way to the Similan islands, world renowned for his underwater beauty. You can either go on a day trip or take a liveaboard and visit the best dive sites in the Andaman Sea.

Khao Sok is just an hour drive from Khao Lak. Voted as one of the top ten National parks in the world by Lonely Planet, Khao Sok is a place of incredible beauty. You can either go for a day trip with elephant trekking and rafting or for nature lovers there are overnight Kayak Expeditions to Cheow Lan Lake which take you deep into the jungle and give you the opportunity to see wild elephants, beers ,buffalo all in one of the worlds most beautiful sceneries.

You can also rent a motorbike or car and explore Khao lak area on yourself. There are plenty of waterfalls and walks through the jungle. Visit on your way Old Takuapa, in this old tin mining town you get the feeling time stood still , there are many buildings in the Sino-Portugese architecture style and has a laid back feeling.

Khao Lak accommodations
The accommodations of Khao Lak are stretched along the different beaches.

You can find an an accommodation for every budget and holiday wishes. From dormitory style rooms at the main road, small family managed resorts to award winning luxury five star beach resorts.

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KhaoLakAdvisor wishes you a nice holiday

Liveaboards Andaman Sea

Khao Lak is the gateway for Andaman Sea diving

Don't miss this festival

of worship and rituals.