Not long ago, I visited the resort of Khao Lak, which is still For some reason, not popular with our compatriots. I am sure many are up they don’t even know where Khao Lak is on the map of Thailand, not then to go there. In order to eliminate this injustice, wrote This post, the town is good and great for a relaxing recreation.
The content of the article
- 1 About the resort of Khao Laka
- 1.1 Brief Description
- 1.2 Where is Khao Lak?
- 2 How to get to Khao Laka
- 2.1 By car
- 2.2 By taxi
- 2.3 Transfer online
- 2.4 By bus
- 3 Khao Lak on the map of Thailand
Contents
About the resort of Khao Laka
Short description
Khao Lak is a quiet and uncrowded resort even in peak season. Since there is some entertainment in it, the contingent is mainly pensioner. Therefore, if you need nightlife and permanent activity, then Khao Lak, most likely, will not suit you. There is only nature, waterfalls, nat park and all. But those who seek relaxation or Comes with children, I think I should like it here.
First of all, gorgeous beaches throughout the resort, and most importantly, they are not crowded. It is possible to find smaller places (where with a small baby well) can be deeper. And along the entire length of the beach you can walk than many vacationers and do, here kilometers for walks. I already wrote my review of Kao Lak and a detailed review of it. beaches will not be repeated.
There are 7 beaches / areas in total, but it makes sense to stay only 4: Bang Niang, Nang Tong, Khao Lak, Khuk Khak. Arranged descending infrastructure, and in the latter there is none at all, only the one that will be in your hotel. But in Bang Niang there is a 7/11, and full of cafes, and hotels for every taste, and on Nang Tong there is even McDonald’s 
Here’s a selection of the best hotels in the resort.
One of the main streets in Khao Lak
Beaches in Khao Lak
Beaches in Khao Lak
Where is Khao Lak
Khao Lak is located on the mainland (not on the island) north of Phuket on the Adaman coast. And it’s easier to get into it with Phuket That is, you can fly to Phuket airport and from there already drive to the resort. And, go to Khao Lak from Phuket airport about the same as to the southernmost point of Phuket, because Phuket often traffic jams.
Look at the very bottom of the post at the map to make it clearer.
How to get to Khao Laka
You can reach in several ways. The easiest and quickest from Phuket Airport, if we talk about the flight from Russia. If you If you fly to Bangkok, it will take much longer.
By car
The machine is the easiest to reach. Drive into the navigator (Google Maps or another program) Khao Lak and follow his instructions. If a to get from Phuket, then immediately after leaving the bridge over the bay you need to keep to the left at 402 and then continue along Adaman coast on highway four. Then all the time on the main the road without turning until you reach Khao Lak. Distance from Phuket Airport to Khao Laka (Bang Niang) about 80 km, and do not go more than 1 hour and 30 minutes, and you can get there in 1 hour, if nowhere stop and go fast.
From Bangkok to get to us longer, as a matter of fact, if you drove from Bangkok to Phuket. After passing through Chumphon, you need turn right onto Route 4006 and move along it until Adaman coast to the highway 4. Either drive and Chumphon, and Suratthani, and right behind Suratthani, go right onto the 401 road, and move along it past Khao Sok to the Adaman coast and the highway 4.
In my opinion, the easiest way is to book through Economybookings. Immediately on one site you will see offers from all major distributors. And the price will be lower than if taken directly.
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By taxi
Taxis are also easy to reach, but it costs more than a bus. Taxis can be taken, both at the airport, or just on the island, contacting any street travel agency and ordering it. The price will be about 1800-2500 baht, depending on the car (mini-bus more expensive) and impudence taxi drivers. In this regard, it is best to travel agencies order, they have more or less fixed prices, they are not from the ceiling will call. Well, and if from the airport, then there are all rates at the counter hang out. You can probably bargain and find someone who is cheaper will take, but how real it is, I do not know. I’d rather advance I ordered through the Internet, but more on that below.
Online transfer
Alternatively, order a transfer online via KiWiTaxi or 12go. For the price, everything is the same as a regular taxi, but in general, at least gestures, you will be met with a tablet and will be taken by the hand. And comfortable what can be pre-booked online while sitting at home. Recommend!
I already went to the transfer from this company and stayed with them completely satisfied. Met with a sign, put in a car and drove to hotel. Here is my review of Kiwitaxi.
Transfer to Khao Laka →
By bus
From Phuket airport you need to get to the minibus bus station (cost 100 baht), there already buy a bus ticket Phuket – Khao Lak (cost 100 baht). You need buses, following in Surat Thani, Ranong, Chumphon, Takua Pa. Alternatively, from the airport on the tuk-tuk get to the highway where the buses go, and there to catch them (it’s faster than before the bus station). But for me personally, this method is not I like the fact that from a distance it’s not at all clear which bus is going, You can not have time to brakes it. Yes, and when he passes by, The sign is not always clear, maybe in Thai.
In the opposite direction to get from Khao Laka to Phuket – get out on the highway and catch the bus in the direction of Phuket. It’s all a lot easier because all the buses will go there. if you need an airport, then tell the bus driver and he will stop near turning, from where on a tuk-tuk docked to the airport itself.
Khao Lak on a Thailand map
I specifically placed here a map with beaches, and not just one point denoting the city, because all these beaches belong to Khao Lacquer You can immediately estimate the geographical location and approximate size of the resort. But! I remind you that it consists of several small villages and best live in Bang Niang or Nang Tong. Moreover, the area called Khao Lak is not the best, but in principle the beach is good there, so you can stay in it.
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