From Phuket Airport to Khao Lak can be reached by taxi, rented car, and by ordering a transfer from the hotel. Despite the fact that the distance from Phuket airport to Khao Lak is only 80 km, the transfer on this route, like everything else in Phuket, is expensive, from 1200 baht (for the whole car). A trip by public transport from Phuket airport to Khao Lak is also possible, it will cost significantly less, about 150 baht per person, but in time such a trip will take at least 3 hours, which is quite a lot compared to an hour-long taxi ride.
Taxis can be ordered directly at the airport building, at the appropriate counter. The cost of the trip along the route has recently increased, and in early 2015 it reached 1800 baht, which is frankly expensive.
It should be noted that it is not necessary to follow the lead of overly greedy taxi drivers. there is an alternative, namely, the possibility of ordering a transfer from the hotel. Hotels in Khao Lak, as a rule, do not break prices, and offer their future guests a transfer from the airport to Khao Lak for more modest money, usually 1200 baht.
Return trip, from Khao Lak to the airport
The return trip from Khao Lak to Phuket airport costs 1200 baht. The indicated price, 1200 baht, has not changed for 10 years, and you can expect that it will not change in the near future.
Note. The main hangout place for taxi drivers in Khao Lak is a tourist town located opposite the beach (Nang Thong), on both sides of highway number 4 (Bangkok - Phuket). In the area of \u200b\u200bthe neighboring beach (Bang Niang), there are also more than enough taxi drivers.
Phuket Airport to Khao Lak with a rental car
Renting a car for a trip to Khao Lak would be a very reasonable decision. The area around Khao Lak is very beautiful, easy and pleasant to drive around, and by renting a car, you will not only solve the problem of airport transfers, but also get a lot of pleasure from exploring Khao Lak and its impressive surroundings.
Renting a car at Phuket Airport is cheap, starting at 800 baht per day when renting for 1 to 2 weeks, and it should be emphasized that Phuket Airport is the best place to rent a car within a 100 km radius. from Khao Lak.
Note. It is advisable to take care of renting a car in advance by ordering it via the Internet. More details about renting a car in Thailand are written in the section, it is also written there about what constitutes road traffic, both in Thailand in general and in the vicinity of Phuket, in particular.
By public transport from Phuket airport to Khao Lak. Cheap but not fast.
There is public transport in Phuket, contrary to popular belief, and you can get there, including to Khao Lak. There are regular buses from Phuket airport to cities and buses, which are quite suitable in order to get out of the airport and get on the highway leading to Khao Lak. All that is required of you further is to get off at one of the first stops (Muang Mai or Thalang) and wait there for buses going through Khao Lak (the directions you need are Takua Pa, Ranong, Suratthani and Chumphon).
A trip by regular buses from Phuket airport to Khao Lak will cost about 150 baht (~ 50 baht for a trip from the airport to the highway leading to Khao Lak, and ~ 100 baht for a trip to Khao Lak itself). Although local buses run fast, the intervals between flights are quite long, and taking into account the waiting time, the trip by regular buses will take at least 2.5 hours. More details are written separately, and by clicking on the specified link, you can find all the necessary information, including timetables, routes with a list of stops, fares and links to the official websites of carriers.
A secluded resort in Thailand's Phang Nga province, Khao Lak is the perfect family getaway. Located on the coast of the Adaman coast, the resort attracts tourists with its white endless beaches, rocky coves and waterfalls, thick mango jungle and azure sea. The bustling clubs and nightlife here gives way to relaxation in spa and yoga centers, paradise beaches and the unique natural beauty of this place. Despite the fact that the resort is located away from the main entertainment centers, Khao Lak offers tourists a variety of outdoor activities and a full range of services: hotels, shops, restaurants.
How to get to Khao Lak
Khao Lak is located about 80 kilometers from Phuket International Airport. Russian airlines such as S7 and Aeroflot offer direct flights from Moscow to Phuket, travel time is approximately 9 hours. You can fly from Bangkok to Phuket using the services of local airlines in just 1.5 hours.
In addition, Khao Lak city can be reached by bus from Phuket and from Krabi province. The city is also found on all bus routes from Bangkok southward. From Phuket by bus, you can get there in 2 hours, paying about 100 THB. From Bangkok, the bus departs from the southern terminal and takes approximately 11 hours. The prices on the page are for March 2019.
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Khao Lak Accommodation
The resort's hotels are varied. All of them harmoniously fit into the natural beauty of the place, without disturbing the eco-structure of these places. Most of the resort's hotels were completely rebuilt after the tsunami and offer tourists a high and modern level of service.
Comfortable hotel Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach Resort & Spa 5 * is located on Baan Sak beach in the national park, an hour's drive from Phuket International Airport. All rooms at the hotel are designed in traditional Thai style and include the necessary amenities. In addition, the hotel offers luxurious pools, a private sandy beach, three kilometers long, restaurants and cafes where you can taste Thai cuisine.
Beaches
The main attraction of this delightful place is its beaches. Pebble and sandy, they will amaze with their virgin beauty. Those who value loneliness will love the uncrowded, clean beaches.
The city's infrastructure is well developed. Here you can find pleasant cafes and luxurious restaurants, massage and yoga centers, diving schools. The streets are lined with colorful souvenir shops and traditional tourist entertainment takes place almost every evening.
Diving in Khao Lak
Khao Lak is, above all, an ideal destination for diving and water sports. Off the west coast, at a depth of 30-40 meters, you will find fabulous underwater gardens with bouquets of underwater corals and rare soft corals that look like a peacock's tail. The east coast, where the terrain is more mountainous, is suitable for snorkeling. You don't have to swim far to see rare fish and, if you're lucky, a leopard shark.
Entertainment and attractions of Khao Lak
Khao Lak is a popular eco tourism destination. The main goal of the Thai government is to protect this unique territory and preserve its pristine beauty. There are three national reserves on the territory of the young resort, which are open from 8:00 to 16:30. Khao Sok NP is especially popular. To enter the national park, you need to buy a ticket, which costs 300 THB.
Among the attractions of Khao Lak are the Similan Islands, the wild and unspoiled nature of which is one of the ten most beautiful in the world.
In addition to diving, Khao Lak offers tourists other types of outdoor activities: jeep tours, canoe trips, mountain bike rental, kayaking, hiking tours and, of course, elephant trekking.
Holidays in Khao Lak
Weather
Khao Lak city is located in the zone of two climatic zones. In the hot, dry season (March - May), the temperature rises to 35 degrees, there is practically no precipitation.
When planning your vacation, remember that the rainy season in this region begins in June and ends in October. The temperature is high and is about 33 degrees.
From November to March, the weather conditions are most optimal, the daytime temperature is 28 degrees. Despite the fact that the coast is still cool thanks to the sea breeze, the water warms up to +25 ... 28 degrees.
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Not so long ago I visited the Khao Lak resort, which for some reason is still not popular with our compatriots. I am sure that many still do not even know where Khao Lak is located on the map of Thailand, not that to visit there. In order to eliminate this injustice, I wrote this post, the town is nice and perfect for a relaxing holiday.
About Khao Lak resort
Short description
Khao Lak is a quiet and uncrowded resort even during peak season. Since there is little entertainment in it, the contingent is mostly pensioners. Therefore, if you are after nightlife and constant activity, then Khao Lak, most likely, will not suit you. There is only nature, waterfalls, a national park and that's it. But those who are looking for relaxation or who come with children, it seems to me, should like it here.
First of all, there are gorgeous beaches throughout the resort, and most importantly, they are not crowded. You can find smaller places (where it's good with a small child), you can go deeper. And you can walk along the entire length of the beach, which is what many vacationers do, there are kilometers for walking. I already wrote mine, I will not repeat myself.
There are 7 beaches / districts in total, but it makes sense to stay in only 4: Bang Niang, Nang Thong, Khao Lak, Khuk Khak. I arranged the infrastructure in descending order, and in the latter it is not at all, only the one that will be in your hotel. But in Bang Niang there is 7/11, and full of cafes and hotels for every taste, and in Nang Tong there is even a McDonald's :) Here's a selection.
Where is Khao Lak
Khao Lak is located on the mainland (not on an island) north of Phuket on the Adaman coast. And it's easier to get there from Phuket. That is, you can fly to Phuket airport and from there get to the resort. Moreover, going to Khao Lak from Phuket airport is about the same as to the southernmost point of Phuket, because there are often traffic jams in Phuket.
Look at the very bottom of the post at the map to make it clearer.
How to get to Khao Lak
There are several ways to get there. The easiest and fastest way when it comes to flying from Russia. If you arrive in Bangkok, it will take much longer to get there.
By car
The easiest way to get there is by car. Drive Khao Lak into the navigator (Google Maps or another program) and follow its instructions. If you get from Phuket, then immediately after leaving the bridge over the bay, you need to keep to the left on 402 and then continue along the Adaman coast along Highway 4. Continue along the main road without turning off until you reach Khao Lak. The distance from Phuket airport to Khao Lak (Bang Niang) is about 80 km, and it takes no more than 1 hour and 30 minutes to go, or you can get there in 1 hour if you don't stop anywhere and go quickly.
It takes much longer to get from Bangkok, as if you were traveling. After passing Chumphon, you will need to turn right onto Route 4006, and move along it to the Adaman coast to Route 4. Or go both Chumphon and Surat Thani, and immediately after Surat Thani go to the right onto Route 401, and move along it past until Adaman Coast and Highways 4.
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By taxi
Taxis are also easy to get to, but more expensive than a bus. Taxis can be taken either directly at the airport or simply on the island by contacting any street travel agency and ordering it. The price will be about 1800-2500 baht, depending on the car (minibus is more expensive) and the impudence of taxi drivers. In this regard, it is best to order in travel agencies, they have more or less fixed prices, they will not be named from the ceiling. Well, and if from the airport, then all the prices hang on the counter. Probably, you can bargain and find someone who will take you cheaper, but how realistic this is, I don't know. I'd rather order in advance via the Internet, but more on that below.
Transfer online
Alternatively, order a transfer online through or. For the price, everything is the same as a regular taxi, but in general there is a minimum of body movements, you will be met with a sign and taken by the hand. And it is convenient that you can book in advance via the Internet while sitting at home. Recommend!
I have already traveled on a transfer from this company and was completely satisfied with it. We were met with a sign, put in the car and taken to the hotel. Here.
By bus
From Phuket airport you need to take a minibus to the bus station (cost 100 baht), where you can buy a ticket for the Phuket - Khao Lak bus (cost 100 baht). You need buses to Surat Thani, Ranong, Chumphon, Takua Pa. Alternatively, take a tuk-tuk from the airport to the highway where buses run, and catch them there (this is faster than to the bus station). But personally, I do not like this method because it is completely incomprehensible from afar which bus is going, you may not have time to slow down. Yes, and when he is already driving by, the sign is not always clear, maybe in Thai.
In the opposite direction, to get from Khao Lak to Phuket - get out on the highway and catch a bus towards Phuket. Everything is much easier here, because all the buses will just go there. If you need an airport, tell the bus driver and he will stop near the turn, from where they will take a tuk-tuk to the airport.
Khao Lak on Thailand map
I specially placed a map with beaches here, and not just one dot denoting a city, because all these beaches belong to Khao Lak. You can immediately estimate the geographic location and the approximate size of the resort. But! I remind you that it consists of several small villages and it is best to live in Bang Niang or Nang Tong. Moreover, the area called Khao Lak is not the most successful, but in principle the beach there is good, so you can stay in it.
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