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Khao Lak (Khao Lak) - Resort in Thailand on the shores of the Andaman Sea. This resort is not yet very popular with our tourists, mostly Kao Varnish for recreation choose Europeans (for some reason, a lot of scandinavians in Kao Lake). In this article, I will tell you everything I know about Kao varnish: description of the resort, features, beaches, hotels Kao Laka, transportation, weather. Perhaps after reading this article you will choose not a neighboring noisy Phuket, but quiet calm Europeanized kao varnish 🙂

Silent Malded Resort Kao Varnish in Thailand

Kao Lac: General Information

Kao varnish resort stretches for many kilometers along the coast and highway number 4, which connects with the south of Thailand and goes to. Figuratively speaking, Kao varnish begins from the pier from which the high-speed boats are sent to the Similans, and stretches to the town of Takua Pa, and this is not much not enough, and more than 30 km along the highway! But: Nevertheless, speaking about Kao Lake most often maintain the area from Kao varnish National Park to Cape Pakarag and a little further north.

The first village, which is found along the way from Phuket, is called Ban Khao Lak, but the center of Kao varnish resort is on north, behind the mountain. There is a village Bang La He (Bang La ON) with the beach of Nang Tong, and even further villages Bang Niang (Bang Niang Khak) and Khak Khak with the same beaches. The most advanced tourist infrastructure on the first two beaches.

As I said, a track passes through Kao varnish, on the sides of which the entire infrastructure is: hotels, restaurants, shops. On the beach Nang Tong, the entire infrastructure is elongated along the road and the beach, and from the track to the sea literally 500 meters. Cheap hotels are or right on the highway or across the road from the sea, closer to the mountains. But on the next beach Bang Niang, mostly all hotels and restaurants are located on the streets that lead from the road to the sea. Distances from the route to the sea in this place is about 1 km.

In 2004, Kao Lak was very much suffered from the tsunami, now the signs are exposed everywhere in the resort where to run and what to do in the case of tsunamis, they say that the alert system of cataclysms works well.

By the way, literally a few days before our arrival in Kao varnish somewhere in the sea near Indonesia, an earthquake occurred, panic began in Thai groups in social networks, everyone predicted tsunami. Fortunately nothing happened. During our, we met a couple, which just during conversations about Tsunami rested in Kao Lake. They said that once in the evening dined in a cafe and worked a tsunami alert system, everyone was rushed in their own bikes and went to the mountains. They waited there a little, realized that nothing happened, and returned to the hotel.

On the beach of Bang Niang, near the highway, almost opposite the store 7 Eleven now stands the monument to the victims of the Tsunami and the police boat, which during the tsunami thrown ashore. Near the 2004 tsunami standing stand and a museum in which documentaries in English about this terrible event.

Not budget resort, prices here are on average higher than, for example, or, but are comparable to Krabi prices: and. Read more:

Kao varnish is quite well-kept and clean resort. European-style restaurants, cute bars, beautiful evening illumination, trimmed trees, flowers - it seems that you are somewhere in Europe. It is said that the Thai Hua Hin Single Europe in Thailand, but we were not there, so I can't say anything.

There are sidewalks in Kao Lake! This is such joy, especially after Samui, where the sidewalks can be said at all, well, except that a little on and.

Important! Not youth Resort, do not look for disco and bars with dances until the morning, here mostly rest mature foreign couples or families with young children. Bars, of course, there are, but not like on and close, they are pretty early.

Kao varnish: weather and seasons

In Kao Varnish divide two seasons:

• rainy season from April-May to October
• dry season from November to April

In principle, the rainy season in Kao Lake is unpleasant not so much with rains (they go mostly at night), and the fact that the sea is a storm and becomes dirty, ugly and dangerous for swimming 🙁 The last time we rested in Kao Varnish in September and never happened In the sea due to large waves and rips of flows. Yes, and excursions to the islands for the summer are canceled. Since Kao varnish and not a very crowded resort, and in the summer there are few people here, then some hotels, bars, restaurants and shops for the summer are simply closed.

Is it going to rest in Kao Varnish in May-June-July? If you choose a hotel on the seashore with good infrastructure, you can safely go! If the sea is very storm, it is possible to swim in the pool, but on the shore of the sea do pleasant walks. The benefit of the long beaches of Kao varnish allow you to walk on a lot of kilometers both in one and the other way.

But in early March, the weather in Kao varnish was sooo hot. What I love the heat, but even I didn't want to leave the air-conditioned room of our hotel. 🙂 But the sea in March in Kao Lake was perfectly smooth (full of calm!) And very warm. How I love 🙂

Kao Luck Where is and how to get

Kao Lak is about 60 km from entering the popular Phuket Island. From Phuket Airport to Kao varnish about 80 km or an hour - one and a half way to car. Another of the airports is in Krabi, and in Surattani railway station. From Russia in Kao varnish the most convenient to get through Phuket, where direct flights fly to the season. Read more about how to get to Kao varnish:

Transport in Kao Lake

Transportation in Kao Lake is presented Songteo, taxis and buses passing along the highway. At Songteo for 100-150 baht, you can take between adjacent beaches, and the taxi, for example, will cost 1000 baht. On the bus it is easy to go to Phuket Town (100 baht) or in the neighboring town Takua Pa.

For freedom and convenience of moving, it is best to rent a bike (from 200 baht) or a car ().

Hotels Kao Laka

Kao varnish is the territory of expensive comfortable hotels for a pleasant stay on the very seafront. Cheap housing (up to 1000 baht) on the first line no! If you, like me, prefer a beach vacation at the hotel first coastline, then be prepared to pay an average of +/- 3000 baht per day.

Cheap hotels (up to 1500 baht) are concentrated along the highway and on the street, which is perpendicular to the sea on Bang Niang. When we visited Kao Luck for just a few days and not for a beach holiday, but for the simonian islands, it was settled not near the sea, and in the center of the entire infrastructure of the beach Bang Niang, in the classroom inexpensive Nautical Home Hotel 850 meters from the sea and the sea and 150 m from the highway. Later to relax with a child in Kao varnish, have already chose good hotels on the first line with their beach: Manathai Khao Lak and.

Special offers for hotels Kao Lac

Kao varnish hotels on the map

Beaches Kao Laka

We were delighted with Kao varnish beaches: long, wide, almost deserted. Sand yellow, large, clean. Entrance to the sea smooth. True, there are strong fits, and sometimes a storm. I will not tell a lot, very detailed with photos and video about the beaches of Kao varnish I already wrote here:

Kao Varnish infrastructure: cafe, shops, markets, etc.

The main infrastructure of Kao varnish is concentrated on two beaches of Nang Tong and Bang Niang. Here are numerous cafes, bars, and shops, and massage salons, and sightseeing bureaus. Also along the coastline attract tourists beach restaurants. There you can have lunch, and meet the sunset for a bottle of beer, or just rent a sun bed and an umbrella.

Cafes, restaurants, bars

In Kao Lake, many cozy restaurants with European food. We did not have time to go to them, and two evenings dinner in one of the Thai cafes. For dinner (on a dish + one beer) 280-320 baht paid. Makashnitz have not seen. For dining on the seashore gave ~ 700 baht.

It is believed that Bang Niang is more expensive, but at the same time a more developed beach, there are all major bars with live music on Kao Lac. In the beach bars sometimes spend parties with music and dancing on the sand. But still need to understand that you will not find much fun in Kao varnish, it's not even on Samui, not to mention Patong on. But sit in the evening and in Kao Lake there is where 🙂

Shops and markets

From network stores in Kao Lake there are quite a lot of 7 Elevenov with normal prices. They are on the highway on the beach Bang Niang and Nang Tong. As well as minor shops with food, water, souvenirs, beachwear, etc. etc. Prices for souvenirs and beach things are not low. Many shops, where you in a couple of days savory costume or other clothes 🙂

On the beach of Bang Niang for 7 Eleven opposite turn to Tsunami Memorial every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from lunch and hours until 10 pm, the market has been working, where tourists come from all over Kao varnish. Here you can find some souvenirs, something from beachwear, food, fruit, etc. at normal prices.

The morning market with fruit is in Khak Khak next to a small bus station, which is indicated on all Cao varnish maps. It works this market every day from early morning to hours 11-12 days.

But still on shopping it is better to go to Phuket. It is not difficult to do this: you need to sit on the highway to the bus to Phuket, 2-3 hours of the path and 100 baht and you are in the center of Phuket Town. Then you can use the Tuk-Tuko or Songteo and get there, for example, to the center of the festival (what is the center of the festival on the example of Samui can be viewed).

The closest to Kao Laca supermarket Big from is located in the city of Takua Pa, and Tesko on the way to Phuket in Khok Cloe.

Attractions Kao Luck

Kao varnish is a convenient point for sending on excursions to the neighboring islands. Some tourists come to Kao varnish only then to visit:

• Surin
• Tacha - at the moment, unfortunately, closed indefinitely

Important: In the summer, in the rainy season and storms (usually from the middle of May to the end of October), these islands are closed to visit!

• Desert beaches
• Kao Lak National Park - Lam RU
• Waterfall Sai Rung (Sai \u200b\u200bRung Waterfall)
• Waterfall Tone Chong Fa (Ton Chong Fa Waterfall)
• Waterfall Ton Pling (Ton Pling Waterfall)
• Lampi Waterfall (Lampi Waterfall)

Also in Kao Lake, you can ride in elephants or to do diving - more about all tours and excursions of their Kao varnish you will be told in any tour agency, which here is a great set.

Kao varnish review and conclusions

Kao Luck left a pleasant impression. We liked the fact that in Kao Lake there are few tourists, wide desert beaches, good sea, clean streets, cozy cafes, excellent 5 star hotels in the very seafront, in which you can relax at the low season and off-season. Yes, and the village of Bang Niang is so cute. From Kao varnish it is convenient to ride on excursions on the islands. In Kao Lake, great sunsets: Sun sit right into the sea. Kao Luck is the place where I want to return again and again, in contrast, for example, from or AO Nang.

If I went on vacation in Thailand for 2 weeks and I would like to visit the south of the country, I would do this:

• 1 day. Arrival in Bangkok, Night in Bangkok
• 2 day. By train or by plane in Surattani
• 3 day. Moving Surattani - Kao Juice
• 4 - 6 days. Kao Juice and Lake Chez Lan
• 7 day - moving to kao varnish
• 7 - 12 days. Rest in Kao varnish + to fuse on a 2-3 day trip to Similans and / or Surin
• 12-14 days. Departure from Phuket Airport in Bangkok, Bangkok

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Khao Lak (Khao Lak)

Kao varnish (Khao Lak) is a section of the coast of the Andaman Sea, located 80 km. north of Phuket. It received its name from the mountains of the eponymous National Park, dominating the surrounding area and creating unique landscapes of Kao varnish.

According to Kao varnish, Kao varnish is very different from the nearby Phuket. Unlike the latter, Kao varnish is a few, unlawful and much more moderate in prices. The difference with Phuket is especially striking when you see Kao varnish beaches, clean, extended and practically deserted, and compare them with the beaches of Phuket, the number of tourists on which exceeds all imaginable limits.

In addition to impressive beaches, a convenient location in relation to the islands of the northern part of the Andaman Sea and numerous national parks within a radius of 100 km can be attributed to the number of advantages of Kao varnish. from kao varnish. It is not surprising that with such a favorable location, many consider Kao varnish not only as a beach holiday place, but also as a base for trips to Surin Islands, Thachi, Similan Islands and in Forest National Parks, such as Kao Juice National Park.

Beaches Kao Laka

Of the above beaches, the southern Nang Thong and Bang Niang and Bang Niang are most strongly mastered by the tourist industry and there are most hotels in Kao Laka next to them. Unlike the first two, the Khuk Khak beach will not be affected by civilization, we are simply wearing and dwells in your original state.

The second largest group of Kao varnish beaches is located in the North Cape Pakarang Bay and includes beaches and. The length of these beaches is approximately 8 km. And in their surroundings are located, mostly, very expensive hotels.

In addition to the beaches, north of the National Park, there is another group of beaches, located in the south, between the mountains of the National Park and the Tap Lamu Pierce (the place of departure of the ships to the Similan Islands). The length of these beaches is insignificant and is approximately 2 km.

The islands of the northern part of the Andaman Sea

60 km. From the coast of Kao Lakka is a group of islands, including, island Bon and, Richelieu and Islands.

The islands listed above, with some part of the convention, can be divided into two groups: those that are of interest to the widest range of vacationers and islands, interesting exclusively for divers.

The first group includes the Similan Islands, Thača Island and Surin Islands. For all three, crystal white coral beaches are characterized, thickets of virgin rainforest and shallow coral reefs located next to the islands, representing excellent snorkeling opportunities. For general opinion, snorcling on Similans is one of the best, if not the best, in all Thailand. However, for diving, this statement is no less correct than for snorkeling.

The second group of islands, available only for divers, includes the island of Bon and the Richelieu River (). These two places are famous, first of all, the fact that in their surroundings you can with a lot of probability to meet large inhabitants of the sea, such as a whale shark or a giant skate. These giants list of attractions of Bon and Richelieu are not limited. Suffice it to say that out of 400 species of fish and 200 types of corals of the Andaman Sea can mostly be found in these two places.

Read more about the islands of the northern part of the Andaman Sea

Similan Islands are one of the most beautiful sites of South Thailand. Monumental granite rocks, snow-white coral beaches, thick rainforest and transparent blue water - all leaves unforgettable and with nothing comparable impressions. The underwater world of the archipelago is no less impressive and, according to the general opinion, diving and snorkeling on Similanov is considered one of the best, if not the best, in all Thailand.	In general, Tachary and Similanes are quite similar to each other. As in the Similan Islands, there is a magnificent beach, with blue water, white coral sand and thick tropical vegetation. Directly opposite the beach is a shallow-water coral reef, a great place for snorkeling. Deeper places for diving lovers are also present. In addition, there is a trail on the island laid through the jungle and allowing not only in detail to consider the local flora and fauna, but also enjoy the sounds and smells of the rainforest.	Despite the fact that Surin, Thača and Similanes belong to the same group of the North Andaman Islands, Surin Archipelago is very different from his more southern neighbors. Surin coastline is raised by numerous bays; The surface of the islands is almost completely occupied by high hills covered with an impassive rainforest. Flat sites on the islands are almost absent, but at the same time, the sea around the archipelago shallow way, which is unexpectedly taking into account the hillysts of the islands themselves. As a result, Surin's landscapes are unusual, peculiar and few people leave indifferent.

Underwater world Richelieu Rock

If you try to list the features of the underwater world Richelieu Rock, then these features will be thrown at least three. Firstly, this is a place where you can find large sharks and skates; secondly - the place of accumulation of huge (up to thousands of individuals) flocks of fish; And, thirdly, this is a place where underwater livestock is presented in an extraordinary diversity.

Huge flocks of fish are one of the most impressive spectacles that Richelieu Rock can offer. It should be noted that the fish that make up these flocks have fairly decent, up to 60 cm. In length, dimensions. Usually, such flocks form a variety of snowfields, but there are also flocks consisting of fusilier (Fusilier) and local Stavrid (Herring or Trevally SCAD).

In addition to traditional reef fish, there are enough unexpected creation in the Richelieu Rock area. For example, different types of sea devils and rapes mimicing under stones and coral wreckage. There are also other mimicrying fish, such as Ornate Ghost Pipefish, almost invisible against the background of soft coral branches.

Fishes underwater world Richelieu Rock is not limited. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe rocks in abundance there are all funny mollusks and crustaceans: Pinsy shrimps-harlequins, multicolored sea snails and many other interesting creatures, of various shapes and colors.

Forest and coastal national parks in the area of \u200b\u200bKao Laka

In the area of \u200b\u200bKao Lakka there are several national parks, three of which, (AO Phang-NGA), (Khao Sok) and Kao varnish (Khao Lak - Lam RU), makes sense to note especially.

First of all, it is located in the Gulf of Pang Nga National Park AO, famous for its unique species, as well as rocky islands with numerous grots, caves and inner lakes.

Secondly, this Cao Juice National Park () is no doubt, the most impressive Forest National Park of South Thailand; Place of rare beauty and very diverse nature.

And finally, this is the Kao Lak National Park (Khao Lak - Lam RU) - a mountain range, conveniently located close to hotels and beaches of Kao Laka; The place is visited even by the most lazy tourists.

In addition to the above, in the Kao Lakka area there are several more national parks, not so impressive as Pang Nga and Kao Juice, but, nevertheless, in their own way. If you have enough time and have a rented car at hand, ride around Kao varnish and look at these national parks will be a very good idea.

Read more about the most visited national parks

Bay Pang NGA Pang Nga Bay (AO Phang-NGA) is one of the main attractions of the Southern Thailand, the place is extremely unusual and very beautiful. It is famous for its breathtaking views and rocky islands, rugged numerous grots, caves and lagoons. In total, 42 islands, different sizes and varying degrees of coloriness are in the territory of Pang NGA. The most colorful and recognizable of them is the island of James Bond, who, to the shooting of the famous film, wore a modest local name Koh Tapu (literally "Island of a nail") .....	On the territory of National Park Kao Juice is one of the largest arrays of a tropical rain forest in Thailand. A few extended and well-equipped pedestrian trails are laid through the forest, allowing you to get acquainted with the local flora and fauna, as well as enjoy the sounds and smells of the endless virgin forest. Most of these trail goes through the hills and slides located along the banks of the rivers and streams of the National Park. A hike in such a terrain requires some efforts, but the reward for them will be able to see the numerous waterfalls of the National Park.	Kao Lac (N.P.) Kao varnish is the National Park closest to the same named area. It is a mountain range dominating over the surrounding area and forming unique landscapes of Kao varnish. The National Park has a rather complicated form and consists of two parts: located near the coast of the mountains that gave the name of the entire surrounding area, and located in the depths of the mainland of the mountains Lam RU. Despite the fact that the mountains of the National Park are visible from anywhere in Kao varnish, tourists see only a minor part of the National Park, the size of which is quite impressive. Nature, landscapes and lifestyle of all three islands are approximately the same. The coastline of the islands facing the Andaman Sea is a practically continuous strip of wild beaches. The eastern side of the islands, in contrast to Western, is cut off with numerous bays and covered with thickets of mangrove forests. Fauna Islands is rich and diverse; A wild boars and deer, giant turtles and exotic birds, such as a rhino bird dwell on the islands. Of the three islands, the southern island is the southern island, in whose territory there are several large hotels. The remaining two islands are less mastered, especially the North Island Ra, practically not affected by the impact of civilization. Koh Kho Khao Island is at a distance of 25km north of Kao Varnish National Park. From the Big Land, the island separates the duct of a width of several hundred meters. You can get on the island on the ferry of the Nam Khem descendant from the pier, located in the same village. Kho Khao Island, facing the Andaman Sea, is an extended line of pure and deserted beaches with a length of more than 20 km. Visually, Koh Kho Khao Island's beaches resemble Kao varnish beaches, and especially Khuk Khak Beach. The tourist industry is mastered only the southern part of the beaches of the island, where all hotels are located ..... Koh Phra Thong is an island located opposite Curaburi in 60km. north of kao varnish. From the mainland, the island is separated by a spilled width of about 1km. Despite the relatively small size, the nature of the island of Koh Phra Thong is quite diverse. Here are mangroves and savanna, rain tropical forest and swamps, shallow sandy beaches and coniferous forests growing along them. The presence of such a number of ecosystems causes a variety of feathered inhabiting on the island, which according to the latest data there are 106 species. Among other birds, a rhino bird dwells on the island, notable for its size (up to 1 meter) and an unusual appearance.

From this article you will learn how to get to Kao varnish from Russia, from Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Samui Islands and other places of Thailand, as well as get out of it.

How to get to Kao varnish from Russia

How to get to Kao varnish from Phuket and Back

1. The easiest way to get to Kao varnish from Phuket Airport using taxi or transfer services. Taxi from Phuket Airport in Kao Varnish will cost 1500 - 2000 baht for the car depending on your ability to bargain and the location of the selected hotel. Or you can adjust the transfer from the hotel in advance, on this link or on the Russian-speaking site kiwitaxi.ru

2. On leased transport.

3. On public transport. By bus per 100 baht from Phuket Airport to get to Avtostania Phuket, and there you can buy a bus ticket to Kao Lac (100 baht per person, travel time for about 2 hours). Or to get to Tuk Tuka from the airport to the track (approximate coordinates: 8.111941, 98.335145) and there to catch a bus to Kao varnish. We need buses that are following in Suratanti, Ranong, Chumbon, Takua Pa.

Kao Luck - Phuket

In the opposite direction, to get from Kao Varnish to Phuket will also not be difficult: it is necessary to go on the track and catch the bus towards Phuket. If you need to get to Phuket Airport with Kao varnish, then ask the driver to stop on the track on a turn to the airport. Tuk-tubers are usually duty there, which for 50-100 baht with a person will throw to the airport entrance.

If you need to get to one of the beaches of Phuket, you will leave on the bus station and look for a Tuk-Tuk (Songteo) to the desired beach.

A taxi or transfer with Kao varnish, for example, on Patong Beach, will cost 1800 - 2200 baht. On public transport ~ 150 baht per person.

Buses run every 20-30 minutes in the daytime (~ C 7:00 to 18:00).

How to get to Kao Varnish from Bangkok

By plane

The most optimal way to get to Kao varnish from Bangkok is on the plane. Flight time is a little more than an hour if you buy tickets in advance, you can find tickets for 800 - 1200 baht per person. Further from Phuket Airport to get to Kao varnish one of the above in the method described. Flights Bangkok - Phuket \u003e\u003e

In the opposite direction from Kao Varnish in Bangkok bus tickets can be bought at any round office in Kao Varnish or at the hotel. VIP bus at 17:30 and 18:00, ordinary buses at 12:00, 15:30 and 16:30. Stop on the track.

How to get to Kao Varnish with Phi Phi

1. Buy organized transfer of Phi Phi - Kao varnish (boat + minivan). Departure at 9 am, arrival in Kao varnish at 14:00 - 15:00. The cost of 750 baht per person. You can buy online.

2. Alone to get from Phuch Pihet to Phuket on the ferry on Rassada Pier Pier. Departure from Phi-Phi at 9:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:30. Time on the way and a half - two hours, the cost of 250-300 baht. From the pier to get to the nearest bus station of Phuket (there is close, riding literally 5-10 minutes) for 80-100 baht for Tuk-Tuk, and then by bus in Kao varnish for 100 baht per person. Total way from Phi Phi to Kao varnish will cost 400-450 baht.

With Kao Laca to Phi Phi

After Kao Varnish, we drove to Phi Phi. At first they wanted to buy in our hotel organized transfer (minivan + boat) to Phi Phi for 790 baht, but then learned that this path would take too much time, since 7:45 to 15:00, because Tourists are brought through Krabi, not through Phuket, and decided to get on their own on a public bus.

At 7:50 we left our hotel in Kao Varnish (an excellent inexpensive hotel, I recommend everyone! In detail about the hotel in Kao Lac), in a couple of minutes they reached the track, where at 8 am already sitting in the bus passing to Phuket. We drove for quite a long time, more than two hours. I have already started worrying that we will miss the eleven-hour ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi. At 10:40, we arrived at the old bus station of Phuket, very quickly jumped into Tuk-Tuk (80 baht for two) and after 10 minutes 10 were on the pier of seedlings. At the ferry, we had time, but I had to buy "Zadorogo" tickets - 600 baht with a person 🙁 with it, if you buy tickets not on the pier, and in the tour offices, they will cost 300-350 baht. But we did not have time to look for the agency's tour at all ... Ferry went for 20 minutes later, we were at the pi-phi at 13:20.

Total Path Hotel Kao Luck - Phi Phi took 5.5 hours and cost 740 baht per person.

Farm Schedule Phuket - Phui Pi-Fi from Pierce Seedling: 8:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:00.

From Krabi (AO Nang) in Kao varnish

A straight tourist minibass leaves from A Nanga (Krabi Province) in Kao Valk once a day, at 11:30. Time on the way 2-3 hours, the cost of tickets varies from 350 to 500 baht. Buy tickets online \u003e\u003e

As far as I know direct public bus There is no town in Kao Varnish from the bus station. We'll have to go with transfers. The path is long, time in the way is unpredictable, so it is easier to buy a ticket for a tourist minibus.

How to get to Kao Varnish from Kao Juice

1. Buy tickets for tourist minirabas Kao Juice - Kao varnish for 200 baht with a person who will take you straight from the hotel in Kao Juice. Schedule Kao Juice - Kao Varnish: 6:30, 8:30, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. We bought tickets in the day before departure. 750 BAT

From Surattani in Kao varnish can be reached by bus that follows Phuket. Or with a transplant: by bus to Takua Pa, and there on the bus towards Phuket.

That's all I wanted to tell, how to get to Kao Lac. I would still like to note the moment that in Kao Lake (in every case on the beach Bang Niang), group transfers (tourist minibas) are not very common. Tour office on the sale of transfers a bit, the prices are high, there are few flights, it's not like on Phi-FCI, that transfer to any point of Thailand (and not even Thailand 🙂) can be bought at every step, and because of the high price competition Low. It seems that it is mostly leaving from Kao Varnish, everything is leaving for a taxi or passing by bus 🙂 Here is the schedule of transfers from Kao Varnish:

Every year, Thailand's popularity among Russian people increases several times. Paradise islands, picturesque nature, snow-white beaches with turquoise sea turn the country into the world value resort. In addition to crowded places, the quiet and secluded resorts still remain in Thailand. And one of these places can be called Kao Varnish, which is located in the southern part of the kingdom.

Kao varnish is one of the few Thai resorts, which is impressive with his tranquility and comfort. Even in the midst of the season here is a few. Maybe precisely because of this, the beaches and the sea itself are characterized by their purity. Initially, Kao varnish called a small settlement on the coast of the Andaman Sea. But the rapid development of the tourist sphere has combined several settlements under this title. If you now look at the card, you can see that it is geographically covered by the seaside and to the mountain band. Surrounded by Kao varnish there are three national parks, in which even today you can meet unique vegetation and rare fauna representatives.

Along with Kao varnish is the island of Phuket. The distance between the resort and Phuket Town is about 100 kilometers. Unlike the noisy island, peace and silence reigns on Kao Lake. This is an excellent place for family holidays, especially with small children. There are numerous wellness centers, spa salons, as well as yoga clubs. A visit to Kao varnish can combine an unforgettable vacation in conjunction with therapeutic procedures.

If you look at the price policy, then it is a little higher here than in other popular resorts. This feature can be explained by the remoteness of Kao varnish, a low flow of people, as well as numerous high-class hotels.

When is it better to go?

As with most of the resorts of Thailand, there is a clear distinction between the seasons on weather conditions. The best time to relax on Kao Lake from the end of November to April. Around May to November, the territory of the resort falls under the action of the Western Monsoon, which brings rainy weather. But even at the same time, the air temperature practically does not fall below 22 degrees. More torrential rains go at night, and the sun appears in the morning. The troubles can bring strong winds that raise the waves, and swimming in the sea has to be postponed. In addition, excursions are closed to world-famous.

If you still decide to visit Kao Varnish in the summer, it is better to choose a hotel with a well-developed infrastructure. Such hotels have beautiful pools at their disposal, to visit that can be in stormy days.

Infrastructure

Despite the fact that Kao Varnish is not a particularly popular resort among holidaymakers, the development of infrastructure here has high performance. Of course, within the city there are no huge shopping and entertainment centers, but everything you need can be purchased in one of the numerous shops of Kao Laka. The most popular supermarket among the local population and holidaymakers is Nang Tong. It can be purchased in it all that is necessary, ranging from personal hygiene products, and ending with all kinds of food and alcoholic beverages.

If you need something not significant, you can visit 7/11 stores that are located all over the resort. They sell food products, the most necessary things for life, as well as hot lunches that you will warm right at the checkout.

Along the central street and in the area of \u200b\u200bthe beaches there is a lot of shops, in which you can find inexpensive won and shoes.

In order to acquire any souvenir products, one of the local markets should be visited. In the city of Baan Layna every day, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Central Square, the market works. In addition to souvenirs, there you can find various pictures, figurines, decorations, and so on. Also, during the market visit, you will have the opportunity to try national Thai cuisine, including all sorts of exotic food.

The market with fresh fruits and vegetables works in the morning within the Khak Khak Beach.

There are many restaurants and bars throughout Kao varnish. Amateurs of romantic evenings can sit in one of the beach establishments. During dinner, you can admire the beautiful evening sunsets.

More solid restaurants are located along the central road, as well as a bit away from the coastline.

It is also worth noting that in almost all cafes and restaurants Kao varnish are not only Thai cuisine dishes, but many European. The average price of lunch is 200-300 baht.

Attractions and entertainment

Within Kao varnish, landmarks are not particularly much. Many resort beaches are the starting point for the Similan Islands, Bon and, which are in a dozen beautiful places of the planet. To visit the island open only from October to May, so if you are planning a trip to them during your holiday, it is worth a convenient time in advance.

Another interesting place to visit is.

From Kao Laca, it is very convenient to get to the Kao Sok National Park, which is known for its richest Flora and Fauna. Within the resort itself, you can visit the park Lamu Ru, deserted beaches, as well as numerous waterfalls, among which Lamp, Sai Rung, Tong Pling and others. Also in the jungle of the resort, you can ride on elephants. And the Azure Sea is suitable for diving.

Beach

On Kao varnish beaches, you will almost never see a lot of people. This is not the place where you need to come at 7 am in order to take a place. Absolutely all the beaches of the resort are drawn by a wide stripe along the sea and have a smooth transition among themselves. If you look at the card, even there will be no opportunity to see a clear boundary between them.

The main feature of the resort is that it is very rarely influenced by tropical winds. High reefs create an excellent natural barrier for strong waves. This is what makes it available for 12 months a year.

The following beaches are most popular among holidaymakers:

1) Kao Luck. This beach is located in the southern part of the resort within the central administration of Similana National Park. There are no umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach, but large trees grow straight on the seaside, in the shade of which you can hide. The beaches sell a wide variety of souvenirs made of sea shells.

2) Nang Tong. It is one of the most visited beaches of Kao Laca. It is focused on high-class hotels and restaurants with an excellent kitchen. This is a great place to exercise snorkeling, as it is not far from the coast, a beautiful coral reef is located, where you can see not only a variety of fish, but also the turtles. In the southern part of Nang Tonga, there is an opportunity to make some wonderful photos against the evening sunset.

3) Bang Niant - Beach with well-developed infrastructure. One of the few in Thailand, where sun loungers, umbrellas are installed, and there are various water entertainment. Not far from the coast there are many massage salons and various cafes.

4) Packy - Five Star Hotels are concentrated within the beach. Plus, the flow of holidaymakers here is minimal, which creates additional calm and silence. The beach is suitable for relaxing with small children or for those who want to hide from noisy urban streets.

Hotels

Planning a train on Kao varnish, it should be borne in mind that it does not apply to the cheapest resorts of the country. There is no housing worth a few hundred baht in one night. Most hotels that are located along the coast have the status of 4 or 5 stars. Accordingly, the price policy per day of location will start from 3000 baht. Among such hotels, I can recommend the following excellent options: Briza Beach Resort, Ramada Khao Lak Resort and JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa.

Cheaper accommodation option can be found along the central road, there prices will start from 1,500 baht. Among budget hotels, Nautical Home Khaolak, Ruk Cozy, Khaolak Golden Place and Motive Cottage Resort are good options.

Transport

Public transport Kao Lakka is buses and songteo. They pass along the central highway and can deliver you not only to the neighboring beach, but also to any other province. A convenient means of movement are a taxi, especially in cases where you need to overcome not long distances. On the territory of the entire resort there are stands installed on which you can see the average cost of a trip.

If you relax on Kao Lake for a long time, then you can rent a bike or car for convenience. Prices for bikes range from 200 to 350 baht per day. Monthly rent can do in 3500-4000 baht. Car rental prices begin from 1000 baht per day.

How to get?

From Phuket Island

There are 5 basic options, thanks to which you can get to Kao Laca from Phuket. It is easiest to do this from the territory of the airport, but it is also possible to leave the Capital of Island - Phuket-Town.

1. The most convenient way is to order. Then you will receive a convenient shuttle line and back and a planned excursion program in the resort. Price 1300 baht.
2. Another option of movement is a taxi that is located at the airport of Phuket. After you leave the terminal, you should approach the rack of taxi drivers. Also, they have price list in different directions. Taxi's trip to Kao Laca can do about 1500 baht. Remember that the initial taxi price is most often overestimated, so do not forget to bargain. Thus, the price can be reduced by several hundred BAT.
3. Use the transfer services. It can be pre-order on the site. The driver will meet you near the exit from the terminal will help with luggage and deliver to the appointed hotel.
4. Take a car for rent. This can be done directly at the airport or order a car on the site. Booking a car on the site, you will immediately see all available options in different hire companies, you can compare prices and choose the most suitable option.
5. Route bus. All buses leaves the bus station in Phuket Town. Therefore, initially on a taxi or a Tuk-Tuka costs to the train station, and then purchase a bus ticket. This is the cheapest variant of movement, as the cost of one ticket within 100 baht. On the way about 2 hours. Bus ticket can be bought on the site.

From Bangkok

In order to get from Bangkok to Kao Laka, you can use one of the following options:

1. The plane is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to move. By time, the flight takes about one hour. The plane crashes from Bangkok airport and lands on Phuket. If tickets purchase in advance, then their cost can be about 1000 baht. Such a company as NOK AIR offers a comprehensive package that includes not only flight, but also transfer to Kao varnish from Phuket. You can book air tickets on Aviasales.
2. Train - on it you come to the province of Surattani, and then on the route bus go to Kao Varnish.
3. The bus - leaves from the southern bus station in the capital of Thailand, as well as the station stained. By purchasing a ticket, do not forget to point out that you are traveling to Kao Laca. The price of travel will be from 620 to 1200 baht, everything will depend on the class of the bus. Consider that by time the trip will be long. You can purchase a ticket at the checkout on the bus station or on the site.

Kao varnish on the map

On this map you can watch the exact location of the resort of Kao Lac in Thailand.

We met with another resort of Thailand - Kao varnish. This is a great place to relax, which is impressive with its purity and beauty. It is very easy to reach it, and the time spent in these paradise will not be able to leave a single vacationer indifferent.

Kao varnish is considered one of the most quiet, scenic and calm corners in the world to relax. And not in vain, because there is a resort between the mountain garden and the Andaman Sea. Tourists sit wild tropical jungle and their inhabitants, and the picturesque waterfalls fascinate.

The Thai Kao varnish resort stretches for more than 30 km. It is located between the south of the country and Bangkok. It is here that the piers from which boats are sent to the most interesting tourist corners of Thailand are being sent.

How to get to kao varnish, distance to Phuket

To fly to Kao Luck by Airlines, you need to get to Phuket Island (the closest international airport in relation to Kao varnish). Residents of Russia can get to the island by direct flight from Moscow.

Arriving on Phuket, it is better to take a taxi to the resort that will cost 1200 baht. The trip itself will take less than an hour. There is also an ideal bus service between these resorts, but tourists need to take into account that buses are not sent from Phuket Airport, but from the bus station. The bus ride is much more accessible, but you need to go about 2 hours.

From Bangkok (from the South Station) to Kao varnish can be reached on a comfortable bus. The cost of the trip is about 500 baht, the duration of the trip is about 10 hours.

Weather in Kao Lake: when it is better to go

In terms of weather conditions, which will affect the rest of tourists, you can allocate 2 seasons:

• April-May, October-November - rain period.
• November-April - Dry and hot season. The temperature on average rises to + 35 ° C.

It rains in the resort are not so terrible because they are mostly night. But marine water after the storm becomes dirty and unattractive. Yes, and the number of excursions, cafes, restaurants and hotels during this period is significantly reduced.

Is it possible to relax here in the summer? Many do it by choosing a hotel straight by the sea. If it is not possible to buy in the sea, such holidaymakers should have a spare "airfield" - swimming pool at the hotel, and the sea coast can be used for pleasant walks.

Beach

Kao varnish is not a separate city, but the name of the resort to which several villages belong to their beaches and infrastructure. The focus of tourists focuses on palm fields, Kao Lake National Park and its amazing nature and clean beaches. On the resort of 7 beaches that really cost attention.

The best beaches of the resort include:

• Kao varnish. Located in the southern part of the resort. In the use of tourists there will be no umbrellas and sun beds here, but there is an opportunity to hide in the shade of trees with dense crowns. Kao varnish is famous for the large number of unusual seashells and trees with branches of an unusual form.
• Nang Tong. One of the visited beaches in these places. Near the beach is full of comfortable hotels and a cafe of different levels. The terrain is very picturesque and attracts photo lovers (especially during the sunset). For fans of underwater swimming, rocky reefs, which are hiding in themselves unusual maritime residents, turtles, crabs and dozens of fish species.
• Bang Niang. One of the most comfortable leisure beaches of tourists. On the beach you can always use sun loungers, umbrellas, there are water rides. You can also visit inexpensive cafes, massage and cosmetology salons, to visit local forest huts. No need to bypass the picturesque waterfall of Chong Fa and Snake Farm.
• Pavip. An ideal place for a solitary rest in luxury hotels (although it is possible to rent and housing for middle class). Mostly here come for a relaxing holiday with friends or family. Home Last attraction - Buddhist monastery.

Entertainment and attractions of the island

Kao varnish resort can offer a lot of excursions, both on its territory and in the surrounding area.

Places that need to be visited:

• Similan Islands.
• Thakah.
• Surin.

Cao varnish can be ordered excursions:

• Lake Chez Lan - visiting floating villages, a jungle trip to the jungle and an ancient forest, which people did not have time to change strongly. Here in the wilderness to really meet with elephants, tigers, monkeys. On elephants it will be possible to ride for a fee. The excursion program includes visiting the most unusual caves.
• Cao Juice National Park. The excursion will help to understand the real life of Thailate residents, plunge into the depths of their history, enjoy the nature of untouched wild forests.

Attractions that can be visited in Kao Lake:

• Waterfalls: Sai Rung, Tone Chong Fa, Tong Pling, Lamp.
• Kao Varnish National Park.
• Desert beaches.

In addition, this area is considered the most optimal for eco-tourism lovers. The Government of Thailand is doing everything possible to preserve the uniqueness of nature and its primordial appearance.

As an active recreation, you can do diving, order tours on jeeps, fusion on canoe, rafting on a stormy mountain river, ride bikes on the mountainous locality, make hiking tours, ride in elephants.

Diving in Kao Lake

Kao varnish is ideal for diving and other water sports. Just 40 meters from the coast you can observe the unusual beauty of coral gardens. Among them are soft corals that look like a peacock tail.

The coast in the East is better to use for snorkeling. Kao varnish and the relatives of the lying islands and their coasting waters are under protection, since their territories are attributed to national parks. To stop the influence of tourists on the marine flora and fauna, there are periods when the dive under the water is prohibited.

Already not far from the shore you can see a tiger shark, gigantic rods and rare fish.

Prices in Kao Lake

Prices for holidays, entertainment and accommodation in Kao varnish are not the lowest in Thailand.

The cost of housing

Double room in a small hotel will cost at least 650 baht.

Double room in a good hotel - at least 1000 - 1500 baht (but not near the sea).

Double Room in the coast - from 2800 baht.

Cost of travel and rental of transport

From Kao Varnish to Phuket - a taxi - 1300-1700 baht.

Travel by public transport from the beach to the beach - up to 160 baht.

Taxi to waterfalls - up to 650 baht.

Rent a bike - 120 baht.

Bike rental - 200 baht.

Rent a car - at least 800 baht. It is advisable to book her in advance.

Prices for food and products

There are many European cafes and restaurants. Prices are different, but some of them have a "happy time" when alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased for a symbolic price.

There are shops where you can buy ready-made food. This can be done in the markets that open on the beach on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can buy vegetables, fruits, souvenirs.

Food in establishments Kao Lake can be purchased on average at the following prices:

• Dinner in a cafe with Thai cuisine - up to 320 baht.
• Fruit juices - from 55 baht.
• Beer - from 60 to 90 baht.
• Lunch in a European cafe - from 270 baht.
• Lunch in a cafe with Indian cuisine - 300 baht.
• Rice with meat - from 100 baht.
• Soups - from 85 baht.
• Sandwich - up to 150 baht.

Cost of excursions and travel to the islands

Ride on about. Symilant - 2200 - 5600 baht (depending on how many days to go - 1-3 days).

Tahach's trip - 2400 baht.

A trip to Surin - a day - 2500 baht.

Visit about. J. Bonda - 2300 baht.

If desired, you can bargain about the cost of tours.