Why Khao Lak is the Ultimate Vacation Destination in Thailand

Ataman November 28, 2024 Holidays

From a small village to the main tourist hub of Phang Nga province, Khao Lak has seen remarkable development over the years, yet it still is a destination that remains in great contrast to busy areas of Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Bangkok and Pattaya. Nowadays, the name ‘Khao Lak’ is often used to describe the region north of the Lak Mountain. This location has become popular with nature lovers and those who are looking for a more relaxing type of vacation without many crowds and noise that have become common place in many of Thailand’s most popular destinations. Khao Lak, however, is still a place where one can find peace and quiet even during High and Peak Seasons between October and April each year.

Attractive Features and Landmarks of Khao Lak

One of the main features of Khao Lak are its beaches that are located on the western side of the province and share the Andaman Sea coastline with Phuket, about 60 kilometers to the north of it. From Thap Lamu Beach in the South all the way to Bang Sak and Bang Lud Beaches, the coastline stretches more than 25 kilometers long, with another 17 kilometers on Koh Kho Khao nearby.

Another important feature is Khao Lak’s close proximity to several natural landmarks and destinations, such as Surin, Similan and Tachai islands, as well as Khao Sok and Lam Ru National Parks. Similan islands, in particular, have been often called a must visit destination for those who are planning to visit Southern Thailand, and these are very easy to access from Thap Lamu pier, just south of the Lak Mountain.

Khao Sok National Park with its beautiful and vast Cheow Lan Lake is also located far away from Phuket or Koh Samui, but is much easier to access from any part of Khao Lak. This can easily be the main highlight of your Khao Lak vacation as the lake is well known for its mesmerising views, which you will have plenty of time to enjoy, while you are traversing through it on a long tail boat, having your lunch at one of the restaurants that float on water, or even during a visit to one of the local caves.

Secluded Koh Kho Khao

An even more exclusive and serene area has also been gaining popularity among the Khao Lak visitors over the years, and that is the island of Koh Kho Khao, which only takes 10 minutes to reach by a ferry or a long tail boat from Nam Khem Pier. In many ways, this island is like a “mini Khao Lak’, as it offers many similar advantages of the mainland hub with a more secluded feel. With a long 17km beach on its western coast, exciting ATV and kayaking trips, local waterfall in the jungle, private long tail boat trips to the nearby sand island of Ko Pha, there are a lot of activities that can complement your holiday and make long lasting memories.

For those looking to get the most out of their visit to Khao Lak and Koh Kho Khao, Ataman Luxury Villas offer complete package of privacy, relaxation and activities that will make your vacation the one to remember for the rest of your life. A big advantage of Ataman Resort is the proximity to the Surin islands, which would normally be too far away to travel to from Phuket. These islands are an ideal destination for those who are looking to experience what Thailand’s marine life has to offer and even meet local Moken villagers that live there, while also avoiding massive crowds.

Night Markets and Food

Of course, one cannot forget about the night markets, something that everyone should experience at least once during their visit to Thailand. Bang Niang market right in the center of Khao Lak is the most prominent one in the region. It is an ideal place to learn more about Thai culture and traditional Thai food of all sorts. It is often wise to combine a visit here with some shopping, dining at one of many local restaurants (Thai, Western, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican and many other cuisines) or even as part of a custom tour with a buffalo/goat/turtle/shrimp/crab farm visit, Buddhist temple tour or even Elephant bathing/trekking, that can be organised by our staff at Ataman Luxury Villas.

Travel to Khao Lak and Experience the Best that Thailand has to Offer With Us!

As most tourist places around the world are getting more and more crowded, many are actively searching for a perfect holiday destination where they can take a break from their day-to-day routines in order to relax and have a proper rest. And Ataman Resort in Khao Lak is the one destination that ticks all the boxes for such vacation! Check what our villas have to offer for yourself during the upcoming Thai High Season: book a 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom private villa with a pool through our official website of the resort and get interesting extra benefits. If you have any questions or require additional information about your stay, you can contact us directly, and we will be happy to help you.