Sam Roi Yod National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot, the mountain of three hundred peaks, was Thailand's first coastal national park. Its best-known sight is Phraya Nakhon Cave, where sunlight falls through the open roof onto a royal pavilion.

The park is small but fascinating: limestone mountains, coves, beaches, islands and marshy wetlands, home to a great number of plants and some endangered animals. It is only 60 km south of Hua Hin and not too difficult to explore.

What the day looks like

1. We start with a visit to a pineapple plantation.
2. We drive on to the park, passing Bang Pu fishing village, where the boats get ready for the day's catch.
3. A boat takes us to Phraya Nakhon beach in 5 to 10 minutes, depending on sea conditions.
4. We walk 430 metres up to the cave. Inside, stalagmites surround the pavilion built for King Rama V.
5. After lunch there is time to relax and swim in the warm sea before we drive back to your hotel.

If the sea is rough, the boat cannot go out. We then walk over the hill instead: 880 metres each way.

Good to know

Departure	08:30 from Hua Hin or Cha-Am
Return	14:30
Included	Minivan, lunch, English-speaking guide, entrance fee
What to wear	Good walking shoes