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Khao Lak Information

More than just a holiday destination - Khao Lak is an inspiration. Offering a rare oasis for relaxation, Khao Lak is located on the stunning Andaman seaboard, just north of Phuket Island. No less than three national parks and conservation areas are embraced by the surrounding hills that sweep down to this lovely stretch of coastline with beaches that go on as far as the eye can see.

Offering a superb combination of cool tropical forest, lovely beachfront accommodation and expansive white-sand beaches, unspoilt Khao Lak has always been a favourite beach resort destination with scuba divers and families. Newly refurbished hotels (following the 2004 tsunami) provide a quality of accommodation never before seen in this area. Revitalised resorts have upgraded their facilities, created more stylish rooms and added ambient features such as soothing lotus ponds, serene gardens and infinity pools.

Enjoy beaches such as Bang Sak, with its clean white sand stretching along a grove of shady pines and a good range of accommodation and restaurants to choose from. Or head to Tha Nun Beach where sea turtles come each year to lay their eggs. Inland, the forested slopes beckon with nature tours and activities such as rafting, elephant trekking, hiking to temple caves and swimming in sparkling waterfalls such as Namtok Ton Chong Fa, home to many species of wildlife and exotic birds.

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1. Visit Khao Sok National Park