Do you want to experience a tropical Thai beach escape without the swarms of tourists? Then a trip to the isle of Khao Lak is the obvious choice for you. Read on to uncover what you can do on this peaceful island.

Accommodation

Despite being overlooked as a holiday spot, there are plenty of great accommodation choices on the island. Some of the best hotels in Khao Lak include the likes of AVANI+ Khao Lak Resort and so many other resorts. So, the choice is yours when you visit Khao Lak.

Image via AVANI+ Khao Lak Resort

Beaches Galore

Are you a massive beach bum? Well, you’ll be happy to note that there are plenty of beaches for you to pick from on this island! Make sure you make a bee-line for one of many beaches such as La On Village beach or Nang Thong which are teeming with locals and foreigners alike!

Nature Walks

If you have a love for the great outdoors, make sure you set off to explore one of the many nature parks. The Khao Lak Lam Ru park, for instance, has trails that take you through lush tropical rainforests and has a few hidden waterfalls for when you need to cool off from the hike.

Go Diving

If you’re a diving enthusiast, there are a couple of shipwrecks off the coast of the island just waiting to be explored! These dive sites offer divers a once in a lifetime opportunity to come face to face with marine critters such as lionfish, eels and crabs which have moved into these wrecked ships.