Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary
The most popular trek in this national park be-
gins at the park headquarters at Ton Sai Water-
fall, navigates through 4 miles (6 km) of virgin
forest, and ends at Bang Pae Waterfall. Besides
abundant natural plant species, the park is also
home to monkeys, flying foxes, wild pigs, and
cobras
(For
further
details
see
Khao
Phra
Flora around Ton Sai Waterfall,
Khao Phra Thaeo
Mangrove Forests on Mai Khao Beach
At the northern end of
Mai Khao Beach
stands one of Phuket's most pristine
mangrove forests. An elevated walkway guides visitors above these fascinating trees,
which survive in saltwater. Signs describe the unusual plant species here, which in-
clude black myrsina, red cycas, and mountain ebony.
Naiharn Beach to Phromthep Cape
Walk away from the beach, head clockwise around Naiharn Lake, and follow signs
to Phromthep Cape. The hilly, stretching walk will take you past Yanui Beach. At the
end of the path are two awesome viewpoints - one facing
Naiharn Beach
, and the
other, westward over the Andaman Sea.
Surin Beach to Kamala
From ritzy Surin Beach, home to top-end resort properties, walk south along the
sand until you reach a pathway crossing over to Laem Singh Beach. This stunningly
picturesque cape on the west coast is tucked between Surin and Kamala. Spend some
time here before continuing to Kamala, which features a relaxed beach and fishing
village.
