Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
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Kaylie035
Brisbane, Australia316 contributions
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Nov 2020
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is stunning.

At the base, there is a lovely beach area (where people can also camp with permits) and there is a hike up the mountain to see the Phraya Nakhon Cave. We organised a guided tour just through our hotel concierge, and we ended up being the only two on the trip and it was great!

There were two ways to make it Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park when we visited. You could either hike, or catch a boat road. We were able to catch the boat ride over; which was pretty pain free and easy but is also only open depending on tides. Otherwise, you can hike there.

We did visit prior to COVID (November 2019) too, and understand the cave is closed currently. When it is opened, it is a must see.

You need to time your visit too to make the Phraya Nakhon Cave during that magical hour when the sunlight hits the temple. Morning tours are the time to catch the sunlight. We arrived just on about 11AM and it was almost over (in November).

The hike uphill was a bit of effort, and was very hot with the humidity. There were rangers along the track, who checked in on us and our guide a few times. When we reached the cave though, it was so inspiring. We even had it to ourselves for a while.

When we returned back down, we had lunch and cold drinks waiting. Then got to enjoy a few hours on the beach. There are seats you purchase, and from memory were very cheap.
Written August 28, 2021
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Corneliani
Utrecht, The Netherlands146 contributions
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Jun 2022
A very nice park. The tour consists of a relaxing boat ride along the mountain range and on the lotus covers lakes of Sam Roi Yot national Park. There are many colourful birds to see on the lake. The temple in the cave is wonderful and for the adventurous there is a steep climb to the top of one of the mountains (through meadows and forrest) to a limb stone cave.
Written June 21, 2022
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,282 contributions
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Dec 2021
Khao Sam Roi Yot is Thailand's first marine national park, but the park is a lot more than just a beach and a bit of sand. The sprawling park includes the famous Phraya Nakhon Cave, two other caves open to the public, Laem Sala Beach, Thung Sam Roi Yot Freshwater Marsh, Bueng Bua Boardwalk, and more. Entrance fee for foreign visitors is 200 baht, which is well worth it. Most visitors focus on going to Phraya Nakhon Cave, but people should not miss the other great features of this park.
Written December 22, 2021
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Anand D Nanavati
Vadodara, India398 contributions
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Nov 2023 • Family
We covered this national park in one day as per the itinerary made by us.
We first did the phraya nakhon cave. As we skipped the first mountain via boat to laem sala beach we reached inside the cave by 10.30-11.00. The hike was tiring but the cave was well worth it. Its not at all hot or crampy. Enough space in the cave and very cool cave.
Then we did the khao daeng boat trip, sam roi headquarter museum and bueng bua marsh and tower in that order. All this is covered in a single ticket inside the national park. The khao daeng boat trip may be skipabble though it did not take much of our time.
Written December 14, 2023
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HKExpat_8
Bangkok, Thailand61 contributions
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Jan 2020
We only visited the huge marsh area in this park. Lovely day, a weekday, and very few other visitors in the park. We were able to hire a wooden rowboat and skipper. Accessibility note: boats were pulled up out of the water and could be accessed by stepping right in on stable ground. Quite safe and secure. Boat had a small motor, which was only used on occassion. Spectacularly beautiful landscape - huge mountains right up to the edge of the marsh. Was concerned about mosquitoes, but they were not an issue. Marsh is huge, and largely undeveloped/natural. Many birds, many types. Also, lotus were in bloom, which is very lovely. Very peaceful and relaxing ride through the marsh, observing amazing birdlife. A special place.
Written February 29, 2020
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S&O
Zurich, Switzerland28,868 contributions
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Jan 2024 • Couples
To travel around the very large national park you need a vehicle, as there are no buses or anything similar. We visited it on our car tour. Start early, as the park is large and the journeys between the individual stations vary in length. In the park we stopped at the park information desk and there we received a map and a short explanation with pictures and information about what we can do where. We walked to the cave with the temple, which was beautiful and very special (see separate review). We also drove to the mangroves and the jetty. Very pretty.
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Written January 1, 2024
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jchuii
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK124 contributions
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Dec 2019 • Friends
Beautiful to explore for a day trip, great walking but can also take the boat, there is a beach and also a magnificent cave with a pavillion inside. Stunning views. Clean. Recommend +++ to visit, close to Huahin
Written February 3, 2020
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Astrid S
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Jul 2024 • Couples
Nice place , boat tours also for foot lame, ascent to the caves very tedious way natural and little fortified. Be careful. Approx 1500 Bath by taxi for about 7 hours to walk around and wait
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Written July 31, 2024
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megaworldasia360
Phuket, Thailand484 contributions
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Dec 2016 • Friends
Sam Roi Yot National Park is located approximately 50 km south from the seaside resort town of Hua Hin. There are some resorts within the national park area but most people tend to stay in Hua Hin and travel to Sam Roi Yot on day excursions. The spread of the park is quite extensive, 98 km from north to south, and because of this you will need a vehicle to take in all the main attractions. Most people travelling from Hua Hin, if they aren’t on a arranged tour, will rent a motorbike for the day. Travel time from Hua Hin to Sam Roi Yot on a motorbike is approx. one hour. The English language translation of Sam Roi Yot is “mountain with 300 peaks” and as you approach the national park it certainly seems that way as the myriad of distinctive, jagged peaks will come into view. The parks highest peak is just on 605 meters. The geography of Sam Roi Yot is one of craggy, jungle covered limestone terrain. Due to the weathering over past millennia much of the surface topography is sharp underfoot. It is mainly for this reason alone it is recommended you wear good footwear, proper hiking shoes and not flip flops, as visitation to all of the attractions involves a substantial amount of hiking. The main attractions are the caves in the area but there is also a great viewpoint at the southern end of the park which gives spectacular views along the cliff line and out over the ocean. The caves and viewpoints are the main attractions of Sam Roi Yot National Park.

Note: There is an entry fee for foreigners of 200 Baht for all the cave sites at Sam Roi Yot. However, you only pay the fee once for the day so if you have the energy reserves to visit more than one site, you won’t need to pay again.

Praya Nakhorn Cave:

This is probably the main attraction of the park and most of the tour companies will promote this site in their outings to Sam Roi Yot. If you are doing the trip independently there is plenty of sign posting along the way providing direction to the car park and beach area, the starting point for the hike to the cave. One thing to keep in mind about cave tours is that when you see the word cave, you can immediately put the word hike before it; and the hike to Praya Nakhorn is no exception. There are actually two hikes to get to the cave. The first one is from the start point and up over the headland to the next beach south. There is then a 500 meter flat walk through the forested beach area to the starting point for the final hike up the cliff face to the cave entrance. The sign at the bottom says 430 meters but half way up one may wonder if that is the actual track distance or elevation above sea level; particularly if you’ve done the hike over the headland as well. If you don’t have a good level of general fitness I would highly recommend foregoing the hike over the headland and taking the boat transfer (200 THB round trip) from the start point to the southern beach area to conserve energy levels. Once at the cave entrance though, the perspiration of getting there is well worth the effort as one enters the truly large and impressive Praya Nakhorn Cave. The cave has large roof openings so there’s plenty of natural lighting within; so there’s no real need for a flashlight. The main feature of the cave is the small temple situated on a sand hillock in the inner chamber. The information plaque says the temple was erected approx. 200 years previously.

Sai Cave:

Sai cave is situated at the southern end of the park and is less frequented than Praya Nakhorn Cave. However, if you are a cave person, it is still worth the effort of having a look as there are some impressive formations inside. The walk to the cave entrance is around 280 meters from the carpark but the hike, as compared with Praya Nakhorn, is rugged with jagged, loose rocks littering the track. Wearing sturdy footwear is highly recommended. Proper hiking boots are ideal as they have tread which will grip the rocky terrain and help with stability. The cave itself smaller in size than Praya Nakhorn but it is a dark cave and you will need a flashlight. The main feature of the cave is the impressive formation in the farthest section of the cave where a hole in the roof allows some natural lighting in.

Kaeo Cave:

Kaeo Cave is situated in the same area as Praya Nakhorn Cave; you will actually pas the turn off on the way to Praya Nakhorn. Kaeo Cave is a real cave meaning it is completely dark once you enter and the full circuit (200 meters) has a number of squeezes and traverses across slippery areas. This cave is more of an adventure than a tour and should be treated with respect. Wear good footwear and take a flashlight for each member of the team. That way if one light should fail, there is a back- up. Head lamps a can be hired at the entry point for 40 THB (just over 1 USD). I did two trips through this cave and I’m always astounded when I see people take their safety so lightly; wearing flip flops and a two man team only having one light between them. Seriously, if that light fails and you have no back-up you are up the creek without a paddle. Be warned, real caves such as Kaeo Cave without lighting are pitch black. For the sake of 40 THB is your safety worth jeopardising? The walk up to the cave entrance is 128 meters up a jagged, rock strewn track. In some places there are haul ropes connected between trees to help pull yourself up and down; particularly on the upper section where you exit the cave. The cave penetration also includes a number of ladder climbs and the directional signage is often difficult to locate; just another reason why you need a decent flashlight. The first few meters of the penetration also has low roof areas where you’ll need to get down on your hands and knees to crawl through. The main feature of the cave is the large chamber at the mid-point of the circuit where there are some nice formations to be seen. In summing up I would say; wear good foot wear, take one flashlight per team member, and expect to get sweaty and dirty.

Khao Daeng Viepoint:

Khao Daeng viewpoint is at the southern end of the park and provides a spectacular view across the peaks and coast line to the north. The sign at the parking area says 750 meters but I believe that is the actual track distance and not the elevation. The elevation is approx. 300 meters above sea level. The hike is not so difficult and for someone with a reasonably good level of fitness, it should take approx. 40 minutes. Wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is jagged and track is littered with loose rocks and take a good supply of drinking water (1 litre per person).
Written December 28, 2016
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Ariel D
Makati219 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2013 • Solo
I made sure I put this on my itinerary when I went to Hua Hin, although I was quite unsure how to get there as I was travelling alone. Initially, I thought it was a huge mountain with a lot of peaks, but when I came there, I realized the whole park was very big and it's not a single mountain, but a bunch of mountains with a lot of peaks (thus the name Sam Roi Yot). It's an amazing sight both from afar and near. I was riding a motorcycle so it was a bit difficult to take pictures but I loved driving along the road seeing those towering mountains.

From Hua Hin, take the orange bus that goes to Pranburi at the corner of Dechanuchit and Sasong near the night market in front of 7-11. Ride costs 20 Baht. You should alight the bus at Pranburi intersection. You can rent a motorcycle at the intersection for 450 baht which you can use to get to the park tourist center 45km from the intersection. If you have your own vehicle, the tourist center can be found at the southern part of the park at km 286 of Phetkasem if I'm not mistaken.

At the tourist center, I was shown around by the elder guide and then instructed me on which places to take. I went to Hat Sam Phraya Beach but the guard doesn't speak english so we couldn't understand each other. It was later that I realized that some of the attractions in the park are closed at the time of my visit. I'm not sure why though.

Anyways, later on I was taken to Ban Pu village where the boat ride to Hat Laem Sala is found. Boat ride is 300 baht, I'm not sure if that is per person or per boat. You'll be taken to the beach where the Phraya Nakhon is located. It's a steep 450m climb (felt like 1Km to be honest). The steps are lined with marble stones, probably from the former kings' visits but I recon it can be slippery on rainy days. About halfway, you'll descend to the cave and about 100-200m you'll see the famous pavillion. It was an amazing sight to be honest. Unfortunately, there's a French production team that was filming at the time of my visit that's why the visit was limited. I hate trekking and climbing, but if I do them, I prefer those with waterfalls so I can take a dip, but in this case, climbing that much was worth it.

Tips:
- make sure you wear proper footgear. It can get slippery and the rocks are a bit sharp
- bring mosquito repellant. the mosquitoes are resilient there. I ended up having bloodied legs from squishing mosquitoes that tried to suck blood from my legs.
- bring your camera
Written June 25, 2013
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