Sarah M.
2 weeks ago
★★★★★
Stunning views and easy to reach by scooter from Patong. Parking was straightforward.
Destinations
9/10
Doğa · Tekne · Manzara
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Distance
~130 km from Patong
Drive time
3 h
From Patong — riding only
Total time
3 h + visit (~1–2 hours)
Including stops & visit
Traveller score
9/10
Ideal motorcycle
Nature · Boat · Views
Why visit here?
A must-see stop reachable by motorcycle from Patong in a day:
Ride to Ratchaprapha Dam pier — lake tour by boat
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How to get there by motorcycle + boat
Cheow Lan Lake is behind the dam; ride to the dam pier, explore the lake by boat.
Last point by motorcycle
Ratchaprapha Dam — Cheow Lan Pier (Rajjaprabha Dam)
~130 km · 3 h (Khao Sok direction)
Boat departure
Ratchaprapha Dam main pier
Longtail boat (lake tour / floating bungalow transfer) · On the lake: 30 min – 2 h (depends on tour)
Step by step
- 1Patong → Khao Sok National Park direction → Ratchaprapha Dam entrance.
- 2Park motorcycle at dam parking.
- 3Lake tour or floating bungalow transfer boat.
- 4Khao Sok forest walk can be done by motorcycle on return.
Practical tips
- •Early morning lake tour has the best light.
- •National park fee collected at dam entrance.
- •Overnight floating bungalow: boat transfer usually included in package.
Google reviews
★ GoogleMarco R.
1 month ago
★★★★★
One of the best stops on our Phuket trip. Go early to avoid tour buses.
Yuki T.
2 months ago
★★★★★
Beautiful place. Road is fine for ADV 160. Bring water and sun protection.
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