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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
📍 15 min visit
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
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Andaman Coast Discovery 2 Days
Khao Lak, Similan gateway & north beaches
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Distance
340 km
Duration
2 days · ~6.5 h total driving
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~200 m
Best time
Nov–Apr (Similan season)
About this route
Two days along the quiet northern Andaman coast. Khao Lak's long beaches, Tsunami Memorial, and Thap Lamu pier — ideal base for Similan trips.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 160 / Forza 350
Parking info
Free parking at hotels and piers
Highlights
Khao Lak, Bang Niang Beach, Thap Lamu, near Khao Sok
2 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
To the north coast
Coastal road from Phuket to Khao Lak.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Thalang
- 📍Khao Lak
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Lak / Bang Niang otel
D2
Similan gateway and return
Thap Lamu pier; return south.
- 📍Thap Lamu
- 📍Takua Pa
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
340 km
🏍️ Driving time
6.5 h
📍 Visit time
16.5 h
⏱️ Rental period
2 days
⛽ ~12 L · 520 THB
Day 1 — To the north coast
2
Nakkerd Sea View (360°)→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 30 min visit
360° terrace on Big Buddha road — panoramic views over Chalong, Kata, Karon and Patong.
💡 Combine with Big Buddha same day. Windy at top.
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3
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 85 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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Bang Niang Plajı — Konaklama
🛣️ 5 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
1. gece sahil oteli.
Day 2 — Similan gateway and return
5
Similan Islands→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) — speedboat to Similans
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Similan is open sea; ride to Tap Lamu pier, then ferry or tour boat is required.
Last point by motorcycle: Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak / Thai Mueang)
Boat departure: Speedboat / dive boat (tour operator only) · Boat: ~1.5–2 h open sea
6
Takua Pa Eski Şehir
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Tarihi ahşap evler; öğle molası.
7
Phang Nga — Yakıt
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 30 min visit
Dönüş yolunda mola.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 110 km from previous stop⏱️ 120 min drive
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
🗺️ Open in Google MapsSafety tips
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Helmet
Full-face or open-face helmet required; use reflective gear at night.
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Rain
Carry rain gear and a waterproof bag for tropical downpours.
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Fuel
Keep the tank full on long rides; stations can be sparse on mountain roads.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda ADV 160 / Forza 350
Honda ADV 160 / Forza 350
Optimised for comfort, safety and control
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