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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 Explorer 3 Days
Phang Nga, Khao Lak & Krabi
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Distance
480 km
Duration
3 days · ~10 h total driving
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~500 m
Best time
Nov–Apr
About this route
Ride the full Andaman coast in three days: Phang Nga Bay, Khao Lak beaches, and Krabi's natural wonders — balanced pace with varied stays.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 160 / Forza 350
Parking info
Hotel and pier parking
Highlights
Phang Nga Bay, Khao Lak, Krabi, James Bond, Ao Nang
3 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Phang Nga Bay
Samet Nangshe and bay exploration.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Samet Nangshe
- 📍Phang Nga
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga / Samet Nangshe otel
D2
Khao Lak and north
Coastal road to Khao Lak.
- 📍James Bond
- 📍Khao Lak
- 📍Thap Lamu
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Lak / Takua Pa otel
D3
Krabi and return
Brief Krabi stop; Phuket.
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
480 km
🏍️ Driving time
10 h
📍 Visit time
34 h
⏱️ Rental period
3 days
⛽ ~18 L · 790 THB
Day 1 — Phang Nga Bay
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Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 90 min visit
Instagram-famous Phang Nga panorama — limestone islands and sunrise platforms.
💡 Leave at 05:00 for sunrise. Paid parking; check drone restrictions.
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3
Monkey Cave Temple (Wat Suwan Kuha)→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Cave temple in Phang Nga with giant Buddha and cave monkeys. Full-day trip.
💡 Monkeys can be aggressive — don't show food. Highway comfort on Forza 350.
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Phang Nga Town — Konaklama
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
1. gece.
Day 2 — Khao Lak and north
⛵ boat5
Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 180 min visit
James Bond Island and limestone karsts — epic full-day motorcycle tour.
💡 Leave early. Forza 350 ideal for highway miles.
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) is not on land; you ride your motorcycle to the pier, then reach the island by boat tour.
Last point by motorcycle: Phang Nga — Surakul Pier (Phang Nga Bay Marina)
Boat departure: Longtail or speedboat (group tour) · Boat: 20–40 min (inside the bay)
6
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 70 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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7
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
8
Takua Pa — Konaklama
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
2. gece.
Day 3 — Krabi and return
9
Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 90 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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10
Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Krabi — boat hub for Railay and islands
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town — ride directly. Longtails to Railay and nearby islands depart from here.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang Beach — Krabi (direct by motorcycle)
Boat departure: Longtail (Railay, Poda, Tup Island) · Railay: 10–15 min · Poda: ~25 min
11
Phang Nga — Yakıt
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 30 min visit
Dönüş yolu molası.
12
Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 90 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.
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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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