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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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Khao Sok + Gulf Expedition 5 Days
Forest, lake & full Andaman
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Distance
1300 km
Duration
5 days · ~11 h total driving
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~800 m
Best time
Nov–Apr; forest roads risky in rain
About this route
Deep dive into Khao Sok and the Andaman coast over five days. Two nights in the forest, three on the coast — expedition-style tour for nature enthusiasts.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
Park and hotel parking
Highlights
Khao Sok, Cheow Lan, Ton Prai, Khao Lak, Phang Nga, James Bond
5 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Arrive Khao Sok
Rainforest.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Phang Nga
- 📍Khao Sok
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Sok bungalov
D2
Cheow Lan
Lake.
- 📍Cheow Lan
- 📍Ton Prai
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Sok raft / bungalov
D3
Khao Lak
Descent to the coast.
- 📍Khao Lak
- 📍Thap Lamu
- 📍Similan
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Lak otel
D4
Phang Nga
Bay.
- 📍Samet Nangshe
- 📍James Bond
- 📍Phang Nga
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga otel
D5
Return
Phuket.
- 📍Phang Nga Cave
- 📍Big Buddha
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
1300 km
🏍️ Driving time
11 h
📍 Visit time
67 h
⏱️ Rental period
5 days
⛽ ~42 L · 1850 THB
Day 1 — Arrive Khao Sok
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Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 55 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 30 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
Phang Nga Bay cannot be explored by road; ride to the pier, then explore by boat.
Last point by motorcycle: Phang Nga — Surakul Pier
Boat departure: Longtail or organised bay tour · 3–5 h (full bay tour)
3
Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 75 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
James Bond Island and limestone karsts — epic full-day motorcycle tour.
💡 Leave early. Forza 350 ideal for highway miles.
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Khao Sok — Konaklama
📍 720 min visit
1. gece.
Day 2 — Cheow Lan
⛵ boat5
Cheow Lan Lake→ details
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 300 min visit
Ride to Ratchaprapha Dam pier — lake tour by boat
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
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)
Boat departure: Longtail boat (lake tour / floating bungalow transfer) · On the lake: 30 min – 2 h (depends on tour)
6
Ton Prai Waterfall→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 60 min visit
Seven-tier natural waterfall with swim pools and picnic spots
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Khao Sok — Konaklama
📍 720 min visit
2. gece.
Day 3 — Khao Lak
8
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 90 km from previous stop⏱️ 120 min drive📍 120 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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9
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
10
Takua Pa
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Eski şehir.
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Khao Lak — Konaklama
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
3. gece.
Day 4 — Phang Nga
12
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 60 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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⛵ boat13
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)
14
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 — Konaklama
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
4. gece.
Day 5 — Return
⛵ boat16
Phang Nga Cave (Panak)→ details
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Phang Nga Surakul Pier — Koh Panak cave by boat and kayak
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Panak Cave (Phang Nga) is at sea level; ride to the pier, enter the cave by kayak/boat.
Last point by motorcycle: Phang Nga — Surakul Pier
Boat departure: Longtail + kayak (inside cave) · Tour: half day
17
Big Buddha→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 30 min visit
45-metre white marble Buddha with panoramic views over Chalong and Kata.
💡 Shoulders and knees covered. Free parking; quieter early morning.
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18
Karon View Point (Three Beaches)→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 30 min visit
Iconic lookout over Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches.
💡 Best light in the morning. Small parking area.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 10 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 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.
⛽
Fuel
Keep the tank full on long rides; stations can be sparse on mountain roads.
🛞
Long ride
Take a break every 2 hours; avoid riding when tired.
🌧️
Monsoon
Slow down on winding mountain roads in rain; increase braking distance.
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GPS
Download offline maps for multi-day tours; signal may drop.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Optimised for comfort, safety and control
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