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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 + Krabi 3-Day Adventure
Jungle, lake & Krabi beaches
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Distance
500 km
Duration
3 days · ~10.5 h total driving
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~800 m
Best time
Nov–Apr; watch forest roads in rain
About this route
Combine southern Thailand's two nature icons in three days. Khao Sok rainforest and Cheow Lan, then Krabi's Emerald Pool and Ao Nang — perfect multi-day rental from Patong.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
Parking at park, dam, and hotels
Highlights
Khao Sok, Cheow Lan, Tiger Cave, Emerald Pool, Ao Nang
3 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Arrive at Khao Sok
Forest road and village stay.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Phang Nga
- 📍Khao Sok
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Sok bungalov / raft
D2
Cheow Lan and on to Krabi
Morning lake tour; Krabi in the afternoon.
- 📍Cheow Lan
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D3
Krabi and return
Emerald Pool in the morning; return to Phuket.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Hot Springs
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
500 km
🏍️ Driving time
10.5 h
📍 Visit time
23.5 h
⏱️ Rental period
3 days
⛽ ~20 L · 880 THB
Day 1 — Arrive at 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)
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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 Köyü — Konaklama
📍 720 min visit
1. gece bungalov.
Day 2 — Cheow Lan and on to Krabi
⛵ boat5
Cheow Lan Lake→ details
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 180 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)
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Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 120 km from previous stop⏱️ 150 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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Tiger Cave (Wat Tham Suea)→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Cave temple with climbable stairs
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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
Day 3 — Krabi and return
9
Emerald Pool→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 90 min visit
Turquoise natural pool for swimming and snorkelling
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Hot Springs→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Natural hot springs and mud bath
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Krabi — Yakıt
🛣️ 10 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 30 min visit
Dönüş öncesi mola.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 155 km from previous stop⏱️ 180 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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