Phraya Nakhon Cave tours

Our driver Manop was professional and timely. Be sure your wearing easy to roll up pants or shorts, you will wade into the water to your boat that will take you to the path up to Praya Nakon cave. The path is a strenuous 430 meters up a mountain.Wear good shoes/sandles and bring plenty of water. The cavern and Pavillion is worth every step. There's plenty of time in the literary so take all the time to enjoy it. After returning, our driver then took us to Tung Sam Roi Yod. Its a protected fresh water marsh with incredible biodiversity. the water is clear and the dramatic geography is on display. There is a boardwalk that takes you out amongst the reeds and lotus. We saw regrets, storks, ducks, and many othes that i couldn't quite see but heard. You can see the fish clearly and water stiders. We weren't bothered by flies or other insects. Be sure have plenty of sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

The tour is amazing, I recommend taking it to everyone who visits Huahin. We've agreed on our own itinerary beforehand with the managers of the tour, so the itinerary you can see here is just an option. The driver was very nice and helpful on all the parts of our journey, and though he didn't speak English well we had no problem communicating with the help of Google Translate on our phones. We've visited the Phraya Nakhon cave first: took the boat halfway and then climbed the second mountain. The climbing part takes a lot of energy, so if you wish to save it the boat is a good option. It costs 400 baht (2-4 people) and takes you to the second mountain and back after you return from the cave. The second mountain is quite steep and I recommend finding some long sticks at the foot of the mount, it will make your climbing much easier. The sights on the way to the cave are very beautiful, so even if the climbing is hard, it is definitely worth it. The cave itself is magnificent and you have to get to the cave between 10 and 12 am to get the best view of the pavilion in the light beams. After that we've visited another cave (unfortunately I don't remember the name of it), but we didn't go deep inside because the guide told us that it requires crouching and my mom's back prevents her from doing that. The nature is still amazing all around the Khao Sam Roi Yot national park, so even the driving around part of the journey is very exciting. The last stop was the Thung Sam Roi Yot Wetland, the swamp-lake near the mountains, full of lotuses and lovely birds of all types. You can just walk around it on the wooden boardwalk or you can book another boat for 500 baht (2-4 people) and it will take you around the lake for about an hour and you will see the wildlife and some magical lake-mountain views. We've seen not only the birds but the whole monkey family on a tree:) The lotuses didn't bloom mostly, but it was still a breathtaking view. As for the tickets, aside from the boats it costs 200 baht for a person to buy a ticket to the whole national park, and after that you just show the same ticket in all the places you visit. We are also very grateful to our driver that he took us to a small fruit market on the way home upon our request. All in all amazing tour, highly recommended.

Easily travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin, arranging your itinerary according to your wishes (details finalized via email three days prior). Our itinerary included: 08:00 Pick up at Hostel 09:30-10:30 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (manual boat ride, 200 Baht per person for half an hour, paid to the driver) 11:30-12:00 Khao Luang Cave (easily accessible cave) 12:10-14:00 Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace (Khao Wang Palace) (Take the cable car up the mountain, there are three places to visit, requires some walking, beautiful scenery! Although it's hot walking under the scorching sun at noon, it's worth a visit) 14:40-16:00 Mrigadayavan Palace (beautiful seaside palace) 16:15-16:20 RRC bus station (buy tickets back to the airport) Everything went smoothly and we arrived at the hotel in Hua Hin ahead of schedule. The driver, Mr. Mok, only spoke very basic English, but he confirmed the necessary details with us. As for the details of the attractions, it was convenient to look them up on my phone! Overall, I was very satisfied and felt it was a good value for money, satisfying all the attractions I wanted to visit in one go.

This one-day tour of the old city was such a great value, and it's all thanks to our guide, Michael Jackson (who calls himself the Takeshi Kaneshiro of Thailand)! He was full of energy all day, and his professionalism was absolutely top-notch. He's Thai, but he speaks fluent Chinese and English. When he explained the dynasty history in Chinese, his logic was incredibly clear, and there were no communication barriers at all. What impressed us most was that he even prepared beautiful historical materials and before-and-after comparison images, allowing us to compare the current state of the historical sites with how they looked in the past. History instantly came to life, and it wasn't just about looking at stone buildings anymore. During the tour, he was also very patient in teaching us to speak Thai. Under the hot Bangkok sun, he always thoughtfully helped us find shady spots to take pictures and listen to his explanations, making the tour relaxing and comfortable for us. I really hope every group can meet a guide as excellent as Michael Jackson. He added so much to this trip! If you have the chance to join this tour, be sure to request this "Takeshi Kaneshiro of Thailand!"

When visiting Phuket, island hopping and water activities are definitely the most enjoyable, but the boat rides can be quite long. It's essential to get a good night's sleep the night before, otherwise, the next day's boat trip will be unbearable. I recommend purchasing your tour online in advance; they will contact you via email regarding hotel pickup times. We had a comfortable, spacious 9-seater shared van. Upon arriving at the pier, there were coffee, drinks, some small cookies, and toast available, which is great for anyone who didn't have time for breakfast. Bottled water is free on the boat, and lunch is a buffet served on Phi Phi Island. On the return trip, fruit is provided. You don't need to bring much money if you don't plan on making additional purchases. At the end, the guide individually asked for tips (though you don't have to give one), which felt a bit awkward, but I was very grateful to the captain and crew, so I did tip them.

Luxurious boat. Helpful staff to make people to snorkeling who are not so confident. Good food. Only drawback is since the boat is big it cannot go near the shore so you don't get to get down at any of the beach side.

It was a good trip to experience Thai culture and see their lifestyle. I just hope we travelled earlier because traffic was bad. Nevertheless, it was really fun! Aum and Bank were such incredible guides. Buffalo Cafe is a great side trip as well. ♥️

We had an amazing time on this boat tour with our guide, Mickey, and the boat crew. They were very organized and considerate of everybody's time and experience! I would highly recommend this one day excursion. Khob khun ka 🙏🏻