Let's tell about popular excursions in the city and surroundings of Hua Hin, what is the cost of tours, program and duration.
Snorkeling on the Island of Ko Talu
Near Hua Hin, just a 15-minute boat ride away, you'll find the charming village of Bangsaphan Noi on the beautiful island of Talu. Here, you can enjoy sunbathing, fishing, and explore a variety of underwater wonders. The tour even includes a delicious beachfront lunch. If you're interested, there's also an option for an overnight stay on Ko Talu.
Cost: Starting from 1900 THB for children and 2600 THB for adults for a one-day trip. Duration: You can choose between a 1 or 2 full-day excursion, depending on your preference.
Kayaking Tour
A one-day kayaking tour takes you from Hua Hin to Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park, just a half-hour drive away. This natural park, known as "Sam Roi Yod" or "300 hills," boasts a mesmerizing hilly landscape combined with pristine wild jungle. Explore the area thoroughly with a water kayak trip.
Cost: Starting from 500 THB for children and 700 THB for adults. Duration: Full day (8:00 to 17:00).
Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park
Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park is a breathtaking natural wonder that leaves thousands of tourists in awe each year. Encompassing 100 square kilometers, the park seamlessly combines several remarkable features:
Thailand's characteristic limestone peaks rising straight from the water along the coast.
Lush, vegetation-covered hills.
Small marshes.
An abundance of exotic flora and fauna.
Many stalactite caves, including the famous Tham Phraya Nakhon.
A traditional Thai-style pavilion.
You can leisurely explore the park on your own or with a guide, hike to different spots, and even set your own pace when climbing the mountain.
Cost: Starting from 800 THB for children and 1200 THB for adults. Duration: Full day (9:00 to 17:00). Location: 60km south of Hua Hin, Pranburi, Prachaub Kiri Khan.
Chartered trips are available from Pranburi bus station.
Visiting Huay Yang Waterfall, located within the National Park of the same name, is a great chance to not only enjoy the amazing nature of Thailand but also to get closer to nearby Burma. Every visitor will be able to see how the rushing rivers and tranquil white beaches blend seamlessly.
Cost: Starting from 500 THB for children and 900 THB for adults. Duration: Half-day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm).
Pala U Falls
At the largest Hua Hin Kaeng Krachan National Park is the Pala-Ou Waterfall. It is famous for the following facts:
It is as tall as an 11-story house and has 15 levels.
About 400 species of animals, birds, and insects, including some quite rare and endangered ones, are nestled next to it.
The waterfall is immersed in 200 species of vegetation.
You can ride on the back of an elephant around Pala U.
Cost: Starting from 500 THB for children and 700 THB for adults. Duration: Half a day (tentatively from 9:00 to 14:00). Location: About 115 km from Bangkok, along highway 4. Telephone: +66 (0)32 459 293. Operating Hours: 08:00 - 17:00.
Hua Hin City Night Tour
In elegant Hua Hin, a favorite of royalty, it's hard to see the humble fishing village it was before 1920. The best option for an adult sightseeing tour is an overnight tour of the resort. Start time for the itinerary is around 5 p.m.
Tour Program:
In the beginning, tourists will be offered to see the visiting card of the local architecture - the building of the railway station.
Thereafter, travelers can enjoy the sunset on Khao Takiab Mountain.
The immediate night part (from 21:00 to 00:00) doesn't contain anything rambunctious - just a guided walk through the streets of the Old Town, and watching a costumed transvestite show.
Cost: Starting from 1000 THB for children and 1200 THB for adults. Duration: Evening (from 17:00 to 00:00).
Floating Market
Virtually every resort in Thailand boasts its own floating market. But Damnin Saduak, located in Hua Hin, is special. It gained its popularity thanks to a scene in a James Bond movie.
The main purpose of visiting the market on the water is not to buy souvenirs, but to experience a unique shopping experience. Vendors move through narrow channels (klongs), vying for space and cheerfully soliciting shoppers.
Cost: Starting from 400 THB for children and 700 THB for adults. Duration: Half-day (9:00 am to 2:00 pm).
Petchaburi
For those travelers who appreciate cultural attractions, a trip to Petchburi, an ancient town on the level of Ayutthaya, is ideal. Petchburi is 60 kilometers from Hua Hin and will take 40 minutes to reach.
It doesn't usually make it into the pages of trite tourist guides. Nevertheless, its modest square has several landmarks worthy of national recognition. Among them are monuments such as:
Phra Nakhon Kiri Palace. Built in the 19th century, and for a long time served as the summer residence of the ruler. From the top of the hill on which the palace is built, it offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area;
Khao Luang Cave Temple. It is considered a place of power by esoteric experts. The cave is 91 meters high and has several Buddha statues inside.
Cost: Starting from 1600 THB for children and 2000 THB for adults. Duration: 1 or 2 full days at the choice of the sightseer.
Trip to Cha Am
Cha Am is sometimes referred to as Hua Hin's brother due to its large saturation of cultural attractions. This trip will take a full day and is ideal for the following categories of tourists:
Romantics. They will love the royal residence Marughadayavan Palace, for example;
Natural sightseers. On the road from Hua Hin to Cha Am, you'll find the unmissable twin mountains of Khao Takiab.
Cost: Starting from 1800 THB for children and 2500 THB for adults. Duration: All day (from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm).
For those tourists staying in Hua Hin for the long haul, don't limit yourself to just the resort's neighborhoods. One of the best options is a Bangkok tour, a trip to the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand. Those who wish to do so can also go to Phuket, Pattaya, and explore Krabi province.
Those who come to Hua Hin for more than a week shouldn't be disappointed. There are enough natural sights, architectural monuments, and religious buildings to give you an impression of the country as a whole.
