THAILAND – Hua Hin & Cha-Am – The Majestic Mountains and Nature of Sam Roi Yot

Description

Sam Roi Yot National Park gets its name, which means “Three Hundred Peaks”, from its impressive landscape. A trip into the park makes for a great change from the beach resort towns of Hua Hin and Cha-Am, and it is a real paradise for nature lovers. This trip focuses on two of the most impressive sights that the park has to offer, making for an exciting and varied day trip. In the morning, a short boat trip takes guests to the beautiful Laem Sala Beach where they can discover the enchanting Phraya Nakhon cave where the morning light illuminates a pavilion that was built to honor a former king. After a lunch at the National Park’s restaurant and some time to relax on the beach the trip continues to the lesser known attraction of Sam Roi Yot National Park. The scenic wetlands that serve as a conservation area for numerous bird species are the perfect backdrop for a leisurely boat trip, made even more spectacular by the warm light of late afternoon.

Selling points

• Includes two natural highlights of the area, one well-known and one lesser known.
• Especially suitable for nature lovers but will also please a much wider public.
• A lot of variation throughout the day, including boat trips, beach time, and a short hike.
• A significant change from the beach resort towns of Hua Hin and Cha-Am.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impacts

The activity takes guests into a National Park, the entrance fees contribute to the management and conservation of the natural resources. The boat trips during the day bring income to locals which serves as a motivation to protect the natural resources.

Negative impacts

The boats used during the activity use fossil fuel which causes Co² emissions.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Full day – approximately 10 hours excluding transfer.

Min pax

1

Max pax

10

How to sell it

• As a way to be immersed in the natural beauty surrounding Hua Hin.
• As a break from a classic beach stay in Hua Hin.
• To show some lesser-known sights that are not known to mass tourism.
• As an adventurous day with lots of variation.

Why this activity

• To diversify our portfolio in Hua Hin & Cha-Am area.
• To highlight the natural beauty and help promote Hua Hin as a “nature destination”.
• Offer a signature experience in Bangkok’s satellite destinations.

Good to combine with

• THAILAND – Hua Hin – Elephant Safari spotting at Kui Buri NP: To highlight the natural attractions of the area. But should be on a different day!

Do not combine with

Any other activities on the day. This excursion is quite long and tiring, so there should be no other activities planned on the day.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

Many competitors offer trips to Sam Roi Yot National Park, but most only focus on Laem Sala beach and the Phraya Nakhon cave. Very few offer the Bueng Bua wetlands, and we use a “hidden” starting point for the boat trip to completely avoid crowds.

Pros

• A way to differentiate in Hua Hin & Cha-Am area.
• Very beautiful natural sights, real highlights.
• Includes the lesser known Bueng Bua wetlands which is very beautiful but off the radar to most people.
• A lot of variation, boat trips, beach stay and a hike.

Cons

• Not accessible to everyone, essential physical fitness is needed (getting in & out of the boats, hiking to the cave).
• A long day may scare off some people (even though the beach time around lunch provides a break).
• Difficult to communicate/highlight the difference between our product and other trips available on the market.
• Subject to weather conditions (primarily the boat trips).

Information

• Activity program:
  • 09.30: Arrival at Baan Pu village to take the boat to Laem Sala Beach.
  • 10.00: Arrive at Laem Sala Beach.
  • 10.30: Hike to Phraya Nakhon cave (or time to relax on the beach).
  • 11.30 – 15:00: Time on the beach for relaxation and lunch at NP restaurant.
  • 15.00: Departure by boat back to Baan Pu, continue to “hidden” boat pier.
  • 15.45: depart from the “hidden” boat pier into the Bueng Bua wetlands.
  • 17.30: return to the pier and transfer back to the hotel.
• Essential physical fitness is required! There is no pier at Baan Pu and Laem Sala beach, so getting involved in mobility. The hike to the cave also is quite steep and will be perceived as brutal for people who are not in basic shape.
• Not recommended for young children, the minimum recommended age is six years old
• Lunch is included at the National Park restaurant, the food is excellent and clean, but the setting is local. There are no options to upgrade the experience.
• The activity is subject to weather conditions; if the sea is too rough, Laem Sala beach is only accessible by walking (another reason why essential fitness is required). The boat to visit the wetlands is not covered; a rain poncho should be provided in case of rain.
• The Phraya Nakhon cave and the Bueng Bua wetlands are natural “wow” sights, with the former being pretty well known, the latter almost unknown to most tourists.
• What to prepare:
  • Swimming/beach clothes
  • Good walking shoes
  • A change of clothes
  • Mosquito spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal belongings
  • Waterproof bag if clients should have it (to protect from the sea, and the rain if there should be any)

Alerts

• To operate this program, we need a guide and transportation, for which we currently don’t have contacts in Hua Hin and Cha-Am. Therefore, it should be part of a roundtrip with a guide, it should not be sold as a daytrip from Hua Hin or Cha-Am.
• The activity is subject to weather conditions, if the sea is too rough Laem Sala beach is only accessible by walking (another reason why basic fitness is required). The boat to visit the wetlands is not covered, a rain poncho should be provided in case of rain.
• Basic physical fitness is required!
• There is no boat pier at Baan Pu and Laem Sala beach, clients may get wet feet getting on and off the boat.
• The activity is a bit adventurous, the boat ride on the sea is in a local boat and can be bumpy, there can be insects, etc.

Important information

• The best season for this activity is from November until May (weather conditions), but it is possible all year round.
• We differentiate by taking a boat on the Bueng Bua wetlands at a different pier than the main entrance, the boat pier needs to be contacted in advance to make sure there are boats on standby.
• The location of the hidden pier: https://goo.gl/maps/VDmgRFgE39XTdhZX8 the place should be approached via Sam Roi Yod Soi 6. The route proposed by Google is not correct!
• For Active clients, the time on the beach may be too long. There is an option to include a visit to Khao Daeng Viewpoint which can be added, the drive + visit there takes about 1,5 hour and could be included after lunch.

Inclusion

• Entrance fee to the National Park
• Boat trip from Baan Pu to Laem Sala beach
• Lunch at National Park Restaurant
• Boat trip on Bueng Bua wetlands

Exclusion

• Transportation from/to hotel
• Easia guide
• Drinks during the meal
• Other purchases on spot

Important notes

• Boat from Bang Pu to Laem Sala beach
  • The guide should take the boat from Bang Pu Village, not the main boat queue on the beach.
  • The rate per boat for the round trip is 600THB/pax; the rate in ERP is 650THB, which includes a 50THB tip.
  • Capacity per boat is six pax; kindly prepare advance based on six pax capacity, even though the quotation is based on five pax in the source to cover unforeseen circumstances (rough seas, big clients, ..).
• Boat to Bueng Bua Wetlands
  • The guide should take the boat from the hidden boat pier, not at the main wooden walkway.
  • The rate per boat trip is 500THB, are in ERP is based on 550THB, which includes a 50THB tip.
  • Capacity per boat is five pax; kindly prepare advance based on five pax capacity, even though the quotation is based on four pax to cover unforeseen circumstances (big clients, ..).

Special Guide notes

• We differentiate by taking a boat from Bang Pu village (not the beach) to Laem Sala beach. It is necessary to coordinate with the boats in advance; they can help to buy the tickets in advance (FOC)
• We differentiate by taking a boat on the Bueng Bua wetlands at a different pier than the main entrance; the boat pier needs to be contacted in advance to make sure there are boats on standby.
• The location of the hidden pier: https://goo.gl/maps/VDmgRFgE39XTdhZX8. The place should be approached via Sam Roi Yod Soi 6. The route proposed by Google is not correct!

Contact

• Boat from Bang Pu to Laem Sala beach: K. Kanchana 086-953-7704
• Boat at Bueng Bua: Ranger station 4: 0871666413

English

The Majestic Mountains and Nature of Sam Roi Yot

The beaches of Hua Hin/Cha-Am are very popular with local and foreign tourists alike and can be very crowded. If you venture away from the town, there is some real natural beauty to be explored, with lush forests, impressive mountains, and deserted beaches. Today, you will drive to Sam Roi Yot National Park, located about 1 hour south of Hua Hin / 1,5 hours south of Cha-Am. The national park consists of a range of spiky mountains that give the name to the park and which means “three hundred peaks.” The most well-known attraction in the park is the scenic Laem Sala beach, from where you can enjoy an invigorating hike to the Phraya Nakhon cave. You will board a local boat at Bang Pu, a small fishing village, to reach the beach. The boat takes you through the town, and it is an excellent opportunity to observe life along the canal. At Laem Sala beach, you will have some time to relax before hiking to the enchanting Phraya Nakhon cave. The cave has become famous among locals since King Rama V visited and built a small shrine; under the right conditions, the light shining on the shrine is fantastic. Upon returning to the beach, you will have some time to relax and take a dip in the sea. After the hike, you can refuel with a local meal at the restaurant and enjoy some more free time to explore the beach looking for dusky langurs or enjoying a swim in the sea.

You will return to Bang Pu in the afternoon, where you disembark on the beach and then continue to the lesser-known wetlands. These wetlands are the largest in Thailand and are home to various birds and other fauna. At a hidden local pier, a boat will take you to explore these magnificent surroundings. The majestic peaks of Sam Roi Yot and the warm light of the late afternoon sun create the perfect backdrop to end the day.

Notes:

• In rough seas, the boat ride from Bang Pu to Laem Sala beach may not be possible. In such case, the boat ride will be replaced by a short hike (1km per way, 2km total)
• What to prepare:
  • Swimming/beach clothes
  • Good walking shoes
  • A change of clothes
  • Mosquito spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal belongings
  • Waterproof bag if you should have it (to protect from the sea and from the rain if there should be any)

French

Les montagnes majestueuses et la nature de Sam Roi Yot

Les plages de Hua Hin/Cha-Am sont très populaires auprès des touristes locaux et étrangers et peuvent être très fréquentées. Si vous vous aventurez loin de la ville, vous découvrirez une véritable beauté naturelle, avec des forêts luxuriantes, des montagnes impressionnantes et des plages désertes. Aujourd’hui, vous vous rendrez au parc national de Sam Roi Yot, situé à environ 1 heure au sud de Hua Hin / 1,5 heure au sud de Cha-Am. Le parc national est constitué d’une chaîne de montagnes pointues qui donne son nom au parc et qui signifie “trois cents pics”. L’attraction la plus connue du parc est la spectaculaire plage de Laem Sala, d’où vous pourrez faire une randonnée vivifiante jusqu’à la grotte de Phraya Nakhon. Vous embarquerez sur un bateau local à Bang Pu, un petit village de pêcheurs, pour rejoindre la plage. Le bateau vous fait traverser la ville, et c’est une excellente occasion d’observer la vie le long du canal. Sur la plage de Laem Sala, vous aurez le temps de vous détendre avant de vous rendre à la grotte enchanteresse de Phraya Nakhon. Cette grotte est devenue célèbre parmi les habitants depuis que le roi Rama V l’a visitée et y a construit un petit sanctuaire ; dans les bonnes conditions, la lumière qui brille sur le lieu est fantastique. De retour à la plage, vous aurez un peu de temps pour vous détendre et faire trempette dans la mer. Après la randonnée, vous pourrez faire le plein d’un repas local au restaurant et profiter d’un peu plus de temps libre pour explorer la plage à la recherche de langurs sombres ou profiter d’une baignade dans la mer.

Vous reviendrez à Bang Pu dans l’après-midi, où vous débarquerez sur la plage avant de poursuivre vers les zones humides moins connues. Ces zones humides sont les plus grandes de Thaïlande et abritent divers oiseaux et autres animaux. À un embarcadère local caché, un bateau vous emmènera explorer ces magnifiques environs. Les pics majestueux de Sam Roi Yot et la lumière chaude du soleil de fin d’après-midi constituent une toile de fond parfaite pour terminer la journée.

Remarques :

• En cas de mer agitée, la promenade en bateau de Bang Pu à la plage de Laem Sala peut ne pas être possible. Dans ce cas, la promenade en bateau sera remplacée par une courte randonnée (1 km par trajet, 2 km au total).
• Ce qu’il faut préparer :

• Vêtements de bain/de plage
• De bonnes chaussures de marche
• Des vêtements de rechange
• Spray anti-moustique
• Crème solaire
• Effets personnels
• Sac étanche si vous en avez un (pour vous protéger de la mer et de la pluie s’il y en a.)

Spanish

Las majestuosas montañas y la naturaleza de Sam Roi Yot

Las playas de Hua Hin/Cha-Am son muy populares entre los turistas locales y extranjeros y pueden estar muy concurridas. Si se aleja de la ciudad, descubrirá la verdadera belleza natural, con frondosos bosques, impresionantes montañas y playas desiertas. Hoy viajará al Parque Nacional de Sam Roi Yot, situado aproximadamente a 1 hora al sur de Hua Hin / 1,5 horas al sur de Cha-Am. El parque nacional está formado por una cadena de montañas puntiagudas que da nombre al parque y significa “trescientos picos”. La atracción más famosa del parque es la espectacular playa de Laem Sala, desde donde se puede realizar una vigorizante caminata hasta la cueva de Phraya Nakhon. Embarcará en un barco local en Bang Pu, un pequeño pueblo pesquero, para llegar a la playa. El barco le lleva a través de la ciudad, y es una gran oportunidad para observar la vida a lo largo del canal. En la playa de Laem Sala, tendrá tiempo para relajarse antes de dirigirse a la encantadora cueva de Phraya Nakhon. Esta cueva se ha hecho famosa entre los lugareños desde que el rey Rama V la visitó y construyó un pequeño santuario; en las condiciones adecuadas, la luz que brilla en el lugar es fantástica. De vuelta a la playa, tendrá tiempo para relajarse y darse un chapuzón en el mar. Tras la caminata, podrá reponer fuerzas con una comida local en el restaurante y disfrutar de más tiempo libre para explorar la playa en busca de langures oscuros o disfrutar de un baño en el mar.

Volverá a Bang Pu por la tarde, donde desembarcará en la playa antes de continuar hacia los humedales menos conocidos. Estos humedales son los más grandes de Tailandia y albergan una gran variedad de aves y otros animales. En un muelle local escondido, un barco le llevará a explorar estos hermosos alrededores. Los majestuosos picos de Sam Roi Yot y la cálida luz del sol de la tarde son el telón de fondo perfecto para terminar el día.

Notas:

• En caso de mar gruesa, el viaje en barco desde Bang Pu a la playa de Laem Sala puede no ser posible. En este caso, el paseo en barco se sustituirá por una corta caminata (1 km por trayecto, 2 km en total).
• Qué llevar:

• Ropa de baño/playa
• Buen calzado para caminar
• Una muda de ropa
• Spray antimosquitos
• Protector solar
• Objetos personales
• Bolsa impermeable si la tienes (para protegerte del mar y de la lluvia si la hay)

Italian

Le maestose montagne e la natura di Sam Roi Yot

Le spiagge di Hua Hin/Cha-Am sono molto popolari tra i turisti locali e stranieri e possono essere molto affollate. Se vi allontanate dalla città, scoprirete la vera bellezza naturale, con foreste lussureggianti, montagne imponenti e spiagge deserte. Oggi vi recherete al Parco Nazionale di Sam Roi Yot, situato a circa 1 ora a sud di Hua Hin / 1,5 ore a sud di Cha-Am. Il parco nazionale è costituito da una catena di montagne aguzze che danno il nome al parco e che significano “trecento cime”. L’attrazione più famosa del parco è la spettacolare spiaggia di Laem Sala, da cui è possibile fare una tonificante escursione alla grotta di Phraya Nakhon. A Bang Pu, un piccolo villaggio di pescatori, vi imbarcherete su una barca locale per raggiungere la spiaggia. Il battello attraversa la città ed è un’ottima occasione per osservare la vita lungo il canale. Sulla spiaggia di Laem Sala, avrete tempo per rilassarvi prima di recarvi all’incantevole grotta di Phraya Nakhon. Questa grotta è diventata famosa tra gli abitanti del luogo da quando il re Rama V l’ha visitata e vi ha costruito un piccolo santuario; nelle giuste condizioni la luce che illumina il luogo è fantastica. Tornati alla spiaggia, avrete un po’ di tempo per rilassarvi e fare un tuffo in mare. Dopo l’escursione, potrete rifocillarvi con un pasto locale al ristorante e godervi ancora un po’ di tempo libero per esplorare la spiaggia alla ricerca dei langur scuri o fare una nuotata in mare.

Nel pomeriggio tornerete a Bang Pu, dove sbarcherete sulla spiaggia prima di proseguire verso le zone umide meno conosciute. Queste zone umide sono le più grandi della Thailandia e ospitano una varietà di uccelli e altri animali. Presso un molo locale nascosto, una barca vi porterà a esplorare questi splendidi dintorni. Le maestose cime di Sam Roi Yot e la calda luce del sole del tardo pomeriggio sono lo sfondo perfetto per concludere la giornata.

Nota:

• In caso di mare mosso, il viaggio in barca da Bang Pu alla spiaggia di Laem Sala potrebbe non essere possibile. In questo caso, il giro in barca sarà sostituito da una breve escursione (1 km per viaggio, 2 km in totale).
• Cosa portare:

• Abbigliamento da bagno/spiaggia
• Buone scarpe da passeggio
• Un cambio di vestiti
• Spray antizanzare
• Protezione solare
• Effetti personali
• Borsa impermeabile, se ne avete una (per proteggervi dal mare e dalla pioggia, se c’è)

German

Die majestätischen Berge und die Natur von Sam Roi Yot

Die Strände von Hua Hin/Cha-Am sind sowohl bei einheimischen als auch bei ausländischen Touristen sehr beliebt und können sehr überlaufen sein. Wenn Sie sich aus der Stadt herauswagen, können Sie echte Naturschönheiten mit üppigen Wäldern, beeindruckenden Bergen und einsamen Stränden erkunden. Heute fahren Sie zum Sam Roi Yot National Park, der etwa 1 Stunde südlich von Hua Hin / 1,5 Stunden südlich von Cha-Am liegt. Der Nationalpark besteht aus einer Reihe von stacheligen Bergen, die dem Park seinen Namen geben und “dreihundert Gipfel” bedeuten. Die bekannteste Attraktion des Parks ist der malerische Strand Laem Sala, von dem aus Sie eine erfrischende Wanderung zur Phraya-Nakhon-Höhle unternehmen können. In Bang Pu, einem kleinen Fischerdorf, gehen Sie an Bord eines lokalen Bootes, um zum Strand zu gelangen. Das Boot bringt Sie durch den Ort und bietet eine gute Gelegenheit, das Leben entlang des Kanals zu beobachten. Am Strand von Laem Sala haben Sie etwas Zeit zum Entspannen, bevor Sie zur bezaubernden Phraya-Nakhon-Höhle wandern. Die Höhle ist unter den Einheimischen berühmt geworden, seit König Rama V. sie besuchte und einen kleinen Schrein errichtete; unter den richtigen Bedingungen ist das Licht, das auf den Schrein fällt, fantastisch. Auf dem Rückweg zum Strand haben Sie etwas Zeit, sich zu entspannen und ein Bad im Meer zu nehmen. Nach der Wanderung können Sie sich im Restaurant mit einer lokalen Mahlzeit stärken und noch etwas Freizeit genießen, um den Strand auf der Suche nach Languren zu erkunden oder ein Bad im Meer zu nehmen.

Am Nachmittag kehren Sie nach Bang Pu zurück, wo Sie am Strand aussteigen und dann zu den weniger bekannten Feuchtgebieten weiterfahren. Diese Feuchtgebiete sind die größten in Thailand und beherbergen eine Vielzahl von Vögeln und anderen Tieren. An einer versteckten Anlegestelle nehmen Sie ein Boot, um diese herrliche Umgebung zu erkunden. Die majestätischen Gipfel des Sam Roi Yot und das warme Licht der späten Nachmittagssonne bilden die perfekte Kulisse für den Ausklang des Tages.

Anmerkungen:

• Bei rauem Seegang ist die Bootsfahrt von Bang Pu zum Strand Laem Sala möglicherweise nicht möglich. In diesem Fall wird die Bootsfahrt durch eine kurze Wanderung ersetzt (1 km pro Strecke, 2 km insgesamt).
• Was Sie vorbereiten sollten:

• Bade-/Strandkleidung
• Gute Wanderschuhe
• Kleidung zum Wechseln
• Mückenspray
• Sonnenschutzmittel
• Persönliche Habseligkeiten
• Wasserdichte Tasche, falls vorhanden (zum Schutz vor dem Meer und vor eventuellem Regen)

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