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Thailand Diving Locations - Khao Lak
Khao Lak is located about 90 kilometres north of Phuket and is a picturesque holiday destination . Due to its geographical location, Khao Lak being close to the Similan Islands, our guests enjoy the freedom of short journey times, providing ample time to relax and enjoy the tropical scenery.
Apart from diving, the area around Khao Lak offers everything the demanding traveller could dream of: National parks, waterfalls, pristine sandy beaches, dense tropical rain forest and the most beautiful sunsets in Thailand!
Khao Lak, located just north of Phuket Island on the gorgeous Andaman seaboard, is one of Thailand's most peaceful resort destinations. No less than three national parks are embraced by the surrounding hills that sweep down to this lovely stretch of coastline with beaches that simply go on for miles.

Khao Lak offers a rare oasis for relaxation, with a superb combination of cool tropical forest, lovely beachfront accommodation and expansive white sand beaches. And the beaches are more beautiful than ever before.
Following last year's tsunami, Khao Lak has made a remarkable recovery with newly refurbished hotels providing even better accommodation than ever. Revitalised hotels have upgraded facilities, created more stylish rooms and added ambient features like soothing lotus ponds, serene gardens and infinity pools.
Inland, the forested slopes beckon with nature tours including activities like rafting, elephant trekking and hiking to temple caves, on your holiday menu.
Giant tropical trees and sparkling waterfalls provide a home to many species of wildlife and exotic birds in this surprising and beautiful place.

How is Khao Lak Post-tsunami?
This is the question most people ask about Khao Lak.
One of the worst affected areas during the tsunami of 2004, Khao Lak has made an incredible recovery.
Major hotels including Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach and Spa Resort, the deluxe Sarojin and the sophisticated La Flora have re-opened more stylish than ever, with new features and better facilities.
Around the area, shops, banks (and ATM’s) plus photo shops, bars and new restaurants with tempting menus are all ready to welcome back visitors.
Local sightseeing tours around the beautiful national parks continue to operate; with some great activities like elephant trekking, hiking, rafting and Sea canoeing Divers report superb water clarity and excellent diving conditions around the renowned Similan Islands. So if you want to see this naturally beautiful place and experience great hospitality, low prices and no crowds, visit now before the secret is out!
Travel Around
If you are based in Khaolak, the easiest way to get around is by car or motorbike. Local taxi trucks are also an option.
Trips out to small islands off the main land are easily made by longtail boat.

For ventures further a field, local bus services will take you to any district you want to go. The most convenient method of travel around however is by Songthaew or taxi truck, easily hired from any town by the trip or for the entire day. Jeep and motorbike rentals are also widely available.

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