Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Phang Nga Province, Thailand

1. 5.0 Phuket-Phang Nga Elephant Care Camp (96 reviews)
   - Amazing
   Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Safaris • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   Booked the full day package, we made vitamin balls to feed the elephants. We then fed the elephants,and walked with them through the forest, made our own Thai lunch all fresh and lots to eat beautiful food. We then Bathed the elephants in the mud then showered them. Full day was amazing all the staff are lovely and friendly and can’t do enough for you. Most important the elephants are treated so well and have freedom to roam around. Couldn’t recommend this trip enough . See more..
   
2. 5.0 Our Magical Thailand (90 reviews)
   - Great Guide and Great Tour!
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   We went on a wonderful Island Hopping tour. The longtail boat was the most luxurious around, with comfortable seats and good shade if needed. Our guide Guest spoke perfect English and knew so much, we learned a lot. And even with all the boat traffic he knew a place we could have a quite secluded lunch on the beach. I highly recommend this tour. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Batik De KohYao (60 reviews)
   - Amazing experience, amazing family and great value for money for family activity.
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Batik painting is an art of decorating cloth using wax and dye. Create your own design and unleash your creativity. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Holiday Service Khao Lak (52 reviews)
   - Scenic, well organized and entertaining
   Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Taxis & Shuttles • Boat Tours • Day Trips
   
   
   I went on the "Best of Khao Sok" tour and have only good things to tell. From the punctual pick up to the very friendly, knowledgeable and multi-lingual (Thai, as you would expect, English and German) guide, the whole day was very well organized and great fun. In a small group of only seven, we were transferred by minibus to the Khao Sok National Park. On the way and throughout the day our guide Peera gave plenty of information about the national park, nature, wildlife, etc. We were paddled down a river in comfortable kayaks for about an hour. This was my favorite part, so tranquil, scenic and relaxing! After a short transfer, we then boarded a long tail boat which drove us around the Khao Sok lake, which is truly beautiful, plenty of photo opportunities! After lunch on a floating restaurant, we had some time to swim in a secluded and quiet bay before heading back to land. With a quick stop at a look out we made our way back to Khoa Lak. I had a really great day and would suggest this trip to everyone, solo traveler, couple or family. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Thanakha Massage (35 reviews)
   - Nice ambience
   Spent 1-2 hours Spas
   
   
   Thanakha Spa is a nice relaxing spa where you can have Thai Massage, Oil Massage, Sport Massage, Budy Scrub, Faical, Pedicure etc. etc. We have been the first Spa on Koh Yao Noi and we can tell many island secrets. Looking forward to see you!! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Dodee Koh Yao Noi (34 reviews)
   - Beautiful local shop
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Handmade by joy and locals. Unique souvenir such as handmade batik, accessory, coconut shell, handmade thai fisherman pants, handmade skirt, handmade toys etc., We also have organic product from coconut oil and thai fragrance. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Tongdee Elephant Camp (34 reviews)
   - Lovely local experience with a guide who truly cares for Tongdee (the elephant)
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Beautiful Tongdee (the elephant) Is the most amazing Elephant!! She is absolutely beautiful and she loves to eat!! The family that care for Tongdee treat her with kindness and respect This is worth the 3000baht (2 adults and one toddler) for a fabulous experience See more..
   
8. 5.0 Andaman Discoveries (33 reviews)
   - Amazing!
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Cultural Tours • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing • Day Trips
   
   
   Andaman Discoveries organised a very special trip for our students! It was very well organised, our guides were simply amazing and I felt like we really got to know Thailand. Our guides, Tui and Pibi, really did their best to make our students try new things (culture and food wise). We stayed in great places and undertook some really nice activities. Thank you very much Andaman Discoveries! I would highly recommend using their services See more..
   
9. 5.0 Zaidy Travel Koh Yao Yai (32 reviews)
   - Amazing experience and value!
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   Our day trip with Zaidy Travel far exceeded our expectations. Communication via WhatsApp prior to the tour was quick and easy. Pick-up from our hotel, lunch and refreshments, and all entrance fees were included. Our guide, Kai, was extremely kind and knowledgeable - not only was he our long-tail boat captain, but also our private photographer! The tour included several islands where we could snorkel, swim, relax, and explore, as well as a visit to a local lobster farm. Everything was catered to our pace; because it was a private tour, there was flexiblity in the itinerary. And, the cost was less than 1/5th that offered at our hotel. We highly recommend Zaidy Travel for anyone looking for tours from Koh Yao Yai! See more..
   
10. 5.0 Bass House - Activities on Koh Yao Noi (31 reviews)
    - Best day!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Gear Rentals • Speed Boats Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    Some fellow travellers at our bungalows had booked an island hopping tour with Bass and asked if we'd like to join them, and boy are we glad we did! Early start (8am pick up) but it was worth it. Bass took us to the popular islands and got us there before anyone else, so we enjoyed the serenity without hoards of tourists. He also took us to some less known spots, a beautiful little snorkeling spot (with no one but local fishermen around) and an amazing sand bank at Koh Yao Yai where we were the only people as far as the eye could see. Bass was friendly, light hearted and a great host. Boat was clean, fast and safe. Lunch was delicious too! Can't recommend highly enough. See more..
    
11. 5.0 Leela Massage Hinkong At Koh Yao Yai (27 reviews)
    - Best massage I have ever had
    Spas
    
    
    We went to Leela Massage after seeing the amazing reviews on internet...It was simply the best massage I have ever had. It was the first time I tried the Thai massage and despite it is a medium/high pressure, I was incredibly relaxed. Moreover, they really pay attention to the details with water and herb tea. Absolutely recommended! See more..
    
12. 5.0 Kanda Massage (21 reviews)
    - Top massage
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sports Camps & Clinics
    
    
    My team and I have been professional massage therapists since 2007 and offer many kinds of massages. It does not matter if you like a typical Thai Massage, an Oil Massage, or Head Massage - we can provide for you whatever you like. We hope to see you soon! All the best, Kanda See more..
    
13. 4.5 Koh Nok Island (93 reviews)
    - Loved this island
    Islands
    
    
    Spend 6 nights on Koh Yao Noi, loved the island. Beaches very nice but not many beach beds available as most resorts were off the beach. Lovely for touring round on mopeds which are freely available. Food is amazing on this island definitely try Kaya. A must to do is Minas cooking class. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Ko Yao Yai (83 reviews)
    - Real Thai Island Joy
    Islands
    
    
    Wow. Have been heading off to quiet bits of Phuket for years and am generally a fan of islands. The quiet bits of Phuket are getting very hard to find so we opted for a few days on Ko Yao Yai and what an utter joy to find real rural tranquility and wonderful road side eateries. Be warned, beer can be hard to find but great food, simplicity and tranquility are in abundance. Oh and we took two separate high speed boat transfers between Ban Rong and the island. Both high speed. Both 300 Baht per person but one without a life jacket in sight. Will post some more reviews when I get home to my island! Bye for now. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Lampi Waterfall (75 reviews)
    - Lampi Waterfall
    Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls
    
    
    Easy to drive to from our accomodation in Khao Lak. Worth the drive. One of the better waterfalls to view. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Hongs of Phang Nga (72 reviews)
    - have to be done
    Spent 1-2 hours State Parks • Islands • Caverns & Caves
    
    
    very nice places which must be on your bucket list !! Amazing and wonderful, just choose the good travel agency! See more..
    
17. 4.5 Wat Bang Riang (68 reviews)
    - An epic must-see!
    Religious Sites
    
    
    If you're staying in Krabi and interested in seeing any of the temples, you absolutely need to go see Wat Ban Riang. We stayed in Ao Nang and couldn't find any tours that went there so we rented a van/driver for the day to head north to see the temple. It was absolutely stunning, I've never seen anything like it. The country side surrounding the temple is beautiful; undulating green hills as far as the eye can see. The temple itself is incredibly ornate and intricate. The massive statues of the Chinese Goddess of Compassion and Buddha are incredible. Of all the excursions we did in Krabi, this was by far our favourite. It is a great way to spend a day; you have to see it! See more..
    
18. 4.5 Old Takua Pa Sunday Market (62 reviews)
    - Quirky little town. Well worth the visit
    Spent < 1 hour Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    This is a wonderful place to visit out of the normal tourist route. You don't need to come just for the markets, any day is great just to walk around. You will find a quirky town like stepping back in time, mixed with street art, later lined streets and interesting architecture. See more..
    
19. 4.5 JJ Queen Spa Traditional Thai Massage (61 reviews)
    - Excellent open air spa
    Spent 2-3 hours Spas
    
    
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20. 4.5 Sa Nang Manora Forest Park (61 reviews)
    - Calm Cold Refreshing Natural
    Spent 1-2 hours Forests
    
    
    My suggestion if you want best experience here: 1. Early - Rent a bike or car so that you can arrive here earlier than others. 2. Walk - Go up a little bit, you will see several pond with a lot of fishes. You can swim here as it consider deep 1-1.5 meter 3. Camera - It's will be very good if you have underwater camera. But phone should be enough. 4. Food - You may want to bring something to eat. Sandwich etc. I came here on my way back to Hatyai (driving). Around 12PM-1PM, people start to arrive using van (must be included in their tour package). Stay here about 2 hours because of the water very refreshing. There is washroom here, so you dont have to worry about changing your clothes. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Katathong Golf (61 reviews)
    - wonderful 2 days
    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs • Golf Courses
    
    
    Katathong Golf Resort & Spa is a one of most challenging golf course in southern Thailand. it is located in Phang-Nga province which is only 80 km from Phuket International Airport. It has been converted from Old Tin Mine into a challenging golf course. its named “a valley of Dreams” as it is surrounded by the mountains, waterfall and streams. a valley of dream Golfers will enjoy the challenges offered with a natural by the narrow fairways, big ponds and streams that require more strategic thinking, precision and accuracy, and also the Par 3 holes that go up the hill on N0.17, where you can’t see any area of a green from a tee off. as well as down hill on No.10, where you can see the whole green but a wind and big ponds are your obstacles for Accommodation, nowadays we have both Bungalow (20 units) and hotel (57 units) rooms to serve our golfers. for Locker room, 185 units for male and 35 units for female for more information See more..
    
22. 4.5 Wat Tham Ta Pan Temple (56 reviews)
    - Buddhist Heaven & Hell!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    In our way from Ao nang to Phang Nga we found "Wat Tham Ta Pan" monastery. Wat Tham Ta Pan is one of the most weird temples in Thailand. It's Located in Phang Nga (100 km from Phuket). It is a kind of Buddhist heaven and hell temple which showing what happens to bad and good people with many colorful statues. At the entrance you’ll see a fountain with five monks with bowl statues. The temple has a vast yard with many Buddhist elements and statues and buildings and an interesting spot for photography. There are peaceful scenes designed to represent heaven, and the sin park is a small sculpture garden full of figures from Buddhist hell (Naraka). The most stunning thing in this temple is a steep staircase which leads to a small roofed temple with panoramic viewpoint at top. The scenery is really breathtaking and all surrounding area is visible. This monastery is worthy of visiting. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Greenview Tour (56 reviews)
    - AMAZING
    Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Day Trips
    
    
    We recently did a 3 night and 4 day Surin Islands tour with Greenview. From start to finish the experience was amazing. The organisation and communication was excellent. We were taken to some incredible locations with wonderful guides. Greenview were very helpful and accommodating and we can't thank them enough for the most enjoyable 4 days! I would highly recommend Greenview and the Surin Islands. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Koh Yao Yai ATV tour (55 reviews)
    - The best on the island by far!
    4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Beaches • Duck Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Boat Rentals
    
    
    Wow, where do I start.. This guy who runs this business is brilliant, we had private trip to Phi Phi which was amazing, took us to Maya beach, snorkling in lagoons and feeding monkies on monkey island- I broke my phone whilst on the tour, was pretty gutted as I was using it for photos, not a problem as the main guy took photos throughout on his ipad for us and emailed them over so we still had the memories.. We stayed in Santyhia hotel and he was so much cheaper - he made brilliant thai food for picnics and never felt rushed in anyway Many times we bumped into him around the island when we was visiting places on scooters, one time we hit a tropical rain shower and got shelter under a tree, he spotted us and drove back with towels and rain macks - what a great guy... we also did the ATV tour which was fantastic and would highly recommend to use this guy.. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Doctor Saad (53 reviews)
    - More than just a massage- amazing!!
    Spent 1-2 hours Spas
    
    
    Doctor Saad is a blind, medical masseur living in Ko Yao Yai, Thailand. He has been treating and healing people from all over the world for more than 30 years. His massages are focused at fixing (chronic) problems that you might have in your body for a long, long time. He speaks good english. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Sea Turtle Conservation Centre (53 reviews)
    - Highly recommended - turtle love for everyone!
    Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    The most amazing place, and extremely fair pricing for tickets. We met the most knowing, kind and friendly man, who told us about the work they are doing with the turtles. He really understood how to involve the children (aged 2-5) and we were in every way moved and amazed by the story of the place and the important work that they are doing, saving turtles one at the time ♥️ See more..
    
27. 4.5 Richelieu Rock (52 reviews)
    - Best dive site in Thailand but very busy with boats
    Reefs
    
    
    I had three dives at Richeliue Rock and I loved the day over there. Diverse fish, great corals, fascinating color purple under the sea. Unfortunately, it is over crowded. There were 15 liveaboards during our dive at the site. See more..
    
28. 4.5 Elephant Head Rock (52 reviews)
    - One of the top dive sites in the Similans
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    You go in a circle around the huge central boulders, in either direction, depending on the current. Depths can go to way beyond 30m, depending on your certification and experience. You'll see sharks at the greater depths. If you're lucky, "Barry", the barracuda is hiding under an overhang in the shallows. You'll need a good guide to take you through all the magnificent swim-thrus, from down at 25m to just below the surface. With good viz this can be the best site in the entire National Marine Park. Also, ask your guide about Elephant Head Pinnacle, which is just off to the ... south-east I believe? No one ever goes there and it is beautiful. Full of pristine coral gardens. But very deep! See more..
    
29. 4.5 Ko Pa Nak (47 reviews)
    - Beautiful canoeing experience
    Spent 2-3 hours Islands
    
    
    The views are one of the most amazing I've ever seen. You have to lie flat on the canoe to avoid injury. Unfortunately, my foot got scratched getting into one of the caves, lying flat! It wasn't a big scratch but still have the scar. I got first aid help as soon as we got to the big boat. It is worth it, just watch out for those spikes! See more..
    
30. 4.5 Pakarang Cape (Lem Hua Krung Yai) (38 reviews)
    - This place is worth a visit
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Great place for a trip out, super easy to get to if you have a scooter. Sunset is great here. There is no beach, so you wouldn’t stay long, but you can come and see the fishing boats. There is a restaurant/bar here, so you can grab a drink. See more..
    
31. 4.5 Koh Ku Du Yai Island (34 reviews)
    - Beautiful, deserted island!
    Islands
    
    
    I hired a fishing boat for a day to go to the small islands north of Koh Yao. Koh Kudu was one of them. It is a small, amazing island! The entrance is blocked by two big, and one baby limestone rocks. The rocks form a little green lagoon in front of the island. I had the place to myself for a heavenly (Thai) picnic lunch on the beach. It was absolutely peaceful, with the sounds of the jungle behind and the waves lashing up to the rocks in front. The sand is so soft and white, your feet just sink in while walking. There are pretty trees, that make every view picturesque! And the packed lunch and my guide/boatman were great too! See more..
    
32. 4.5 Raman Waterfall Forest Park (31 reviews)
    - good nature trail along beautifully natural pools
    Parks • Forests • Waterfalls
    
    
    Clear water with a number of fish, trail is also beautiful and the place is near the Golden temple or Monkey Cave temple See more..
    
33. 4.5 Koh Yao Yai Village (26 reviews)
    - Our favorite stay on our honeymoon
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    The kindness and professionalism of the staff was far beyond any place we stayed in Thailand. We got several massages on our trip and the ones we got at the Koh Yao Yai Village spa was our favorite. I have to admit I was so relaxed i briefly fell asleep. We will definitely be coming back. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Ruesi Sawan and Luk Suea Cave (23 reviews)
    - Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area
    Spent 2-3 hours Caverns & Caves
    
    
    Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Public Park is a beautiful well maintained public park surrounded by limestone mountains that you can drive around and even through a cave. It is extremely popular with locals having picnics specially on weekends and it is rare to see any tourists there. There are two adjoining caves called Tham Ruesi Sawan and Tham Luk Suea where you will see lots of stalactites and a little stream flowing through. This really is a beautiful place to visit and there is a lovely lake, gardens, statues and good playgrounds for the children. Be careful around the caves as there are also a lot of monkeys. The Park has free entry and is on the main road of Phang Nga Town on the right hand side if driving from Phuket and there is another entrance just after you turn onto the Krabi Highway. Phang Nga is about a 1.5 hour drive from Patong. See more..
    
35. 4.5 Khuk Khak Beach (22 reviews)
    - Beautiful Sunset Spot and a Home of Hermit Crab
    Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
    
    
    A romantic point to watch a sunset of the day. I can never describe enough for its beauty. Also, a lot cute hermit carbs live here. We can enjoy looking at their various beautiful shells around the beach. See more..
    
36. 4.5 Pakarang Beach (21 reviews)
    - Just perfect!!
    Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
    
    
    Beaufiful wide beach with white sand and clear warm water! One of the best i ever seen. Perfect for sunrise jogging :) and sunset too. I love it! See more..
    
37. 4.5 Koh Kho Khao Diving (20 reviews)
    - Diving from a longtail
    Scuba & Snorkelling
    
    
    I went for a dive with this company. It was actually quite cheap, only 3000thb including all equipment, the equipment was ok, looked worn but was in good working order. There where only Thai nationals working on the dive-Day. Or maybe there are only Thai employies. Their english is not great, and neither is mine. But it worked out fine. It took a hour and a half to get to the dive site. The longtail was quite noicy during the trip. They said that they sometimes see big sting rays. But not this Day. The enviroment in that area is amazing. All in all a good dive with a good dive-company. See more..
    
38. 4.5 Check-In Andaman (20 reviews)
    - Really enjoyable despite the crowds
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
    
    
    Overall a well organised and enjoyable day. Opportunity to snorkel at 4 different locations and the clear sea water and beautiful sea life was incredible. Don’t expect too much from the food. We were well fed throughout the day but quality was a little basic. This isn’t too much of a problem as long as you realise that the money you’re paying isn’t for a 5* food experience! The big downside for us was that at one of the stops there were at least 10 boats parked in the same area with the surrounding sea filled full of people, at which point they proceeded to throw fruit into the water to lure over a sea turtle. Suddenly there were at least 50 people chasing the turtle around to get a look and a photo. At one point the turtle got close to one of the boats whilst someone was jumping in at the same time and only narrowly missed it. This seems completely unethical and unsafe for the turtle and they should stop doing this! The water is crystal clear and there is already plenty of amazing marine life without having to lure in sea turtles. Be prepared for the whole experience to be generally crowded. It’s obviously a popular excursion and the number of tourists on the beaches does ruin the paradise island feel somewhat! See more..
    

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We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.