Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park covers a huge area of 98,08 km2, which includes 20,88 km2 of the sea surface. Here, hundreds of limestone hills have existed for a thousand years, hence the park's name (which means "mountains with 300 peaks"). These hills stretch along the Gulf of Thailand and rise to a height of 400 – 500m, even 605m above the sea level. Also, we can find a freshwater marsh area of 36,8 km2 in the West and mangrove along the seashore.

Due to the diversity in landscape and environment, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park possesses a variety of stunning sceneries and a complex system of ecology. Upon coming here, you can appreciate the magnificent beauty of many caves, come across some strangely stunning plants plus friendly animals, and of course get yourself the peace of mind while learning about the wild nature.

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

History of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Parkwas established in 1966; however, the landscapes themselves have existed for thousands of years, so many traces of the past are found.

In May 2020, the discovery of 3000-year-old cave paintings was announced by archaeologists from the Fine Arts Office. Some of them are still visible and clear, while others were damaged by limestone etching. According to archeologist Kannika Premjai, paintings describe human-like figures with accessories on their bodies, hunting scenes with bow, arrow, and also an animal figure which seems to be serow (a goat-like mammal found regionally).

Before this, Thai folklore has also had it that the Khao Sam Roi Yotarea was turned into by a Buddhist monk ages ago.

Until now, the question of when Khao Sam Roi Yot National Parkarea took place is still unanswered but the fact that the park is a highly recommended destination in Thailand is undeniable.

Things to do in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park offers a wide range of interesting activities that can make your trip to Thailand more enjoyable.

• Relaxing at the beaches: Located in the coastal area, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is surrounded by a lot of stunning beaches that feature glittering white sand, crystal-clear water, and the shining sun. These include Phraya Nakhon, Laem Sala, Lam Phraya, and Phu Noi, etc. It would be a great experience for you to have some time laying yourself on one of those beaches, having a sunbath, enjoying the sea wind, and immersing in the cool seawater. Besides, there are many excellent hotels or resorts around the beach, so you can choose where to stay during your trip.

On coming to Khao Sam Roi Yot, you can enjoy the beach here

• Exploring the caves: Cave is undoubtedly an outstanding feature of Khao Sam Roi YotNational Park, as there exist hundreds of large and small caves, each of which possesses a different beauty. Among those, Phraya Nakhon Cave, which lies on the beach of Phraya Nakhon, has one of the most spectacular sceneries in Khao Sam Roi YotNational Park. The feature that makes the cave a must-see destination is the majestic small golden pavilion in the center which glows every morning, as rays of sun flood through the roof. Besides, there are other caves that you can pay a short visit to including Sai Cave and Kaeo Cave.

The majestic pavilion in Phraya Nakhon Cave

• See the wild life: Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park features an abundance of plants and animals, which is extremely interesting to discover. On coming here, you can catch sight of many beautiful plants as well as see the animals' wide life, watch flocks of birds fly in the blue sky or troops of monkeys jump from a tree branch to another...

Meet the friendly friends in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

• Take part in the locals' life: In Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, you can easily get to know about the indigenous culture by talking to the locals and joining them in their daily life, as the people here are extremely hospitable. During your day, you could do the locals' daily jobs, try the local's foods, as well as take part in their traditional lifestyle, which will give you real experience and an interesting insight into the area's culture.

Experience the locals' life

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is scheduled to welcome tourists from 8 am to 3.30 pm every day so that you can choose to visit the park at any time during the week.

Best time to visit Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Although Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is open all year round for tourists to come, choosing the best time to visit the park is still so important that it decides whether you can enjoy your vacation or not.

Generally, the perfect time to visit Khao Sam Roi Yot National Parkis in the winter, especially December, as in this time, the rain is so rare that you can thoroughly enjoy your vacation, plus, there is an abundance of migratory birds at Khao Sam Roi Yot For you to see.

How to get to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Several ways are offered for you to travel to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park From your place. Here are some of them.

• Go by train: From the capital of Thailand, you can hop on a train to get to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. Usually, it will cost you between 253 and 1422 Baht (from 8 to 45 USD) for a train journey to Khao Sam Roi Yot. In addition, the train often stops at Hua Hin, so it would be of great convenience if you plan to visit both places.
• Travel by bus: Another way to get to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is to travel by bus. From anywhere in Thailand, you can take a bus to get to the park for 474.23 – 537.46 Baht (15 to 17 USD). The bus journey often lasts for about 4 hours, so you can get to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park quickly.
• Taxi/ Self-drive: For those who want to get to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park more quickly, hopping on a taxi or driving a hired car on your own could be the best idea, as it just takes you about 3 hours, plus, the time is flexible. If you take a taxi the price would range from 1738.83 to 2213.05 Baht (from 55 to 70 USD). If you hire a car and drive it yourself, the price is lower, from 663.29 (21USD) to 1106.53 Baht (35 USD).

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park could give you many interesting experiences during your vacation in Thailand, so pack your bag and join us in the Khao Sam Roi Yot tour.