Top Things to do in Takua Pa
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Top 10 Tours in Takua Pa, Phang Nga Province
Discover the best top things to do in Takua Pa, Thailand including Pakinnaka Thai cooking school at Khaolak, The Lost Zone Amazon & Old Town, Khao Lak: Takua Pa Historical & Cultural Tour, Jungle Trekking to Waterfall and Adventure Tubing 45 min. (Only Khao lak), Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Sea Star Andaman From Khao Lak, Half-Day Temple Tour from Khao Lak, Private Khao Lak with Bamboo Rafting Tour, Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Seastar Andaman From Phuket, Khao Lak: Sri Phang Nga Canoe and Tam Nang Waterfall Tour, Full Day The Lost Zone Amazon and Old Town including Lunch from Khao Lak.
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1. Pakinnaka Thai cooking school at Khaolak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Pa-Kin-Na-ka, Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak set amongst a tropical fruit plantation, lies a garden side cooking class where each individual can pick fresh organic vegetables. It is a fun and creative environment which offers the opportunity to interact with nature at its finest!
Inclusions: Hotel drop-off, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pick-up, Guided Market Tour, Cooking 3 Thai dishes
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks
Reviewed By Pumpkinny
Had a lovely afternoon yesterday with Wandee. She picked us up and we had a stroll round the market, then we went to cook. Al the dishes we made were lovely and we learned a lot. Wandee speaks fantastic English and is a great host! Highly recommended if you want to experience how to cook authentic Thai dishes. ????
2. The Lost Zone Amazon & Old Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Prepare yourself for a journey to the long lost zone of, “Little Amazon,” a hidden Banyan Tree forest near Takuapa. Canoeing under the canopy of the giant Banyan tree forest is peaceful and serene. Make your way to a Nipa Palm forest where you will hear the songs of local birds along the Klong Sung Nae River. Travel to Takuapa Old Town by a local Thai taxi “Songteaw” and see the traditional life and culture of this small and historical town which has remained nearly unchanged for more than a hundred years. See the period style buildings, small coffee shops, and of course, the most famous part of Takuapa, the old tin mines and factories that were worked until their close in the 1920’s. If you want to combine nature, history and sightseeing together, this tour from Khaolak is recommended !
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Khao Lak hotels only. Surcharge for Phuket, Krabi, Koh Kloy, etc. to be paid locally), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by open-air songteow for part of tour, Set Thai lunch, Soft drinks and selected beverages, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuitiies (optional)
Reviewed By susannalon
We booked this full day van with guide we were warmly welcomed by Woody our guide. He along with driver reached on time for pickup from hotel and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had great days there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Woody is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Woody who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide.
3. Khao Lak: Takua Pa Historical & Cultural Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit Wat Khongkha Phimuk Discover the temple's architecture and colorful ornamentation, before heading to Takuapa Old Town. Explore the old-town streets lined with beautiful examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture and visit the Takuapa Market to see locals selling and bargaining for their produce.The next stop will be the Tor Sor Cake Factory. Continue to Nam Kem Cultural Centre, a museum run by locals and interestingly made out of clay, to learn more about the area. before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant around noon. Finally, visit the Tsunami Memorial Park and Museum, a tranquil and peaceful place for reflection and remembrance. The tour will end with a drop off at your hotel in Khao Lak. Note: Program is subject to change due to availability and other reasons.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Food and drinks, Landing and facility fees, Lunch, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By K C
Booked a tour through Green Andaman based on the reviews and claims on their website. I was totally disappointed and would not recommend them to anyone. They claim that they do tours for small groups of people and not over in crowded but it was completely the opposite. Communication was ok until I made the payment after that the communication was extremely disappointing. We booked through Green Andaman to avoid the bulk tour companies but to our surprise they have transferred our booking to a mass tour company called Sea Star. If we were informed that they do not operate their own tours at this time if the year we would have booked elsewhere. There was no communication about this even after the payment was made. We were waiting and waiting for the van pick up from the hotel in the morning and by accident discovered that our names were on another tour companies tour list. The van driver insisted that he was not from Green Andaman and we would be picked up by a different van but in the end, we figured out that Green Andaman has simply transferred us to another tour company without informing anyone. We wasted around 30 mins due to this and the other people in the van also wasted their time because of this. The tour with Sea Star is definitely not for small groups and it’s a bulk tourist operation. People are packed into 35 seats + boats with very limited space. The tour itinerary with Sea Star was completely different to what we booked with Green Anadaman tours. The registration, group briefings, issue of snorkel gear, taking photos, etc. took a long time and the boats did not actually leave the pier until around 10 AM! With a very large group getting people on and off the boat took for ever and only really spent about 30 mins snorkelling at 3 different locations. So, for a whole day you only spend 1.5 hours in the water. When we finally arrived back at the pier, we wanted to get back to our hotel quickly to view the sunset by the beach. We were informed this is not possible and we had to wait until all the people who went on the tour finished the dinner and then it was time for the vans to leave. The vas back to the hotels were very poorly organised as well. All the vans seem to go to all the hotels instead of being grouped by hotel. We had to tour many hotels before we finally arrived at our hotel around 7 PM. Overall, very disappointed with Green Anadaman and their lack of communication and honesty. If they simple informed us that they are not doing tour on their own we would have gone elsewhere. Sea Star tried their best but their tours are ok if you don’t mind massive group tours. We later talked to other people in the hotel later and found out that some of the others had a much better experience. The hotel recommended Tour was through Love Anadaman Tours and our only wish is we went with their recommendation. We noticed at the snorkelling spots they have their own speed boat and that boat was not overcrowded like ours. Highly recommend to avoid Green Andaman Tours at all costs!
4. Jungle Trekking to Waterfall and Adventure Tubing 45 min. (Only Khao lak)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Our Tour will take you to the real nature and do the most adventure tubing. The guide can take care of you thoroughly due to not much packed.
Inclusions: Our tour include lunch and coffee and tea break, Our Tour provide equipment to do the activity 1. Life jacket 2. Helmet 3. Water shoes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Insurance
Exclusions:
Reviewed By rachelp253
We are a family of 6 with children 12/8 and grandparents 70/75 and we did the Kapong tour with Elephant bathing , Trekking to Waterfall and Tubing . We were so lucky that we were the only people on the tour that day the attention from the staff and especially George our driver who stayed with my elderly mum and walked her to and from the waterfall was exceptional . The tubing was perfect for the kids as the water was not too high or fast . Luna our guide spoke great English and explained everything the team had our phones and took so many photos and videos for us and also on their own . Pretty sure we ended up with more than 300 photos and video from the day . The jump into the waterfall was a lot of fun. The elephant experience was something truly special using scrubbing brushes to wash the skin . We all wore swimmers for the day and had our own reef shoes on needed for the waterfall and rafting . We loved the day and loved the fact it was just the 6 of us . Anyone wanting a little adventure this is the tour for you . Thanks George , Luna and team
5. Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Sea Star Andaman From Khao Lak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Seastar has infused years of experience into Offering the most modern fleet of boats producing the perfect balance of comfort, style, and excitement. Each day we choose the best sites to visit for the conditions, water visibility, and ecological diversityVisit some of Thailand's best snorkeling islands with crystal clear water and white sand beach. • Snorkeling at Stonehenge which is named after the towering rocks that rise from depths of 25m and below. • Enjoy the pristine beach, explore the island and discover the Honeymoon Bay. • Snorkeling at Christmas Point and, if you are lucky you can watch dolphins frolicked in the sea or swim with sea turtles. • Relish a delicious Thai style lunch.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Full travel accident insurance coverage , Round trip speed boat, National Park entrances fee, Transfer from / to hotel., Snorkeling (Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Life Jacket), Thai Traditional Food and fresh fruits
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Kyle9635482
Nice tour which covers most of the parts of the city and takes you to must-see places. Highly recommended and they are very punctual too.
6. Half-Day Temple Tour from Khao Lak
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 8 reviews
A half day tour offers a visit to 2 historic temples in Khao Lak area, Khuk Khak and Kong Ka Temple. Get deeper to Buddhism, traditional lifestyle and interesting facts about culture & religion. Discover the old times of the area and enjoy original Thai Culture in it’s best. Just a short ride away we visit Sai Rung Waterfall to freshen up and relax. Back to your hotel in Khao Lak before noon
Inclusions: Bottled water, Light refreshments, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions:
Reviewed By elche74
We booked a full day Khao Sok Lake safari, airport transfers, and later a Phuket DIY tour. The communication was smooth, the vans were clean, the guides were professional. I really loved the great service of this company, and absolutely recommend choosing them! During our private Khao Sok trip we had the chance for several extra stops, we got nice lunch and our guide talked a lot about the everyday life of local people. So it was not only about the boat trip in the lake, but much more.
7. Private Khao Lak with Bamboo Rafting Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 5 reviews
Khao Lak is located in Phang Nga province, about 2 hours further north from Phuket island. We do offer daily tour with one of the best tour for the family. Enjoy bamboo raft at the local canal
Inclusions: Lunch, English Speaking Guide, Transfer Roundtrip
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By kylemZ3234PH
Good snorkeling and a fun ride that was well organized. The lunch provided was good and a restaurant on the island.
8. Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Seastar Andaman From Phuket
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 5 reviews
Seastar has infused years of experience into Offering the most modern fleet of boats producing the perfect balance of comfort, style, and excitement. Each day we choose the best sites to visit for the conditions, water visibility, and ecological diversityVisit some of Thailand's best snorkeling islands with crystal clear water and white sand beach. • Snorkeling at Stonehenge which is named after the towering rocks that rise from depths of 25m and below. • Enjoy the pristine beach, explore the island and discover the Honeymoon Bay. • Snorkeling at Christmas Point and, if you are lucky you can watch dolphins frolicked in the sea or swim with sea turtles. • Relish a delicious Thai style lunch.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Full travel accident insurance coverage , Round trip speed boat, National Park entrances fee, Transfer from / to hotel., Snorkeling (Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Life Jacket), Thai Traditional Food and fresh fruits
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Nathalie975421369
Had a great experience with amazing guides and staffes. Do not expect too far about having breakfast and lunch. I had a best Snorkeling in my life. Shouldve worn fins. Riding a speed boat was kinda scary when you leave, however, you are going to see yourself sleepzing in the boat when youre coming back.
9. Khao Lak: Sri Phang Nga Canoe and Tam Nang Waterfall Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Following pick-up from your hotel in Khao Lak, explore the Sang-Nea River by canoe and discover why it is known as the "Little Amazon." Get the chance to spot wildlife including snakes, monkeys and birds. Browse the local market of Takuapa before heading to Kuraburi. Trek the serene rainforest of Sri Phang Nga National Park and hike to the Tam Nang Waterfall to swim in the cooling pools. Snack on seasonal fresh fruits and other refreshments. Next, enjoy a delicious set menu lunch at a cozy restaurant. Return to Khao Lak, and stop at a unique coffee shop for an aromatic drink and to experience the local herbs at the hot springs along the way. Note: Program is subject to change due to availability and other reasons.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Food and drinks, Landing and facility fees, Life Jacket, Lunch, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By K C
Booked a tour through Green Andaman based on the reviews and claims on their website. I was totally disappointed and would not recommend them to anyone. They claim that they do tours for small groups of people and not over in crowded but it was completely the opposite. Communication was ok until I made the payment after that the communication was extremely disappointing. We booked through Green Andaman to avoid the bulk tour companies but to our surprise they have transferred our booking to a mass tour company called Sea Star. If we were informed that they do not operate their own tours at this time if the year we would have booked elsewhere. There was no communication about this even after the payment was made. We were waiting and waiting for the van pick up from the hotel in the morning and by accident discovered that our names were on another tour companies tour list. The van driver insisted that he was not from Green Andaman and we would be picked up by a different van but in the end, we figured out that Green Andaman has simply transferred us to another tour company without informing anyone. We wasted around 30 mins due to this and the other people in the van also wasted their time because of this. The tour with Sea Star is definitely not for small groups and it’s a bulk tourist operation. People are packed into 35 seats + boats with very limited space. The tour itinerary with Sea Star was completely different to what we booked with Green Anadaman tours. The registration, group briefings, issue of snorkel gear, taking photos, etc. took a long time and the boats did not actually leave the pier until around 10 AM! With a very large group getting people on and off the boat took for ever and only really spent about 30 mins snorkelling at 3 different locations. So, for a whole day you only spend 1.5 hours in the water. When we finally arrived back at the pier, we wanted to get back to our hotel quickly to view the sunset by the beach. We were informed this is not possible and we had to wait until all the people who went on the tour finished the dinner and then it was time for the vans to leave. The vas back to the hotels were very poorly organised as well. All the vans seem to go to all the hotels instead of being grouped by hotel. We had to tour many hotels before we finally arrived at our hotel around 7 PM. Overall, very disappointed with Green Anadaman and their lack of communication and honesty. If they simple informed us that they are not doing tour on their own we would have gone elsewhere. Sea Star tried their best but their tours are ok if you don’t mind massive group tours. We later talked to other people in the hotel later and found out that some of the others had a much better experience. The hotel recommended Tour was through Love Anadaman Tours and our only wish is we went with their recommendation. We noticed at the snorkelling spots they have their own speed boat and that boat was not overcrowded like ours. Highly recommend to avoid Green Andaman Tours at all costs!
10. Full Day The Lost Zone Amazon and Old Town including Lunch from Khao Lak
Tin mining used to be the driving force of Ta Kuapa’s commerce and remains of this thriving history remain still present. Together with kayaking through an area known as Little Amazon, a full day that brings out the best of Ta Kuapa and its surroundings.
Inclusions: Joined tours and transfer from and to your Khao Lak Hotel with driver only, English speaking guide during the tour, Kayaking trips over the Klong Sung Nae, Lunch included at local restaurant (food only), All taxes and service fees included
Exclusions: Other entrance fees and expenses, such as meals not mentioned in the program, drinks, tips and shopping, unless otherwise stated, Hotel accommodation in Khao Lak, Supplements for transfers outside the main Khao Lak region; this includes any cruise port, the Baan Naam Khem district as well as transfers from Khao Sok National Park., Tips and gratuities
Reviewed By caroler54
We did our own tour, reading ahead of time and as we walked across the bridge. The area is beautiful and has a dark history that is definitely worth researching about ahead of time.
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