Amphoe Ao Luek
Than Bok Khorani National Park
The park office is situated 46 kilometres from town or 1 kilometre from Ao Luek Nuea Market. Near the park office there are several natural ponds of emerald water in a shady forested area. Tourists can enjoy swimming in these ponds.
Admission is 200 baht per person. Camping in the park can be done but tourists have to bring their own tents. Other attractions in the park include several caves in limestone mountains, verdant mangrove forests, and beautiful islands which can be reached only by boat.
Amphoe Khao Phanom
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
The park office is at Ban Huai To, 20 kilometres from town. The park covers a total area of 50 square kilometres with high mountains and thick forests. Its marvellous scenery is enhanced by streams, waterfall, and wild animals.
Namtok Huai To is some 500 meters from the park′s office. The waterfall itself runs down over rocks into 11 huge pools, each with their own name, such as Wang Thewada, Wang Sok, and Wang Chan. Another waterfall is called Namtok Huai Sa-de. The waterfall has 3 tiers and is 300 metres from the park office. Trekking to the peak of the Phanom Bencha Mountain, 1,397 metres high, is an interesting activity for adventurous tourists. Trekking takes at least 3 days, passing streams, waterfalls, caves and view points on high cliffs.
Admission is 200 baht per person. A tent can be rented at 50 baht per person per day. Contact the headquarters of Phanom Bencha National Park, P.O. Box 26 Amphoe Mueang, Krabi 81000, Tel: 0-7662-9013.
Amphoe Klong Thom
Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary
Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary This is located at Ban Bang Tiao, 18 kilometres from Amphoe Khlong Thom. There is a 2.7 kilometre nature trails through a lowland forest with the Emerald Pool and a variety of natural habitats. The forest is home to rare birds like Gurney′s Pitta, Rufous-coloured Kingfisher and Black Hornbill, and various kinds of plants. Visitors are allowed to stay overnight but they have to bring their own tents.
Amphoe Koh Lanta
Mu Ko Lanta National Park :Mu Ko Lanta National Park The park has an office at the southend of Lanta Yai Island. The park covers an area of 152 square kilometres and occupies many islands including parts of Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta Noi, Ko Ta Leng Beng, Ko Ha, Ko Rok, and Ko Ngai. Camping is allowed near the park office with advance notice. Ko Rok also provides tents for tourists. Please contact Mu Ko Lanta National Park, No.5, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Krabi 81150, Tel. 0-7562-9018-9.
