Hua Hin at
a glance :
Hua Hin,
Thailand’s first beach resort, was made famous by Bangkok’s
aristocracy during the early 1920’s and is now a major
international beach resort with brand named hotels and beach
resorts. This once sleepy fishing town still holds its charm, and
“Thai” style identity. Located only 220 kms South of Bangkok Hua
Hin has nice beaches and is set with a backdrop of over 2000
square kilometers of National Parkland, which includes some of the
finest scenery and sightseeing areas in Southern Thailand. Hua
Hin is famed by its local cuisine and market places which offer
fine seafood and thai food at local prices. Popular with the
locals, Hua Hin is at its busiest on weekends, and bank holidays.
With 6 championship golf courses all with in 30 minutes of the
main resort area, Hua Hin is truly a golfers paradise.
The famous
Chat-Chai night
market and Petchkasem Road, and the weekend market outside the
Grand hotel.
Hua Hin Shopping Mall and the new Hua Hin Market Village
department store
Hua Hin’s biggest
shopping department store brand name shopping available, Located
on Petchkasem Road, just North of the Marriott Hua Hin
Tailors for made to measure clothing. quality, and extremely
CHEAP.. Nick Collection, the best choice in Hua Hin
Sam Roi Yod
National Park :
Located 80 kms
South, the Sam Roi Yod National Park is a natural abundance of
Mangroves and wild bird life. Take a half day excursion to see
this beauty spot, with a boat trip to see “Bangkok Pu” fishing
Village, and Phrya Nakhorn Cave. ( Duration 7 hrs)
* Kayaking
extension also available
Petchaburi Summer
Palace :
The setting for
the famous story “The King and I” Petchaburi province is one of
the oldest in Thailand, and its history dates back further than
the “Ayutthaya” dynasty. Located 65 kms North of Hua Hin, a visit
to see the famous National heritage Summer Palace of King Rama 4
is a must. Take a cable car up to the mountain top palace museum.
We also visit some lovely caves, and Khmer architecture dating
back over 2000 years. ( Duration 7 hrs)
Floating Market :
A glimpse of
everyday life in Thailand is a must, and can be seen at the famous
Damnern Saduak floating market. Take an exhilarating narrow
long-tailed speedboat ride through the marsh canals and see
traditional stilt houses and small villages, before arriving at
this unique market. Thai style canoes laden with colorful fruits,
vegetables, sweets and meats gently ply their way through the
canal, going about their daily business. ( duration 6 hrs )
Discover Hua Hin
& Cha-Am :
This excursion,
originally devised by us, takes in Hua Hin and Cha-Am’s places of
interest. Visit Monkey Mountain,
( Khao Takieb) which is a monestary and place of Buddhist
sanctuary. as well as a visit to Cha-Am we also take in the
beautiful summer palace of King Rama 6, and a
visit to her majesty the Queens animal sanctuary, which is a
rehabilitation centre for miss treated animals. ( Duration 4 hrs
)
River Kwai :
Only 2.5 hrs North
West from Hua Hin, is the infamous River Kwai. Take a full day
excursion to see the original bridge and “death railway” which was
constructed by POW’s from world war 2. Over 300,000 workers lost
their lives constructing this railway project, which was a major
fete of engineering and technology for its day. We also visit the
JEATH museum, and train journey to Sai Yok, close to Burma. (
Duration : Full day )
* Over night “Jungle
Raft” stay also available. Visit “Mon” Burmese hill tribe Village
Hua Hin By Night
:
An introduction to
Hua Hin is the theme of this excursion, Our guide will collect you
from your hotel, and show you the “ropes” and places to visit in
Hua Hin. A visit to see Hua Hin’s busy fishing pier to see the
days catch coming in, also evening dinner is included at one of
Hua Hin’s most popular sea side restaurants. You will be
fascinated with some of the facts about Hua Hin’s history!! (
Duration 4 hrs )
Spa & Massage :
Apart from the brand
named hotels, Hua Hin now has many Spa and traditional Thai
massage parlours available. Contact us for full details.
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Recommended places
to eat : |
Meekaruna Seafood.
Thai and seafood (Located next to Hua Hin’s fishing pier)
Nino's Italian Restaurant. Italian cuisine at its best,
located centrally on Petchkasem Rd
Fisherman’s Whalf. sea - Thai food & excellent English food (Located next to
Hua Hin’s fishing pier)
Corner Restaurant
: The long established kitchen of Ms Dow offers great food
at local prices with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Cross
the amin road from the Night market, and walk straight towards
the seaside, and its on the right hand side.
Baan Itsara.
Colonial style setting. Thai and seafood, mostly local people. (
Located on Nepkehard Road ) |