GETTING HERE

Getting to 500Rai Floating Resort – Your Journey to Chiew Larn Pier

 

500Rai Floating Resort is nestled in the serene Chiew Larn Lake, part of Khao Sok National Park, and offers a truly unique local luxury experience. It's easily accessible from various major southern Thailand destinations, including airports and ferry ports. Here’s a guide to make your journey smooth and enjoyable.

 

From Surat Thani International Airport (45 minutes)

• The nearest airport to 500Rai Floating Resort.

• Daily direct flights to Bangkok (Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports) and Chiang Mai.

• Optional stop: Tham Singkhon, a limestone cave with ancient Buddha structures, offering spiritual and cultural significance.

• For late-night flights: Explore Surat Thani City—visit the Surat Pillar Shrine, stroll along the Tapee River, and enjoy local flavors at San Chao street food market. Alternatively, visit Chaiya Historical City to see the Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Stupa (over 1,200 years old) and Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram.

 

From Surat Thani City (1 hour)

• Explore this city known for its rich history and beautiful geography.

• Visit the Surat Pillar Shrine and Phra That Sri Surat Stupa, a sacred Buddhist site housing relics of Buddha's bones.

• Take in views from Khao Tha Phet Viewpoint overlooking Ao Ban Don and the Tapee River.

• Stop by San Chao street food market to savor the freshest seafood and GI (Geographical Indication)-famous dishes.

• Don’t miss Tham Singkhon, a hidden cave with ancient Buddha structures over 1,000 years old, providing a peaceful escape into nature.

 

From Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak, Khanom, and Donsak Ferry Ports (2.5 hours)

The journey to Chiew Larn Pier offers scenic routes filled with cultural and natural stops:

• From Phuket:

  • Short Route: Cross Sarasin Bridge, stop at Ban Bang Pad for a seafood lunch, and visit Khao Na Nai Luang Dharma Park.

  • Scenic Route: Visit Khao Lak, Tsunami Memorial, Takua Pa Old Town, Khao Sok National Park, and Khao Sok Viewpoint. Enjoy canoeing at Klong Sok River.

 

From Krabi:

• Visit Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) and Than Bok Khorani National Park.

 

From Khao Lak:

• Scenic drive through lush rainforests, visiting Tsunami Memorial, Takua Pa Old Town, and Khao Sok National Park.

 

From Khanom and Donsak Ferry Ports:

• Discover Phra That Sri Surat Stupa, Khao Tha Phet Viewpoint, and enjoy the abundant seafood of Ao Ban Don.