Phuket Hiking Guide: Explore Nai Harn & Promthep Cape

The COMO Guide to Phuket Hiking overview

Start to hike from the village of Rawai towards Black Rock Viewpoint – where you will see an amazing birds-eye view of Nai Harn beach, Promthep Cape and the islands beyond. After that, carry on to Laem Krating, a lesser-known viewpoint with panoramic views of the Andaman Sea. To get to Black Rock Viewpoint, drive through the south of the island in the direction of Nai Harn Beach before taking a dirt road to a stone that reads ‘Pa Hin Dum’, meaning ‘Black Rock Forest’. Then, climb a small hill for about 300 metres before reaching the viewpoint – it is a bit steep but fairly easy to follow as the path widens by the day with each traveller.

Important details from the source

• Here we share three of COMO Point Yamu’s best Phuket hikes, each taking you through the southern Thai landscape towards some of the most beautiful view points on the island.
• Perfect for days when you’d prefer to explore on land rather than by sea.
• Start to hike from the village of Rawai towards Black Rock Viewpoint – where you will see an amazing birds-eye view of Nai Harn beach, Promthep Cape and the islands beyond.
• After that, carry on to Laem Krating, a lesser-known viewpoint with panoramic views of the Andaman Sea.
• To get to Black Rock Viewpoint, drive through the south of the island in the direction of Nai Harn Beach before taking a dirt road to a stone that reads ‘Pa Hin Dum’, meaning ‘Black Rock Forest’.
• Then, climb a small hill for about 300 metres before reaching the viewpoint – it is a bit steep but fairly easy to follow as the path widens by the day with each traveller.
• Travel onwards until you reach a steep hillside to ascend, before reaching the scenic Laem Krating viewpoint where you can catch your breath.
• At Laem Krating, you will have covered seven and a half kilometres in total.
• Duration of trek (excluding transfers): Two hours.
• What to wear/ bring: We recommend close-toed sports or trekking shoes, comfortable clothes that allow free movement, and a small backpack to store your valuables and a spare outfit to change into after the trek.

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