Kaeng Krachan National Park Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Kaeng Krachan is 53km southwest of Phetchaburi, with the southern edge of the park 35km from Hua Hin. From Phetchaburi, drive 20km south on Hwy 4 to the city of Tha Yang. Turn right (west) and after 40km you’ll reach the visitors centre (follow the ‘Special Forces Training Camp’ signs). You’ll need a 4WD vehicle if you want to explore the dirt roads within the park.

There is no direct public transport all the way to the park, but you can get a sǎwngthǎew (50B, 1½ hours) from Phetchaburi (near the clock tower) to the village of Ban Kaeng Krachan, 4km before the park. Go early as the last sǎwngthǎew leaves at 2pm. Motorcycle taxis (40B) run from Ban Kaeng Krachan to the visitors centre. An alternative is to join a trip from Phetchaburi, Hua Hin or Cha-Am. In Phetchaburi, the Rabieng Rim Nam Guesthouse runs one- and two-day trips (2600B to 3950B) that include bird- and animal-watching, and trekking. Most travel agencies in Hua Hin and Cha-am offer daytrips (1200B to 1850B).