Activities in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
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Hua Hin Adventure Tour
Hua Hin Adventure Tour offers more somewhat active excursions including kayaking trips in the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park and mountain biking in Kaeng Krachan National Park.
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Western Tours
Has tours to surrounding attractions, golf packages (including equipment rentals), hotel bookings, bus tickets and help with local transportation. It's an authorised agent for Thai Airways. There's another branch on Th Amnuaysin.
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Wildlife Friends of Thailand Rescue Centre
Puts volunteers to work caring for sun bears, macaques and gibbons at its animal rescue centre outside of Phetchaburi.
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Grand Plaza
On Wednesdays and Fridays Moo·ay tai (also spelt muay thai; Thai boxing) matches take place at 9pm, at the Grand Plaza. The Grand Plaza’s gym (www.huahingrandsport.com; admission 180B, moo·ay tai lessons 300B; [hrs] 9am-9pm)has a sauna, yoga instruction and coffee/protein-shake bar, and is a good place to burn off last night’s Singha beers in authentic Thai style. See the website for information on other sporting activities offered.
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Khao Daeng
The turn-off to the trail winds through towering mountains promising a rewarding hike. The 30-minute step trail that leads to the top of Khao Daeng delivers spectacular views of limestone cliffs against a jagged coastline.
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Buchabun Art & Crafts Collection
Aspiring chefs should sign up for a half-day Thai cooking class that includes a market visit and recipe book. They only run it if several people are interested.
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Gym
If you're inspired by moo·ay tai (or muey thai) matches and feel like partaking in a little kick boxing yourself, there's a gym south of town - just south of the hospital and market - that gives lessons.
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Hua Hin Golf Centre
The friendly staff at this pro shop can steer you to the most affordable, well-maintained courses where the monkeys won't try to run off with your balls. The company also organises golf tours and rents equipment.
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Horizon Adventure
In the fishing village of Ban Khao Daeng, Horizon Adventure rents out kayaks for 400B per day, allowing you to explore the wildlife-filled mangroves of the area at your leisure.
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Ken Diamond
Offers dozens of trips to nearby destinations, including waterfalls and national parks, and organises diving and snorkelling packages. Can arrange for German-speaking guides. Also has car hire.
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Royal Hua Hin Golf Course
The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course is only one of several golf courses but it’s definitely the best. Near the train station, it offers ocean and temple views on an elegant course.
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Bernie’s
A long-time favourite golf-holiday destination for Thais, Hua Hin has recently begun receiving attention from international golfers. You’ll find loads of info at Bernie’s.
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Horse Riding
Horse riding on the beach is very common around these parts. Horses and their owners can usually be found at the beach at the end of Th Damnoen Kasem.
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Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is on offer on the beach at the end of Th Damnoen Kasem; the lessons are conducted in a safe fashion.
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Tuk Tours
Can book activities and transport all around Thailand.
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Thung Sam Roi Yot
The country's largest freshwater marsh is recognized as a natural treasure and provides an important habitat for songbirds and water birds, amphibians and other wetland species. It sits in the western corner of the park accessible from Hwy 4 (Th Phetkasem) at the Km275.6 marker; hold on to your entrance fee ticket to avoid having to pay again.
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Mangrove Walk
Located behind the visitors centre in the southern end of the park is a wooden boardwalk that circumnavigates a mangrove swamp popular for bird-watching and crab spotting. There are guides available for hire from the centre depending on availability and English-language ability.
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Kiteboarding Asia
This 10-year old company operates four beachside shops that rent equipment and teach lessons. The three-day introductory course teaches beginners the physical mechanics of the sport, and the instructor recommends newbies come when the winds are blowing from the southeast (January to March) and the sea is less choppy.
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Khlong Khao Daeng
You can hire a boat at Wat Khao Daeng for a cruise (400B, 45 minutes) along the canal in the morning or afternoon. Before heading out, chat with your prospective guide to see how well they speak English. Better guides will know the English names of common waterfowl and point them out to you.
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Hua Hin Bike Tours
A husband-and-wife team operates this cycling company that leads half-, full-, and multiday tours to a variety of attractions in and around Hua Hin. Pedal to the Hua Hin Hills Vineyard for some well-earned refreshment, tour the coastal byways south of Hua Hin, or ride among the limestone mountains of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. They also rent premium bicycles (500B per day) for independent cyclists and can recommend routes. The same couple also leads long-distance charity and corporate bike tours across Thailand; visit the parent company Tour de Asia for more information.
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Black Mountain Golf Course
The city's newest course is currently everyone's favourite. About 10km west of Hua Hin, the 18-hole course was carved out of jungle and an old pineapple plantation and it retains some natural creeks used as water hazards. The 2009 and 2010 Asian PGA tour was held here.
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Ao Manao
On weekends, locals head to Ao Manao, 4km south of town, an island- dotted bay ringed by a clean sandy beach. It is within Wing 5 of a Thai air-force base and each and every week the beach is given a military-grade clean up. There are the usual beach amenities: a restaurant and rentable beach chairs, umbrellas and inner tubes. En route to the beach you'll pass Thailand's Top Guns relaxing on a nearby golf course and driving range. You enter the base through a checkpoint on Th Suseuk from town; you may need to show your passport. The beach closes at 8pm.
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Diving Excursions
Islands off the coast to the south, including Ko Thalu and Ko Sing, offer good snorkelling and diving from the end of January to mid-May. Coral Hotel in Bang Saphan Yai can arrange half-day diving excursions to these islands, as well as outings to virtually every site in the region.
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