Phuket Hiking: Exploring Rawai to Laem Krating

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Explore the stunning landscapes of Phuket through three easy-to-moderate hikes, including views from Black Rock Viewpoint and Laem Krating, and a challenging trek through Khao Phra Teaw National Park's rainforest.

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• 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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