Hey there! In my previous article, I wrote about a 1-day trip to Krabi during the Low Season as part of a 3-day, 2-night Krabi-Khao Lak trip. In this article, we'll continue from the trip to Krabi and move on to Khao Lak for one day, then another day in Khao Lak. The concept of this trip remains the same. However, since it's currently the low season and there's heavy rain, it can be quite risky to venture out to the sea. Let's get started, shall we?
Krabi to Khao Lak
Nopharat Thara Beach

Let's start at Noppharat Thara Beach. Why did I choose to start here? Well, the hotel where we're staying is about 2 kilometers away from Noppharat Thara Beach. Actually, I intended to go to Ao Nang Beach, but there was no parking available, so we came to Noppharat Thara Beach instead. We arrived here at around 10:30 AM. The weather is nice, sunny with some clouds.

There was a surprising sight of a wing shell sculpture at the beach when I arrived. I never expected to see such a thing at the beach. It was quite surprising, to be honest. We quickly took photos to capture the moment without wasting time.
Than Kiri Krabi

After leaving Nopharat Thara Beach, we headed straight to Than Kiri Krabi. We arrived there at 11:00 AM. The weather was so good that makes me kinda worry. After getting off the car, the first thing that crossed my mind was, "Is it open? But I checked it already, and I knew it was open, so where did the ticket seller go?" Because there was no one there when we arrived. So, I called the number they had posted on Facebook. After they picked up the call, I had a conversation with them, and they explained that the ticket seller had gone to have lunch. After they arrived, we proceeded to pay the entrance fee, which was 20 baht per person.

After we paid, we walked in. The time we came may not have been the best time, but what we got was nobody around. It made taking photos really comfortable.

If we talk about how it feels here, it's like being in a photo shoot-check-in kind of vibe, you know? There are so many picture-perfect spots to capture in just one place.

The atmosphere here is pretty quiet and calm.

There are several places here where you can take photos, and right here, there are signs with somewhat faded letters indicating directions, as well as bicycles available for photo-taking.

This spot here is another great place for taking photos. You can also climb up and sit here. In the middle, there's a small staircase that you can climb up.

There's a little shop selling drinks and snacks, so don't worry about getting tired from walking around, going hungry, or thirsty because there's plenty to munch on and quench your thirst.

Here, they also have a café and some restaurants, but when I came here, they were closed. I asked around and found out that they're planning to reopen fully in October (2023). It seems like they're doing some renovations and additional construction during this period.

Here's another spot for taking pictures. I’m absolutely sure this spot is perfect for couples.

They've got ferries, but you need to buy tickets beforehand. They're actually doing some renovations on the ferries right now.

The water here is quite clear and refreshing. I'm not sure if they allow swimming here, but there's a path that leads down for us to get close to the water.
This place it took us about an hour, and when we finished, it looked like it was about to rain. After we got in the car and looked for a restaurant. The rain started pouring heavily as if it had been held back since yesterday, and it continued like this until the evening. It made it impossible to go anywhere, but it provided a change of atmosphere and a chance to relax, enjoy the view, and use the services at the hotel instead. It turned out to be a fun alternative. And that's how the second day of the trip came to an end.
For those of you interested in community tourism, along the way, there are opportunities to participate in community activities at Baan Nateen Community-Based Tourism. For more details, you can read about it at Baan Nateen Community-Based Tourism
Khao Lak
Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center

After checking out of the hotel, we headed straight to the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center. We arrived around 10:00 AM. The first thing I noticed was the sign for the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center. And the sky was partly cloudy with some sunrays.

As we walk up the stairs, we'll come across a long pathway with engraved nameplates on the wall, serving as a poignant reminder of the lives lost during the 2004 tsunami.

As we walk straight to the very end, we'll come across a large golden Buddha statue facing opposite the sea.

If we look to the left of the large golden Buddha statue, about 50 meters away, we'll come across the statue of Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon.

Next to it, there's going to be a model boat inside a steel cage.

As we stroll back to the long pathway, we'll come across a fishing boat model that exemplifies the type of boat that's been rocked by the tsunami waves.
Police Boat T813 Tsunami Memorial Phang Nga

After finishing our visit to the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center, the next place we went to was Police Boat T813 Tsunami Memorial Phang Nga. We arrived there around 11:00 AM, and coincidentally, it started raining when we arrived. The good thing was it wasn't raining heavily, so we were able to get out of the car and take some pictures.

After finishing our visit to the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center, the next place we went to was Police Boat T813 Tsunami Memorial Phang Nga. We arrived there around 11:00 AM, and coincidentally, it started raining when we arrived. The good thing was it wasn't raining heavily, so we were able to get out of the car and take some pictures.

When you walk to the end of the pathway, you are going to find a pillar that looks like a tower.
Nang Thong Beach

The next place is Nang Thong Beach. We arrived here around 11:30 AM. When we got off the car, the first thing we saw was this tiny lighthouse (not so sure if it was called a lighthouse).

As you walk a bit further, you'll come across a sign of Nang Thong Beach where we can take pictures. But why is that fish on the left side so strangely black-eyed?

When you arrive at the beach, you'll come across black sand. The reason I came to Nang Thong Beach is that I wanted to see what black sand looks like. My initial reaction was, " Why is it just like this?" I thought a black sand beach would be kilometers long, but it's quite different from what I imagined, although it's still okay.
If anyone plans to come here and uses GPS for navigation, you might need to double-check a bit because there are two locations for Nang Thong Beach in the GPS. The other one is a private area that you can't access. How did I know? Well, because we accidentally ended up there before (LOL). I recommend that if you're looking for the real Nang Thong Beach, just use Google Maps and follow the road. You'll reach the beach before the private area.
Sea Turtle Conservation Center Phang Nga Naval Base

The final place we visited was the Sea Turtle Conservation Center Phang Nga Naval Base. We arrived here around noon, and the sun was scorching hot.

The final place we visited was the Sea Turtle Conservation Center Phang Nga Naval Base. We arrived here around noon, and the sun was scorching hot.

On the opposite side of the sign, you'll find the Tsunami Memorial Phang Nga Navy Base.

Like the name suggests, if it's called a turtle conservation center, then there must be turtles, right? Well, here they have turtle ponds separated by the turtles' ages. They have ponds for turtles as young as a few months old to several years old.

Like the name suggests, if it's called a turtle conservation center, then there must be turtles, right? Well, here they have turtle ponds separated by the turtles' ages. They have ponds for turtles as young as a few months old to several years old.

This turtle model right here is in front of the turtle model in the picture above, they're really close to each other.

This turtle model right here is in front of the turtle model in the picture above, they're really close to each other.

While I was casually exploring around, I happened to come across a distant model of a turtle. Curiosity got the better of me, so I didn't hesitate to walk over and take a closer look. In summary, it appeared to be a creatively crafted metal sculpture of a turtle and a whale with plastic bottles inside. It was really impressive!
For those who are planning to visit this place, let me provide some additional information. Before entering, you'll need to pass through a security checkpoint where they'll ask to keep your ID card temporarily. You can retrieve it whenever you decide to leave.

Sum up for this trip:

Krabi to Khao Lak (Half-day)
• Nopharat Thara Beach 10:30 AM
• Than Kiri Krabi 11:00 AM
Khao Lak (Half-day)
• Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center 10:00 AM
• Police Boat T813 Tsunami Memorial Phangnga 11:00 AM
• Nang Thong Beach 11:30 AM
• Sea Turtle Conservation Center Phang Nga Naval Base 12:00 PM

If you're using Google Maps for navigation. You can check the route of this trip from this link.

The article about the 3-day, 2-night trip to Krabi-Khao Lak, has come to an end. I really hope that this trip will be beneficial for the readers, especially those who have limited leisure time that can fully enjoy and immerse themselves in the travel experience. Looking forward to seeing you again in the next article. Take care, everyone!

Author: Akiraz

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