Bottle Beach (Haad Khuad)
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A hidden bay on the north coast, ringed by hills and forest. There is no road access, so you reach it by longtail boat or on foot. The sand is white and the crowds are small.
Bottle Beach is enclosed by hills on three sides and has only a few simple bungalow resorts and restaurants. The atmosphere is raw and peaceful, ideal for swimming, lazing and watching the sea. The most common way in is a longtail boat from the fishing village of Chaloklum, about 15 minutes. You can also hike through the jungle from Chaloklum or Thongnai Pan, which takes 1 to 2 hours on a rough trail. Wear sturdy shoes and carry water. A path on the eastern side of the bay climbs to a viewpoint overlooking the bay. In monsoon season the waves can be too rough for boats, so leave room in your plans.
Opening hours
Open all day; longtail boats run roughly daytime round trips
Nearby sights
- Thong Nai Pan Bay
- Khao Ra
- Than Sadet Waterfall
- Koh Ma & Mae Haad
- Phaeng Waterfall & Domsila Viewpoint
- Haad Salad
- Haad Yao
- Wat Phu Khao Noi