Khao Lak lies about 50 kilometres north of Phuket Island on the mainland. It is an area, where the lowlands, that extend behind the coast, disappear and the rain forest covered mountains are reaching the sea shore.

This area was declared a national park some years ago. After passing this rocky headland, the beaches of Khaolak start, that stretch for about 20 kms northward to the old tin mining town of Takuapa.

During the last years, the number of resorts along the coast increased to more than 30, offering a choice for everybody's taste from simple bungalows and a wide choice of middle-class bungalows and hotels to some properties in the 5- star category.