Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
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- Patricia G1 contributionWorth it but you have to hold on tightEasy and picturesque drive from our resort in Mai Khao. Arrived & paid 90 baht each for return transport (Toyota pick up trucks to fit 8 passengers at the back) to viewpoint and restaurant (which was clean, cosy and inexpensive with delicious Thai dishes. A few reviews mentioned a ‘bumpy ride’ to the top - this is an understatement…we were a little shocked at how much we had to hang on for dear life to stay in the vehicle/not bump our heads etc.! It felt very unsafe (big sudden jerks and jolts) and frankly quite shocking when we started the drive up (we more prepared to hold on tight on the way back down - there was a pregnant lady with us and I really felt for her as she was unprepared and very frightened) It’s only a couple of minutes though and the view is worth it for most! Really beautiful. Just wanted to warn travellers who may be a little frail or unable to hold on tight.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 September 2023
- Peter MWellington, New Zealand350 contributionsAbsolutely... don't miss it if you have your own transportBasically a 30km detour when driving from Phang Na to Phuket/Kao Lak. But is it ever worth it. No matter the weather or time of day; seeing the Karst Formations in the bay is simply stunning... Just do it.... no seriously... do itVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 October 2023
- jimles7Princeton, Kentucky957 contributionsHow Cool is this!!!One of the highlights of coming to Krabi Thailand was coming to this viewpoint that is a little out of the way. You have to take a four-wheel drive up a bumpy dirt road for 100 baht per person to get to it , but is Worth it. This place is simply incredible and we loved it. This is near James Bond Island.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 March 2024
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aussie1nsw
Sydney, Australia5,104 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
This lookout needs to be on your list of things to do.
You can hire a driver to take you or drive yourself it easy to find.
The view over Phang Nga Bay is spectacular. There's a lovely little restaurant at the top for refreshments.
When you arrive you park at the bottom , you can either walk up but o wouldn't recommend its very steep and a long road up, or you just pay a small amount (40b I think) for a return trip in the vehicle
You can hire a driver to take you or drive yourself it easy to find.
The view over Phang Nga Bay is spectacular. There's a lovely little restaurant at the top for refreshments.
When you arrive you park at the bottom , you can either walk up but o wouldn't recommend its very steep and a long road up, or you just pay a small amount (40b I think) for a return trip in the vehicle
Written 13 November 2022
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Patricia G
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Easy and picturesque drive from our resort in Mai Khao. Arrived & paid 90 baht each for return transport (Toyota pick up trucks to fit 8 passengers at the back) to viewpoint
and restaurant (which was clean, cosy and inexpensive with delicious Thai dishes.
A few reviews mentioned a ‘bumpy ride’ to the top - this is an understatement…we were a little shocked at how much we had to hang on for dear life to stay in the vehicle/not bump our heads etc.! It felt very unsafe (big sudden jerks and jolts) and frankly quite shocking when we started the drive up (we more prepared to hold on tight on the way back down - there was a pregnant lady with us and I really felt for her as she was unprepared and very frightened) It’s only a couple of minutes though and the view is worth it for most! Really beautiful. Just wanted to warn travellers who may be a little frail or unable to hold on tight.
and restaurant (which was clean, cosy and inexpensive with delicious Thai dishes.
A few reviews mentioned a ‘bumpy ride’ to the top - this is an understatement…we were a little shocked at how much we had to hang on for dear life to stay in the vehicle/not bump our heads etc.! It felt very unsafe (big sudden jerks and jolts) and frankly quite shocking when we started the drive up (we more prepared to hold on tight on the way back down - there was a pregnant lady with us and I really felt for her as she was unprepared and very frightened) It’s only a couple of minutes though and the view is worth it for most! Really beautiful. Just wanted to warn travellers who may be a little frail or unable to hold on tight.
Written 21 September 2023
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jimles7
Princeton, KY957 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
One of the highlights of coming to Krabi Thailand was coming to this viewpoint that is a little out of the way.
You have to take a four-wheel drive up a bumpy dirt road for 100 baht per person to get to it , but is Worth it. This place is simply incredible and we loved it. This is near James Bond Island.
You have to take a four-wheel drive up a bumpy dirt road for 100 baht per person to get to it , but is Worth it. This place is simply incredible and we loved it. This is near James Bond Island.
Written 10 March 2024
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Dao2024
Chiang Mai, Thailand1,602 contributions
Apr 2021
This viewpoint was one of the most spectacular we have ever discovered in all of our Thailand travels! Along the highway, there is a small roadside village where you can buy tickets to be driven up to the 500+ meter high mountain viewpoint. One you arrive, there is a resort there called Samet Nangshe. The views are incredible!
Written 21 April 2021
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Suratrichard
Surat Thani, Thailand2,451 contributions
Oct 2022
There’s no doubt that the view is very good but everything else associated with this viewpoint could, and should be much better.
To reach the viewpoint from the car park, you can pay a few baht and climb into the back of a pick up truck for an extremely bumpy ride upto the viewpoint. Anybody with mobility problems would find the journey impossible.
As mentioned, the view is very good but the best in Thailand? I don’t think so.
There’s a cafe and toilets. The toilets were frankly disgusting and when they had last been cleaned was anybodies guess.
The same pick up truck will return you to the car park where there are a few food stalls. When we returned, some other Thai people told us it’s better to use the transport at a near by hotel.
Not the sort of place to visit more than once.
To reach the viewpoint from the car park, you can pay a few baht and climb into the back of a pick up truck for an extremely bumpy ride upto the viewpoint. Anybody with mobility problems would find the journey impossible.
As mentioned, the view is very good but the best in Thailand? I don’t think so.
There’s a cafe and toilets. The toilets were frankly disgusting and when they had last been cleaned was anybodies guess.
The same pick up truck will return you to the car park where there are a few food stalls. When we returned, some other Thai people told us it’s better to use the transport at a near by hotel.
Not the sort of place to visit more than once.
Written 13 February 2023
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David N
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Feb 2023 • Couples
When we arrived and saw the fee for visiting we were deliberating on whether to go or not. We decided to pay the 30 baht fee to walk the 700m up a relatively steep hill. Glad we did. Awesome views from the top. BTW you can pay 90 baht and get a bumpy ride in a pick up.
Written 21 February 2023
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Kate
Lutsk, Ukraine5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Amazing viewpoint with photo shoot zone. We have been there twice, first time we went all the way up on foot (don’t make the same mistake).
The second time we paid for the full ticket to ride all the way up.
It costs 90 baht and absolutely worth it 😅
The place is highly recommended.
The second time we paid for the full ticket to ride all the way up.
It costs 90 baht and absolutely worth it 😅
The place is highly recommended.
Written 18 August 2022
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Peter M
Wellington, New Zealand350 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Basically a 30km detour when driving from Phang Na to Phuket/Kao Lak. But is it ever worth it. No matter the weather or time of day; seeing the Karst Formations in the bay is simply stunning...
Just do it.... no seriously... do it
Just do it.... no seriously... do it
Written 7 October 2023
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kinglear13
Bangkok, Thailand301 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Great view point with large crowds. Avoid peak time in the afternoon. This view point are able to access by 2 service providers. Suggestions: go to the hotel and cafe viewpoint.
Written 15 October 2022
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JR
Singapore, Singapore157 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
An awesome view point, you can either hike up or take a transport either way we need to pay.
Once up there the view is breath taking, and it is worth to go there when you are at Phang Nga
Once up there the view is breath taking, and it is worth to go there when you are at Phang Nga
Written 30 November 2023
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Travelling here next week, (7/22) are there any nearby boat services doing short trips to the islands ? Any recommendations ?
Written 1 July 2022
I will go to samet viewpoint on the 4th of february. my boyfriend and I would like to sleep there in a tent. It's necessary to reserve a tent or we can go there and ask there directly?
Written 27 January 2020
Добрый день! Если вы про бронирование номера в гостинице или в хостеле, то да, в Тбилиси это можно. Или напишите, плиз, поточнее о каком бронировании идёт речь и помогу с ответом. Спасибо ))
Written 29 November 2019
The bungalow, does it having any bedding , towels etc. ?
Written 22 October 2019
I'm not really sure since we only stay there for couple of hours then we head home.
Written 23 October 2019
Hi, at what hours does the truck service run? For going up and coming down. Thanks!
Written 3 October 2019
There are actually TWO companies hauling tourists up and down the hill; they are about 200 meters apart — not mutually visible because the road curves.
The trucks run from sun rise to sun set; there is no set schedule: they leave when full.
Caveat: since there is no paved road up or down the hill, the ride can be rather bumpy.
Written 3 October 2019
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Written 30 March 2019
ไม่มีค่าเรือค่ะ มีแต่ค่ารถขึ้นเขาพาไปจุดชมวิว ไป-กลับ 40 บาท ค่าบัตรผ่านประตู30บาท
Written 30 December 2018
I will reach Phuket Airport on 31st Oct 2018 (night) and wish to directly go to Samet Nangshe Viewpoint and rent a tent.
Any advice how can I go there from airport? What kind of transport available to hitch ride or rent from airport? Budget wise?
Then at summit, is the tent operator reachable apart from being there? Contacts to do tent reservation? Cost per tent?
Thank you & appreciates any advice/help
Note: anyone going there on the same date? maybe we can share car rental cost :)
Written 3 October 2018
hi. i used Vecay Phuket online taxi service. cheaper than airport taxi. search and book online. there are no public transport that i knew of. good luck
Written 5 March 2019
Hi, is this place would be suitable for a wheelchair user? thanks
Written 5 September 2018
Hi how do I get to Samet Nangshe from Phuket Town without spending much? I’m a solo traveler! Thank you so much!
Written 20 July 2018
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