Duration
Half day
Category
Wildlife & Nature
Difficulty
easy
Price
$200
Khao Phra Thaeo is one of the last areas of original rainforest on Phuket, covering about 23 sq km of protected jungle in the Thalang District. The reserve is home to the Bang Pae Waterfall, a wide natural pool suitable for swimming, and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project — a sanctuary that cares for gibbons rescued from illegal captivity and reintroduces them to the wild. The walking trail is easy and well-maintained, passing through dense jungle with regular sightings of wild boar, hornbills and monitor lizards. Entry for foreigners is ฿200.
Highlights
Bang Pae Waterfall with a swimable natural pool
Gibbon Rehabilitation Project — rescued gibbons in the wild
Original rainforest trail with wildlife sightings
Wild boar, hornbills and monitor lizards commonly seen
What's included
Entry fee (฿200 foreigners, free for Thai nationals)
Transport to the reserve
Where to stay nearby
Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area is a day out. The closest hotels we list are in Klong Muang, about 42 km away. Prices move. The Agoda link is the live rate.
