"Blessings & Breeze: Wat Bang Thong & Khaothong Cafe Before Take off"

"Blessings & Breeze: Wat Bang Thong & Khaothong Cafe Before Take off"

Perfect Escape: Wat Bang Thong & Khaothong Hill Panoramic View

08.00 Pick up from Hotel Aonang or Klong Muang Beach or Tup Kaek Beach

09.00 Wat Bang Thong (Wat Maha That Wachiramongkol) – Southern Thailand’s Golden Landmark

Location: Moo 3, Na Nuea Subdistrict, Ao Luek District, Krabi Province (Approx. 70 km from Krabi Town or Ao Nang)

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry: 5:45 PM)

Highlights:

-Magnificent Golden Pagoda (Phra Maha Chedi), rising 95 meters high, inspired by India’s Mahabodhi Temple

-Elaborate interior murals depicting the life of the Buddha

-Surrounding cloister lined with statues of various Buddha postures

-Spacious, peaceful gardens ideal for meditation, strolling, and photos

History & Significance

-Originally established in 1940 on over 100 rai (≈40 acres) of land donated by locals

-Officially recognized as a royal temple in 1953

-The current grand pagoda complex was built and inaugurated in honor of King Rama X’s 50th birthday

-Renamed "Wat Maha That Wachiramongkol" by royal decree in 2006

-A revered pilgrimage site and rising spiritual destination in Southern Thailand

11.30 Khaothong Hill – Krabi’s Premier Hilltop Café & Viewpoint

Location: Khlong Sai–Khaothong Road, Moo 2, Khaothong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Krabi (~25 minutes/26 km from Ao Nang; ~34 km from Krabi Airport, ~43 min)

Opening Hours: Daily, approx. 11:00 AM–7:30/8:00 PM

Entry Fee & Transport:

-Parking available at base; on‑site shuttle up the hill — THB 50–60/person roundtrip (redeem THB 30 at café)

 Why Khaothong Hill Stands Out

-Panoramic Ocean View: Perched ~120 m above sea level (~50‑storey equivalent), with sweeping 180–360° vistas of Andaman Sea and Phang‑Nga Bay limestone karsts

-Sunset Hotspot: One of Krabi’s top sunset cafés — golden hour here is breathtaking

-Café Ambiance:

• Three seating zones: open‑air decks (~upper‑tier sun/shade mix), air‑conditioned terrace with full‑wall windows, and cozy counters overlooking the sea
• Even the bathrooms feature sea views!

-Food & Drink:

• Range of homemade baked goods, light meals (salads, pad Thai, eel bowls), signature local‑grown coffee beans, plus snacks & desserts
• Quality praised: — “hundred‑baht food, million‑baht views”

12.30 Return to Krabi Airport

End your day feeling relaxed and enriched. We’ll take you back to Krabi Airport safely with unforgettable memories of Krabi

(Enjoy Krabi’s highlights without the rush. This morning tour ends before 1:00 PM, perfect for flights departing from 3:00 PM)

Tour Inclusions

·       Private air-conditioned van

·       Experienced driver

·       Fuel

·       Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

·       National park entrance fees

·       Lunch

·       English-speaking guide (optional)

·       Alcoholic beverages

·       Personal expenses