Wat Bang Thong • Khaothong Cafe

One Day Trip – Private Van Rental to Wat Bang Thong & Khaothong Hill Panoramic View

Service Type: Private Van Rental

Maximum Passengers: 9 Persons

Duration: Up to 8 Hours (with a 1-hour grace period)

Quantity refers to the number of vans you would like to order.

• Quantity = 1 means 1 van.
• Each van can accommodate from 1 to 9 passengers.
• If your group has more than 9 passengers, please increase the quantity accordingly.

Extra Time: THB 500 per hour for additional time (same direction only)

Pick-up and drop-off services are available only within the following areas:

Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Klong Muang Beach, and Tubkaek Beach.

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 Hotel

Transfer safely to Hotel.

End your journey feeling refreshed, relaxed, and enriched with unforgettable memories of Krabi’s culture and natural beauty.

Tour Inclusions

·       Private air-conditioned van

·       Experienced driver

·       Fuel

·       Bottled drinking water

Pick-up and drop-off services are available only within the following areas:

Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Klong Muang Beach, and Tubkaek Beach.

Exclusions

·       Khaothong Hill shuttle fee (THB 50–60 per person roundtrip, redeemable partially at the café)

·    Lunch and beverages (Recommended at Khaothong Hill Café)

·       English-speaking guide (optional)

·       Alcoholic beverages

·       Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations must be made at least 2 days prior to the tour date in order to receive a full refund.

2. Any cancellation made less than 2 days before the tour date will be subject to 100% cancellation charges, and no refund will be issued.

3. The company reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a 100% refund will be provided for day trips only.