• Morning boat trip on the Red Lotus Lake in Udon Thani

    • The morning boat trip on the Red Lotus Lake (known locally as Talay Bua Daeng or Red Lotus Sea) is one of Udon Thani's most popular seasonal attractions. Although botanically pink tropical water lilies rather than red lotus flowers, the millions of blossoms form a vibrant carpet of color on the 4,450-hectare Nong Han Kumphawapi Lake.

    The magic of sunrise: The journey usually begins in the gray dawn. With the sunrise, the closed buds open, and the lake transforms from a dark, reflective surface into a sea of ​​luminous pink.

    The boat trip: Small wooden boats (ideal for photography) or larger, covered boats will take you deep into the center of the lake. The trip through the water lily channels takes about 15–20 minutes until you reach the densest patches of water lilies.

    Nature & Wildlife: Beyond the floral splendor, the lake is a thriving ecosystem. Various water birds can be observed, including herons, great egrets, and the colorful grey-headed grouse, as well as local fishermen collecting water lily stems.

    Highlights

    Important instructions

    Inclusions

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance to Red Lotus Lake
  • Round-trip transfer via shared transfer from hotels in Udon Thani city centre (depending on your choice).
  • Round-trip private transfer from hotels in Udon Thani city centre (depending on your choice).

    • Exceptions

  • Additional fees apply for transfers outside the specified area.

    • Location

    Opening hours

    Open daily from 5:30 to 9:30 am.