Located 75 km from Khao Lak, 40 km from Phang Nga Town, and 70 km from Phuket, the Samet Nangshe viewpoint (pronounced Samet Nangshe) offers arguably the most beautiful view of Phang Nga Bay. Discovered by professional photographer Khun Theerasak Saksritawee, whose pictures caused a sensation, the spot quickly gained popularity and developed rapidly to accommodate visitors. Today, there are four viewpoints, as well as the Sametnangshe Boutique Hotel with luxurious rooms for €100 per night and breathtaking views of the bay. Alternatively, you can rent tents and wake up to one of the most beautiful views in Thailand (see contact details below). On this page, you will find the GPS coordinates of the original viewpoint, which I believe offers the best view. The other viewpoints can easily be found on the map via the Google Maps link. If you're looking for a truly beautiful and romantic stay, you'll be somewhat isolated, limiting your options for exploring the surrounding area unless you have your own vehicle. Aside from Phang Nga Bay itself, the area is quite remote from most tourist attractions. You can visit Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island by boat from a viewpoint or one of the hotels. In my opinion, one or two nights are perfectly sufficient. Keep in mind that while it's relatively quiet during the week, it can get very crowded on weekends and Thai holidays. Sometimes you have to sit in traffic for miles to get there. Therefore, it's advisable to book your room or tent well in advance if you plan to spend a weekend or holiday.

Whether you choose to hike up to the Samet Nangshe viewpoint (GPS coordinates are at the top of the page) or visit the nearby Sametnangshe Boutique Hotel, where you can also get something to eat or drink, there's a shuttle service available. This costs 90 THB per person (30 THB if you walk, which I don't recommend). The path to the viewpoint is quite rough. There is an intermediate viewpoint that's easily accessible on foot, but the higher one is much more beautiful and challenging to reach! You can rent bungalows or tents directly at the viewpoint. A tent for two people costs 350 THB, for three people 450 THB, while a bungalow (the furnishings are quite basic) costs 700 THB per night. You can book accommodation at the Samet Nangshe viewpoint by calling 084-8469427 or 087-918-7895. The viewpoint is open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so you can experience the sunrise and/or sunset there. The Sametnangshe Boutique, on the other hand, opens at 10:00 AM for non-hotel guests only. You can also rent tents there.

To reach the Samet Nangshe viewpoint, if you have booked a room or tent, you can also request a pick-up service from Phuket or Khao Lak. Otherwise, it is better to have your own transport or to first take the bus to Phang Nga Town and then book private transport, a taxi, or a tour through a local agency or local guide (see below) to reach the Samet Nangshe viewpoint.

How to get there

How do I get to Samet Nangshe viewpoint? If you have booked a room or tent, you can arrange a pick-up service from Phuket or Khao Lak to reach Samet Nangshe viewpoint. Otherwise, it is advisable to travel with your own transport or first take a bus to Phang Nga and then book private transport, a taxi, or an excursion through a local agency or guide (see below) to get to Samet Nangshe viewpoint.