In the winter, everyone heads north.

But then, out of the blue, my friends invited me on a road trip to the beach. I'm a sucker for travel, so I said yes without hesitation. :)

This was a short trip, a spontaneous getaway to Rayong. We just drove wherever we felt like it.

Mostly, we visited popular spots like Koh Samet, Khao Laem Ya National Park, and Pak Nam Prasae.

And of course, we couldn't miss the cosmos field at Suan Lamai.

Ready to dive in? Let's go!

Day 1

December 22, 2016

We left Bangkok around 10 am and arrived in Rayong around 2 pm.

Accommodation

For the next three days, we stayed at a hostel called I-Nacia View. It's located in Ban Phe, near the pier to Koh Samet.

This is a picture of the hostel from their Facebook page. It looks very peaceful, and the rooftop bar, The Pina, has stunning ocean views.

Embark on an Adventure: Exploring the Thung Prong Thong Mangrove Forest

Our first destination of the day is the Thung Prong Thong Mangrove Forest, located at the mouth of the Prasae River. The journey from our accommodation takes approximately one hour by car, following the Sukhumvit Road. Conveniently, there are numerous signposts along the way to guide us.

Upon arrival at Thung Prong Thong, we embark on a nature trail that stretches nearly 3 kilometers. While the walk may be physically demanding, the stunning scenery makes it worthwhile. The tranquil mangrove forest provides a serene escape, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the sounds of nature.


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After walking to the end of the path, you will find a majestic warship. By the time you reach this point, it will be late afternoon, just in time to witness the breathtaking sunset.


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After watching the sunset, we returned to our accommodation and enjoyed dinner at The Pina restaurant.

The highlights of the menu included lasagna, pizza, salmon salad, and tiramisu for dessert.


Day 2: Suan Son Beach

On the second day, I woke up early around 5 am to watch the sunrise at Suan Son Beach. Although I was a bit sleepy, the view was absolutely breathtaking. It was definitely worth getting up early for!

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Heading back to the accommodation to pack and prepare for Koh Samet.

There are many piers to choose from, but we opted for Naul Thippy Pier.

The roundtrip fare is 100 baht per person, and boats depart every hour. Our boat leaves at 9 am.

The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Make sure to purchase any water or snacks you need beforehand, as prices on the island are relatively high. ^_^

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Samet Island

After disembarking from the ferry, there is a 20 baht pier fee and a 40 baht entrance fee for Samet Island/Khao Laem Ya National Park. The latter ticket also grants access to Khao Laem Ya itself and is valid for 7 days.

From the pier, we took a ride to Ao Sai Kaew Beach.

The water was crystal clear, and the sun was scorching hot! ☀️ 💦

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Due to our limited time, we were unable to explore the entire island.

We spent our time swimming and strolling along the beautiful Haad Sai Kaew beach.

Around two in the afternoon, we returned to our accommodation to prepare for our hike up Khao Laem Ya.

KHAO LAEM YA

Around four o'clock, when the sun was no longer scorching, we set off from our accommodation and headed towards Khao Laem Ya.

Presenting the card we received from Koh Samet, we entered the Khao Laem Ya National Park.

This is our third time visiting Khao Laem Ya.

The first two times, the grass was completely green, and we didn't see the golden color that everyone talks about.

This time, we finally saw it! The entire mountain was golden, and it was absolutely stunning.

It was quite a climb to the top, and we were definitely out of breath.

Is this really winter? The weather is scorching!

But the view from the top was definitely worth all the sweat.

Previously, there were prayer stones all over the mountain, but this time I don't know where they all went. TT

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Watching the sunrise and sunset was a highlight of the trip.

After leaving Khao Laem Ya, we had dinner at Lung Sin Seafood.

It was quite dark so I didn't take any pictures. The shrimp, mantis shrimp, crab, and shellfish were very fresh and delicious. I highly recommend it :)



DAY 3

24 DEC 2016


We woke up late today, everyone was exhausted from yesterday.

Our goal for today was to take pictures of the cosmos flower field at Suan Lamai.

It took us a while to drive, about an hour and a half.

Below is a map:

Lamai Strawberry Garden

The scorching midday sun beat down upon us as we arrived at Lamai Strawberry Garden. It was just past 11 am, and the heat was almost unbearable.

Entrance tickets cost 150 baht per person. Since it wasn't the fruit season, the tickets were discounted, and the fruit buffet was unavailable.

The ticket included access to the strawberry farm, the fruit farm, the sheep farm, and a discount on souvenirs.

Walking around, you'll find an orchard, a strawberry farm, and a vineyard. However, everything is very dry because it's not the season.

So we walked to our destination for the day, the cosmos field. It was so cute!

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It is recommended to visit in the late afternoon.

There will likely be fewer people and the sun will not be as hot.

Please help preserve the natural environment.

There will be ropes to cordon off areas. Please do not cross them.

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Looking out from the cosmos field, you will see a view of the mountains.

Pretending it's cold.

It's time to go home.

Three days have passed so quickly.


The total cost for this trip is approximately 2,500 baht per person, including fuel.

Even a short trip can be a great way to relax and recharge. Pack your bags, grab your camera, and head out on an adventure!

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See you on our next trip! <3

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