Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
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aussie1nsw
Sydney, Australia5,109 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
This lookout needs to be on your list of things to do.
You can hire a driver to take you or drive yourself it easy to find.
The view over Phang Nga Bay is spectacular. There's a lovely little restaurant at the top for refreshments.
When you arrive you park at the bottom , you can either walk up but o wouldn't recommend its very steep and a long road up, or you just pay a small amount (40b I think) for a return trip in the vehicle
You can hire a driver to take you or drive yourself it easy to find.
The view over Phang Nga Bay is spectacular. There's a lovely little restaurant at the top for refreshments.
When you arrive you park at the bottom , you can either walk up but o wouldn't recommend its very steep and a long road up, or you just pay a small amount (40b I think) for a return trip in the vehicle
Written 13 November 2022
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Patricia G
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Easy and picturesque drive from our resort in Mai Khao. Arrived & paid 90 baht each for return transport (Toyota pick up trucks to fit 8 passengers at the back) to viewpoint
and restaurant (which was clean, cosy and inexpensive with delicious Thai dishes.
A few reviews mentioned a ‘bumpy ride’ to the top - this is an understatement…we were a little shocked at how much we had to hang on for dear life to stay in the vehicle/not bump our heads etc.! It felt very unsafe (big sudden jerks and jolts) and frankly quite shocking when we started the drive up (we more prepared to hold on tight on the way back down - there was a pregnant lady with us and I really felt for her as she was unprepared and very frightened) It’s only a couple of minutes though and the view is worth it for most! Really beautiful. Just wanted to warn travellers who may be a little frail or unable to hold on tight.
and restaurant (which was clean, cosy and inexpensive with delicious Thai dishes.
A few reviews mentioned a ‘bumpy ride’ to the top - this is an understatement…we were a little shocked at how much we had to hang on for dear life to stay in the vehicle/not bump our heads etc.! It felt very unsafe (big sudden jerks and jolts) and frankly quite shocking when we started the drive up (we more prepared to hold on tight on the way back down - there was a pregnant lady with us and I really felt for her as she was unprepared and very frightened) It’s only a couple of minutes though and the view is worth it for most! Really beautiful. Just wanted to warn travellers who may be a little frail or unable to hold on tight.
Written 21 September 2023
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Alexey B
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Jan 2024 • Friends
The view of the islands is very beautiful, that's all. At the car parking place, you will be met by gypsies who will charge you 90 baht for going up and down the mountain, but no one will explain that in order to pick you up you need to call the driver of the SUV, no one will give you a number either. Therefore, you will find out this information below when you descend a very steep mountain on foot. With us, grandparents and families with small children were forced to walk.
If you decide to ask the gypsy woman at the checkout why they didn’t pick you up, she will pretend that she doesn’t even understand the Thai language, let alone English.
As for the observation deck itself, all the art objects are broken, the paint has peeled off a long time ago, none of the cafes are open, the houses for rent look like a shabby rustic barn.
We wanted to watch the sunrise, drink coffee, have breakfast. Nothing worked.
Don’t waste your time, a modern equipped place has opened 500 meters away.
If you decide to ask the gypsy woman at the checkout why they didn’t pick you up, she will pretend that she doesn’t even understand the Thai language, let alone English.
As for the observation deck itself, all the art objects are broken, the paint has peeled off a long time ago, none of the cafes are open, the houses for rent look like a shabby rustic barn.
We wanted to watch the sunrise, drink coffee, have breakfast. Nothing worked.
Don’t waste your time, a modern equipped place has opened 500 meters away.
Written 23 January 2024
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jimles7
Princeton, KY958 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
One of the highlights of coming to Krabi Thailand was coming to this viewpoint that is a little out of the way.
You have to take a four-wheel drive up a bumpy dirt road for 100 baht per person to get to it , but is Worth it. This place is simply incredible and we loved it. This is near James Bond Island.
You have to take a four-wheel drive up a bumpy dirt road for 100 baht per person to get to it , but is Worth it. This place is simply incredible and we loved it. This is near James Bond Island.
Written 10 March 2024
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Dao2024
Chiang Mai, Thailand1,602 contributions
Apr 2021
This viewpoint was one of the most spectacular we have ever discovered in all of our Thailand travels! Along the highway, there is a small roadside village where you can buy tickets to be driven up to the 500+ meter high mountain viewpoint. One you arrive, there is a resort there called Samet Nangshe. The views are incredible!
Written 21 April 2021
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Margh82
Cesena, Italy486 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
For our honeymoon we stayed 3 nights in this hotel, with a unique view in the world. The room was actually quite disappointing, it was located next to the pool and there was no privacy. During the day we had to keep the curtain drawn because all the people to access the pool pass in front of the room. You can't sell rooms like this, stay the ones at
Upper floor which is precisely the superior. The view is still crazy but what changes is the privacy. The rooms are quite old, with a smell of humidity, the bathroom is not very clean, but incredibly all this goes into the background. Why this structure
However, it will remain in your heart because it is simply unique. You never get tired of a view like this, especially from the swimming pool. The work on the structure next door did not bother us. Another very positive note is the restaurant. We eat really well. We have always tried Thai dishes. Crazy crab soup. If you have a Joker from
Having to play spend it by staying overnight in one of the villas. If I came back I would do this. I don't think you ever stay in places like that again. Note: excursion to James Bond Island needs improvement: really unfriendly boatman, on the way back they left us at the bar and we didn't know how to get back to the hotel and we had to ask the lady to call the hotel for us. Also a little too touristy. If I would like to go trekking in the forest again, it's a shame that more excursions aren't offered so that I can spend more days in the hotel.
Upper floor which is precisely the superior. The view is still crazy but what changes is the privacy. The rooms are quite old, with a smell of humidity, the bathroom is not very clean, but incredibly all this goes into the background. Why this structure
However, it will remain in your heart because it is simply unique. You never get tired of a view like this, especially from the swimming pool. The work on the structure next door did not bother us. Another very positive note is the restaurant. We eat really well. We have always tried Thai dishes. Crazy crab soup. If you have a Joker from
Having to play spend it by staying overnight in one of the villas. If I came back I would do this. I don't think you ever stay in places like that again. Note: excursion to James Bond Island needs improvement: really unfriendly boatman, on the way back they left us at the bar and we didn't know how to get back to the hotel and we had to ask the lady to call the hotel for us. Also a little too touristy. If I would like to go trekking in the forest again, it's a shame that more excursions aren't offered so that I can spend more days in the hotel.
Written 22 January 2024
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Suratrichard
Surat Thani, Thailand2,513 contributions
Oct 2022
There’s no doubt that the view is very good but everything else associated with this viewpoint could, and should be much better.
To reach the viewpoint from the car park, you can pay a few baht and climb into the back of a pick up truck for an extremely bumpy ride upto the viewpoint. Anybody with mobility problems would find the journey impossible.
As mentioned, the view is very good but the best in Thailand? I don’t think so.
There’s a cafe and toilets. The toilets were frankly disgusting and when they had last been cleaned was anybodies guess.
The same pick up truck will return you to the car park where there are a few food stalls. When we returned, some other Thai people told us it’s better to use the transport at a near by hotel.
Not the sort of place to visit more than once.
To reach the viewpoint from the car park, you can pay a few baht and climb into the back of a pick up truck for an extremely bumpy ride upto the viewpoint. Anybody with mobility problems would find the journey impossible.
As mentioned, the view is very good but the best in Thailand? I don’t think so.
There’s a cafe and toilets. The toilets were frankly disgusting and when they had last been cleaned was anybodies guess.
The same pick up truck will return you to the car park where there are a few food stalls. When we returned, some other Thai people told us it’s better to use the transport at a near by hotel.
Not the sort of place to visit more than once.
Written 13 February 2023
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David N
86 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
When we arrived and saw the fee for visiting we were deliberating on whether to go or not. We decided to pay the 30 baht fee to walk the 700m up a relatively steep hill. Glad we did. Awesome views from the top. BTW you can pay 90 baht and get a bumpy ride in a pick up.
Written 21 February 2023
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Ольга З
St. Petersburg, Russia42 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
At the beginning of March, I arrived here at 5:30 in the morning and it was already starting to get light. It would be ideal to be here at 5 am, no later.
Lots of photo locations, not too many people. Climbing up the mountain with tickets in an open car along a very dusty road with red sand and flour. I do not recommend wearing light clothes. Don't forget a monopod for hyperlapse photography.
Lots of photo locations, not too many people. Climbing up the mountain with tickets in an open car along a very dusty road with red sand and flour. I do not recommend wearing light clothes. Don't forget a monopod for hyperlapse photography.
Written 9 March 2024
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Kate
Lutsk, Ukraine5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Amazing viewpoint with photo shoot zone. We have been there twice, first time we went all the way up on foot (don’t make the same mistake).
The second time we paid for the full ticket to ride all the way up.
It costs 90 baht and absolutely worth it 😅
The place is highly recommended.
The second time we paid for the full ticket to ride all the way up.
It costs 90 baht and absolutely worth it 😅
The place is highly recommended.
Written 18 August 2022
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Travelling here next week, (7/22) are there any nearby boat services doing short trips to the islands ? Any recommendations ?
Written 1 July 2022
I will go to samet viewpoint on the 4th of february. my boyfriend and I would like to sleep there in a tent. It's necessary to reserve a tent or we can go there and ask there directly?
Written 27 January 2020
Добрый день! Если вы про бронирование номера в гостинице или в хостеле, то да, в Тбилиси это можно. Или напишите, плиз, поточнее о каком бронировании идёт речь и помогу с ответом. Спасибо ))
Written 29 November 2019
The bungalow, does it having any bedding , towels etc. ?
Written 22 October 2019
I'm not really sure since we only stay there for couple of hours then we head home.
Written 23 October 2019
Hi, at what hours does the truck service run? For going up and coming down. Thanks!
Written 3 October 2019
There are actually TWO companies hauling tourists up and down the hill; they are about 200 meters apart — not mutually visible because the road curves.
The trucks run from sun rise to sun set; there is no set schedule: they leave when full.
Caveat: since there is no paved road up or down the hill, the ride can be rather bumpy.
Written 3 October 2019
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Written 30 March 2019
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Written 30 December 2018
I will reach Phuket Airport on 31st Oct 2018 (night) and wish to directly go to Samet Nangshe Viewpoint and rent a tent.
Any advice how can I go there from airport? What kind of transport available to hitch ride or rent from airport? Budget wise?
Then at summit, is the tent operator reachable apart from being there? Contacts to do tent reservation? Cost per tent?
Thank you & appreciates any advice/help
Note: anyone going there on the same date? maybe we can share car rental cost :)
Written 3 October 2018
hi. i used Vecay Phuket online taxi service. cheaper than airport taxi. search and book online. there are no public transport that i knew of. good luck
Written 5 March 2019
Hi, is this place would be suitable for a wheelchair user? thanks
Written 5 September 2018
Hi how do I get to Samet Nangshe from Phuket Town without spending much? I’m a solo traveler! Thank you so much!
Written 20 July 2018
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