Khao Lak ATV Adventure & Lampi Waterfall with Local Guide

Summary

ATV ride through Khao Lak forest trails then cool off at Lampi Waterfall

You’ll ride an ATV through muddy forest trails near Khao Lak with a local guide, snack on fresh fruit after your adventure, then head out to swim or relax at Lampi Waterfall in Thaimuang-Lampi National Park. Hotel pickup and light refreshments are included — expect laughter, splashes, and maybe muddy shoes.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the mud to be that thick. We’d barely started our ATV ride outside Khao Lak when I realized my shoes were going to need a serious rinse. Our guide, Somchai, just grinned and waved us on — he seemed to know every bump in the trail by heart. The air smelled like wet leaves and something sweet I couldn’t place. Every now and then, we’d pass a patch of sunlight and it felt almost too bright after the shade.

After about an hour (honestly, I lost track), we stopped for fruit — tiny bananas and something green that Somchai called “santol.” He showed us how to eat it but I’m pretty sure I did it wrong. There was laughter anyway. My hands were still buzzing from the handlebars when we climbed back into the van for Thaimuang-Lampi National Park. The drive was quiet except for someone’s ringtone playing a Thai pop song in the front seat.

Lampi Waterfall is louder than you’d think — not roaring, but steady enough that you have to raise your voice a bit. The water was cold, almost shocking at first, but after the heat of the trail it felt perfect. Some people swam; I just sat on a rock with my feet in and watched sunlight flicker through the trees. There was this moment where everything went quiet except for the waterfall and I just…stayed there. Still think about that sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV ride and Lampi Waterfall visit

• Take 1-hour ATV ride
• Enjoy local fruits after ride
• Travel to Thaimuang-Lampi National Park
• Swim and freshen up at Lampi Waterfall

Top questions

How long is the ATV ride near Khao Lak?

The ATV ride lasts about one hour through local trails.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included with your booking.

Can you swim at Lampi Waterfall?

Yes, you can swim or relax at Lampi Waterfall during the visit.

Are refreshments provided during the tour?

Light refreshments like local fruit are included after the ATV ride.

Is this day trip suitable for beginners?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Will there be a local guide on this tour?

Yes, a friendly local guide leads both the ATV ride and waterfall visit.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Khao Lak, all activities with a knowledgeable local guide, bottled water to keep you cool, light refreshments (including fresh fruit), plus coffee or tea along the way before heading back home again.