Khao Tao Village Hua Hin Artist Village Private Half-Day Tour

Khao Tao's fishing harbor and a mountain view of the coast from six connected platforms.

A private half-day tour of Hua Hin and its surroundings with an English or Thai-speaking guide, visiting the fishing village of Khao Tao fourteen kilometers south of town, a freshwater lake shrine built as a royal project, Rajabhakti Park with statues honoring past Thai kings, the Hua Hin Artist Village galleries and studios, and Hin Lek Fai Mountain's six viewing platforms overlooking the coast. Private transportation, bottled water and lunch are included. Children from age three are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hua Hin surroundings with guide

• Visit Khao Tao Village fishing harbor
• See sweet water lake and King Rama9 shrine
• Visit Rajabhakti Park with kings statues
• Explore Hua Hin Artist Village galleries
• View Hua Hin from Hin Lek Fai Mountain

The experience

The tour starts with a drive to Khao Tao Village, a working fishing harbor that has kept its profile as a peaceful place despite growing tourism. You'll see the boats and the daily life of the village, then visit Wat Tham Khao Tao on the north side of the hill, where Buddhist statuary sits in a concrete structure in front of a small real cave. The village sits in beautiful surroundings only fourteen kilometers from Hua Hin's long beach, and the freshwater lake here holds a shrine dedicated to King Rama IX, built when Khao Tao served as Thailand's first reservoir and a royal development project.

From there the route moves to Rajabhakti Park, a historically themed park with seven statues honoring Thai kings from the Sukhothai period through the current Chakri dynasty. Then you'll explore Baan Sillapin, the Hua Hin Artist Village, which houses large galleries of arts and antiques, working artist studios, and a coffee and gift shop. The final stop is Hin Lek Fai Mountain, a 162-meter hill three kilometers from town with six viewing platforms connected by walkways and bridges. The platforms offer the widest view of the coast and city, and the walk between them takes in the landscape without requiring strenuous climbing.

Your guide speaks English or Thai, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles all transportation between stops. Lunch and bottled water are provided. The tour runs six hours total, and the route is wheelchair accessible throughout, with all surfaces and areas accommodating mobility needs. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available on request.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ken Diamond Co.Ltd Tour & Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the working side of Hua Hin beyond the main beach and town center: the fishing village, the royal park, and the artist studios give a fuller picture of the area in a single morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Khao Tao Village like when we get there?

Khao Tao is a working fishing village fourteen kilometers south of Hua Hin, still tranquil despite growing tourism, where you'll see the harbor and boats and visit Wat Tham Khao Tao, a temple with Buddhist statuary in a concrete structure built in front of a small real cave on the north side of the hill.

Does the tour include a meal?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price, along with bottled water throughout the day.

What is Hin Lek Fai Mountain and how much walking does it involve?

Hin Lek Fai is a 162-meter hill three kilometers from Hua Hin town with six viewing platforms connected by walkways and bridges, offering the widest view of the coast and city. The platforms are accessible by walking between them without steep climbing.