I am seeking recommendations for a reliable and affordable taxi service for a half-day trip.
We plan to be picked up in Hua Hin in the morning, visit Phraya Nakhon Cave, and then be picked up again after a couple of hours to return to Hua Hin.
If anyone knows of a good service that offers reasonable rates, I would greatly appreciate your suggestions
Umbrella82 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2025 2:15 pm
Dear All,
I am seeking recommendations for a reliable and affordable taxi service for a half-day trip.
We plan to be picked up in Hua Hin in the morning, visit Phraya Nakhon Cave, and then be picked up again after a couple of hours to return to Hua Hin.
If anyone knows of a good service that offers reasonable rates, I would greatly appreciate your suggestions
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
I'm sure others here can help with a taxi, but it's quite a trek to and from the cave with a fair bit of climbing involved. Not a problem if you're young, or older, and in good nick, but if not and you want to enjoy your time there, you might want to think about leaving yourself a bit more time. The starting point is a temple, and there is also also a cafe in between the two climbs to get to the cave.
Last week, we visited the Tiger Temple in Krabi, completing the climb in approximately one hour, including time for photographs.
Based on our experience and other people's reviews, the Tiger Temple climb is more challenging than the Phraya Nakhon Cave climb.
However, to ensure a thorough visit, we plan to allocate half a day.
This includes travel by taxi (+/- one hour travel), the climb, taking pictures, and enjoying the food and view at the beachside restaurant (approximately four hours).
We will then return to Hua Hin by taxi (+/-one hour travel back).
I can't help with the taxi, but there should be plenty around, very happy to take you.
I will expand on what caller said........... There are 2 routes. The route I took, you can walk all of the way, which means you have a fairly rigorous climb around the headland to get to the beach, but the views are spectacular. The other route is you can take a small boat around the headland to the beach.
From the beach, it is a massive climb up to the cave entrance, and it seems just as far down again to get into the cave. If you are unfit like me, it is an arduous trip. When I set off, because I refused the boat, I literally had Thais shouting after me that I would die - no exaggeration.
To get the full benefit of your efforts, you need to be stood by the pavillion inside the cave before 11am to gain full advantage of the sunlight.
It is a very worthwhile trip, but I think I was aching for 4 days afterwards. My son, who is very fit can do the entire walking trip in 2 hours (it took me about 4). Please don't underestimate the climbing involved.
Whilst out that way, you should consider taking in the Bueng Bua Wood Boardwalk. One National Park ticket will cover both attractions, and another very worthwhile trip. Probably just a little more on the taxi fare.
Maybe ask the taxi to bring you home the scenic route through Dolphin Bay, Khao Khalok and Pak Nam Pran - quite beautiful.
Also worth mentioning, is that if the sea is rough, the boats can't always operate. And the sea has been very rough recently. In which case you have no option but to do two climbs. I recall Big Boy and I had this conversation before. When I went, I did no research whatsoever and assumed it was a gentle stroll to the cave, thus I ended up doing it in the flip flops I was wearing. Which is probably the dumbest thing I have ever done - I used to do a lot of hiking before writing off my knee, so know the importance of good walking shoes, which are fine for this walk. I know BB did his walk in crocs!
The walk is not that hard if you're moderately fit.
The timing of the sunlight on the temple varies depending on the time of the year.
You can catch the little boat one or both ways.
We just asked our hotel to organise an air-conditioned van. Can't remember the cost but it was reasonable.
Enjoy.
Deadly6 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:49 am
The walk is not that hard if you're moderately fit.
I think that statement is correct if you take the boat, and skip the initial climb around the headland. However you forfeit the lovely views, but I believe you gain a trip via the fishing village instead.
Normally, I would have taken the boat trip, and enjoyed it. Unfortunately, you had to wade into the sea to board the boat, and I was under strict medical instruction at the time not to get my right ankle wet.
