Explore Hua Hin: 10 Incredible Things You Can’t Miss - A Complete Guide to Backpacking Hua Hin

Explore Hua Hin: 10 Incredible Things You Can’t Miss

A Complete Guide to Backpacking Hua Hin
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Hua Hin, a popular travel destination only 3 hours away from Bangkok, is home to some of the most incredible beaches and mountains in Thailand, with a variety of things for travelers to enjoy, from swimming in the ocean to hiking a mountain.

Due to its proximity to Bangkok, this small seaside town is a popular place for both foreigners and locals who are looking for a nice beach vacation spot to visit and escape the bustling capital city.

I spent almost a week exploring this coastal town, and I have decided to compile a list of amazing things to do in and around Hua Hin. From the incredible Sam Roi Yot National Park to all the hidden beaches along the eastern coastline of Thailand, here are the 10 best things to do in Hua Hin for solo travelers.

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10 Best Things to Do in Hua Hin

1. Admire the Beauty of Sam Roi Yot National Park From A Viewpoint

A person looking straight at Sam Roi Yot Mountain from afar in Hua Hin, Thailand

Sam Roi Yot is truly one of the most iconic seaside mountains in Thailand. The Thai name, "Sam Roi Yot", can be translated as "300 peaks", and the moment you see it with your own eyes, you know right away why the Thais named it that way.

An aerial shot of the wetlands around Sam Roi Yot National Park in Hua Hin, Thailand

Sam Roi Yot mountain is surrounded by wetlands and lotus ponds, and with almost no obstruction around, you will find plenty of amazing viewpoints to see this iconic mountain from afar.

Sam Roi Yot Mountain seen from a viewpoint in Hua Hin, Thailand

One of the best viewpoints I found just off the side of the road heading towards the northern side of Sam Roi Yot National Park is this Sam Roi Yot viewpoint, where you will be able to get an unobstructed view of the huge lake around Sam Roi Yot National Park and the mountain itself looming behind in its full glory.

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The view of the lake with Sam Roi Yot Mountain in the background in Hua Hin, Thailand

I went there thrice in one day: once in the morning, once in the evening, and once at night. I can confidently say that no matter which time you visit the viewpoint - be it sunrise, sunset, or late into the night - the mountain will still amaze you with its beauty.

Sam Roi Yot mountain surrounded by wetlands at night in Hua Hin, Thailand

At night, if you time your day carefully during the new moon phase and the sky is clear, you should be rewarded with the view of the Milky Way hovering above Sam Roi Yot Mountain. Unfortunately, the Milky Way was a little shy when I was there, but all the more reason to revisit for me.

A person out of focus looking at Sam Roi Yot Mountain in focus in Hua Hin, Thailand

If you plan to drive there in a car or a motorbike, once you arrive at the viewpoint on the map, do not make the same mistake and take your car down the ditch. It may look like a regular gravel road that is easy to drive, which it is when you are going down, but you will have trouble going up the road without scraping your car's undercarriage. Unless you drive a jeep or a pick-up truck, just park the car on the side of the road with an emergency light on and snap your photos.

2. Enjoy A Quiet Beach Walk at Sam Roi Yot Beach

Sam Roi Yot Beach with a mountain behind in Hua Hin, Thailand

As you continue down the road towards Sam Roi Yot Park from the north, you will arrive in a small town called Sam Roi Yot. There, you will find Sam Roi Yot Beach, which is a very quiet and secluded white sand beach where you can relax.

The empty Sam Roi Yot beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

Sam Roi Yot town has only a handful of small resorts, but the beach is long and wide. Additionally, there are several mountains and islands that you can easily explore with a kayak.

A person walking with his dog along the Sam Roi Yot Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

There is also plenty of shade here for you to cool down after a swim, and you will find only a handful of tourists here. When I was there, I saw none, which is just amazing.

Nom Sao Island at Sam Roi Yot Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

If you are looking for a secluded but amazing beach to spend a nice beach vacation in, you can't go wrong with Sam Roi Yot Beach. Even better, you can even spend the night at one of the handful of resorts here and have the whole beach to yourself. They are cheap and located right by the beach.

3. Go Camping at Sam Phraya Beach

Sam Phraya Beach campsite in Hua Hin, Thailand

You can also go camping right by the beach at Sam Phraya Beach, a beautiful white sand beach located in a secluded area within Sam Roi Yot National Park.

The mountain view from Sam Phraya Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

The campsite is located under a shaded area right by the beach, and you will have access to the usual facilities like toilets and showers that you can expect from Thai national parks. They also have a restaurant there, which is pretty good and cheap.

The campsite sign at Sam Phraya Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

The beach itself is really nice and wide, with some soft sand areas closer to the water, and it is very quiet and remote. If you are looking for a quiet place to camp by the beach, Sam Phraya Beach is a great place to be.

The empty Sam Phraya Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

To camp there, you are going to have to pay the Sam Roi Yot National Park entrance fee, which is 200 THB for adult foreigners, 100 THB for children, or 40 THB for Thais, and 20 THB for children. You can rent a tent and all the other gear if you need, which should cost no more than 300 THB. Make sure you prepare a mosquito repellent for the night as well if you plan to camp.

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4. Swim and Relax at Khao Kalok Beach

The empty Khao Kalok Beach and Khao Kalok Mountain in Hua Hin, Thailand

Khao Kalok Beach is probably the best beach on this list. The beach is located within the Thao Ko Sa Forest Park in Pranburi district, which is a little closer to Hua Hin than Sam Roi Yot.

The empty Khao Kalok Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

Khao Kalok Beach has some of the softest and finest white sands in the area. The sand is soft to the touch, making it a great place to lie around on the beach and get that tropical tan everyone seeks out.

Khao Kalok with people sitting in its shade by the beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

The beach got its name from a small mountain right by it, called Khao Kalok or Skull Mountain, which resembled, you guessed it, a skull. In the evening, the mountain acts as a shaded area, and you can rent a beach chair and have a front-row seat to the amazing ocean view of the Gulf of Thailand.

Kha Khalok Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

There are several resorts around the area, so you can even stay here for the night if you want to spend some more time. You will also have no trouble finding food at Khao Kalok, as well as many street foods and fruit vendors that often congregate around the area in the evening.

A hole in the ceiling of Khao Khalok cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

If you are looking for the absolute best beach and you do not mind a place that's a little livelier than the other two beaches I recommended here, you will not find a better beach than this.

5. Walk Around a Mangrove Forest at Pran Buri Forest Park

A person standing in a mangrove forest at Pran Buri Forest Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

Not too far from Khao Kalok Beach and Hua Hin, you will find a very nice walking trail inside Pran Buri Forest Park, a forest park established to preserve the nearby mangrove forests and educate the locals about their importance as the first-line defense against tsunamis and storms.

The viewing tower at Pran Buri Forest Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

The forest park has built a really nice wooden trail that hovers above the mangrove forest, allowing you to get up close to these beautiful trees without disrupting the hundreds of species the mangrove forest is sheltering.

The mangrove forest as seen from the viewing tower at Pran Buri Forest Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

The walking trail goes in a loop, and it is 1 km long with most areas under the shade. Right around 2/3 of the trail, you will find a viewing tower where you can go up and see just how expansive the mangrove forest really is.

A shaded walking path through a mangrove forest in Hua Hin, Thailand

Pran Buri Forest Park's opening hours are from 6 AM to 6 PM, and there is no entrance fee for the mangrove forest walking trail. It is a pleasant, quiet walk and a great place to escape the mid-day heat of Thailand.

The roots of mangrove trees at Pran Buri Forest Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

6. Stroll Around the Sam Roi Yot Lotus Pond

An aerial view of Sam Roi Yot Lotus Pond in Hua Hin, Thailand

Sam Roi Yot Lotus Pond is a vast and beautiful lotus pond located photogenically at the foothill of Sam Roi Yot Mountain. Here, you will find a nice walking path that goes above the lotus pond with several salas (rest-stops) for you to enjoy.

An aerial view of the walking path at Sam Roi Yot Lotus Pond in Hua Hin, Thailand

I love this area. It is extremely photogenic and really nice for a stroll, especially in the morning and evening just before sunset. If you want to see the pond filled with blooming lotus flowers, you will have to visit between December and February.

The view from Sam Roi Yot Lotus Pond in Hua Hin, Thailand

You can also hire a boat to go around the lotus pond for around 500 THB per boat if you want to get up close to these stunning flowers. I would recommend avoiding visiting the pond at noon as there is no roof over the wooden walking path, and it can get extremely hot here.

The rest-stops around Sam Roi Yot Lotus Pond in Hua Hin, Thailand

Sam Roi Yot lotus pond opens from 8 AM to 6 PM every day. Since the lotus pond is part of Sam Roi Yot National Park, if you haven't bought the ticket beforehand, you will have to pay 200 THB to enter the pond.

7. Hike Up to Khao Daeng Viewpoint

The Khao Daeng viewpoint in Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

Want a little more action from Sam Roi Yot National Park? Not too far from Sam Phraya Beach, you will find Khao Daeng Viewpoint, a stunning trail that you can hike up to the top of Khao Daeng Mountain, and you will be rewarded with an aerial view of the beautiful Sam Roi Yot's coastline in its entirety.

The rocky trail up to the Khao Daeng viewpoint in Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

The hike itself is moderate, taking around 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The trail is clearly marked, but it is full of rocks and boulders, so you are going to need to wear proper shoes for the hike.

The beach view from Khao Daeng viewpoint in Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

Once you are about to arrive at the top, you will come out into an opening, and you will be able to enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the coastline, as well as Sam Roi Yot mountain behind. This is where you will be able to really appreciate just how secluded and beautiful Sam Roi Yot's coastline really is.

A rock formation seen from Khao Daeng viewpoint in Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

The hike is really fun and, at times, a bit challenging to tackle, but I found the view to be well worth the effort. If you are looking for a little adventure in Sam Roi Yot National Park, this hike is definitely something you shouldn't miss.

A person walking at the top of Khao Daeng in Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

The hike is located within Sam Roi Yot National Park, and you will have to pay for the entrance fee if you have not done so already. It's 200 THB for adult foreigners, 100 THB for children, 40 THB for adult Thais, and 20 THB for children.

A temple near Khao Daeng in Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

Supposedly, the hike opens from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, but the area is ungated, and you can hike whenever you want as long as no one is telling you not to at the gate. It can be extremely dangerous on rainy days, so be sure to heed the ranger's warning.

8. Be Amazed by Phraya Nakhon Cave

A woman doing a bale pose inside Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

One of the most magical sights you can see in Sam Roi Yot, if not the whole of Thailand, is when the light shines through a cavern, illuminating a royal throne inside Phraya Nakhon Cave.

The throne inside Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

Phraya Nakhon Cave is a large cavern located deep in the mountain inside Sam Roi Yot National Park, and you will have to take a boat and hike through a forest to get to the cavern.

A light shining at the throne inside Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

Once inside, you will find an elaborately designed royal throne surrounded by overgrown trees, right under the cave's skylight. If you want to see the throne illuminated by a ray of sunlight through the skylight, which I highly recommend, you will need to be at the cave around 9-10 AM.

A person looking at the throne and overgrown trees inside Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

The sun should align perfectly above the ceiling, shining right where the throne is. It is quite a sight to behold, and if you are flexible, I highly recommend trying to align your visit during this period.

The monkeys along the trail to Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

To get to Phraya Nakhon Cave, you will have to drive to Bang Pu Beach, where you can take a 5-minute long-tail boat journey to the trailhead before you can begin the hike to Phraya Nakhon Cave.

Stacked rocks at Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

The roundtrip boat journey costs about 400 THB for 6 people and you can share with others who are there at the same time. Once you arrive at the trailhead, it will take about 20 minutes to walk up to Phraya Nakhon Cave. The trail is pretty easy and straightforward, and anyone can do it, even kids.

The cave skylight at Phraya Nakhon Cave in Hua Hin, Thailand

Since the cave is part of Sam Roi Yot National Park, you will have to pay the entrance fee of 200 THB (40 THB for Thais) if you haven't done so already. Phraya Nakhon Cave opens between 8 AM and 4 PM every day.

9. Go For a Stroll at Hua Hin Night Market

Street Food at Hua Hin Night Market in Thailand

Now let's head back to Hua Hin and see what this seaside city has to offer. If you are back in Hua Hin in the evening and are looking for street food to indulge yourself in, be sure to drop by Hua Hin Night Market.

Street food cart at Hua Hin Night Market in Thailand

You will find all kinds of street food to try, as well as cheap handicrafts you can buy back home as souvenirs. The market happens every single day between 5 PM and 1 AM.

The Bintabaht Street sign in Hua Hin, Thailand

Since it is near Bintabaht Street, the popular tourist strip in Hua Hin, you might as well check the street out as well. It is like Khaosan Road in Bangkok, full of bars and interesting characters, but this one is in Hua Hin.

Street food restaurants at Hua Hin Night Market in Thailand

I personally do not like visiting places like this just because I find them to be extremely touristy and inauthentic. However, if you are looking for a lively street for a night out, this may be a great place to start.

10. Learn More About the Most Well-Known Kings of Siam at Rajabhakti Park

The 7 kings statues at Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin, Thailand

If you are looking for a tourist attraction to visit near Hua Hin town, Rajabhakti Park is a massive park just off the side of the highway dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 7 most important kings of Thailand.

The 7 kings statues seen from the side at Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin, Thailand

At Rajabhakti Park, you can take an electric cart or borrow a bike to ride and check out the 7 kings monument. Here, you will find 7 bronze statues, each 13.5 meters high, depicting the 7 most revered kings of Thailand. They are all perfectly lined up in front of a mountain.

An upclose shot of the 7 kings statues at Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin, Thailand

You can also learn a little more about these 7 kings and why they are still revered today. One was the founding father of the current kingdom, one freed the slaves, and one fought back against the Burmese and reclaimed Thailand's sovereignty, etc.

Rajabhakti Park opens from 8 AM to 5 PM, and there is no entrance fee for both Thais and foreigners. You don't even have to pay to borrow a bike to ride around the park. Just ask for one at the entrance, and you are all set.

What to Eat and Drink in Hua Hin?

1. Get Breakfast at JJ Motorbike Cafe

The interior of JJ Motorbike Cafe in Hua Hin, Thailand

JJ Motorbike Cafe serves a complete Thai-style and western-style breakfast set, from pancakes, bacon, and eggs to Khai Grata (fried egg on a pan), scrambled eggs, and omelets, together with 2 pieces of toast, a bowl of fruit, and fresh orange juice.

Omelet breakfast set at JJ Motorbike Cafe in Hua Hin, Thailand

Best of all, it all costs only 69 THB, which is cheaper and better than some hotel breakfast. They also serve lunch sets as well, at only 89 THB, and you get a dish of rice with 2 toppings, a bowl of fruits, and a glass of soft drinks for lunch, which is a pretty good deal.

The menu at JJ Motorbike Cafe in Hua Hin, Thailand

If you are looking for a place to eat breakfast, I can't recommend JJ Motorbike Cafe enough. They are open from 7 AM to 5 PM every day, and the restaurant is located right by JJ Motorbike shop, which I believe has the same owner.

2. Have Congee and Seafood at Jek Piek Coffee Shop

For a more local breakfast, Jek Piek Coffee Shop is an old-school Thai-Chinese-style breakfast place in the morning and it turns into a seafood restaurant in the evening.

The restaurant opens twice a day: once in the morning from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM, where they serve congees, as well as other lunch menus like Hainanese chicken rice, various soups, and noodles. They open again in the evening from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, serving seafood dishes for dinner, such as grilled sea bass with pepper and garlic, and more.

If you are looking for a nice old-school place to try traditional food in Hua Hin, you can't go wrong with Jek Piek Coffee Shop. They are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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When to Visit Hua Hin?

The peaks of Sam Roi Yot Mountain in Hua Hin, Thailand

The best time to visit Hua Hin is from November to January, when the weather is cooler and less humid than other months, making it much more enjoyable to explore Hua Hin.

That said, Thailand has suffered a lot from air pollution in recent years due to the burning season, and it is extremely prevalent during Thailand's winter period (December - January). So, even though the weather is cooler, your visibility might not be the best. Be sure to buy a face mask if you decide to visit Thailand during this time.

March - April are the hottest and most humid periods of the year. So, if you can't handle heat very well, avoid visiting during this time. The air quality may be slightly better, but it's not guaranteed.

All the other months are considered to be the rainy season, which, even though the weather is a little more manageable than the summer months, you will also be seeing a lot more rain that might prevent you from enjoying the outdoors. Air quality during this time should be better due to the rain.

As you can see, the best time to visit Thailand used to be during its wintertime, BUT now that the air quality is getting worse and worse, you will have to decide which is more important to you as a traveler: good weather but bad air quality, or vice versa.

How to Get to Hua Hin?

A person walking with his dog along the beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin is located about 200 km away from Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, and in order to get there from your home country, you are going to have to get yourself to Bangkok first.

Thankfully, Bangkok is one of the largest hubs in the region. You should have no trouble finding a flight from your home country to Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

From the US, unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Bangkok, so you will have to rely on transit flights by Emirates, Qatar, or Turkish Airlines from the East Coast or ANA Airlines or Korean Air from the West Coast.

From Europe, you can fly from the most popular European hubs like London, Paris, or Frankfurt via Thai Airways or local carriers like British Airways, Air France, or Lufthansa to Bangkok. You can also go with Etihad, Qatar, or Emirates if you don't mind transiting.

From within Asia, there are several low-cost airlines offering numerous routes from many hub cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Jakarta to Bangkok. AirAsia is a great option as they have the most connections to Bangkok from around Asia.

To find a cheap flight to Bangkok, I would recommend you use Skyscanner or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and choose the best one.

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Getting From Bangkok to Hua Hin

Hua Hin Train Station in Thailand

By Train: You can easily reach Hua Hin from Bangkok by train. Hua Hin has one of the fanciest-looking train stations out there, and taking the train there will give you the opportunity to see it as well as the countryside surrounding this beautiful seaside town.

There are at least 3 trains per day that depart from Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok to Hua Hin Train Station at 12:30, 18:30, and 19:30.

The whole journey should take around 5 hours, and the price should cost between 124 - 430 THB, depending on the class you pick. You can book the train from Bangkok to Hua Hin online here.

By Bus/Minivan: You can also travel by bus from the Mini-Bus stand across the road from the Morchit Bus Terminal, which will take you to the Market Village Hua Hin Bus Stop. Buses leave every hour between 4 AM and 7 PM every day. The journey should take around 3 hours and cost 215 THB per person.

For a faster and more convenient trip to Hua Hin, you can also book a minivan ticket online via 12Go, which operates its own minivan services departing from 12Go Makkasan Station in Bangkok. It is pricier at 500 THB per person, but it is way more comfortable with fewer people compared to the public minivans.

By Car: For the fastest and most convenient way to travel to Hua Hin, you can rent a car straight from Bangkok's Airports and drive directly to Hua Hin, which should take you about 2 hours.

Renting a car in Bangkok is pretty straightforward and should cost you around 26 USD per day. For the cheapest option, be sure to click the link below to find a cheap car rental place in Bangkok.

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How to Get Around Hua Hin?

A person hiking Khao Daeng Viewpoint in Hua Hin, Thailand

By Rented Car: Since most tourist attractions in Hua Hin are scattered around a large area, if you want to see them all, I highly recommend renting a car so that you can explore these remote places at your own leisure. You can rent a car in Hua Hin or Bangkok here.

By Motorbike: For a motorbike, you can rent one in Hua Hin at Hua Hin Moto@88 for around 150 THB per day. They have several scooters to choose from, and they are all in pretty good condition.

How Many Days To Spend in Hua Hin?

A person with a backpack looking tat Sam Roi Yot mountain from a far in Hua Hin, Thailand

Two to three days are a great amount of time to enjoy Hua Hin and all it has to offer. Here is a rough itinerary for a 3-day trip to Hua Hin:

Day 1: Visit Rajabhakti Park early in the morning and drive to Sam Roi Yot National Park. Visit all the tourist attractions in the area, from Phraya Nakhon Cave to Khao Daeng View Point. Spend the evening relaxing by the quiet beach at Sam Roi Yot town or go camping at Sam Phraya Beach.

Day 2: Spend the morning walking around Pran Buri Forest Park and spend the rest of the day relaxing at Khao Kalok Beach.

Day 3: I spent the last day exploring Hua Hin City, visiting the morning and night markets, having some seafood by the main pier, and enjoying a slow day in the city.

If you only have 2 days, you can easily combine Day 2 and 3 together, but Hua Hin definitely shines the most when you take it slow and enjoy all the beautiful beaches it has to offer.

How Much Money Do I Need For Hua Hin?

A person with a backpack looking tat Sam Roi Yot mountain from a far in Hua Hin, Thailand

With the rough itinerary above, we can calculate approximately how much you will spend in Hua Hin as follows:

Accommodation: For 4 nights in Hua Hin, it should cost around 64 USD (2,070 THB) for accommodation.

Food: Food costs about 50 THB on average in Hua Hin, so you can expect to pay around 450 THB per person for 3 days.

Transportation: For transportation, if you rent a motorcycle for 3 days, you can expect to pay around 1,150 THB (750 THB for the rental fee + 400 THB for gas). You can also rent a car for 3 days, which should cost around 2,100 THB, with an additional 1,000 THB for gas.

Activities: For activities, you are going to have to pay for the Sam Roi Yot National Park entrance fee, which is 200 THB, and 500 THB for a boat to Phraya Nakhon Cave, which you can share with others. So, in total, expect to pay 450 THB for activities in Hua Hin.

Total Budget for 3 days in Hua Hin: 4,120 THB (125 USD)

Is it Safe in Hua Hin?

It is pretty safe in Hua Hin. The locals are friendly, as you can come to expect from Thai people. However, in some places like Hua Hin's Bintabaht road, you might encounter a few scammers and touters, as it is considered to be a red-light district. In other places, you won't have to deal with any of their BS.

That said, if you choose to drive in Hua Hin, it is my duty as a Thai to warn you that we are not the best drivers in the world. The roads are great throughout, but be aware of motorbikes and pick-up trucks that can often appear out of nowhere, and they do drive like maniacs sometimes! Just be extra careful when you are driving on Thai roads.

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Update: If your phone supports eSIM, I highly recommend checking out Airalo, a global eSIM marketplace. It allows you to stay connected affordably while traveling in Hua Hin, Thailand without having to switch out your physical SIM card.

Gone are the days when you needed to scramble to find a local SIM card at an airport upon arrival. You can purchase an eSIM before your arrival, and you'll be good to go. If your phone doesn't support eSIM, here is how you can get a local SIM card in Hua Hin, Thailand:

There are 3 major carriers in Thailand: AIS, DTAC, and True. All of them offer a pretty similar range of traveler's packages as well as coverage. Personally, I use AIS because I have been with them since my first phone. They have a lot of Support Centers around Thailand, and their coverage hasn't failed me yet. So if you are looking for a reliable carrier, I can recommend AIS.

There are 3 packages for tourists: 5 GB for 5 days at 160 THB, 15 GB for 8 days at 299 THB, and 30 GB for 15 days. Depending on how long your trip to Thailand will be, you can pick one of these 3 packages that fit your itinerary the most.

With these 3 packages, you can top-up more in case you need additional data or calls for your trip. More often than not, 5 GB is more than enough for me to travel around Thailand for a month.

For more information about Thailand's local SIM card: Thailand's Prepaid Data SIM Card.

Tips: To stay connected with people at home, be sure that you have a VPN, such as ProtonVPN, installed before traveling. It's FREE, and you can gain access to services that may be blocked in certain countries.

What to Pack for Hua Hin?

As you may already know, I am an advocate of light traveling, and indeed, packing light for a journey like this is a unique art form. Here are some packing tips for your upcoming trip to Hua Hin, Thailand:

  • Walking/Hiking Shoes: With all the walking and possible hiking during your travel, a comfortable pair of shoes is a must. I recommend the Timberland 3-Eye Classic Boat Shoes that are my go-to pair for long strolls and hikes.
  • Breathable Shirts: Given the potential for hot weather, pack a few breathable shirts for your outdoor adventures.
  • Shorts/Jeans: Anticipate lots of walking during your travels? Be sure to pack some breathable shorts and a pair of Levi's jeans for when the weather cools. For women, leggings are excellent for both hot and cold climates, so consider packing some as well.
  • Outer Shell Jacket: An outer shell jacket is great for windy or rainy conditions. I highly recommend the Columbia Watertight Jacket (for women). It's lightweight, breathable, and even comes in a cool orange color.
  • Microfiber Towel: A Microfiber towel is the ideal backpacker's towel due to its lightness, quick drying, and compressibility.
  • Swim Suits: A swim trunk is a must-pack item if you are planning to visit Hua Hin, Thailand in the summer, just in case there is a body of water you can jump in.
  • Camera: You should also pack a good camera for your trip so that you can capture all the beautiful experiences you might have. I recommend the Sony a7R V camera together with the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens, which is probably the highest-performance camera and lens combination you can get right now.
  • Power Bank: Keep your electronics charged on the go with a 20,000+ mAh Power Bank.
  • Water Bottle: The Hydro Flask Trail Water Bottle is a great insulated water bottle to have with you in cities or on hiking trails. It is lightweight and can keep your water cold or warm for more than 12 hours. It's a total game-changer.
  • Universal Adapter: You'll need just one universal adapter to plug in your electronics in any country you visit.
  • Packing Cubes: Packing Cubes will help you save space in your backpack and keep all your belongings organized.
  • Daypack: The Langly Alpha Globetrotter is my go-to everyday camera backpack. It's large enough to carry all my travel gear, and it comes with plenty of slots and pouches. Plus, it's stylish as hell!
  • Large Backpack: You will need a large backpack to carry all of your stuff. I recommend the Osprey Atmos AG 65L backpack. With excellent weight distribution and a lifetime guarantee, you can't go wrong with Osprey.

For more information on what I pack in my backpack for this trip, check out: My Packing List: 60 Travel Essentials.

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Tanushree

Hi ! Thanks for the detailed blog. Would you recommend a day trip from Bangkok if we have only 3-4 days total?


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Hi ! Thanks for the detailed blog. Would you recommend a day trip from Bangkok if we have only 3-4 days total?

Yes definitely. 3 - 4 days is a great amount of time to explore Hua Hin and the surrounding areas while have a day or 2 to relax by the beach. :)


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Michael

Thanks bro, just now heading to Hua Hin, thanks to your blog.


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Thanks bro, just now heading to Hua Hin, thanks to your blog.

Hope you enjoy your trip!


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