Download GPX file for this article
9.7915100.0357Full screen dynamic map

Bottle Beach: Difference between revisions

From Wikivoyage
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Browse history interactively
← Older edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
clean up and general fixes, typos fixed: 1980's → 1980s using AWB
m →Stay safe: Clarified
 
(30 intermediate revisions by 12 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}}
{{pagebanner|Bottle Beach, Ko Phangan in 2023 1 (cropped).jpg}}
[[File:Haad Khuad.JPG|thumbnail|Bottle Beach]]
[[File:Koh Phangan, Bottle Beach (6217794395).jpg|thumbnail|Bottle Beach]]
'''Bottle Beach''' (also called '''Haad Khuad''') is a beach located on the northern part of the island of [[Ko Pha Ngan]] in [[Southern Thailand]].
'''Bottle Beach''' (also called '''Haad Khuad''') is a beach in the north part of [[Ko Pha Ngan]] in [[Southern Thailand]].


==Understand==
==Understand==
⚫
Bottle Beach has been called one of the best beaches in Thailand, according to ''Conde Naste Traveller''. It's secluded and has a laid-back atmosphere.


⚫
Historically, it was the home to fishing communities of Chinese ancestry. In the 1980s, European tourists visited the area, bringing it out of obscurity. It became popular with backpackers, and remains so today.
⚫
Bottle Beach has been called one of the [http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/beaches/thailand-islands-guide/ko-pha-ngan best] beaches in Thailand, according to ''Conde Naste Traveller''. It's secluded, and tends to attract a more laid back, and hippie type, of tourist.

⚫
Historically, it was the home to Chinese fisherman. In the 1980s, European tourists visited the area, making them the first non-Asian visitors and bringing the area out of obscurity. It became popular with backpackers, and remains so today.


==Get in==
==Get in==
{{Mapframe|9.7978|100.0275|zoom=14}}
{{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q117231374|fill=#FF0000|stroke-width=3|title=Bottle Beach Trail}}


All trips to the island end in visitors taking a boat, however, there are various ways to get to your boat! All of these trips will have you arriving at [[Thong Sala]], the main port of the island, or [[Chaloklum]] or [[Haad Rin]]. Depending on the boat, it takes between 15–40 minutes. Take a taxi or songthaew to [[Chaloklum]]. Once you arrive at Chaloklum, you can take a boat to Bottle Beach. The taxi drivers should know how to get you to Bottle Beach and the proper boat docks to bring you there. Some more information on arriving to Bottle Beach, including by trail, is [http://bottle-beach.com/getting-there.html here].
All trips to the island end in visitors taking a boat, however, there are various ways to get to your boat. All of these trips will have you arriving at [[Thong Sala]], the main port of the island, or [[Chaloklum]] or [[Haad Rin]]. Depending on the boat, it takes between 15–40 minutes. Take a taxi or songthaew to [[Chaloklum]]. Once you arrive at Chaloklum, you can take a boat to Bottle Beach. The taxi drivers should know how to get you to Bottle Beach and the proper boat docks to bring you there.


Bottle beach 1 resort has a regular taxi-boat schedule (BB to Chaloklum at 8:30, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, Chaloklum to BB at 10:00, 12:00, 15:30, 17:30) leaving about 100m after "Rose villa, Chaloklum" for 100 THB per person and direction, at other times or to other destinations not scheduled it´s about 200 THB; transfer by car between Bottle beach and Thong Sala pier is 200 THB if arranged by the resort (all prices and times as of March 2016). The other resorts should have similar arrangements, check with the one you´re staying with.
⚫
===By bus===


There are other taxi boats for hire (near the restaurant just before you reach "Rose villa"), they usually request 150 THB/person with a minimum of 5 persons.

⚫
===By bus===
The cheapest way to get to Bottle Beach is by bus, which will eventually lead to a ferry ride to Ko Pha Ngan. VIP offers a cheap bus service to the island. You can catch VIP buses from [[Bangkok]]'s main bus terminal and purchase tickets there, or from travel agencies. Bus tickets should include ferry tickets, but always double check.
The cheapest way to get to Bottle Beach is by bus, which will eventually lead to a ferry ride to Ko Pha Ngan. VIP offers a cheap bus service to the island. You can catch VIP buses from [[Bangkok]]'s main bus terminal and purchase tickets there, or from travel agencies. Bus tickets should include ferry tickets, but always double check.


===By boat===
===By boat===
⚫
Two private companies offer trips from Chumphon and Bangkok to the island:


⚫
Two private companies offer trips from Chumphon and Bangkok to the island:
* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Seatran Discovery | url=http://www.seatrandiscovery.com/ | email=info@seatrandiscovery.com
| name=Lomprayah | url=http://www.lomprayah.com/ | email=info@lomprayah.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=02-240-2582 | tollfree= | fax=02-249-5951
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
⚫
| content= If you use their Bangkok services they provide bus and boat transport.}}
⚫
| content=
⚫
}}
* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Lomprayah | url=http://www.lomprayah.com/ | email=info@lomprayah.com
| name=Seatran Discovery | url=http://www.seatrandiscovery.com/ | email=info@seatrandiscovery.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+66 2 2402582 | tollfree= | fax=+66 2 2495951
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
⚫
| content=}}
⚫
| content= If you use their Bangkok services they provide bus and boat transport.
⚫
}}


===By plane===
===By plane===
⚫
Flights leave Bangkok to [[Ko Samui]] approximately 20 times a day, two airlines provide flight services. Whether you purchase your tickets ahead of time or at the airport, make sure you request a ferry transfer to get to the island.


⚫
Flights leave Bangkok to [[Ko Samui]] approximately 20 times a day, two airlines provide flight services. Whether you purchase your tickets ahead of time or at the airport, make sure you request a ferry transfer to get to the island.
* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Thai Airways | url=http://www.thaiairways.com/ | email=
| name=Bangkok Airways | url=http://www.bangkokair.com/eng | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| content=
| content=}}
⚫
}}
* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Bangkok Airways | url=http://www.bangkokair.com/eng | email=
| name=Thai Airways | url=http://www.thaiairways.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| content=
| content=}}

⚫
}}
Another possibility would be to fly to Suratthani airport, both Lomprayah and Seatran offer a combined bus/ferry ticket from/to the airport.


===By train===
===By train===
⚫
You can travel via train from Bangkok's to the town of [[Surat Thani]]. The train takes about 11 hours, but visitors should note that the train station is not in Surat Thani itself, and you will need to take onward transport to the pier. Sleeping cars are available. It's more expensive than the bus, but more comfortable. You can get a 2nd class sleeper bed for 844 baht or a smaller "upper" bed without a window for 754 baht. Alternatively, you can pay a bit more for a "first class" bed which is a private room for two people. When you arrive at Surat Thani, you'll take the ferry from the pier named Donsak.


===On foot===
⚫
You can travel via train from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong station to the coastal town of [[Surat Thani]]. The train takes about 11 hours. Sleeping cars are available. It's more expensive than the bus, but more relaxing. You can get a cheaper "upper" bed or pay a bit more for a "first class" bed which is private and can hold two people. When you arrive at Surat Thani, you'll take the ferry from the pier named Donsak.
* {{do
| name=From Haad Khom | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.79875 | long=100.01930 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2023-08-07
| content=This relatively demanding hike of 2.1km from Haad Khom takes around 1.5h, covers 250 vertical meters and proper shoes are recommended.
⚫
}}
[[File:View to Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan.jpg|thumb|View to Bottle Beach from Khao Baan Fai Mai hill]]
* {{do
| name=From Khao Baan Fai Mai hill | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.78331 | long=100.04367 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=View to Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan.jpg
| lastedit=2023-08-07
| content=Much easier and shorter trail from the southwest (1.8km long, 40 vertical uphill meters). Beautiful views toward the beach from top.
⚫
}}


==Get around==
==Get around==
Line 62: Line 84:


==Do==
==Do==
⚫
*'''Diving''' is a popular activity at Bottle Beach. Scuba and snorkelling are offered from the resorts. While Bottle Beach has fish and related undersea wildlife, there are no coral reefs.

⚫
*'''Hiking''' on one of the many trails on the island. Hotels and resorts offer trekking tours and you can also do your own self-guided hikes. Hike to the highest point of the island, at 600 m.
⚫
*'''Diving''' is a popular activity at Bottle Beach. Scuba and snorkeling are offered from the resorts. While Bottle Beach has fish and related undersea wildlife, there are no coral reefs.
⚫
*Go '''kayaking''' and explore the other nearby islands.
⚫
*'''Hiking''' on one of the many trails on the island. Hotels and resorts offer trekking tours and you can also do your own self-guided hikes. Hike to the highest point of the island, at 600 meters.
⚫
*Get a '''Thai massage''' on the beach which is often offered by hotels and resorts on the beach.
⚫
*'''Go kayaking''' and explore the other nearby islands.
⚫
*'''Get a Thai massage on the beach''' which is often offered by hotels and resorts on the beach.


==Buy==
==Buy==


==Eat==
==Eat==
There are 2 restaurants along the beach, which offer food of questionable quality.

* {{eat
The resorts on the beach each have restaurants. Most specialize in Southern Thai food, but also offer Thai and western food. Seafood is popular, including fish, crab, lobster, squid, mussels, scallops and prawns, often cooked in clay pots. You'll also find rice noodles and rice dishes, often served with spicy curry. You can also visit [[Chalok Lam]] to try other Thai dishes and western specialities.
| name=Bottle Beach 1 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.79263 | long=100.03424 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2023-08-08
| content=Possibly the slightly better option of the two.
⚫
}}
* {{eat
| name=Bottle Beach 2 | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=9.79200| long=100.03638 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2023-08-08
| content=You need to be patient and check the bill carefully as of 2023.
⚫
}}


==Drink==
==Drink==

Being a resort beach, most of the resorts in the area have their own bars. You can also visit [[Chalok Lam]] for additional bars.
Being a resort beach, most of the resorts in the area have their own bars. You can also visit [[Chalok Lam]] for additional bars.


Line 81: Line 118:


===Budget===
===Budget===

* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Bottle Beach 1 Resort | url=http://www.bottlebeach1resort.com/ | email=info@bottlebeach1resort.com
| name=Bottle Beach 1 Resort | alt= | url=http://www.bottlebeach1resort.com/ | email=info@bottlebeach1resort.com
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address= | lat=9.79244 | long=100.03421 | directions=
| phone=+66) 077 445 151-2 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+66 77 445 151-2 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=Resort that features private bungalows, some with air conditioning. The resort has a restaurant, spa, bar and swimming pool, and beach access. They also organize activities such as sports (volleyball, Muay Thai boxing lessons, fishing) and other activities like yoga and scuba diving. They will also pick you up upon your arrival in Thong Sala if you let them know ahead of time.
| content=Resort that features private bungalows, some with air conditioning. The resort has a restaurant, spa, bar and swimming pool, and beach access. They also organize activities such as sports (volleyball, Muay Thai boxing lessons, fishing) and other activities like yoga and scuba diving. They will also pick you up upon your arrival in Thong Sala if you let them know ahead of time.
}}
}}
* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Smile Bungalows | url=http://www.smilebungalows.com/ | email=smilebungalows@hotmail.com
| name=Smile Bungalows | alt= | url= | email=smilebungalows@hotmail.com
| address=74/9 Moo 7 Haad Khuad | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=74/9 Moo 7 Haad Khuad | lat=9.79293 | long=100.03321 | directions=
| phone=+ 66 (0) 85 429 4995 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+66 85 4294995 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=450-750 TH
| checkin= | checkout= | price=450-750 baht
⚫
| content=Four bungalows of various sizes on the beach, each with a garden and beach view. The property has a restaurant, store and laundry facility. They offer kayaking and tours. If you arrange ahead of time, they will pick you up and bring you to the resort.
| checkin= | checkout=
⚫
| content= Four bungalows of various sizes on the beach, each with a garden and beach view. The property has a restaurant, store and laundry facility. They offer kayaking and tours. If you arrange ahead of time, they will pick you up and bring you to the resort.
}}
}}


===Mid-range===
===Mid-range===

* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Haad Khuad Resort | url=http://www.haadkhuadresort.com/ | email=info@haadkhuadresort.com
| name=Haad Khuad Resort | alt= | url=http://www.haadkhuadresort.com/ | email=info@haadkhuadresort.com
| address=154/1 Moo1 Koh Pha-ngan Suratthani 84280 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=154/1 Moo 1 | lat=9.79225 | long=100.0352 | directions=
| phone=(66)77 445153-4 | tollfree= | fax=(66)77 238456
| phone=+66 77 445153-4 | tollfree= | fax=+66 77 238456
| hours= | price=550-1800 TH
| checkin= | checkout= | price=550-1,800 baht
⚫
| content=Hotel and bungalows are offered, some with garden views and some with beach views. They offer kayaking, fishing, snorkelling and other sports. They offer Thai cooking classes, movie nights, and also have a fireworks show. If you call ahead of time you can arrange travel to the resort.
| checkin= | checkout=
⚫
| content=Hotel and bungalows are offered, some with garden views and some with beach views. They offer kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and other sports. They offer Thai cooking classes, movie nights, and also have a fireworks show. If you call ahead of time you can arrange travel to the resort.
}}
}}

==Stay safe==
A young boy died at Bottle Beach in 2014 from the stings of a multi-tentacle box jellyfish. Especially young children are in danger since they usually jump and splash around more than adults. This attracts the animals. Think about getting a lycra suit for your kids. Carrying a bottle of vinegar might be a good idea as well.


==Connect==
==Connect==
Line 117: Line 152:


{{outlinecity}}
{{outlinecity}}
{{isPartOf|Ko Pha Ngan}}
{{isPartOf|Ko Pha-ngan}}


{{geo|9.7915|100.0357|zoom=15}}
[[Wikipedia:Haad Khuad]]

Latest revision as of 22:37, 7 August 2023

Bottle Beach

Bottle Beach (also called Haad Khuad) is a beach in the north part of Ko Pha Ngan in Southern Thailand.

Understand

[edit]

Bottle Beach has been called one of the best beaches in Thailand, according to Conde Naste Traveller. It's secluded and has a laid-back atmosphere.

Historically, it was the home to fishing communities of Chinese ancestry. In the 1980s, European tourists visited the area, bringing it out of obscurity. It became popular with backpackers, and remains so today.

Get in

[edit]
Map
9°47′52″N 100°1′39″E
Map of Bottle Beach

All trips to the island end in visitors taking a boat, however, there are various ways to get to your boat. All of these trips will have you arriving at Thong Sala, the main port of the island, or Chaloklum or Haad Rin. Depending on the boat, it takes between 15–40 minutes. Take a taxi or songthaew to Chaloklum. Once you arrive at Chaloklum, you can take a boat to Bottle Beach. The taxi drivers should know how to get you to Bottle Beach and the proper boat docks to bring you there.

Bottle beach 1 resort has a regular taxi-boat schedule (BB to Chaloklum at 8:30, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, Chaloklum to BB at 10:00, 12:00, 15:30, 17:30) leaving about 100m after "Rose villa, Chaloklum" for 100 THB per person and direction, at other times or to other destinations not scheduled it´s about 200 THB; transfer by car between Bottle beach and Thong Sala pier is 200 THB if arranged by the resort (all prices and times as of March 2016). The other resorts should have similar arrangements, check with the one you´re staying with.

There are other taxi boats for hire (near the restaurant just before you reach "Rose villa"), they usually request 150 THB/person with a minimum of 5 persons.

By bus

[edit]

The cheapest way to get to Bottle Beach is by bus, which will eventually lead to a ferry ride to Ko Pha Ngan. VIP offers a cheap bus service to the island. You can catch VIP buses from Bangkok's main bus terminal and purchase tickets there, or from travel agencies. Bus tickets should include ferry tickets, but always double check.

By boat

[edit]

Two private companies offer trips from Chumphon and Bangkok to the island:

By plane

[edit]

Flights leave Bangkok to Ko Samui approximately 20 times a day, two airlines provide flight services. Whether you purchase your tickets ahead of time or at the airport, make sure you request a ferry transfer to get to the island.

Another possibility would be to fly to Suratthani airport, both Lomprayah and Seatran offer a combined bus/ferry ticket from/to the airport.

By train

[edit]

You can travel via train from Bangkok's to the town of Surat Thani. The train takes about 11 hours, but visitors should note that the train station is not in Surat Thani itself, and you will need to take onward transport to the pier. Sleeping cars are available. It's more expensive than the bus, but more comfortable. You can get a 2nd class sleeper bed for 844 baht or a smaller "upper" bed without a window for 754 baht. Alternatively, you can pay a bit more for a "first class" bed which is a private room for two people. When you arrive at Surat Thani, you'll take the ferry from the pier named Donsak.

On foot

[edit]
  • 1 From Haad Khom. This relatively demanding hike of 2.1km from Haad Khom takes around 1.5h, covers 250 vertical meters and proper shoes are recommended. (updated Aug 2023)
View to Bottle Beach from Khao Baan Fai Mai hill
  • 2 From Khao Baan Fai Mai hill. Much easier and shorter trail from the southwest (1.8km long, 40 vertical uphill meters). Beautiful views toward the beach from top. (updated Aug 2023)

Get around

[edit]

See

[edit]

Do

[edit]
  • Diving is a popular activity at Bottle Beach. Scuba and snorkelling are offered from the resorts. While Bottle Beach has fish and related undersea wildlife, there are no coral reefs.
  • Hiking on one of the many trails on the island. Hotels and resorts offer trekking tours and you can also do your own self-guided hikes. Hike to the highest point of the island, at 600 m.
  • Go kayaking and explore the other nearby islands.
  • Get a Thai massage on the beach which is often offered by hotels and resorts on the beach.

Buy

[edit]

Eat

[edit]

There are 2 restaurants along the beach, which offer food of questionable quality.

  • 1 Bottle Beach 1. Possibly the slightly better option of the two. (updated Aug 2023)
  • 2 Bottle Beach 2. You need to be patient and check the bill carefully as of 2023. (updated Aug 2023)

Drink

[edit]

Being a resort beach, most of the resorts in the area have their own bars. You can also visit Chalok Lam for additional bars.

Sleep

[edit]

Budget

[edit]
  • 1 Bottle Beach 1 Resort, ☏ +66 77 445 151-2, . Resort that features private bungalows, some with air conditioning. The resort has a restaurant, spa, bar and swimming pool, and beach access. They also organize activities such as sports (volleyball, Muay Thai boxing lessons, fishing) and other activities like yoga and scuba diving. They will also pick you up upon your arrival in Thong Sala if you let them know ahead of time. 
  • 2 Smile Bungalows, 74/9 Moo 7 Haad Khuad, ☏ +66 85 4294995, . Four bungalows of various sizes on the beach, each with a garden and beach view. The property has a restaurant, store and laundry facility. They offer kayaking and tours. If you arrange ahead of time, they will pick you up and bring you to the resort. 450-750 baht. 

Mid-range

[edit]
  • 3 Haad Khuad Resort, 154/1 Moo 1, ☏ +66 77 445153-4, fax: +66 77 238456, . Hotel and bungalows are offered, some with garden views and some with beach views. They offer kayaking, fishing, snorkelling and other sports. They offer Thai cooking classes, movie nights, and also have a fireworks show. If you call ahead of time you can arrange travel to the resort. 550-1,800 baht. 

Stay safe

[edit]

A young boy died at Bottle Beach in 2014 from the stings of a multi-tentacle box jellyfish. Especially young children are in danger since they usually jump and splash around more than adults. This attracts the animals. Think about getting a lycra suit for your kids. Carrying a bottle of vinegar might be a good idea as well.

Connect

[edit]

Go next

[edit]
  • Chalok Lam - Tours and general transportation to Chaloklum should be available from Bottle Beach resorts.
This city travel guide to Bottle Beach is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!


Retrieved from "https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Bottle_Beach&oldid=4707669"