Khao Lak is just 80 kilometers North from Phuket International Airport on the west coast of Thailand. It is popular among families and divers since the endless shallow beaches and world-class scuba diving sites attract both type of travellers. Most of the diving and snorkeling trips happens in Similan Islands National park, just two hour boat trip away from Khao Lak. Accommodation is spread along the 14 km coast line and there is hotels for all tastes and budgets.