Lamai Viewpoint & Valentine Stone: A Scenic Paradise

Getting There

• Car Rental

  If you choose to rent a car, head towards Lamai Beach from your accommodation. From Lamai Beach, follow Route 4169 southbound towards Maret. After approximately 2 km, you will reach the intersection with Route 4170. Turn left onto Route 4170. Continue for about 1.5 km and then turn right onto the road marked towards Lamai Viewpoint. There will be signs directing you to the viewpoint. The parking area is available at the viewpoint. Note that there may be a small parking fee.

• Songthaew (Shared Taxi)

  To travel by Songthaew, find one heading towards Lamai Beach from Chaweng or Nathon. Inform the driver that you want to go to Lamai Viewpoint. The fare should be around 50-100 THB per person. Once you arrive at Lamai Beach, you may need to hire a motorcycle taxi or walk the final stretch to the viewpoint, which is about a 15-minute walk uphill.

• Public Bus

  Take a public bus from Chaweng or Nathon to Lamai Beach. Once you arrive at Lamai Beach, you can either walk or take a motorcycle taxi for the final part of your journey. The bus fare is usually around 30-50 THB. The walk to the viewpoint will take approximately 30 minutes and involves ascending a hill, so be prepared for a bit of a trek.

• Motorcycle Taxi

  If you are already in Lamai Beach and need a quick transport option to the viewpoint, you can hire a motorcycle taxi. Simply approach any motorcycle taxi driver near the beach, inform them you want to go to Lamai Viewpoint, and negotiate a fare. The cost should be around 50-100 THB for a one-way trip.