Plan Your Summer Outdoor Activities in Hua Hin

Summer Outdoor Activities for Everyone

With Thailand's summer almost upon us, it’s time to plan outdoor activities in and around Hua Hin. Hua Hin is an ideal getaway destination from Bangkok for a few days of family exploring. The town offers kilometers of beaches, many attractions and night markets, and it's surrounded by some of the country's most beautiful and exciting national parks.

Every active family should make a list of all the places and outdoor activities to enjoy this summer in Hua Hin. If you’re wondering about a hotel in Hua Hin, the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin offers spacious family-style accommodations and family-oriented amenities that will keep your kids happy and busy throughout your vacation. Here are some of our top suggestions for things to do and places to visit in and around Hua Hin.

Visit Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

Hutsadin Elephant Foundation is located a few kilometers inland from central Hua Hin along Route 3218. It was founded by three local businessmen who wanted to provide a home for sick or old elephants. The foundation is a non-profit organization, meaning all donations go toward maintaining the health and well-being of the elephants and supporting the local staff. A visit to the Hutsadin Elephant Foundation is an opportunity for the whole family to learn more about these magnificent creatures.

Climb the Jungle Waterfall of Pa La-U

Pa-La-U waterfall is located in the lush jungles of Kaeng Krachan National Park, approximately 60 kilometers west of Hua Hin. Schedule a day to visit this beautiful multi-tiered waterfall. You can climb to the top of the waterfall by following a trail to the side of the falls, but wear sturdy shoes as the trail can get slippery and muddy. You can also cool off in the natural pools of the waterfall. If you start early in the morning, many colorful butterflies appear around the waterfall, mainly between 7-10 AM.

Watch Wildlife in Kui Buri National Park

For a family wildlife adventure, plan a family trip to Kui Buri National Park south of Hua Hin off Route 4. This national park is known as one of the premier places in the country to see wild elephants. Visitors have a 95% chance of spotting these gentle creatures. The park is also home to gaurs, golden jackals, deer, langur, open-handed gibbons, Malayan porcupines, Burmese hares, and wild boars. Rarely seen residents of the park include tigers, leopards, Malayan tapirs, bantengs (wild bovines), and dholes (wild dogs).

The park has a wildlife viewing area at Huai Luek Ranger Station, the best place to catch a glimpse of the park's wildlife.

Go Kitesurfing at the Beach

Hua Hin Beach is the perfect place for the whole family to learn kitesurfing. The beach offers shallow water, steady breezes, and small waves - perfect conditions for learning to kitesurf.

There are two kiteboarding schools on the beach to show you the ropes and get you started. People who have experienced surfing, windsurfing, or snowboarding have a slight advantage when learning how to kitesurf. However, with the expert teachers along Hua Hin Beach, you’ll soon be racing along, cooled by the breeze and sea spray. This is the perfect exciting family summer outdoor activity.

Explore the Night Markets of Hua Hin

You’ll probably want to plan a few evenings to explore Hua Hin’s night markets. There are several you’ll want to explore. The original Hua Hin Night Market is the place to go for souvenirs and some of the best street seafood dishes in town. Guests of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin are invited to board a free scheduled shuttle bus that will take them to the markets.

The Cicada Market offers food and entertainment consisting of dance, busking, and live theater, as well as plenty of art galleries and exhibits. The market is divided into sections featuring food, entertainment, or art, so visitors can easily find what they're looking for.

If casual browsing and eating is more your style, head to the Tamarind Market. This market has a large food court and a variety of stalls offering souvenirs, clothing, and jewelry. The food court also has a stage where you can enjoy watching and listening to local musicians serenade the crowds. Cicada and Tamarind Markets, as well as the beach can be easily accessed through a gate behind the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin.

Experience the Thrills of Vana Nava Water Jungle

The Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin will quickly become your kid’s favorite place to stay when they see what’s right next door. By booking a room at our Hua Hin hotel, your family can also enjoy unlimited access to the Vana Nava Water Jungle. This is one of Thailand’s largest and most exciting waterparks. It offers four zones of fun and thrills. The first is the kid's zone, which features a large, shallow pool with fun water jets and features your young ones can enjoy splashing around in.

Next, you'll find a family zone with rides, an adventure river, and fun attractions the entire family can enjoy. There's also an adventure zone with a climbing wall, ropes course, and surf simulator where adventurous family members can test their skills. Finally, we have adult and fun rides that include the longest and largest water slides in the country. There’s something for everyone at Vana Nava Water Jungle.

Have the Time of Your Lives on a Hua Hin Vacation

Book a family room at Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin on the sunny shores of the Gulf of Thailand and enjoy a week of memorable summer outdoor activities in Hua Hin.