Pala-U Waterfall from Pranburi

Deep in Kaeng Krachan National Park and shrouded in thousand-year-old forest, you'll find Pala-U waterfall – a place of great serenity. You'll journey through splendid countryside from Hua Hin to trek to the falls and reward yourself with a swim in fish-filled pools. On our way back, we'll stop at Wat Huay Mongkol temple.Your day kicks off with a scenic drive towards the border with Burma. We'll enter the forested Kaeng Krachan National Park and wind our way to Pala-U falls. Its cascades of fresh mountain water and surrounding ancient forest make it a very peaceful place to hike.We'll trek up to the fourth level – there are 11 – of the falls and, if you fancy, you can freshen up with a swim in natural fish-filled pools. Then it's to a restaurant for lunch – and to put your feet up – before stopping to explore Wat Huay Mongkol. This Buddhist temple is famous for the huge statue of monk Luang Pu Thuat.