Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Dolphin Bay. The trip is roughly 55 km and takes about 1 hours by car. Your Thai driver picks you up at the door and takes you straight to your destination — fuel and tolls included.
Get your Hua Hin → Dolphin Bay price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
This price is one way. Want the driver to wait and bring you back, or visit several places in one day? A car with driver for 10 hours starts at 2,200 THB — see Hua Hin day tours.
About Dolphin Bay
Dolphin Bay (Ao Khao Kalok area) is a quiet bay of small resorts south of Pranburi with island views.
Dolphin Bay sits on the coast between Khao Kalok and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, a crescent of beach backed by small resorts and family-run guesthouses. Limestone islands rise just offshore, and the mountains of Sam Roi Yot make a dramatic backdrop to the bay. The name Sam Roi Yot means ‘three hundred peaks’, and the jagged limestone hills that give the park its name rise behind the beach, making it a striking spot for sunsets.
It suits families, couples and nature lovers who want a quiet beach with easy access to the national park’s caves, viewpoints and wetlands. Visitors from Hua Hin come for a peaceful escape from town, and many long-stay guests travel back to Hua Hin for shopping, restaurants and flights. With only a few local taxis in the area, booking transport ahead makes arriving and leaving straightforward, especially with luggage or children.
Things to see and do in Dolphin Bay
- Phraya Nakhon Cave and its royal pavilion
- Khao Daeng viewpoint over the coast and wetlands
- Laem Sala beach inside the national park
- Sam Roi Yot freshwater marsh and its boardwalk, good for birdwatching
- Kayaking and boat trips around the nearby islands
- Seafood restaurants along the bay
- Pranburi Forest Park’s mangrove boardwalk on the way
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Dolphin Bay transfer
- A private car or van for your group only — no sharing, no extra pickups
- Pickup at your hotel, villa or condo anywhere in Hua Hin
- Drop-off at your hotel or address in Dolphin Bay
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Dolphin Bay
The drive between Hua Hin and Dolphin Bay heads south on Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) to Pranburi, then turns east towards the coast. From there quieter coastal roads lead past Pak Nam Pran and Khao Kalok to the bay. The route is easy, passing shrimp ponds, pineapple fields and limestone hills. Traffic is usually light, and the coastal sections are slow but scenic, with small villages and occasional livestock on the road.
Good places to stop on the way
- Khao Tao
- Pak Nam Pran
- Pranburi Forest Park
- Khao Kalok
Toilet and food stops are free. Sightseeing stops at attractions are 500 THB each — add them in the booking notes.
Best time to travel to Dolphin Bay
November to April is the best time, with dry weather and calm water. For Phraya Nakhon Cave, go in the morning, when light enters the cave and the climb is cooler. Thai long weekends bring more visitors from Bangkok. Late in the year brings more rain on this coast. The marshes are best for birds in the cool season, when migrants arrive.
Travel tip for Dolphin Bay
Few taxis serve Dolphin Bay — book your return in advance.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Dolphin Bay
Buses and minivans run on fixed timetables from bus terminals, often with a change in Bangkok. A private car goes door to door, so you arrive at your resort without carrying bags between stations.
Choose your car
Sedans suit one to three travellers, MPVs and SUVs four, and VIP vans up to eight with luggage. For long trips a van gives everyone more room to stretch out.
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SedanTaxi Sedan (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis taxi or similar
- Up to 2 passengers
- 1–2 suitcases
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SedanEco-Car Economy (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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Business sedanLuxury Sedan (Camry)
Toyota Camry or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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SUVFamily SUV (Fortuner)
Toyota Fortuner or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1–5 suitcases
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VanMini Van VIP (Commuter)
Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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VanAll New VIP Van
New-generation Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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PickupPickup Truck
Toyota Hilux Revo double cab or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Open load bed
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Questions about this route
How far is Hua Hin from Dolphin Bay?
About 55 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 1 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Dolphin Bay?
The fare table on this page shows the fixed price for each car, for the whole car, with fuel and tolls included. No deposit is needed.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes — tell your driver whenever you need a break, food or a photo stop.
Can you see dolphins at Dolphin Bay?
The bay takes its name from dolphin sightings, but they are not guaranteed, so treat any sighting as a bonus.
How hard is the walk to Phraya Nakhon Cave?
It involves a steep, rocky climb of around half an hour or more, so bring water and good shoes.
Is Dolphin Bay good for families?
Yes, the beach is calm and quiet, and the national park offers easy outings for children.
