After sampling the cool, clear water of the mountain stream at the Ton Kloi swimming hole, we were keen to explore further. The locals refer to the swimming hole as “the first step”, and apparently the mountain has nine steps…

After sampling the cool, clear water of the mountain stream at the Ton Kloi swimming hole, we were keen to explore further. The locals refer to the swimming hole as “the first step”, and apparently the mountain has nine steps…
We flew in to Ranong airport over some very spectacular scenery, and caught a bus south along the main road for about an hour to reach the village of Huaey Sap. The bus crew were very helpful, loading our backpacks…