About Overlap Stone
Overlap Stone is a natural rock formation and viewpoint located on a forested hill above Lamai in Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It consists of a large balanced boulder overlapping a lower rock, creating a distinctive photo spot. The site is notable for panoramic views over Lamai Beach, the Gulf of Thailand and surrounding jungle, and is accessed via a steep hillside road.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large natural boulder precariously overlapping a lower rock formation set on a jungle-covered hilltop. The site offers an elevated open viewpoint with panoramic vistas of Lamai, the coastline and forested hills. Access is via a steep paved and dirt road followed by short steps to the rock platform. The area is small, with a viewing platform, photo spots and a small cafe stall surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Key highlights
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Distinctive overlapping balanced rock formation
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Panoramic hilltop views over Lamai Beach and Gulf of Thailand
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Popular photography spot on the rock platform
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Forested hillside setting above Lamai
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Viewpoint accessible by scooter or 4x4 via steep hill road
Route
| By air | Fly to Samui Airport (USM), then travel by road to Lamai/Maret area |
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| By road | Located on hill above Lamai in Maret, Ko Samui. Accessible by scooter, car or 4x4 via steep paved road from Lamai Beach area, approximately 5-6 km from central Lamai |
| By public transport |