A shallow, clear pool below a waterfall that splits into two streams.

Things to do in Khanom, Thailand

Things to do in Khanom, from someone who lived there: a beach that faces the sunrise, a pink dolphin tour, a cave, waterfalls, and good seafood. This is what is around the retreat and the training.

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A shallow, clear pool below a waterfall that splits into two streams.

Beaches and sunrise

Where the day starts

The sun setting at the water's edge.

Na Dan Beach at sunrise

The sun comes up between 5:45 and 6:00am.

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A pale sand beach on a bright blue day.

Khanom Beach

More than nine kilometres of long, empty sand.

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Cloudy dusk over the water with palms.

Sunset

Because the beach faces east, you go inland for sunset: Khanom Hill, or the western roads.

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On the water and in the hills

The three excursions

A dolphin beside a longtail boat.

The pink dolphin tour

An early longtail boat that takes in islands, fishing villages and coast in one morning.

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A group in front of golden Buddhas in a cave.

Khao Wang Thong Cave

An easy half-day for most fitness levels.

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A waterfall dropping through rocks.

Waterfalls

Swimming and hiking days away from the mat.

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Where to eat

Seafood first

Seafood is the thing to order in Khanom. For an easy meal after practice, you can try Aalto, Aava Resort’s restaurant, or walk down to CC Beach Bar. Khanom sits on the sunrise side of Thailand.

What guests say

Three past participants, word for word

I've been to five yoga retreats. This was the first one where I actually changed something fundamental about how I practice — not just got some nice sessions in a beautiful place.Michaela R., Yoga teacher, Germany
The combination of dynamic morning practice and slow afternoon work was perfect. By the end of the week my body felt like it had reset at some cellular level. I'm not being dramatic — something shifted.David K., Practitioner, 6 years
Gabe has a way of seeing what each person needs and teaching to that. The group was small enough that nothing was generic. I got actual individual attention for a week.Sophie M., RYT-500, UK
Where it is hosted

Hosted at Aava Resort & Spa

The Khanom retreat and the Khanom teacher training are hosted at Aava Resort & Spa, a high-end boutique hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

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A villa bedroom at Aava Resort and Spa with a window onto the sea.
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Come to Khanom

Two ways to come

Two people meditating on the beach at sunset.

The retreat

13–19 December 2026
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Students in a balance pose in an open wooden studio.

The teacher training

31 January – 20 February 2027
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Both are in Khanom, with Gabe teaching, in groups of 1 to 5.

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There is no checkout on this site. You send a short enquiry, Gabe writes back himself, and we talk.

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The sun setting at the water's edge.

Na Dan Beach at sunrise

The sun comes up between 5:45 and 6:00am. It is a short walk from Khanom Yoga, and it makes a built-in dawn practice. The coast faces east, so sunrise is the main light of the day.

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A pale sand beach on a bright blue day.

Khanom Beach

More than nine kilometres of long, empty sand. Good for walking slowly, and for afternoons with nothing planned.

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Cloudy dusk over the water with palms.

Sunset

Because the beach faces east, you go inland for sunset: Khanom Hill, or the western roads.

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A dolphin beside a longtail boat.

The pink dolphin tour

An early longtail boat that takes in islands, fishing villages and coast in one morning. Sightings are not guaranteed, and the guide says so. It is one of the three excursions on the Khanom retreat and training.

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A group in front of golden Buddhas in a cave.

Khao Wang Thong Cave

An easy half-day for most fitness levels. The cave visit is one of the three excursions too.

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A waterfall dropping through rocks.

Waterfalls

Swimming and hiking days away from the mat. The waterfall hike is the third excursion.

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A villa bedroom with a white bed, a red window seat and a window onto the sea.

Aava Resort & Spa

A high-end boutique hotel in Khanom. The Khanom retreat and the Khanom teacher training are hosted here, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Aalto is the resort's restaurant.

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