The vines
Vineyard slopes
Rows of grapes on the hillsides west of Hua Hin, with the mountains behind. Tours explain growing grapes in the tropics.
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Hua Hin, Thailand
Monsoon Valley Vineyard
A vineyard in the hills west of Hua Hin making "new latitude" Thai wine, with tastings, a restaurant and tours of the vines.
Favourite places
Wine tasting
Visitor centre
Taste the Monsoon Valley wines made from grapes grown here. Only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Overlooking the vines
A restaurant with views across the vineyard, good for lunch or an early dinner.
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Vineyard grounds
Visitors can join tours of the estate; ask at the visitor centre what is running on the day.
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Local food
Pineapple
Hua Hin, Thailand
Sweet local pineapples from Prachuap Khiri Khan province, sold at roadside stands.
Gaeng keow wan
Hua Hin, Thailand
Thai green curry with coconut milk, Thai basil and aubergine.
Where to eat
The vineyard restaurant
Hua Hin Hills
Eat on site with a view of the vines.
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Town centre
Back in town for seafood and street food in the evening.
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Where to stay
Hua Hin town centre
Hua Hin, Thailand
Most visitors stay in town and take the vineyard shuttle or a car.
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A quieter beach base in south Hua Hin.
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Culture
Thailand has strict drink-driving laws and rules on alcohol sales hours. Taste responsibly and arrange a driver or the shuttle.
History
The Hua Hin Hills Vineyard grows grapes on a former elephant corral, under the Monsoon Valley label. Tours explain how wine is made in the tropics.
Tour plans
Vineyard afternoon
Half dayStep 1: Drive to the hills
Take the vineyard shuttle or a car west of town.
Step 2: Vineyard tour
Walk among the vines and learn about tropical wine-making.
Step 3: Tasting and dinner
Taste the wines and eat at the restaurant at sunset.
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Travel information
Best time to visit
November to February, when the hills are cooler; late afternoon for sunset over the vines.
How to get there
About 45 minutes west of Hua Hin; the vineyard runs a shuttle from town.
Getting around
The vineyard is about 45 minutes west of Hua Hin. Use the vineyard shuttle from town (book ahead), a hired car with driver or Grab. Do not drive yourself if you are tasting wine.
Travel tips
Book the shuttle and tours ahead; cooler months are best.