The garden is gorgeous! There are workers fixing something and taking care of the plants pretty much all the time. The area is vast and full of nice green grass and flowers. You can spend here whole day and it won't be enough.
The best views in Thailand for sure. Rent a good motorbike, you don't really want to loose time on fixing it all the time. We made it in 5 days and wasn't long enough, people are nice even though they don't speak english they try to help. Rooms are fairly cheap, no need to prebook, just have a look beforehand where you'd like to go. Roads are fine, there are 7 elevens everywhere, mini gas stations too so no need to worry.
You have to pay to go on the terrace at Mae Nam, if you pass it there's a View Top not much further! And it's free, not many people know about it. The view is equally beautiful and more natural as there's no platform to walk on.
So, so beautiful but oh so crowded! The view from above at Drake's Seat and the Mountain Top are remarkable! But when you pull in, it's so crowded ... it takes the fun out of it. So pick a day when their are no cruise ships in and I'm sure it will be a 5-star experience. Ask for Aaron in the bar. He's fast and makes a darn out drink!