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Khao Sok

Hidden Jungle Gem, where wild elephants roam and you can chill on floating raft houses.

Top Things to Do in Khao Sok

Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories

Cheow Lan Lake Safari - see wild Elephants!

A wildlife safari is the #1 must-do in Khao Sok and most of the overnight stays will include it. Go during dry season (Feb to May) for better chance of spotting wild elephants!

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Stay in a floating rafthouse!

Stay a night in a floating rafthouse on Cheow Lan Lake for an iconic experience. Simple yet magical: wake up to nature, swim in the lake & enjoy stunning views right at your doorstep!

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Jungle Trekking

We love trekking in the Khao Sok jungle - it's home to wildlife like monkeys, gibbons, and if you're super lucky, the elusive tiger or clouded leopard. The plant life is amazing too!

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Bamboo Cooking Class in a Farm

Locals in Khao Sok have lived off the jungle for generations, mastering bamboo cooking. Join a farm cooking class to learn this unique skill and experience Thai traditions firsthand!

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Camping in Khao Sok National Park

If you want to get even closer to nature, camp in the national park! You'll spot nocturnal animals like civet cats & enjoy a cozy campfire dinner cooked in bamboo. It's pretty special.

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Explore a Cave like Indiana Jones

There are 3 main caves around Cheow Lan Lake and they're really fun to explore! A cave trip is typically included with a rafthouse stay.

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Birdwatching

Khao Sok is a birdwatcher's paradise with 300+ species, including 9 hornbill types, the Malayan Banded Pitta, and Blue-eared Kingfisher. Perfect for pros or beginners alike!

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Treat yourself with Glamping

If you want to be close to nature, but don't love camping - treat yourself to the only glamping lodge in Khao Sok. It's pretty chic, with lots of wildlife spotting opportunities!

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Rafting or Kayaking on Khao Sok River

You can also go tubing, kayaking, or bamboo rafting down Khao Sok River. Many of the overnight stays will include some water activites - look out for them in the itinerary!

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Spot the Rafflesia: the World's Largest Flower

The world's largest (and smelliest!) flower also lives in Khao Sok National Park. It can grow up to 90cm and 7kg! It's unpredictable when it blooms, but check with your jungle guide!

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Itinerary Ideas

Use these as starting points, then sprinkle in your own travel magic.

CURATED ITINERARY

5 Days in Khao Sok: Nature & Wildlife...

What other guests say

4.6

389 reviews

Bring you fishing pole.

Quiet and clean place, I love it to enjoy my vacation at Praiwan Raft House.

Booked: 3D2N Comfy Khao Sok Rafthouse | Boat Safari + Coral Cave

Our guide Wet was great. He was very knowledgeable and showed us many animals and plants that can use while being in the jungle. Furthermore his english was quite good so you could communicate quite easily what your focus is during the wildlife hike. If you are looking for a wildlife hike with a local who knows his environment, look no further.

Wesley

Booked: Khao Sok Jungle Trek + Hidden Falls with Wildlife Expert

Staff are friendly and attentive, it was amazing to be immersed in the wildlife, and see elephants and monkeys during our stay. The lake is wonderful, and the location is perfect. A great place to relax!! Would recommend!!

Darius

Booked: 3D2N Comfy Khao Sok Rafthouse | Boat Safari + Coral Cave

Definitely a unique experience. The food at the jungle tree house was better than the food at the raft house. The raft house food was meh. I did not realize how far apart the two houses were from each other. I also thought our treehouse was going to have a riverfront view so that was a bummer. Tubing the river was fun. Our van randomly stopping for 25 minutes in a market place was annoying when we just wanted to get to our destination. The raft houses were better than expected… we were happy to have a private bathroom although there is zero hot water. The waterfall hike was really amazing. The cave tour was cool but also scary as there were bats, snakes and spiders everywhere. Olay was a really cool guide… we liked him a lot!

Rose West

Booked: 3D2N Khao Sok Riverside Bungalow + Cheow Lan Lake Stay

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