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Khao Sok
Hidden Jungle Gem, where wild elephants roam and you can chill on floating raft houses.
Khao Sok: Our Top Things to Do
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
01
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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11
See the Famous Three Limestone Mountains
Khao Sok’s limestone karsts rival Halong Bay but with fewer crowds! The most famous karst on Cheow Lan Lake is Khao Sam Kler, three karsts standing side by side like friends.
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What other guests say
4.6
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291 reviews
Wie had a Great experience. It was clean, the Trips were awesome and we really enjoyed it.
Tristan
Booked: 2D1N Comfy Khao Sok Rafthouse
We loved our stay at Ample Forest, it’s such a calm and quiet place and the hosts really make you feel at home. The cooking experience was great fun and we learned a lot, plus the food was delicious. The accommodation is great too, clean and comfortable.
James and Hannah
Very much enjoyed the pristine nature. Came down with pneumonia just after I arrived in Thailand, no idea how, so couldn't keep up with the jungle climb, but that was an exception. Would advise investing more in the food, instead of handing out plates of pasta.
Frank
An amazing experience from start to finish! Wet, his friend, and his son were all amazing guides showing us a range of animals and plants in the jungle as well as looking after our every need. The food was sensational (collected throughout our trek in the forest) and the guides were knowledgeable, friendly and fun. If you want to experience the real Thai jungle this is a must do!!
Sophie
MAGIC! First of all the elephants! on our morning safari, we saw a family of 9 elephants swimming and bathing - I cried haha. My boyfriend and I went back with a kayak right after breakfast and sure enough, a hundred meters from the raft houses, we saw a mother and her baby by the shore. Absolutely magic and incredible <3 on our evening safari, again we saw many elefants, including one who was playing football and trumpeting on a beach. Unreal!!!!!
Second: the staff : everybody was adorable, from our guides to the boat drivers. It was really fun and homy and lovely <3
Third : food : fantastic! it was so good, and there was so much food. It´s not my first time on this lake so i was expecting something like my first time where we had 1 fish to share between 10 people LOL it´s NOT like this! we were very well fed and it was really really delicious, with tofu/fish options if you don´t eat meat :)
Fourth: the rooms were super comfy, what luxury to have a fan, private toilets and a bathroom!
Beware if you are tall please tell when doing the reservation so you can get rooms with higher roofs. My 188cm tall boyfriend really hurt himself hitting his head ALL THE TIME in the roof or door opening
magic
This experience was absolutely amazing. We booked with little notice and, from the get go, they were so accommodating and welcoming. Our tour guide, Tong, was a standout- teaching us many things about the jungle, animals and even played Uno with us in the evening. He was the best, making the experience everything it was! Also, the food was delicious. The dinner was a fresh caught fish from the lake and we even got pancakes for breakfast. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough!
Belle
It was a great experience and the food prepared for diner was delicious. Our guide was very friendly and we felt comfortable the whole time. Only the fact that our transfer to Khao Sok was not right booked made it stressful for us in advance. But Seek Sophie helped to solve this problem in a good manner.
VO
Camping out in the National park and listening to JaJa's and Wet's stories and experiences was the highlight of my Thailand trip.
Jade
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