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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
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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What other guests say
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471 reviews
The farm was very clean, comfortable and peaceful, and the family running it were kind! I had a few hours between my lake tour ending and my minibus trip (a whole day after I’d checked out of the farm stay) and they offered for me to come back and relax there instead of in town
Claire
I really enjoyed the trip. The guides were nice and it was possible to rent shoes for the hike for 50 bath, what I can deeply recommend
Cari
Absolutely loved this stay and this tour. So fun staying on the rafthouse on the lake, taking a boat tour with a cave visit and getting some good chill time with the kayaks and provided meals. Thank you to the super helpful and friendly staff, they made everything so much easier. Highly recommend!
Steve Ormsbee
I can’t recommend this trip enough - it’s an unforgettable experience. The team were so helpful and communicative and even organised transfers and luggage storage for us, which made everything so easy. Our guide was really knowledgable about the lake and wildlife and went the extra mile to make the trip special. Being in a private group is well worth it as you get a much more personal experience and get more insights from your guide. The lake itself is beautiful and so peaceful and the accommodation is very comfortable and has everything you need for a short stay. The food was also great and plenty of it. We saw monkeys, lizards and hornbills but even without the wildlife, seeing the beauty of the lake at sunset and sunrise is a really special experience in itself. I will be recommending this trip to all my friends!
Amy
We stayed for one night at this fantastic place. Exactly as described, very cosy and clean.
We didn't have the chance to take the famous cooking class but it's famous for a reason.
All the people were very kind and friendly and made sure our stay - even though short - was the best possible. Absolutely recommended.
George
Great experience. As for the facilities, half of the houses come with a bathroom, I stayed in one without but the shared toilets and showers were clean, never lacking toilet paper and shower gel. The bed was very comfortable. There was one outlet in the house and more in the dining area. As a solo traveler I had to pay a single suplement and intended or not I felt like I got two peoples worth of food. I asked for it to be vegetarian and it was both nutritionally balanced and tasty.
There were no more than 20 people at once for every trip so it didn’t feel too crowded. The guide provided head torches for us in the Coral Cave. The guides didn’t really say much about what we saw, they pointed out part of the cave that looks like an elephant, then during bamboo rafting and the boat safari slowed down so we could look at animals. Next time I would probably sign up for a guided tour to learn a bit more.
Arlo
Praiwan Raft House is in a stunning spot on Khao Sok Lake. The setting feels a bit magical, with calm water and cliffs right outside your room. The hosts are genuinely lovely and it was really easy to communicate with them to arrange transport beforehand. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It was an unforgettable stay and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the lake.
Tom
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