Review Author: Kevin and Krista

Review Date: 05 Feb 2026

Review Body: The national park is truly stunning. Photos of it don’t do it justice. I’m sure the creation of the dam and lake did a lot of environmental damage but what a wonderful playground it has created for us to enjoy. Lisa, our guide, was super helpful and friendly. And our boat captain was so knowledgeable of the waters and wildlife. There are lots of hazards below the surface and our captain kept us safe and had unbelievable eyesight for spotting wildlife. Having a dedicated guide and captain is a luxury but we highly recommend it. They adjusted plans to suit our preferences. Very professional, positive and polite people. And Lisa has a great sense of humour too. The food at the bungalows was really tasty and fresh / good quality. The only slight negative was our bungalow, which was really quite tired and in desperate need of a refurbishment. But I gather that is happening later this year so for anyone visiting from late 2026 onwards this shouldn’t be a concern. Highly recommended!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lindsey

Review Date: 02 Apr 2026

Review Body: Such an amazing experience! Our guide, SaRisa, and our boat driver were incredible and went above and beyond to make our trip special. We felt very comfortable and got to see a lot of the lake and wildlife. Our hiking experience got cut short because of the rain, but it was still memorable and our guide made it fun! The accommodations were great, we got an upgraded room and it was very comfortable and had everything you needed. The food at the resort was incredible and you got a lot of it so you were never hungry. I would highly recommend doing this on your trip to Thailand. Do the one night if you want to see the lake and have the floating raft house experience or do the two night if you really want to relax and connect with nature. We got to swim in the lake, kayak and just really detox from technology and relax! Highly recommend! Plus the tour company was very helpful in getting us transfers to and from and dealing with our luggage.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Charis

Review Date: 04 Mar 2026

Review Body: Ed was a fantastic guide for the 3D2N. He was very knowledgeable about wildlife (just the way we like it), and shared his knowledge very enthusiastically. You know it is legit when your guide is the only one with a huge telescopic camera hahaha. The morning and evening views on the boat are gorgeous and we had a lot of fun spotting gibbons, hornbills and even an elephant. I will highly recommend Ed. As for the lodging, the electricity wasn't an issue as well (they are only switched off for 4 hours from 9am to 1pm), so by the time you go back to rest after lunch, you can enjoy the fan/airconditioning. The food was also lovely! The pick up and drop off from Phuket (at an additional price) was seamless as well. However, it is not a luxurious resort if that is what you are looking for. There is no water heating, and the toilet smells a little funky, but other than that, it was a truly enjoyable stay :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Bettina Hohnen

Review Date: 10 Mar 2026

Review Body: The national park is exceptionally beautiful and well worth a visit. We took the airconditioned units with a private guide and it was worth every penny. Our guide was extremely attentive and knowledgeable and looked after us throughout our stay. He went above and beyond to ensure we did everything we wanted to do and kept us safe in the jungle on the hikes. We were so lucky and saw elephants 3 times in one morning - 3 separate spottings plus many monkeys and bison and birds. The accommodation is comfortable, nice and cool at night and it was amazing to wake up on the river and jump in the kayak before breakfast. We will be back. Thank you Seek Sophie!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Emanuel

Review Date: 14 Nov 2025

Review Body: The stay on Cheow Lan Lake was definitely the highlight of our trip. The accommodation on the lake is amazing. It was impressive how much our guide knew about the area, nature, and animals, and you could tell he was wholeheartedly committed to the region. His love for the jungle was contagious, and we would love to come back.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Laura

Review Date: 28 Feb 2026

Review Body: We had an unforgettable trip to Khao Sok National Park. The natural surroundings are indescribable. Our room was brand new (since December) and had everything we needed. Our private tour was perfectly planned from start to finish. Our guide was simply fantastic. We can highly recommend a trip to the national park to everyone.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Amanda

Review Date: 26 Feb 2026

Review Body: We had a wonderful time with our guide who was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and skilled at finding wildlife. We were able to observe monkeys and an elephant close up and spot hornbills as well as a bison. The rooms were comfortable and the food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Penney Van der Weel van Wegen

Review Date: 14 Aug 2026

Review Body: Our trip with Local guide was such a fantastic experience! Our huis was Anke to see movement from animals from a big distance and he could tell us so many thiang about their habit and lifestyle. Hé is allready a guide for 24 years and grown up in Khao Sok, he was a real expert and more!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Aya

Review Date: 29 Dec 2025

Review Body: Big thanks to our lokal guide in Khao Sok Mr. Two…he gave us a lifetime experience🙏

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alvyda Tumaite

Review Date: 07 Apr 2026

Review Body: Great jungle experience, great tour guide very friendly and know the place well

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kurt Floreal

Review Date: 25 Jan 2026

Review Body: The morning Safari when the jungle awakens

Review rating: 5

Review Author: BURKE MICHAEL

Review Date: 19 Dec 2025

Review Body: Boat and guide were good , food was mostly good and plenty, good selection, accommodation was terrible and phaphuwaree staff were unfriendly

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Meaghan Jones

Review Date: 29 Dec 2025

Review Body: Staying on the lake was such a unique experience! For wildlife safaris plan your trip for when the water is low, you will see more animals.

Review rating: 3

Review Author: Diana & Jonas

Review Date: 05 Mar 2025

Review Body: The most amazing experience you could ever Dream of, when visiting Southern Thailand. Amazing food, lovely trips by Boat and spotting the most amazing wildlife. We Saw Wild elefants, Gibbon, other apes, water monitors, Bison, eagles and Horn bills. Can not even Begin to explain the feeling after this amazing trip. Day 1: We were picked up at the hotel after amazing and clear communication via Whatsapp. Made the trip so much easier and Secure feeling. After the Car ride with our lovely guide, Bow, we arrived at the pier. Such a nice boat ride, and Bow bought snacks for us to try (AMAZING). After the most scenic boat ride, we arrived at our acommodation. A Dream come true and we couldn’t believe our eyes. Bow always took Care of us and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed (also she is super funny and warm as a person). Then we had an amazing lunch and got to swing, Kayak and relax before our hike. After relaxing and kayaking (We Saw monkeys and hornbills), we had another boat ride to the hiking area. 5 minutes in, We Saw GIBBON!! And several of Them. Beautiful hike surrounded by majestic nature, huge trees and waterfalls. Our guide, Bow, knew everything about the area and told exciting stories and just made the trip even more of an experience. Then we went by boat to spot animals. Five minutes in, We Saw a family of Bisons - crazy sight! Then We heard Wild elefants cracking bushes and bamboo - We Saw the elefant and it was just breathtaking - leaving the biggest smiles. We want back to the acommodation and had the best dinner. Good night sleep and up for the morning safari at 6.30! Day 2: We went by boat and Saw a Group of Gibbons- they were so close!!! (See the picture). On the Way back to breakfast, We Saw a very Big hornbill- it was icing on the cake of the most amazing experience. All in all, the trip was just breathtaking and we would say it’s a MUST to visit Khao Sok and booking here when you want to go. Wow and experience. Even though We Saw the most amazing Wild life, the trip was so great BeCause of our guide, Bow. She made us feel so safe and comfortable throughout the trip, and knew everything about the nationalpark. Even if we didnt see all these amazing animals and wildlife, she would have made the trip amazing. Please use a local guide when going - you Will not regret it :) We Will DEFINITELY be back - and recommend to everyone how great this experience was :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Boston Steinborn

Review Date: 07 Jun 2025

Review Body: A Truly Unforgettable Experience at Khao Sok – Floating Bungalows & Exceptional Service! We’ve just returned from a private two-day excursion through Khao Sok National Park, and it was truly one of the most magical and memorable experiences we’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was seamlessly arranged and exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the floating bungalows—an absolute dream. Waking up to the peaceful stillness of the lake, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and lush jungle, felt like something out of a movie. The accommodations were comfortable and clean, and the experience of literally staying on the water is something we will never forget. What made the trip even more incredible was the level of care, service, and hospitality we received. The staff were constantly attentive, bringing a huge variety of delicious foods and buffets to us. We were honestly blown away by the quality and quantity—every meal felt like a feast! A very special mention must go to our driver and our wonderful guide, Kob. Kob was an absolute star—so friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. Her English was fantastic, and she went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and looked after. She took so many beautiful photos for us throughout the trip, capturing moments we’ll treasure forever. Both she and our driver made us feel completely relaxed and in safe hands from the moment we were picked up. It’s rare to find an experience where every detail is so thoughtfully executed, and it’s clear the team behind this truly cares about their guests. If you are considering a trip to Khao Sok, this is the way to do it—you will be treated like family and come away with memories that will last a lifetime. Huge thank you to everyone involved—especially Kob—for making this so special. We’re incredibly grateful and cannot recommend it enough!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rebecca Everett

Review Date: 22 May 2025

Review Body: My daughter and I had a fantastic experience! The guide team (Mr Gai) were great at keeping in touch in the lead up to our trip and were very informative and helpful, arranging taxis for us etc. Our Guide for our stay, Lisa, and our personal long tail boat captain, Mr Dream, were fantastic, really lovely, friendly, positive and helpful. Lisa in particular was great, her English was fantastic, she made sure we were okay for our entire stay, brought us snacks and water, took photos for us, gave us information on the different sorts of animals and birds we saw and was genuinely a really lovely, chatty, funny lady 😊 We did the 2D1N Private Cheow Lan Lake Journey | Boat Safari Adventure & Comfy Rafthouse with AC and it was great. It is basic, and the mattresses are on the floor, are very hard and you can feel every spring, but the view from our little terrace over the lake and the experience made up for that! Finally, the food was so good 👌 this was our final stay after travelling around Southern Thailand for a couple of weeks before returning to Bangkok to fly home to England and I can honestly say that the lunch, dinner and breakfast (lunch and dinner in particular) were the best meals I ate during my entire holiday in Thailand! Would definitely recommend adding a stay here to your itinerary- after all, how many people can say they’ve stayed in the oldest rainforest in the world! 😍 We probably could have stayed for two nights and still had plenty to do along with the swimming and kayaking in the lake, but one night was sufficient. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience 💚

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ri & CJ

Review Date: 06 Aug 2026

Review Body: We had the most incredible time with Bow. The lake and the raft house were amazing on their own, but she made the trip. She knew so much about the lake and the animals and she did everything she could to make sure the trip was curated perfectly for us. We asked for no hiking so we did extra wildlife watching. We don’t eat fish so she made sure all our meals were things we liked. I can’t recommend this tour enough, and definitely request Bow. We went in August because I wanted to be on the water and away from the ocean during monsoon season. The jungle was gorgeous and green and luscious and the island beaches were well exposed due to the low water level, giving the animals room to come out of the trees. This made wildlife watching extra wonderful. The weather was great- it rained on and off during the day, but it was always warm and Bow was well prepared with rain ponchos whenever we wanted (or didn’t want) them. The fruit she brought us was better than any other group (lol), fresh mangos and watermelon and pineapple and bananas! She was always available too us but never crowded us and gave us space when we wanted it. She is also the best photographer! We will be back and we will request her again!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rain

Review Date: 22 Dec 2025

Review Body: We had Mr. Alex as our guide and Mot as our private longtail boat captain. They were amazing and made sure we were comfortable the entire trip. Mr. Alex was friendly, funny, and took the best pictures of us. He suggested poses, took pictures on his own camera, and made sure all the angles were captured. I've literally never looked better on vacation. Khao Sok National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my entire life. The blue water surrounded by lush green rainforest was surreal to see. We saw several animals during the boat ride and did a short hike to the waterfall. You can tell the resorts and tour guides do their best to conserve the land for future use. The food and staff at our resort (Phupha Waree) was excellent. Please keep in mind that you are on a floating bungalow in the middle of a rainforest. Don't show up expecting a 5 star resort and you will be fine. We had ac in our room and access to a kayak which we utilized during our free time. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful place! Please make sure you take care of the land and staff if you choose to go. 🙏

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lynne Hampton

Review Date: 11 Nov 2025

Review Body: Our local guide contacted us regularly prior to our trip to keep us updated and provide information to make our trip perfect. One of our party was ill on the morning we were due to be picked up and he arranged to take us to a local pharmacy to get remedies. He also re-arranged our drop off arrangements at very short notice. He kindly stored our large luggage whilst we went on our overnight trip and had it waiting for us on our return. A very lovely touch was when he presented each member of our group with a small handmade gift. The guide who accompanied us on our overnight trip was very informative, knowledgeable and truly looked after us during our time with him, ensuring our safety at all times. The biggest highlight of our trip was seeing a wild elephant in the jungles of Thailand - he examined photos to identify where elephants had been seen the day before and using his extensive knowledge was able to track where the elephants had moved to - and he was right. Would highly recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Klaudia

Review Date: 28 Mar 2026

Review Body: I highly recommend this tour and the team who organized it! Everything exceeded my expectations. We arranged an airport pickup, which made the whole trip completely stress-free and well organized. The driver was waiting for us right after we landed and took us directly to the port. From there, we continued by longtail boat to the lake — the views were absolutely stunning and we took so many beautiful photos. We stayed in a lovely bungalow with an amazing view, which made the experience even more special. Although we were a bit tired, it was definitely worth it and I would love to come back for a longer jungle adventure. I also recommend bringing enough water with you to stay comfortable during the trip. One thing to keep in mind is that seeing elephants is not guaranteed — unfortunately, we didn’t see any, but we did spot other animals, and the whole experience was still fantastic. If you’re considering this trip, I truly recommend it!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Lake tour, wildlife spotting, swimming, and kayaking with meals and private room

Itinerary Description: 11:00 AM Meet your guide at the designated pier on the lake 11:15 PM Embark on a private long tail boat sightseeing tour and take photos at the Three Stone location. Check in to your Superior room with private bathroom and air conditioning 12:00 PM Arrived at the rafthouse, check in and enjoy a delicious lunch. 13:00 PM Relax, swim, or go kayaking in the lake 14:00 PM Visit the wildlife sanctuary area to observe animals in their natural habitat 18:00 PM Return to the floating house with more chances to spot wildlife from the boat 19:00 PM Savour a delicious dinner

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Morning & afternoon lake safaris, scenic hike, and relaxing time at floating house

Itinerary Description: 6:30 AM Embark on a morning safari by longtail boat to explore the lake and spot wildlife 8:00 AM Enjoy a delicious breakfast 9:00 AM Go on a guided hike to a scenic viewpoint, nature trail, or waterfall, depending on weather conditions 12:00 PM Return to the floating house for a relaxing lunch 2:00 PM Enjoy free time to rest or unwind at the floating house 4:30 PM Take a late afternoon longtail boat ride to spot wildlife on the lake 6:00 PM Return to the rafthouse & Savour a delicious dinner

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: Morning safari by boat, breakfast, and pier transfer after accommodation check-out

Itinerary Description: 6:30 AM Start the day with a morning safari by longtail boat to spot wildlife 8:00 AM Enjoy a leisurely breakfast 9:00 AM Check out of your accommodation & ransfer back to the pier by longtail boat 10:00 AM Arrived at the pier