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Khao Sok National Park on the mainland is the largest area of rainforest in southern Thailand, with spectacular mountains and rainforest scenery it is home to many rare plants and animals.

Experience the feeling of riding an Elephant through a hidden valley surrounded by rainforest and mountains, learn about elephants and how to care for them, you can feed and touch them as well! Canoe down the Sok river, sit back and watch the panoramic views of nature and the jungle pass by as you are paddled down stream. Stay overnight at Earthlodge, our jungle style resort close to the rainforest. Experience a night on a floating raft house at Cheow Larn Lake in the center of the jungle. At over 160 square kilometers the lake is reminiscent of Halong bay. Limestone cliffs rise and drop from the water to a height of 960 meters!! Stay overnight on one of the floating raft houses and wake to the sounds of the jungle. After breakfast trek through one of the many trails criss crossing the national park, a stunningly beautiful escape to nature!!

Day 1
Pick up from hotels in Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak, Surathani and drive to Khao Sok. Then drive north to the province of Surat Thani, passing rubber plantations and small villages en route. Travel inland and cross over the rain forest covered mountain pass to Khao Sok. A thousands years ago the Sok river was an important trade route between India and China with boats and elephant moving goods along the river from east to west and back. Khao Sok is part of the largest area of rainforest in Southern Thailand, the scenery is spectacular with jungle covered limestone mountains and pure nature. One of the best ways to experience the jungle is on a canoe trip down the Sok river in inflatable canoes. A local river guide paddles the canoe and is expert at spotting any animals along the way. Pass mountains and cliffs covered in exotic tropical vegetation along the banks of the river. Birds such as kingfisher, heron, egret, various reptiles and even wild monkeys live in this area. The scenery is some of the best in Southern Thailand and what better way to see it than from a canoe.

A buffet lunch of Thai dishes cooked not too spicy is provided. In the afternoon arrive at Siam Safari elephant camp. Information on elephants and their conservation will be given. Explore the jungle by elephant. Sitting high on the back of the elephant you will get a bird’s eye view of the jungle, a most unique experience. Check into our jungle style resort for dinner and overnight. The rooms have mosquito nets and attached bathroom; the rooms are simple but comfortable.

Day 2
Wake up on the edge of the jungle, sometimes the surrounding hills are covered in mist which slowly melts away as the sun comes up and gibbons can often be heard making their territorial calls high up in the rainforest canopy. Take a leisurely breakfast at the resort then its time to head to the Cheow Larn Lake in the center of Khao Sok National Park and experience the scenery by local boat.

The lake was formed when Rhajaprabhar dam was built about 25 years ago to provide water for a hydro electric power plant. The lake is about 60 km from north to south and contains more than 100 hundred islands. There are many mountains and cliffs covered in rainforest forming spectacular natural scenery and combined with its remoteness make a very unique jungle area to explore. It is similar to the landscape in Halong bay in Vietnam or Guaylin in China. In the 70’s the area was used as a hide out by communist and students fighting against the government which was a military dictatorship at that time.

Arrive at one of the floating raft houses on the lake and check in to your floating bungalows. Mosquito nets are provided and the raft house is basic but it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a night in the center of the rainforest. Lunch is provided. After lunch there is the chance to swim in the clear turquoise waters of the lake from the side of the raft house and canoe down one of the channels either side. Dinner and overnight in floating bungalows.

Day 3
Wake up to the sounds of the forest, gibbons clamber through the trees and hornbill can often be seen soaring in the sky above. Take a leisurely breakfast at the resort then its time to explore the jungle on foot. The trek is designed to show a variety of ecological environments including big trees, jungle vines, lianas, palms, ferns, wild orchids, bamboo forest, insects, reptiles and sometimes mammals. It is not a wildlife safari but a chance to see the rainforest which has the greatest variety of life forms known to man. The wild animals that live here tend to be nocturnal but sometimes they can be heard moving in the undergrowth or their distinctive smells encountered. Leaf and macaque monkeys are occasional seen along the trail. Wild elephant live in the park but are seldom seen. The trek is not too difficult and OK for any normally fit and healthy person.

After experiencing the jungle on foot it is time for lunch and one final opportunity to swim in the turquoise waters of the lake. After lunch unfortunately it is time to head back to the pier and return transfer to your hotel by air conditioned vehicle.

Additional Information:

Please bring non slip foot wear, sports shoes are OK, a change of footwear, changes of clothes, swim wear, towel, sun protection or a rain coat as the weather can be changeable, torch.

Drinks/alcohol and items of a personal nature are not included.

Rates:

01 Nov 09 - 31 Oct 10  

Adult Rate: AU$335
Child Rate: AU$170  
Single Supplement: AU$50

Prices are based on twin share basis, single room supplement AU$50