bigtravelbuzzKhao Sok National Park is Thailand’s sprawling national park, one of Thailand’s best hidden gems. The park is home to wild elephants, gibbons, hornbills, and even Black tigers. During your tour of Khao Sok National Park, stay in a raft hut on Chu Lan Lake, a man-made lake created by flooding the jungle to build a dam to power the entire region.
3 Days Tour of Khao Sok National Park
Ready to get away from the world for a few days? Ready to wake up in the morning mist of the jungle to the sound of gibbons? Pure magic!
Khao Sok National Park is vast, covering an area of about 739 square kilometers. Good to know that the village is not the same as Cheow Lan Lake. They are actually about an hour’s drive from each other. Be sure to book a raft on the lake.
The lake was formed just 30 years ago after floods created hundreds of limestone islands, giving it a unique look.
Cost of accommodation in Khao Sok
Bungalow prices vary depending on the comfort you choose. Bamboo bungalows range from US$75-178 per night, while deluxe bungalows range from US$250-400 per person. These stays include breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided tours and trekking.
The Make Your Own Raft Restaurant serves excellent Thai food.It was literally the best I had in Thailand. I promise you this area is worth every dollar.
In the morning, you can explore on your own in a kayak through the morning fog and watch monkeys soar through the jungle.
A day in Khao Sok National Park
Spend the day exploring surreal areas by boat, trekking through the jungle, wildlife safari by boat to spot wild elephants, monkeys, cows, deer and pigs, and exploring caves. and do incredible things.
If you’re lucky, he can have lunch in one of the few very small fishing villages on the water.
Every corner the boat passes through on a tour of Khao Sok National Park becomes more and more impressive.
You can see countless stars in the night sky. Probably the best, almost no mosquitoes on the water where you stay. Of course, there are cheaper options, but this is just a one-time experience and you shouldn’t save a few bucks for it.
Tips: Don’t forget why it’s so green. It often rains in the jungle
Overnight at Khao Sok National Park
A stay on the lake is feasible on every budget. You can choose to sleep on the dormitory rafthouse floor or take advantage of the private bedroom and bathroom rafthouse. As of the date I am writing this, I am unable to find Raft Homes on Booking or Agoda.
I booked my stay with Purai Wang Raft House and Khao Sok National Park Tour through khaosoklake.com. Praiwan Raft House is a lovely family home away from home. The raft house is located on the edge of the lake and is a unique location. This means you won’t see much of the boats passing by.
Book a tour of Khao Sok National Park
Let the staff of khaosoklake.com put together a wonderful stay and an unforgettable tour in one package.
How to get to Khao Sok National Park
It takes 1.5-2 hours drive from Krabi Airport and Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park Entrance Jetty. The entrance to the park is 300 bus. From here you will be picked up by your guide and driver for a 30-minute boat ride to the raft house.