The 14 Best Khao Sok Tours & Lake Trips

1.Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48Our pick

Spend four hours trekking Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Aek, June, Diamond, or Big Boy. Look for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, lizards, tarantulas, and insects, then cool off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Private and small-group options are available.

“Thank you, Noy, for guiding us along the trails in Khao Sok National Park and pointing out all of the animals, plants, and insects!”

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2.Private Night Safari Adventure w/ Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Walk Khao Sok National Park after sunset with an English-speaking guide who knows where to find snakes, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, monkeys, and nocturnal insects. Guides such as Diamond, Aunni, June, and Bam are praised for sharp wildlife spotting. Hotel pickup, water, and the park fee are included.

“Our guide was fantastic. He found critters that we would never have found. We saw a Lemur, many large Walking Sticks, many lizards, a few snakes, various birds, frogs, insects. It was very fun to hunt for these nocturnal creatures with an expert.”

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3.One Day Tour Khao Sok Cheow Lan Lake from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 151 reviews · from $116

Travel by air-conditioned van from Krabi to Khao Sok National Park, then cruise Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat. You’ll stop at Khao Sam Kloe, eat at a floating restaurant, swim or kayak, and hike to Coral Cave or Nam Ta Lu Cave. Guides such as Tuk Tuk and Aoo have been praised for friendly explanations, but expect a long day and several hours on the road.

“Liked the ride there and back because it provided insight into areas we would not be in otherwise. Saw rural areas, many coconut farms, pineapple farms and small towns. The park itself was very scenic. The boat ride was fun and took us to bRead more”

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4.Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Spend two hours at a Khao Sok elephant conservation center preparing fruit and protein-rich food, feeding elephants, watching them play, and gently scratching hard-to-reach places. Your English-speaking host explains elephant behavior, welfare, and local conservation. Pickup is available in the Khao Sok area, not Phuket.

“Everything was amazing! We had such a blast. I would recommend to bring a bathing suit/ towel if you want to get in the water to scrub the elephants. They are sooo cute. This is a must do!”

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5.Cheow Lan Lake & Nam Rad Emerald Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $127Top rated

Travel from Khao Lak to Nam Rad’s clear Emerald Pool, then cruise Cheow Lan Lake by long-tail boat. You’ll see the Three-brother-pillar, visit a cave, swim from the boat, and eat Thai food at Frog Island. Small groups of up to eight make guides such as Gay, Singha, Oil, and Pari able to keep the day personal.

“Amazing day tour to Emerald pool and Cheow Lan lake. Our guide Gay was first class giving us great information all the way in superb English language and was also super friendly. Probably the best guide we’ve had in Thailand (and we’ve hRead more”

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6.Khao Sok Wildlife 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $114

Travel from Khao Lak into Khao Sok National Park by minivan and longtail boat. With guides such as Rolo, Aris, or Liam, you’ll search for elephants, gaur, gibbons, and birds, trek for about 90 minutes, and sleep in simple waterfront bamboo huts without Wi-Fi or phone service.

“I loved this trip. Khao Sok is a wonder on this earth and I felt very privileged to experience it. Everything is taken care off, all transport from your hotel to the huts on the river and back. Be aware that you sit for hours on a longtail boat, it's not very comfortable after an houRead more”

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7.Full Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $114

Spend about nine hours traveling from Khao Lak into Khao Sok National Park. Visit Takuapa market, feed and bathe elephants, see a monkey temple, float down the river on a traditional bamboo raft, drink coffee from a bamboo cup, and eat Thai lunch. Guides such as Nam, Nok, Robert, and GG have been praised for friendly, personal service.

“What can I say about this experience… and it WAS an experience! Small group (which is always a bonus) weather fantastic and our guide for the day Run, was excellent. Food at lunch outstanding and there was plenty of water etc to drRead more”

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8.Full-Day Tour to Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $108

Set out from Krabi around 8:30 a.m. for a long day at Cheow Lan Lake and Khao Sok National Park. You’ll cruise past limestone cliffs, hike through rainforest, explore a cave by bamboo raft, and eat at a floating restaurant. Guides may include Rudy, Yaya, Two, or Furek. Expect a scenic but tiring drive and a flexible program if weather changes.

“It was just a great day with lots of activities: Yaya was a great, funny guide who we could ask all our questions, the nature is just beyond beautiful and the lunch was tasty!”

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9.Khao Sok Rainforest | Hiking & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $102

Spend about seven and a half hours exploring Khao Sok National Park from Khao Lak. Walk roughly 6 km with a guide, swim in a clear jungle stream, eat a Thai lunch, then ride a bamboo raft along the Sok River. Guides such as Ron, Mong, and Rin are noted for their nature knowledge and friendly style.

“Amazing your, unique blend of nature sightseeing and then relaxation on the river. The guide was great and he took the time to explain to us many benefits of the trees or plants we met on the way. We have seen 3 pit vipers too! :) The coffee Read more”

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10.1 Day Khao Sok Jungle Safari and 2 Days Cheow Lan Lake Explorer from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $418

From Krabi, you travel with a group of no more than nine into Khao Sok National Park. Expect a hilltop temple, jungle walks, river and lake trips, caves, wildlife searches, a jungle bungalow, and a floating raft house. Guides such as Pradet, Padet, Kao, and Pradeth are known for their friendly, hands-on approach.

“Our guide Pradet and driver Sompong were excellent and you really couldn’t meet nicer. We saw and did so much in such a short space of time…mangroves, temples, hiking, kayaking, plants and trees, bats, spiders, monkeys and more… and the highlight of seeing an elephant in the wild. Not to mention the delicious food and amazing scenery. As a family we highly recommend this tour, you will enjoy every minute. Thanks Pradet and Sompong.”

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11.Khaosok Jungle Exploration from Khaolak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $94

From Khao Lak, you ride about an hour to Khao Sok for a guided rainforest walk, possible monkey, snake, bird, and spider sightings, lunch, bamboo rafting or canoeing, karst views, and a monkey temple visit. Guides such as Thing, Tony, Singh, and Bon are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the forest.

“The Guide „Tony“ explained very much of the rainforest,He did a very good Job. The most special moment was the „Coffe-Break“ witz handmade bamboo craftings😋”

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12.Wonders of Khao Sok Discovery with Guaranteed Departure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $103

Travel from Phuket into Khao Sok National Park for bamboo rafting, a long-tail boat ride on Cheow Lan Lake, a Thai lunch at a floating raft house, and time to kayak or swim. Guides such as Aor and Pleng are praised for their care and translation help. Expect a full day, with long road time from some Phuket beaches.

“Very nice trip, the national park is really beutefull, the guide and the driver were really good but if you’re staying in kata beach area be ready for a 6 hour drive through Phuket, no fun”

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13.Khao Sok National Park & Samet Nangshe Private Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Start before dawn with pickup in Phuket, watch sunrise at Samet Nangshe, then ride a private long-tail boat across Cheow Lan Lake. You’ll visit Pra Kie Phet Cave, also described as Diamond Cave, see the Three Brothers limestone peaks, and have time for kayaking or swimming. The trip suits active visitors who value privacy and dramatic scenery.

“The majority of the excursion was in the vehicle. It wasn't the most convenient as the meals weren't included as well as tickets purchased. Also, are tour guide was a nice person however due to language barriers we did not learn about the ecosystem or other things as promised in description. For an excursion of this price, I was expecting better.”

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14.Ethical Elephant Experience & Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $41

Meet elephants at Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary, help prepare their food, and feed them under an English-speaking eco guide’s care. You’ll learn about rehabilitation, conservation, and each elephant’s individual character before taking a guided walk through the surrounding greenery. Transport and food for people are not included.

“Really nice experience, and very clear that they elephants are treated kindly and with love”

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