From Khao Lak: Full-Day Khao Sok Jungle Walk & Canoeing Tour

Mae Sai' district, Chiang Rai, Koh Samui

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Walk the rainforest trails of Khao Sok National Park beneath towering limestone cliffs, then board a canoe for a quiet paddle down the Sok River. A full day from Khao Lak, private or small group.

Highlights

  • Go on a scenic hike through the dense jungles of Khao Sok National Park
  • Hop aboard a canoe for a peaceful and scenic ride along the Sok River
  • Stop to admire the stunning natural beauty of the Banghuarat Waterfall
  • Refuel as you savor a delicious lunch of local Thai cuisine in a scenic spot
  • Visit Wat Tham Pla, the Fish Cave Temple, home to troops of wild macaques

Description

Get picked up at your hotel in Khao Lak and head inland to Khao Sok National Park, one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Your guide leads you along the forest trails, pointing out the flora and fauna that live here, and on to Banghuarat Waterfall. There is a break for a lunch of local Thai cuisine at a restaurant near the park.

In the afternoon you head to the Sok River for a peaceful canoe ride, with a local paddler navigating while you take in the towering limestone cliffs and dense jungle along the banks. Afterwards you visit Wat Tham Pla, the Fish Cave Temple, a sacred site where troops of macaques live around the grounds, and your guide will explain how to watch them safely. The last stop is Khao Sok Viewpoint, with panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and forest.

You are dropped back at your hotel in Khao Lak in the late afternoon.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khao Lak
  • Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • Professional tour guide
  • Guided jungle walk in Khao Sok National Park
  • Canoe ride on the Sok River with a local paddler
  • Thai set lunch
  • Drinking water

Excludes

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • This tour will take place rain or shine A waterproof camera is recommended Please bring a sarong to cover up at the temple

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a guided jungle hike, canoeing along the Sok River, a visit to Banghuarat Waterfall, lunch with local Thai cuisine, and a stop at Wat Tham Pla Fish Cave Temple.

The tour starts with a hotel pickup in Khao Lak before traveling inland to Khao Sok National Park near Koh Samui.

The hike duration varies but typically lasts a few hours along the forest trails within Khao Sok National Park.

Yes, the tour is suitable for beginners as the guide adjusts the pace to match participants' fitness levels.

Yes, lunch featuring local Thai cuisine is included and served in a scenic spot during the tour.

Participants may see various tropical flora and fauna, including wild macaques at Wat Tham Pla Fish Cave Temple.

Basic gear such as comfortable hiking shoes and a water bottle is recommended; the tour provider supplies canoes and safety equipment.

The tour operates year-round, but checking the weather forecast and local conditions near Koh Samui is advisable for a comfortable experience.

Khao Sok National Park is located on the mainland near Khao Lak, approximately a two to three-hour drive from Koh Samui by ferry and road.

Yes, children can join depending on their age and ability to handle walking and canoeing activities; verify specific age requirements with the tour operator.

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