This discovery trip to Khao Sok is a full immersion in nature. Enjoy enriching activities in an exceptional setting, including one night in a floating bungalow on the stunning Chiew Larn Lake.
Amon Tour offers private, all-inclusive adventure trips that combine jungle experiences in the primary rainforest with exploration of the magnificent Chiew Larn Lake. You’ll be guided by the best professional, English-speaking local guides.
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Meals: Dinner
English-speaking Thai guide
Arrival in Khao Sok on your own (transfers available upon request). Check-in to your bungalow (from 2:00 PM).
Around 2:45 PM, meet your guide who will take you to encounter happy elephants.
These elephants are lucky to live freely, with no constraints (except being told not to raid the neighbor’s crops!). If you take good care of them by feeding them well, they’ll let you touch and observe them, and may even follow you through the palm grove down to a small river.
If you’re lucky, they might decide to take a dip — please don’t disturb them by joining them in the water: watching them enjoy themselves is a far more rewarding experience.
Around 5:00 PM, return to the resort.
During this time, your guide’s assistant will have prepared your bamboo tableware and started cooking your jungle-style dinner:
Rice and curries cooked in bamboo, skewers…
Enjoy this delicious meal under the stars.
Afterwards, your guide will take you on a night walk to observe the surrounding wildlife: fascinating insects, giant toads, glowing spiders, and more.
Overnight in Khao Sok village
Alternative activity to the elephant encounter: Kayaking down the Sok River
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
English-speaking Thai guide
Our driver will meet you at your Khao Sok hotel reception around 8:30 AM.
Transfer to Takun town (about 1 hour) by private vehicle, with a short stop at a local market to discover exotic fruits and vegetables lining the colorful stalls.
Board your long-tail boat at the Ratchaprapa Dam pier and begin your journey across the lake, admiring the majestic white limestone cliffs, once ancient coral reefs submerged in deep seas.
Upon arrival at your floating accommodation, enjoy a peaceful lunch of delicious local Thai dishes.
There will be time to swim and kayak in the beautiful emerald-green waters, warm and clean all year round.
In the afternoon, your jungle activity will be one of the following:
a) Hike to a scenic viewpoint
b) Trek along the waterfall nature trail
c) Explore a cave
On the way back to the raft house, enjoy an evening boat safari for a chance to spot more wildlife.
End the day with a delicious dinner at the raft house — fresh fish is usually on the menu!
Overnight on Chiew Larn Lake
Meals: Breakfast
English-speaking Thai guide
Begin the day with an early morning boat safari alongside your guide. Keep an eye out for Langur and Macaque monkeys. Morning hours are truly special on the lake, with misty landscapes and the calls of gibbons echoing through the forest.
Return to your raft house for a simple breakfast and a hot drink.
Spend the rest of the morning swimming, relaxing, or kayaking from your floating bungalow before heading back to the pier.
Around 10:00 AM, your boat captain will take you back to the lake pier.
Continue on to your next destination.
Transfers available upon request: Suratthani, Donsak, Kuraburi, Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Phuket, or Krabi.
Khao Sok village – Night 1
For your first night in the village of Khao Sok, we offer a wide choice of accommodation: treehouse, riverfront or jungle house. As an entry-level option, we generally recommend a family-run structure on the banks of the Sok River.
Khao Sok Lake – Night 2
On the lake, you’ll sleep in floating bungalows. From the most basic to the most luxurious, we personalize your stay to suit your desires. This is the 500Rai rafthouse (Luxury)
Example Price for This Private Tour (−500 Baht per child aged 7 to 12):
13,900 Baht/person – based on 2 people
11,500 Baht/person – based on 3 people
9,500 Baht/person – based on 4 to 6 people (Approx. €275)
8,900 Baht/person – based on 7 to 10 people
✅ What’s Included:
✔ Transfers from Khao Sok village to Cheow Larn Lake
✔ One night in a treetop bungalow in Khao Sok village
✔ One night in a superior floating bungalow on the lake
✔ All meals mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Activities as described, with an expert English-speaking guide
✔ Private boat and captain for lake exploration
✔ Free use of canoes and binoculars
✔ National park entrance tickets
❌ Not Included:
✘ Transfer to and from Khao Sok (before and after the stay)
✘ Drinks other than water
✘ Personal expenses and tips
✘ French-speaking guide (available for 6,000 Baht per trip)
❓ What can be modified upon request:
✔ Add a French-speaking guide
✔ Extend your stay (e.g. Krabi or Koh Mook extensions)
✔ Combine the tour with another family or group (up to 11 people max)
📌 Important Notes:
✔ Recommended travel period: mid-December to mid-April
✔ Suitable for children from 7 years old
✔ Some tours can be customized for older children or teenagers
🧭 Other Khao Sok Tours (on request):
✔ Bivouac & Jungle – 2 days / 2 nights – from 12 y/o
✔ Jungle & Lake – 3 days / 3 nights – from 12 y/o
✔ Deep Jungle – 3 days / 2 nights – from 16 y/o
✔ Lake & Virgin Forest – 4 days / 3 nights – from 16 y/o
✔ Survival Adventure – 4 days / 4 nights – from 18 y/o
✔ Family Discovery – 3 days / 2 nights – from 5 y/o
✔ Young Children Special – 3 days / 3 nights – from 1 y/o
📜 Reservation upon written request. See our full terms and conditions.
💰 Money & Payments
Most payments in Thailand are made in cash. It’s a good idea to ask your bank to temporarily increase your withdrawal limit during your trip.
Only exchange a small amount at the airport (max. €50), as commissions are higher there. Instead, use major Thai national banks in the city, such as Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank. Avoid exchanging money in France.
📱 Mobile & Connectivity
Bring an unlocked phone to buy a local SIM card at a very low cost.
This will save you money from the first minute, even for calls to France, and provide unlimited internet. Recommended networks: True Move, AIS, or DTAC.
🦟 Mosquito Protection
Buy mosquito repellent locally (available in convenience stores like 7-Eleven)—it’s far more effective than those sold in France.
🎒 What to Pack?
For Public Transport: Bring a light jacket—buses and trains are often over-air-conditioned.
For Your Sea Excursions:
✔️ Cap or hat
✔️ Eco-friendly sunscreen
✔️ UV-protective T-shirt
✔️ Sunglasses
✔️ Beach towel
✔️ A change of clothes & a rain jacket (just in case!)
✔️ Water-resistant shoes
✔️ A small backpack for day trips
Snorkeling Equipment: Masks, snorkels, and life jackets will be provided.
Travel Light! The lighter your luggage, the more souvenirs you can bring back!