Khao Sok Adventure Tour

Khao Sok National Park is located in the province of Surat Thani, and it is considered one of the most beautiful parks in whole Thailand. It covers an area of 739 square kilometres and comprises 165 square kilometres of Cheow Lan Lake, formed after the construction of the Dam Ratchaprapha. The park includes the largest virgin forest in Southern Thailand; it is a remnant of ancient rainforest which is older and more diverse than the Amazon Rainforest. Many scholars argue that this forest goes back to 160 million years ago, which would make it the oldest rainforest in the world. The best time to visit the area is the dry period from December to late March. The park has impressive limestone formations, several waterfalls as Sip-Chan Ry, Than Sawan and Than Kloyand, many caves as Tham Nam Thalu and Tham Si Ru. Many types of berries and fruits can be found throughout the National Park and they serve as food for many animals. Among these there are wild Jackfruit, Mangosteen, Durian, Rambutan, Jujube, Pomelo, Banana wild, wild Pepper and Ginger. The Khao Sok National Park is also famous for its flower Bua Phut, scientific name "Rafflesia Kerrii". It is estimated to contain more than 5% of the terrestrial animal species. Among wild mammals can be observed Malayan Tapir, Asian Elephant, Tiger, Sambar Deer, Bear, Banteng, Capricorns Serow, wild Boar, Pig-tailed Macaque, White Gibbons, Squirrel, Muntjac, Mouse Deer. There are also many reptiles such as the Royal Cobra, the Reticulated Python and the Flying Lizard.
What to Expect - Khao Sok National Park is the favourite destination for lovers of nature and trekking close to Phuket. The park is ideal place to enjoy Elephant Trekking, Canoeing, Bamboo Rafting, Cave Exploration, Hiking in the jungle and maybe stay overnight in a bungalow on a floating raft. Specialized tour operators offer all inclusive packages for one or two days stay in this natural paradise. Khao Sok Safari One-Day Tour costs between 2,000 and 2,400 THB, depending on the tour operator and the options chosen. The package includes: transfer round trip from your hotel in Phuket area, visit to Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave), arrival at Khao Sok Park, elephant trekking through a tropical rainforest, stop in a charming panoramic view point, lunch in a riverside restaurant, bamboo rafting or canoeing on the river, soft drink, caffe or tea, tourist guide speaking English or Russian, and tour insurance. The departure from Phuket is at 7.00-7.30 am, the return is at 6.30-7.30 pm. Cheow Lan Lake Two-Days Tour costs between 4,800 and 5,400 THB. The package includes: transfer round trip from your hotel in Phuket with leaving at 7.00-7.30 am, arrival at Khao Sok Park, elephant trekking, stop at a scenic viewpoint, lunch in a riverside restaurant, Flying fox over the jungle, departure by long-tail boat to Cheow Lan Lake from the Sightseeing Pier, check in at a floating raft resort, canoeing on the lake, nature watching, relax and swim in the fresh waters, dinner, nigth safari by long-tail boat. 2nd Day: breakfast, sightseeing and watching various species of animals by long-tail boat, cave expedition to explore stalagmites and stalactites, lunch at a local restaurant, departure from Chiao Lan Lake and arrival in Phuket at 20.00. The tour includes also tourist guide speaking English or Russian and tour insurance.Read More