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Khao Sok the largest rainforest in Asia
Khao Sok National Park is a nature reserve in southern Thailand characterized by large areas of pristine jungle, limestone karst formations similar to towers and the Cheow Lan artificial lake. It hosts rare species such as the giant parasitic flower Rafflesia, bucerotidae, gibbons and tigers. The park can be explored through elephant safaris, hiking trails or rafting, canoeing or kayaking along the Sok River.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Phuket Town, Thailand
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Khao Sok the largest rainforest in Asia
Khao Sok National Park is a nature reserve in southern Thailand characterized by large areas of pristine jungle, limestone karst formations similar to towers and the Cheow Lan artificial lake. It hosts rare species such as the giant parasitic flower Rafflesia, bucerotidae, gibbons and tigers. The park can be explored through elephant safaris, hiking trails or rafting, canoeing or kayaking along the Sok River.
Itinerary
Day 1: Phuket or Surathani Khao Sok
Stop At: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
I day.
Transfer to Khao Sok Park (from Phuket or Surathani) with visit to the elephant camp and lunch with Thai cuisine that is not too spicy. Interview with mahouts (elephant breeders). Trekking in the jungle on the elephant. Subsequently, it feeds the elephants, washes them and then feeds them again on dietary fiber which favors digestion. Finally possibility to sow the plants that next year will feed the elephants again.
After the canoe tour, return to the hotel at the Khao Sok Tree House Resort for dinner and to experience the experience of sleeping in a tree house.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Khao Sok Tree House Jungle Resort
Day 2: Khao Sok
Stop At: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
II day.
Breakfast and then departure by boat to explore the center of the Cheo Larn lake of an emerald water, around this huge lake the most varied animal species: monkeys, wild elephants, tropical birds, reptiles, tigers and many others.
Lunch on the lake. Afternoon canoe trek along the canals of the lake that cross the park gently descending. The canoe crossing continues on the river Sok (stable and safe canoe) crossing the limestone mountains and the cliffs covered with tropical vegetation (several animal species can often be seen passing on dry land): from the canoe you can admire a world belonging to thousands years ago. Return to the resort with raft houses on the lake and dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
II day.
Breakfast and then departure by boat to explore the center of the Cheo Larn lake of an emerald water, around this huge lake the most varied animal species: monkeys, wild elephants, tropical birds, reptiles, tigers and many others.
Lunch on the lake. Afternoon canoe trek along the canals of the lake that cross the park gently descending. The canoe crossing continues on the river Sok (stable and safe canoe) crossing the limestone mountains and the cliffs covered with tropical vegetation (several animal species can often be seen passing on dry land): from the canoe you can admire a world belonging to thousands years ago. Return to the resort with raft houses on the lake and dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Khao Sok Tree House Jungle Resort
Day 3: Khao Sok {huket or Surathani
Stop At: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
III day.
Breakfast and return from Khao Sok National Park.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
