Tours & Accommodation at Khao Sok Riverside Cottages

Overlooking the rainforest of Khao Sok Thailand, Riverside Cottages is the perfect place to explore, swim, and relax into nature. Our resort sits on the river a few kilometers from Khao Sok National Park headquarters, pleasantly apart from the noise of the town center.

Are you wondering where to stay in Khao Sok? Enjoy the best Khao Sok accommodation with comfortable traditional Thai rooms. We organize trekking, trips to Cheow Lan lake, and other Khao Sok tours.

Explore Thailand’s oldest and most diverse rainforest, where elephants still roam free.

Riverside Cottages is less than 3 hours travel from Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Samui. We’ll pick you up for free at the local bus stop, and can also send a private car.

What makes us unique?

We are a family-owned Khao Sok National Park resort. Our English-speaking staff will show you genuine hospitality from your first email to the time you check out. Your room will be clean, and your food delicious, so you can explore the park from a comfortable base.

We love Khao Sok and support responsible tourism. For example, we give back to the community and environment by building schools, training guides, and nature education.

Want the best price? Book a package!

Riverside Cottages Khao Sok National Park Resort

Tours & Accommodation
at Khao Sok Riverside Cottages

Overlooking the rainforest of Khao Sok Thailand, Riverside Cottages is the perfect place to explore, swim, and relax into nature. Our resort sits on the river a few kilometers from Khao Sok National Park headquarters, pleasantly apart from the noise of the town center.

Are you wondering where to stay in Khao Sok? Enjoy the best Khao Sok accommodation with comfortable traditional Thai rooms. We organize trekking, trips to Cheow Lan lake, and other Khao Sok tours.

Explore Thailand’s oldest and most diverse rainforest, where elephants still roam free.

Riverside Cottages is less than 3 hours travel from Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Samui. We’ll pick you up for free at the local bus stop, and can also send a private car.

What makes us so unique?

We are a family-owned Khao Sok National Park resort. Our English-speaking staff will show you genuine hospitality from your first email to the time you check out. Your room will be clean, and your food delicious, so you can explore the park from a comfortable base.

We love Khao Sok and support responsible tourism. For example, we give back to the community and environment by building schools, training guides, and nature education.

Want the best price? Book a package!

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Tomasz
Tomasz
2024-01-08
Close to the jungle experience. During the night you can hear the sound of the wildlife and see lizards running around. In the morning you can rest on the balcony and observe monkeys playing on the trees. The food at the hotel restaurant was good. The staff is very nice and keen to help.
secheresse josiane
secheresse josiane
2024-01-06
Quel bon moment ! Le personnel est tellement souriant on sent une super ambiance entre eux . Le lieu est magique la chambre est spacieuse la rivière tout près Ils vous organisent vos excursions Bref je recommande vivement pour visiter le parc de Khao Sok et son lac
Denitza Kaprieva
Denitza Kaprieva
2023-12-30
We enjoyed the whole experience very much. The Riverside Cottages was amazing! The rooms, the garden, the staff, everything was perfect. We had a great time during the kayaking. The boys showed us a lot of animals that otherwise we would have missed, they made us amazing bamboo cups for coffee, and were very polite and nice. We loved our trip to the floating bungalows. The rooms exceeded our expectations! We did kayaking, we swam, we went to a jungle hike, and mist safari, and all of them was amazing! Our guide was wonderful! He was fun, he showed us and shared with us a ton of interesting things. We thank the whole team and we appreciate their efforts to give us this amazing experience and to support the community and the nature!
Jo Brown
Jo Brown
2023-12-23
This resort is all about the experience, not luxury. We booked a 3 day/2 night Rainforest Package and wow, we have so many fantastic memories of our stay. It was jam-packed with activities and was such good value for money - we kayaked down the river the first afternoon, did a night safari hike that evening with knowledgeable guide. On Day 2 we spent a whole day on the utterly stunning Cheow Lan Lake (including a magnificent lunch on the lake and tubing and swimming), and on Day 3 we visited the Rommanee Hot Springs before leaving at midday. The cabins are basic with no aircon, mini fridge or TV but are still fully functional, have hot water, the fan was adequate and the mosquito net was useful (although we did bring some mosquito coils with us for added protection). The staff were all so lovely but a special mention has to go to Arm and Bee who were both so smiley and helpful. The restaurant has lots of rustic charm being right above the river and the food was really great, so tasty. I just loved the above ground walkways everywhere so no jungle foliage was damaged or disturbed. All communication before our stay was so easy and efficient and our pick up from Ao Nang was perfect and cheaper than arranging an Ao Nang taxi to get us there. They also provide a shuttle service into the local town but goodness knows when you'd have time to go there! If you don't mind forfeiting luxury for rustic charm and a jam-packed experience, then I fully recommend this lovely resort.
L. Laro
L. Laro
2023-12-15
Excellent service 👌🏼
Jürg Krämer
Jürg Krämer
2023-12-11
Direkt am Fluss der aber aktuell seh wenig Wasser hatte so dass die Kanus oft den Grund berührten. Totem coole Tour da wir grosse Mangroven Schlangen und Affen sahen. Nette Guides.
Marijn Verkooijen
Marijn Verkooijen
2023-12-01
Vriendelijk personeel wat heel goed Engels spreeks. Eten van het restaurant was lekker.

What to do in Khao Sok?

This area is a natural paradise and we look forward to sharing our favorite jungle hiking, elephant experiences, canoe trips, and floating bungalows with you. You can book one of our Khao Sok tour packages ahead of time, or choose your activities upon arrival.

First, spend half a day hiking in the National Park, then return to Riverside Cottages to enjoy a delicious lunch and swim in the river.

For spectacular views, spend a day or overnight at Khao Sok Lake.  Longtail boats will take you into the lake, surrounded by majestic cliffs covered in lush greenery. Eyes open, and keep a lookout for monkeys and gibbons swinging in the trees.

Be sure to visit our Blog Page for expert information. For example, our Top 6 Activities, and Top 3 Hikes are most informative. Also, don’t miss Local Wildlife, and finally the Cheow Larn Lake Checklist.

Best Khao Sok Activities

  1. Maximum Relaxation: Morning canoe trip, then an afternoon Massage; Evening at the Hot Springs.
  2. Scenic Adventure: Take a full day trip to Khao Sok Lake, one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
  3. Ultimate kids’ day: Elephant Retirement, a canoe trip after lunch, then Jungle Cooking for dinner.
  4. Amazing Khao Sok: Morning guided jungle hike, and river tubing or canoe trip, then a Jungle Cooking lesson.
  5. You’ve earned it!: Full-day guided hike, evening Thai massage, followed by cocktails on the Riverside.

Why book a Khao Sok Tour Package?

  • Breakfast is included
  • Pre-booking means we can arrange tours in advance, ensuring availability
  • There are many options for Khao Sok National Park tours – contact us for a personalized package
  • You will have your own guide for all activities except for the lake tours, where you will join with a small group

Facilities at Riverside Cottages

  • WiFi, hot showers and powerful fans for comfort and convenience
  • Private, shaded verandas with a table and sofa or hammock
  • Walkways elevated above the jungle floor keep you in the jungle, without thinking about what’s under foot.
  • Our Riverside Restaurant has the best ambiance of any Khao Sok national park resort: watch monkeys play over breakfast; listen to a natural symphony over dinner
  • Lush, exotic gardens packed with jungle flora fill the generous spaces between cottages, creating perfect opportunities for nature-watching without leaving the resort

What to do in Khao Sok?

This area is a natural paradise and we look forward to sharing our favorite jungle hiking, elephant experiences, canoe trips, and floating bungalows with you. You can book one of our Khao Sok tour packages ahead of time, or choose your activities upon arrival.

First, spend half a day hiking in the National Park, then return to Riverside Cottages to enjoy a delicious lunch and swim in the river.

For spectacular views, spend a day or overnight at Khao Sok Lake.  Longtail boats will take you into the lake, surrounded by majestic cliffs covered in lush greenery. Eyes open, and keep a lookout for monkeys and gibbons swinging in the trees.

Be sure to visit our Blog Page for expert information. For example, our Top 6 Activities, and Top 3 Hikes are most informative. Also, don’t miss Local Wildlife, and finally the Cheow Larn Lake Checklist.

Cheow Lan Lake Tours

Khao Sok National Park Cheow Larn Lake

Cheow Lan Lake is the highlight of Khao Sok National Park and also one of the most scenic places to visit in all of Thailand.

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Khao Sok Trekking

Khao Sok Jungle trekking and hiking

Khao Sok National Park is one of the best places to go hiking in Thailand because the rainforest offers an abundance of wildlife.

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Local Khao Sok Adventures

Khao Sok Thailand Adventure

Riverside Cottages organizes local adventures such as canoe trips, river tubing, elephant bathing, trekking as well as bird watching.

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Experience Thai Culture

Experience Thai Culture

Relax with a traditional Thai massage or visit the hot springs.  Get to know the locals with activities such as Thai cooking or a homestay.

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  1. Maximum Relaxation: Morning canoe trip, then an afternoon Massage; Evening at the Hot Springs.
  2. Scenic Adventure: Take a full day trip to Khao Sok Lake, one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
  3. Ultimate kids’ day: Elephant Retirement, a canoe trip after lunch, then Jungle Cooking for dinner.
  4. Amazing Khao Sok: Morning guided jungle hike, and river tubing or canoe trip, then a Jungle Cooking lesson.
  5. You’ve earned it!: Full-day guided hike, evening Thai massage, followed by cocktails on the Riverside.
  • Breakfast is included
  • Pre-booking means we can arrange tours in advance, ensuring availability
  • There are many options for Khao Sok National Park tours – contact us for a personalized package
  • You will have your own guide for all activities except for the lake tours, where you will join with a small group
  • WiFi, hot showers and powerful fans for comfort and convenience
  • Private, shaded verandas with a table and sofa or hammock
  • Walkways elevated above the jungle floor keep you in the jungle, without thinking about what’s under foot.
  • Our Riverside Restaurant has the best ambiance of any Khao Sok national park resort: watch monkeys play over breakfast; listen to a natural symphony over dinner
  • Lush, exotic gardens packed with jungle flora fill the generous spaces between cottages, creating perfect opportunities for nature-watching without leaving the resort

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How to choose a Khao Sok National Park resort

When you are searching for places to stay in Khao Sok Thailand, you will find a variety of options. You will also find that some resorts are near the entrance to the park and within the boundaries of Klong Sok village. However, other resorts are located in the the forests and orchards that surround the village. What they nearly all have in common is some proximity to the Sok River.

The Sok River provides a relaxing outlook when wining and dining but also provides some of the best local activities. To start, enjoy a guided canoe tour or get even more wet while tubing in rubber rings. All manner of jungle wildlife gathers at the river. Leaf monkeys and many tropical birds perch on tree branches, while frogs and fish inhabit the water.  Further upstream in the park, some of our largest friends, the Khao Sok elephants, cannot exist without regular access to water. Thus, they enjoy cooling down, cleaning and just having fun in the river.

The river changes quite a bit at different times of the year. For example, in the wet season the banks are full and perfect for “tubing” on rubber rings. On the other hand, in the drier seasons it is much calmer and more suitable to a relaxing dip.

Accommodation Khao Sok National Park

Most people journeying here are drawn to the wildlife, hiking and adventures available in the national park. While hiking normally starts from the park headquarters, most other activities originate elsewhere. Canoeing starts at one of the many bridges crossing the Sok River. On the other hand, Cheow Lan lake tours to the floating bungalows start an hours drive to the east at Rajaprabha Dam. When choosing where to stay in Khao Sok, look for the rooms and resort grounds the most appeal to you.  Riverside Cottages has plenty of shuttles to get you to the park and a variety of nearby highlights.

If you are looking for places to stay inside Khao Sok national park itself, you are limited to either jungle camping or heading to one of the floating bungalow facilities. Camping requires a private tour, whereas visitors wanting a Khao Sok Lake tour can join a group.

Cheow Lan Lake

It is fair to say that a visit to the Cheow Lan lake will be at the top of your list of things to do. The scenery is almost beyond belief.  For example, limestone karst cliffs rise sheer from the deep clear waters of the mighty Cheow Lan. Longtail boats cruise around ferrying people to the floating bungalows and ranger stations that populate the lake. To be sure, it is an experience never to be forgotten. We will be able to take care of all your arrangements when you arrive at Riverside Cottages. Either book a package in advance or talk to our friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff. Therefore, they love to show off their neighborhood and are proud to be part of this amazing adventure.

Khao Sok Riverside Cottages – Khao Sok Thailand

You will find that Riverside cottages provides the best of all worlds when looking for your Khao Sok national park resort. For instance, we are right next to the river. So, relax in our restaurant bar area and then go for a refreshing swim. Our staff arrange transport for our guests all around the area as well as for your inbound and onward journeys.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of the most amazing places you will visit. Are you looking for some adventure, incredible sights of nature and experiencing the places that you travel through? Then you are going to really enjoy Khao Sok Riverside Cottages and Khao Sok, Thailand. Furthermore, this is a natural playground which we love to share with our visitors. We will also help you make the most of your time here. For example, our staff and all the locals are dedicated to making sure you have a great time during your stay here.