Khao Sok blog: Activities

Khao Sok Blog: Activities

Discover what to do during your visit to Thailand Khao Sok. Go on a Khao Sok safari and get to know some of the locals. Many of the animals venture out at night so a Khao Sok safari at night is a real adventure. If you are considering traveling to Thailand Khao Sok must be on your list of places to visit.

We have lots of water in various forms. Enjoy activities at the rivers and waterfalls as well as the unique tours on the Cheow Lan Lake. You can hike and trek to waterfalls in the forest. Take refreshing dips in natural bathing pools in the jungle. Canoe, swim and tube in and on the rivers. Take boat trips and visit the floating bungalows on the lake.

When you stay on the lake you can enjoy a Khao Sok safari in the early morning to witness the wonders of the National Park wildlife. When you are staying at Riverside Cottages you can go on a guided Khao Sok safari at night – an experience never to be forgotten.

Learn to cook either in the jungle or in the village. Enjoy traditional Thai massages at the resort. Spend some time getting to know the Asian elephant at the elephant retirement park. There really are so many things to do during your visit to Khao Sok. We promise you won’t get bored!!

Cave, Raft & Hike Adventure in Khlong Phanom National Park
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Cave, Raft & Hike Adventure in Khlong Phanom National Park

A half-day adventure near Khao Sok If you are looking for an adventure that combines bamboo rafting, jungle trekking and cave exploration, this Cave, Raft & Hike tour in Khlong Phanom National Park offers one of the most diverse half-day experiences near Khao Sok. Located just 30–40 minutes from Khao Sok village in Surat Thani Province, this guided tour takes you into one of the region’s less-visited national parks, where limestone mountains, rainforest rivers and hidden caves create an unforgettable jungle adventure. Many visitors to Khao Sok focus on Cheow Lan Lake, but the surrounding forests offer many other [...]

By Tim Davies|Categories: Activities, National Park|Comments Off

Riverside Cottages Nature Trail
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Riverside Cottages Nature Trail

Amidst the verdant splendor of the Khao Sok forest, lies a treasure trove of botanical wonders waiting to be discovered at the Riverside Cottages Nature Trail. Embark on this journey of exploration, and let the beauty of nature's creations captivate your soul. We recently created a nature trail full of interesting information - please try it yourself once you are here. Until then, here is a brief preview of the highlights, along with sounds from the jungle! The forest and gardens nestled within Riverside Cottages are filled with endemic species, fruit trees, and wildlife - a trail of natural delight. As sunlight filters [...]

By Tim Davies|Categories: Activities, Riverside Cottages|Comments Off

Khao Sok Cave – Tam Gaew – Exploring the crystal chamber
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Khao Sok Cave – Tam Gaew – Exploring the crystal chamber

This blog chronicles the experience of my first hike into this magical region in search of an amazing cave. There are many caves in the area as a result of the limestone geology. However, Tam Gaew (or Tam Kaew) is the only one that features an amazing crystal chamber. Hence its name in Thai, Tam Gaew (Glass cave). It is outside the technical boundaries of Khao Sok National Park, but it might as well be inside. We drove about 30 minutes from Khao Sok village to the trailhead. The hike to the Tam Gaew is about 45 minutes, depending on fitness levels and [...]

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Khao Sok Camping – Surviving in Paradise
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Khao Sok Camping – Surviving in Paradise

To be honest, I was initially a little nervous when embarking on this two-day, one-night “survival” trip into the jungle. I am usually quite the outdoor adventurer, but I had just bruised my tailbone while hiking a few days previous. Luckily, through the incredible help and patience of our guide Tuk, my Khao Sok camping fears turned out to be unnecessary. Khao Sok Camping - Day one Our day started with a stroll along a wide dirt road into Kao Sok National Park. Almost immediately, Tuk began to call our attention to the different plants and animals. I was [...]

By Tim Davies|Categories: Activities, National Park|Comments Off

Khao Sok Playground – Rivers and Lakes – A Personal Review
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Khao Sok Playground – Rivers and Lakes – A Personal Review

When planning a trip to Kao Sok there are certain checks on both your bucket list and your packing list that you do not want to miss! This unique Khao Sok playground offers a jungle adventure like that of no other. Prepare for some once in a lifetime experiences. Enjoy the untamed and wild nature of the climate and ecosystem. When visiting, you would do well to indulge in both the rugged treks as well as other more relaxing experiences. Get the most from what this area can offer you. The trips curated by the Riverside Cottages aim to bring you the perfect balance [...]

By Bodhi Garrett|Categories: Activities, Featured|Comments Off

Bikes and boats – A Khao Sok Safari
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Bikes and boats – A Khao Sok Safari

Emmanuel Caristi shares insight from his recent Khao Sok safari with Riverside Cottages. We arrived to find wooden bungalows surrounded by tropical jungle, a place to find peace and reconnect with the nature. The accommodation was truly beautiful! Rooms are made with natural materials and beds are comfortable. Best of all, the view from the windows makes you feel like you are in the heart of the rainforest! Khao Sok safari on two wheels - A bike adventure Our Khao Sok safari began with a bike trip. The resort’s in-house guide showed us through Khao [...]

By Jeff Kindschuh|Categories: Activities|Comments Off

Top 6 things to do in Khao Sok National Park
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Top 6 things to do in Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park is part of Thailand’s largest protected area. Within the unspoiled jungle, locals are leading a revolution in the quality of nature tourism. Choose from the many things to do in Khao Sok. Enjoy a relaxing jungle cooking class or experience a 10-day deep jungle survival tour! Local English-speaking guides will show you around. Top 6 things to suite everyone’s travel style! Adventure Culture Fitness 1 - Jungle Cooking In Khao Sok we love to make and eat great food! Visit a local Thai family to enjoy their culture and home-cooked dishes. [...]

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Khao Sok Elephant Retirement Sanctuary – Caring for the Khao Sok national park elephant
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Khao Sok Elephant Retirement Sanctuary – Caring for the Khao Sok national park elephant

What is the Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary & Retirement Park? Domestic Asian elephants typically have 2 choices – carry tourists on their back or pull logs out of the forest. As they age, these jobs become difficult and dangerous to their health. This is true of the Khao Sok national park elephant. In order to offer a better life we have created the Khao Sok elephant sanctuary or retirement park. Here we provide a safe space for older elephants to enjoy life instead of working in exploitative situations. In addition to organic vegetables and fruit, our farm has plenty of space to provide [...]

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Khao Sok jungle hike: journey to the giant bamboo
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Khao Sok jungle hike: journey to the giant bamboo

In terms of an epic Khao Sok jungle hike, our recent trek to the ‘Chiang Ruun’ bamboo ranks among the best! The hike featured dense jungle with unique karst geography and flora, along with some truly bizarre insect sightings. Additionally, we saw the ‘Chiang Ruun’ bamboo, growing on a mountain ridge high atop a limestone karst mountain. ‘Chiang Ruun’ (ไผ่เฉียงรุน) is a member of the Dendrocalamus family. It is the largest species of bamboo in Thailand, and grows in only a few places throughout the south. One of the sites for this natural wonder is Klong Phanom National Park, just up the road [...]

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Khao Sok Night Safari – Full Moon Party (of fear)
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Khao Sok Night Safari – Full Moon Party (of fear)

The air was alive with sound. It hung around us, thick and warm, in the velvety air. Chirping, humming, whirring, croaking and clicking in every pitch imaginable sounded from the darkened jungle close by. We had stopped mid-step at a word from our guide. Now we followed the beam of his headlamp, which illuminated two glowing eyes in the trees above. We were twenty minutes into our Khao Sok night safari trekking adventure, and so far it had been an eye-opening experience! Khao Sok night safari: am I going to die? We had been hesitant to book [...]

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