One of our favorite things about Khao Sok is It is a great choice for a family holiday in Thailand. At Riverside Cottages, we can help you plan a great Khao Sok family tour. You can also book a family room at our resort.
Learn how visiting Khao Sok with children is not only possible, but a great idea. Need a family friendly Khao Sok tour? Read on to learn more.
Visiting Khao Sok with children – where to stay – Choose a Khao Sok family room
When on a family holiday in Thailand with kids, the first concern is safety, followed by a good sleep. At Riverside Cottages, we have large, secure and comfortable family bungalows.
For families travelling with kids, we have family rooms. These rooms can easily sleep four people. We can also add a mattress for another person! Our Riverside family rooms are especially popular for travelers touring Khao Sok with small children.
Families visiting Khao Sok with kids that are old enough to have a room to themselves will love our adjoining rooms. A wall separates these rooms, which feature private bathrooms but share a balcony and front porch. This makes them perfect for families with older children and teenagers, where getting some privacy is a top priority! You can find more information about our Khao Sok family room choices on our booking page!
Dining as a family in Khaosok
Eating out on a family holiday in Thailand can be tough for kids. Even adults may struggle with the spiciness of Thai food! With this in mind, we have adapted the menu of our Riverside Restaurant to suit the needs of our guests. Our ‘Pasta Nederland’ (Spaghetti with butter and cheese) is a huge hit with the kids, as are our banana pancakes!
As parents, we also take great care to pick out the best quality juices we can. We don’t want our kids loading up on sugar and preservatives, and we feel the same about the children of our guests. This way, everyone on a Khao Sok family tour can enjoy a meal in comfort, no matter how small.
Traveling to Khao Sok with children isn’t all about the kids, though. Parents need to enjoy their holidays too! Therefore, we make sure to keep the pantry stocked with fresh coffee, beer, and ingredients for other adult beverages.
We have a games library and a chill-out zone. Kids can have fun and hang out there. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy a relaxing evening just a few feet away.
Planning a family holiday in Khao Sok Thailand?
This can be more challenging than it sounds! When you book a family room with us, we will use our knowledge as locals and parents. We will make the activities safe for kids, interesting for parents, and fun for everyone. Keep reading for our favorite suggestions for families with children.
River Activities
A guided canoe trip is possible year-round and takes your family through the amazing Khao Sok jungle. Our guides are wonderful wildlife spotters, and will show you all the animals in the trees above.
River tubing is another great activity for families visiting Khao Sok with children. A guide will take you on the river. They will help you avoid obstacles and enjoy all the cool nature along the way. This is a more adventurous way to see the river, and great for kids that are decent swimmers.
Cultural Activities
Our Elephant Retirement and Jungle Cooking activities are incredibly popular with families. These should be a top consideration for anyone’s family-friendly Khao Sok tour. You get to meet the locals on both these activities and they involve some hands-on learning opportunities. As a bonus, you get to wash an elephant or enjoy a wonderful dinner, depending on the activity.
Our advice is to do both! You can combine these activities for a full-day of fantastic family-friendly fun!
Lake Trip
The lake trip is a popular activity in Khao Sok. However, we advise caution for those on a Khao Sok family tour.
The Cheow Lan lake is intensely rugged and isolated, and conditions at the floating bungalows reflect this. As a result, an overnight trip with children might prove more difficult than fun.
The hikes at the lake are hard and can be dangerous for those who lack strength or skill. For this reason, we recommend that children under the age of 10 not participate in these hikes.
Plenty remains to do at the lake, however, and parents shouldn’t feel discouraged from making this trip with their children! We simply advise you to be aware of conditions at the lake. Any guests with questions or concerns are welcome to contact us, or speak with reception after arrival!
Whether booking your Khao Sok family room, or planning your Khao Sok family tour, we’ve got you covered! Our bungalows will keep you safe and comfortable.
The Riverside Cottages restaurant will keep your family happy and well-fed. Our Khaosok activities will provide lasting memories that your family will treasure for years to come! We look forward to seeing you in Khao Sok on your Thailand family holiday!
