TH · Surat Thani · 8.94°N 98.53°E
khao sok national park
Jungle treks and floating bungalows on emerald Cheow Lan Lake.
- Best time
- December to April is the driest stretch. The rest of the year brings heavy rain and leeches, though the jungle is at its greenest.
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Getting there
- Fly from KL to Phuket or Krabi (about 1.5 hours), then about 2.5–3 hours by road.
khao sok national park
Dear group chat,Jungle treks and floating bungalows on emerald Cheow Lan Lake.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKhao Sok National ParkTH, Surat Thani
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A rainforest in southern Thailand said to be older than the Amazon, set among towering limestone cliffs. Most people come to trek through the jungle and spend a night in a floating bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake.
Things to do
- Cheow Lan LakeLongtail boats cruise between limestone towers on this huge reservoir.Map ↗
- Floating raft house staySleep in a simple bungalow on the lake and swim straight off the deck.Map ↗
- Jungle trekkingGuided walks through the forest to waterfalls, starting near the park headquarters.Map ↗
- Night safariGuided walks after dark to spot frogs, insects and other night-time wildlife.Map ↗
- River tubing or canoeingFloat down the Sok River past the cliffs near the park entrance.Map ↗
Good to know
- Pack leech socks and quick-dry clothes, especially in the wet season.
- Hire a guide for anything beyond the short trails near the visitor centre.
- Lake raft houses are basic with limited power, so bring a power bank.
Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.