
Cruise
through the emerald waters of Cheow Lan Lake, surrounded by limestone karsts

Floating houses
Stay overnight in floating raft houses amidst untouched rainforest

National park
Spot gibbons, hornbills, and wild elephants in Khao Sok National Park

Sok River
Glide silently down the Sok River on a bamboo raft
A Rainforest Realm of Water, Mist, and Majesty
Khao Sok is one of Thailand’s last untouched frontiers - a mystical place where primeval rainforest meets towering limestone peaks, and rivers drift slowly through dense, mist-veiled canopies. Nestled in the south between Phuket and Krabi, this national park is older than the Amazon and brimming with biodiversity, still largely untamed.At the heart of it lies Cheow Lan Lake, a man-made reservoir of staggering beauty. As your longtail boat glides across jade-green waters, dramatic limestone cliffs rise around you like natural fortresses. Some travellers spend the night in floating bungalows, lulled to sleep by the sounds of cicadas and jungle birds, waking to mist rolling across the water.
On land, narrow trails wind through old-growth forests, alive with monkeys, vibrant orchids, and the elusive Rafflesia flower - one of the largest (and rarest) blooms on Earth. On your journey to Khao Sok, you will paddle past caves or drift along the Sok River by bamboo raft, where herons stalk in the shallows and water buffalo graze lazily.
Khao Sok is definitely a destination that awakens your senses. It invites slow travel - listening to the forest breathe, swimming beneath waterfalls, and watching sunset light spill across jungle-laced karsts. Whether you're chasing rare wildlife or simply seeking silence, Khao Sok rewards with its raw beauty and ancient rhythm.
Highlights
- Watch sunrise from a floating lodge in Cheow Lan Lake
- Discover the giant Rafflesia flower in bloom (seasonal)
- Trek with expert naturalists through pristine jungle ecosystems

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When to visit?
Dry Season
December to April – Pleasant temperatures (26–32 °C), clearer skies, ideal for trekking and boat staysRainy Season
May to November – Frequent rains (24–30 °C) transform the park into a dramatic, emerald paradise; best for waterfall lovers and photographersFestivals/Seasonal Highlights
November (Loy Krathong floating lanterns), January – March (Rafflesia Blooming), April (Songkran Water Festival)
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