A full-day jungle trek in Khao Sok National Park from Khao Lak — ancient rainforest on foot, with a local guide, hidden streams and towering limestone.
Get ready for an incredible adventure! If you are a first-time trekker or an experienced adventurer looking for an excursion that will take you deep into the heart of Khao Sok National Park, look no further. Khao Lak Land Discovery has the perfect tour for you! Khao Sok National Park is undeniably the premier wildlife safari destination in Thailand, and understandably so. Khao Sok is the crown jewel of Thai National Parks and an ancient rainforest habitat. This pristine rainforest ecosystem is home to an astonishing array of wildlife, including playful gibbons, majestic wild elephants, and elusive big cats, providing visiting nature enthusiasts and photographers with an unforgettable experience!
The Khao Sok rainforest is home to hundreds of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. With the help of your expert jungle trekking guide, you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive Dusky Leaf monkey or other difficult to spot wildlife. Wildlife isn't all you can see. Endemic species of orchids, fascinating carnivorous pitcher plants, and the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii flourish within the park. If the timing of your visit is right, you might witness the exceptionally rare Rafflesia arnoldii in full bloom. Grab your camera and get ready to be amazed by the natural wonders of this ancient jungle!
The trekking trail covers about 3.5 km each way (7 km total) and is relatively slow paced, taking around three to four hours to complete. Other than a few steeper sections of the trail, most of the terrain is quite easy to traverse for anyone who can walk a few kilometres. Even so, you'll definitely work up an appetite after a couple hours of trekking, so we'll make sure to stop along the riverbank for a well-deserved picnic lunch and a rejuvenating break near the beautiful Bang Hua Rat Waterfall. Despite its modest height, the waterfall offers the perfect setting to unwind, enjoy a meal, and take a revitalizing dip in the invigorating waters before continuing our trekking adventure.
Your driver and guide pick you up from your hotel in the Khao Lak area at around 8 am and return you at around 6 pm, so plan for a full day out — the jungle trek itself is only part of a day that also includes the waterfall picnic, river canoe, and temple visit described below.
Comfortable walking shoes and clothing are a must, and mosquito repellent containing DEET is worth packing too — it also helps keep leeches away on the trail. Bring a waterproof bag or case for your camera, since Khao Sok is a rainforest and rain can arrive with little warning. Lunch is provided at the waterfall stop, though you are welcome to bring extra snacks or drinks.
Hop into a canoe on the Sok River and let your paddle guide take you downstream. The breathtaking vistas in the park are often not easy to see from land due to dense jungle foliage blocking your view. Over the Sok River, the jungle canopy opens up to reveal sheer limestone cliffs and monolithic mountains rising from the lush green rainforest, a stunning sight to behold! Along the riverbank, animals come to drink or bathe, making a canoe the ideal method of transportation to explore the jungle, and with your paddle guide doing the work, you can relax, enjoy the view, and try to spot and photograph wildlife.
That's not all! Before the day's end, we will take you for a thrilling visit to Wat Tam Panturat Temple to come face to face with the temple's lively and inquisitive monkey population! As we roam through the temple grounds, you'll have the chance to interact with these mischievous creatures and witness their playful antics up close. You may even learn a few things about Buddhism, the religion that helped shaped Thailand into the nation we know and love today. This is an experience that will surely add an extra element of excitement to our already thrilling day full of incredible sights and experiences!
If stunning panoramic views and spotting the abundant flora and fauna within Khao Sok are part of your holiday wish list, then book a Khao Sok Jungle Trek with Khao Lak Land Discovery today! Prepare to bathe your senses in the natural sights and sounds of one of the most beautiful rainforest ecosystems on planet Earth!
Planning your Khao Lak base for a Khao Sok jungle trek? Read our guide on getting to Khao Sok National Park from Khao Lak for transfer options and road information.
Getting to Khao Sok from Khao Lak takes about an hour through the lush Phang Nga hills — a private van makes that journey part of the adventure rather than a logistical hurdle. See our Khao Lak transfer options for door-to-door service to the park entrance.
Prefer a different pace? Compare with our Khao Sok day trip from Khao Lak for elephant bathing, canoeing and a temple visit instead of trekking, our Cheow Lan Lake day trip for a longtail boat ride and floating-bungalow lunch, or go further with our Khao Sok National Park tours for a multi-day adventure.
Want to add an overnight stay in the park? Our 2-Day Khao Sok Wildlife tour combines wildlife-spotting with a night on Cheow Lan Lake.
Not sure which trip suits you? Compare all our Khao Sok National Park tours in one place.
Exact timings flex with conditions and traffic — your guide sequences the stops to keep them calm rather than rushed. This is how the day usually runs.
We've got you covered! Your friendly driver and guide will pick you up in a comfy air-conditioned minibus at around 8 am in front of your hotel lobby. The pick-up time may vary depending on the location of your hotel, but we confirm the exact time when you book.
On the way to Khao Sok National Park, we make a short stop at the Takua Pa morning market. Markets such as this one are an integral part of the Thai economy, allowing local producers a place to sell the fruits of their labour. The adoption of the farm-to-table concept in the West may be trending these days, but it has always been the primary way that Thai people have shopped for fresh produce and fast food. You will have time to browse the stalls selling fresh produce, meats, seafood, and prepared dishes before we move on to Khao Sok.
Your experienced guide will lead you on a three to four-hour hike through the lush rainforest, pointing out interesting plants and animals along the way. Keep your eyes open for mammalian species, such as Gibbons, Dusky Leaf Monkeys, Spectacled Langurs, Barking Deer, Tapir, and Malayan Sun Bears. Tigers and two species of leopards still roam the park, but sightings of these rare and elusive big cats are uncommon. The park is also home to over 300 species of birds, including various birds of prey like the Osprey and the Crested Serpent Eagle. The Great Hornbill and other members of the Hornbill family are relatively easy to spot due to their size.
While spotting wildlife in this vast rainforest may be a highlight of the tour, another would be the sheer beauty of the vegetation, which proliferates here and begs the wildlife to stay. Colourful orchids, peculiar carnivorous plants, and mammoth-sized trees thrive amongst the mountains and cliffs, providing ample opportunities to view rare and exotic species you would otherwise only see in a botanical garden.
After a few kilometres of trekking, we arrive at the vivacious waters of Bang Hau Rad Waterfall, the perfect place to visit for a lunch break and a refreshing swim. We provide you with a replenishing picnic lunch and you will have plenty of time to relax and recharge before continuing onward. The falls are small and depending on the amount of rain the region has had, the amount of flow over the rocks will vary.
Hop into a canoe and let your local paddle guide take you on a relaxing scenic cruise downriver, stopping mid-way for freshly brewed coffee in an eco-friendly wild bamboo cup. Giant monolithic limestone cliffs jutting out of the jungle canopy are a hallmark sight in Khao Sok but make for rugged terrain, which, combined with the density of the rainforest, make many areas impassable by land. Canoeing the Sok River is the perfect way to navigate this mountainous region. Without the need to paddle yourself, you can focus on the lush vegetation that lines the river bank and the limestone cliffs that tower over the jungle canopy, keeping your hands free to capture perfect photographs. Many Khao Sok inhabitants are masters of camouflage and elusion, making them very difficult to spot. The knowledge of the local habitat and its inhabitants, which your guide possesses, is a fantastic resource you can tap to help you spot creatures that you might otherwise miss.
While you may have seen a few species of primates within the national park, visiting the resident monkeys at Wat Tam Panturat Temple gets you up close and personal. All over Thailand, animals often seek refuge in the serene and peaceful environment found on temple grounds, curious monkeys included. Monkeys are notorious collectors! Therefore, we highly recommend you leave any valuables, such as necklaces and bracelets, inside the minivan to avoid your jewelry becoming part of their collection.
All good things must come to an end. Your driver and guide will return you to your hotel around 6 pm. It is time to say farewell, and we hope to see you again soon.
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Children age 4–11 ฿3,100 · hotel pickup & lunch included
Check dates & book →The trail you will hike is about 3.5 km, each way, on well traversed terrain. The hike is mostly low effort with a few steep sections. This tour is suitable for people of all fitness levels, provided that you are able to walk 7 km at a relatively slow pace.
This is a full-day tour: your driver picks you up around 8 am and returns you to your hotel around 6 pm. The jungle trek itself covers about 3.5 km each way (7 km total) and takes roughly three to four hours, with the rest of the day spent on a picnic lunch stop, a canoe ride down the Sok River, and a visit to the resident monkeys at Wat Tam Panturat Temple.
Khao Sok is Thailand's premier rainforest wildlife habitat. Along the trail and river, look out for gibbons, dusky leaf monkeys, spectacled langurs, barking deer, and over 300 bird species including hornbills and the crested serpent eagle. Sightings of tigers and leopards are extremely rare, but our guides know where to look for the park's more visible residents.
No. This is a single-day trek — trekking, a waterfall lunch stop, and a river canoe ride, with hotel pickup and return the same day. Khao Lak Land Discovery also runs multi-day Khao Sok programs with overnight stays near Cheow Lan Lake for guests who want to explore the national park in more depth.
Yes. This jungle trek is a stand-alone day tour, but many guests pair it with our Cheow Lan Lake Day Trip (a longtail boat ride and floating-bungalow lunch) on a separate day, or choose one of our multi-day Khao Sok programs with an overnight stay on Cheow Lan Lake for a longer combined adventure.
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