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Khao Sok Day Trip – A Once in a Lifetime Experience!
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Khao Sok National Park, home to some of the world’s rarest and most exotic flora and fauna, where a lush emerald rainforest blankets the harsh terrain, and towering limestone cliffs seem to touch the sky. If you’re not a fan of trekking through the jungle, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! Khao Lak Land Discovery has designed a fun-filled, low-impact, full-day tour, perfect for all ages, filled with the park’s greatest wet and wild hits! Bathe with Asian elephants, canoe down the Sok River, visit a Buddhist temple to get up close and personal with the resident monkeys, and much more!
Your friendly driver and guide will pick you up in the morning in front of your hotel, then start the day with a visit to the local morning market in Takua Pa to experience a piece of Thai daily life firsthand. Next, while en route to Khao Sok National Park, we pause for a moment at a breathtaking panoramic viewpoint, overlooking an expansive valley with limestone mountains jutting out of the rainforest to capture a few stunning photos before continuing further into the park.
In Thailand, elephants are sacred and revered animals. For centuries, elephants and Thai people worked side by side. These days, many elephants live a semi-retired lifestyle in camps around the country. Hard labor changed to trekking when tourists wanted to ride these gentle animals. Trekking became bathing as tourists’ opinions changed. Elephants adore getting dirty and taking a bath to wash off. They love it even more when you join them in the river to help wash their back! After a short briefing, you’ll feed your new friends, then join them in the river for Khao Sok’s version of an elephant pool party!
To replenish your energy while on tour, we will take you to the highly-rated Rock and Treehouse Resort, where our skilled chefs will prepare a mouth-watering treat to tease your tastebuds. Exclusive to our valued customers on tour with Khao Lak Land Discovery and guests at the resort, dining at the Rock and Treehouse is an experience in itself. The dining area at the restaurant doubles as a wildlife viewing area, so during lunch, keep your eyes open for the dusky leaf langurs and gibbons in the trees around and within the resort grounds.
Monkeys and other wild or stray animals often live or seek refuge on and around temple grounds in Thailand. Before the end of the day, we will bring you to Wat Tam Panturat Temple to view the playful and mischievous resident monkeys. Wat Tam Panturat Temple, located in an idyllic setting within the national park, creates the perfect opportunity to capture candid portraits of curious primates while they frolic and play!
The dense rainforest foliage creates the perfect camouflage for elusive wildlife and can often obstruct your view of Khao Sok’s astonishing karst landscape. Canoeing down the Sok River is the ideal way to get out from under the jungle canopy to catch views of the dramatic landscape and increase the chances for serendipitous encounters with wildlife coming to the riverbank to drink and bathe. Hop into a canoe and let your paddle guide do the work while you focus your attention and camera on the sights and sounds of this ancient rainforest habitat while cruising downstream.
Book your Khao Sok Day Trip with Khao Lak Land Discovery today and get ready for an unforgettable day of wet and wild fun amongst the unparalleled natural scenic beauty of Khao Sok National Park!
