Jungle Adventures
As you drive into Khao Sok National Park it's almost impossible not to notice the change of atmosphere - the lush green jungle seems to creep closer to the road, limestone cliffs soar above the trees through which you may just catch a glimpse of one of the many lakes and rivers... There is a sense of stepping back in time, perhaps to some prehistoric era and indeed, this is an area where nature still rules, much as it must have done for thousands of years...
The possibilities
are endless but here are a few sample itineraries to tempt
your sense of adventure:
1. Khao Soke 4 days and 3 nights with overnight
lake trip
2. Khao Soke 3 days and 2 nights with hiking
and kayaking
3. Khao Soke 4 days and 3 nights in "Green Season"
with canoe and day trip to lake
1. Khao Soke 4 days and
3 nights with Overnight Lake Trip
Khao Soke National Park is one of South East Asia's best preserved
habitats for tropical flora and fauna. The park covers an
area of about 645 km, with evergreen virgin jungle, waterfalls,
massive limestone cliffs and crystal clear rivers and streams.
Many species of protected wildlife live in the park including
elephants, gibbons, monkeys, tapir, birds of prey and wild
gaur. Strikingly beautiful Chio Larn Lake features spectacular
limestone karst rising out of the sparkling waters, it's a
part of the park that you won't want to miss.
DAY 1 Pick up from Phuket or other Southern Thailand town, then travel north by air-conditioned car or mini-bus to the Jungle Lodge at Khao Soke. After lunch, take a half-day hike with a guide experienced in the lore and crafts of the jungle. Walk through a rain forest criss-crossed with waterfalls and streams. Observe the flora and fauna, and swim in a clear, safe pool in the middle of the forest. Dinner at the Jungle Lodge.
DAY 2 Overnight lake trip. After breakfast, leave by mini-bus to Chio Larn Lake. Boat through a fairyland of majestic limestone cliffs and caves. Swim in the lake, and in the evening watch for large birds and animals emerging to feed. Enjoy a picnic lunch and dinner on the lake.
DAY 3 Waking up in a raft house on the edge of the lake, you may see various primates and other wildlife playing in the forest on the shore. You will then have an opportunity to walk through this habitat to which the animals fled as Chio Larn Lake filled up.
DAY 4 Choose from optional hikes, kayak or tubing trips on the river, or just relax in the beautiful setting of the lodge. Depart anytime for Phuket or other destination in the South.
Other options include:
* Day trip to the lake.
* Massage - indulge in an hour of traditional Thai massage.
* Tubing - float down the river on a tubing trip that takes
you through the forest.
* Camping in the jungle.
* Night safari for wildlife viewing.
* Elephant Trek - The trek lasts for two hours along a truly
beautiful rainforest track with time for a swim at a picturesque
waterfall along the way. We use a reputable camp with gentle
animals who are well cared for by the Mahouts.
2. Khao Soke 3 days and
2 nights with Hiking and Kayaking
DAY 1 Transfer to Khao Soke and half-day hike or inner
tubing on the river. Alternately, indulge in an hour of traditional
Thai massage and leisure time.
DAY 2 Full-day hike through a rain forest criss-crossed with waterfalls and streams. Observe the flora and fauna, and swim in a clear, safe pool in the middle of the forest. Dinner at the Jungle Lodge.
DAY 3 After breakfast, take a half-day kayak trip on the crystal-clear river before departing for your next destination.
3. Khao Soke 4 days and
3 nights in "Green Season" with canoe and day trip to lake
From June through November, some park walks are closed, but
you can float through this majestic landscape in a canoe or
inner tubes.
DAY 1 Pick up at any Southern Thailand town by air conditioned car or mini-bus to the Jungle Lodge at Khao Soke. After a delicious lunch and settling in to your room you have the choice of relaxing at the Lodge or choosing from the following activities: Half day hike - with a guide experienced in the lore and crafts of the jungle. Walk through a rainforest crisscrossed with waterfalls and steams and teeming with thick bamboo, thorny rattan, pandanus and other tropical flora and fauna. Plenty of opportunities to swim in the cool clear waters. or River tubing - relax as you float down the Klong Sok River in an inner tube. The easy pace is a wonderful way to view the jungle scenery.
DAY 2 Without doubt Chieow Larn Lake is one of the most strikingly beautiful places you'll ever visit. After breakfast, drive to Chieow Larn Lake and board a longtail boat for a truly spectacular journey (approx 40 mins) across the lake, with its fairytale scenery, to the tranquil and secluded floating rafthouses. After a delicious lunch at the rafthouses you'll have time to spot some of the wildlife (including a resident family of monkeys) or take a dip in the emerald green water. We then head off on a 2-3 hour guided walk through the jungle with a stop at a waterfall. Perhaps the weather will favour a walk through Namtaloo Cave. After returning to the rafthouses for a refreshing swim in the lake, we board the boat again for the return journey to OJH, arriving just in time for dinner.
DAY 3 After breakfast we head off to an elephant camp approx 30 minutes drive from Our Jungle House. This is a reputable camp with gentle animals who are well cared for by the Mahouts. The trek lasts for two hours along a truly beautiful rainforest track with time for a swim at a picturesque waterfall along the way.
DAY 4 In the morning you have the option of doing another rainforest hike or tubing trip on the river or just relaxing in the beautiful setting of the lodge. Then indulge in an hour of traditional Thai massage. Depart after lunch for Phuket or other destinations in the South.
The itineraries provided are simply a suggestion, we can also arrange shorter or longer visits. Please contact us for more details.
Note: If you have a few days to spare, a few days in Khao Sok make a great combination with a few days spent relaxing on one of southern Thailand's beautiful beaches.
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