Things to Do
Unforgettable natural adventures, sensory explorations, and cultural encounters waiting for you in Khao Sok.
Discover the Ultimate Jungle Adventure
From the quiet waters of Cheow Lan Lake to cooking authentic southern curries over wood fires, plan your days in Khao Sok with our comprehensive directory of things to do.
1. Cheow Lan Lake Tour
Board a traditional longtail boat to cruise through deep valleys flooded by Ratchaprapha Dam. Admire the iconic "Three Brothers" limestone karst pillars, hike hidden limestone caves, and relax at floating raft houses.
2. Deep Jungle Trekking
Trek with local licensed rangers deep into the primary rainforest. Climb narrow limestone trails, walk through giant bamboo fields, identify medicinal plant vines, and seek out the legendary Rafflesia flower.
3. River Canoeing
A peaceful, slow journey down the winding Sok River. Let an experienced local guide gently paddle your canoe while you look up at soaring limestone cliffs, sleeping snakes coiled on low branches, and soaring kingfishers.
4. Sok River Bamboo Rafting
Float down the river on a classic, hand-woven raft made of natural giant bamboo stalks. Stop on small muddy banks to boil fresh mountain water in a bamboo stalk over a campfire, sipping hot tea or coffee from bamboo cups.
5. Guided Night Safari
As the sun sets, the rainforest awakens with entirely new sounds. Embark on a night trek with flashlights to spot nocturnal creatures like slow lorises, civet cats, glowing insects, tree frogs, and roosting bats.
6. Wildlife Watching
Take morning longtail boat cruises on Cheow Lan Lake to scout for herds of wild Asian elephants, wild water buffalos, long-tailed macaques, and wild boars grazing along the quiet water inlets.
7. Professional Bird Watching
With over 300 registered species, Khao Sok is a bird watcher's paradise. Rent high-end spotting gear and hike with specialized ornithological guides to spot Great Hornbills, Kingfishers, and Crested Serpent Eagles.
8. Thai Cooking Classes
Visit an organic forest farm to harvest local ingredients like ginger, lemongrass, galangal, and fresh chilis. Learn to grind Southern-style curry pastes and cook rich Massaman or Phanaeng curries from scratch.
9. Backroad Mountain Cycling
Rent mountain bikes to pedal through the local backroads, rubber plantations, and fruit orchards. It is a fantastic way to experience the local rural villages, surrounded by limestone valleys.
10. Forest Waterfalls
Hike the beautiful trails near Khao Sok village to discover multi-tiered jungle waterfalls like Mae Yai, Wing Hin, and Bang Hua Raet. Perfect for cooling off after a hot, humid jungle trek.
11. Local Morning Markets
Wake up early and visit the local morning market in Phanom or Takua Pa. Sample local Southern street snacks, fresh tropical fruits, and watch how local rubber farmers trade daily.
12. Agro-Tourism Farm Visits
Visit multi-layered organic orchards to learn about sustainable farming in southern Thailand. Taste fresh local fruits like mangosteens, longans, rambutans, and learn about tapping natural rubber.
13. Wellness & Nature Retreats
Disconnect from screens and reconnect with yourself. Participate in forest yoga sessions, sound-healing meditation in caves, or soothing traditional hot herbal herbal compresses using hand-picked garden ingredients.