Khao Sok Floating Bungalow Trip (Superior Accommodation) | 2 Days, 1 Night | KHAO SOK, THAILAND

Overview

If you love adventure but prefer to sleep in a comfortable, clean environment, then this Khao Sok Floating Bungalow Tour is for you! Spend a magical night in a superior floating bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake in the heart of Khao Sok National Park. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as jungle trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming and beautiful long-tail boat trips amongst the amazing limestone cliffs. Wake in the morning to the blissful sounds of nature. This tour includes superior bungalow accommodation, meals, all activities and a local English-speaking guide.

Khao Sok Floating Bungalow Trip Itinerary – 2 Days, 1 Night

Day 1: 

• Meet at the office in Ban Ta Khun at 10 am: The best way to reach the office is by taxi. A taxi pick-up can be organised from anywhere in Southern Thailand. Please let us know when booking where you would like to be picked up from.
• Hop aboard your long-tail boat on the beautiful Cheow Lan Lake. You’ll be awe-struck by the incredible scenery on the boat ride to the raft house and floating bungalows – a fairytale landscape that you will never forget!
• Lunch! Arrive at your Raft House. Enjoy a tasty lunch of fresh fish from the lake and delicious vegetables. (Vegetarian options available).
• Go for a hike! Depending on the season, your guide will lead you through the jungle on a memorable trek! You will either visit the spectacular Coral Cave (with its amazing stalagmites and stalactites), climb up to an amazing viewpoint, or visit a sparkling waterfall. Experience one of the oldest rainforests in the world, spot wildlife and get sweaty!
• Evening boat safari before dinner. After returning to the raft house, go for an afternoon wildlife safari by long-tail boat to explore more of the amazing scenery and karsts. Swimming involved.
• Enjoy a delicious traditional Thai dinner and then spend overnight on the lake in the unique floating bungalows. Fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the forest. An experience like no other.

Day 2: 

• After an early morning wake-up (around 6.30 am), you’ll go on a morning mist safari! Head out for a guided kayak trip (or long-tail boat ride) to see langurs leaping from trees and giant orchids in the canopy. Spot giant hornbills, monkeys, and gibbons feeding in the trees before breakfast.
• We head back to the bungalows for breakfast around 8.00 am.
• Free time: After breakfast, you can relax by the bungalows or enjoy one last swim in the emerald-green waters.
• Just after 9.00 am we will check out of the raft house.
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride back to Rachapraba Pier. Along the way, your boat driver will show you some more stunning bays and rock formations that make the lake so special. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way!
• The tour finishes at Ban Ta Khun Office at around 12 noon.
• From here you can make your own way via public bus/minivan or taxi to your next destination in Thailand. If you would like us to arrange a taxi for you please let us know. 

Accommodation

The bungalows offered as part of this tour offer a comfortable sleeping arrangement without spending too much money. The bungalows sleep 2-3 people, have private bathrooms, traditional wooden interiors and some even have the luxury of AC (fan is guaranteed in every bungalow). Example of superior raft houses used on the tour are: The Laguna Chiew Larn Floating Resort or Keeree Warin Chiew Larn Resort. Customers cannot choose the specific raft house. Allocation will depend on availability. See photos below:

What’s included?

• Accommodation: 1 night in Khao Sok’s famous floating bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake.
• Food: Lunch and dinner on day 1. Breakfast and lunch on day 2. Delicious Thai food and some Western favourites. (Vegetarian and vegan food available.)
• English-speaking guide. (All of the guides are Thai locals, who are trained experts in the area.)
• Activities: All activities mentioned in the itinerary – trekking, caving, kayaking etc.

What’s not included?

• Entrance fee to Khao Sok National Park – Must be paid upon entrance to the national park (currently 320 THB).
• Transport to and from the office in Ban Ta Khun. (You can get here by taxi or motorbike. See taxi fares below. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange a taxi for you and where you require pick-up in the additional information box when booking.)
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Breakfast on day 1. Dinner on Day 2.

Taxi pick-up to the starting point of the tour (Ban Ta Khun Office)

The tour starts at 10 am at the Khao Sok Lake office in Ban Ta Khun which is 15 minutes away from Cheow Larn lake. The best way to get here is by taxi. A taxi pick-up can be arranged from your accommodation in Khao Sok Village or from anywhere else in Southern Thailand. You can arrange your taxi after you have reserved your place on the tour by replying the the email confirmation that you receive. If you know your pick.up address then you can add it in the ‘additional information’ box when booking. 

All taxi fares below:

FROM: Khao Sok Village (1 hour) – 1500 THB (1-2 people), 1600 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Surat Thani Train Station (1 hour) – 1400 THB (1-2 people), 1600 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Surat Thani Airport (1 hour) – 1400 THB (1-2 people), 1600 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Surat Thani Town (1 hour) – 1600 THB (1-2 people), 1800 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Surat Thani, Tapee Pier (1.5 hours) – 1900 THB (1-2 people), 2100 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Don Sak Pier (2.5 hours) – 2600 THB (1-2 people), 2800 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Krabi / Ao Nang (2 hours) – 2400 THB (1-2 people), 2700 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Khao Lak (2 hours) –2400 THB (1-2 people), 2700 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Phuket Airport (2 hours) – 2900 THB (1-2 people), 2900 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Phuket Central: Town, Surin, Bang Rong Pier (2.5 hours) – 3200 THB (1-2 people), 3400 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Phuket Southern: Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai (3 hours) – 3400 THB (1-2 people), 3600 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Ranong (Koh Phayam pier) (4 hours) –4600 THB (1-2 people), 4800 THB (3-10 people)
FROM: Koh Lanta (+100 Baht per pax for ferry ticket) (4 hours) -4400 THB (1-2 people), 4600 THB (3-10 people)

FAQs

• What is the age range of people on this trip? The tour is specified for people aged 4-75 but most people tend to be aged between 18 and 50. (And, if you are an active 75+ year old then you are more than welcome!)
• Are children allowed? Yes, children under 9 yrs receive a discount of 700 baht. The discount will be applied after you have made the deposit, before you receive the confirmation.
• I am a solo traveller, will I stay in a room alone? In the case of single travellers, it is usually best to have your own room with a single occupancy charge (3,100 THB extra.) This is because people usually prefer to have their own room on the tour. 
• What kind of food is served on the tour? The food is local Thai food made with fresh ingredients. Breakfast usually consists of: eggs, rice porridge, toast, sausages, fried rice, noodles. Lunch and dinner usually consists of steamed rice, red / green curry, omelettes, vegetable stir fry, chicken stir fry, local fish.
• Do you cater to vegans and vegetarians? Yes, upon request. Please make a note in the ‘additional information’ box when booking.
• Do you cater to allergies/specific dietary requirements? Yes, upon request. Please make a note in the ‘additional information’ box when booking.
• What should I bring with me on the trip? You should bring: Sun protection – hat, sunscreen, long sleeves, Swimsuit, Plastic bag for clothes and other dry items, Headlamp or torch, Hiking clothes – these will get dirty! Hiking shoes (tennis/running shoes recommended), Mosquito repellent, Towel.
• I will stay in Ban Ta Khun the night before the trip. Can you recommend any hotels? Many travellers choose to spend one night in the small village of Ban Ta Khun before they embark on the tour the next morning at 10 am. For accommodation in Ban Ta Khun close to the office, Takhun Mountain View and Belong Jin The Dam Resort are recommended. 
• Does this tour run in the rainy season? This tour runs all year round. From June to December, (peaking in August/September), there is a higher probability of rain and all that goes with it. Some travellers will love the increased peace and quiet, the probability of coming up close to wildlife and occasionally, the chance to weather a storm whilst floating above a lake in the jungle. Other travellers may struggle with the reduced level of comfort. Travellers, know yourselves!
• What happens if it rains during the tour? Will the trek go ahead? 90% of the time, you will simply wait for the rain to subside. (Even in the rainy season, Thailand’s downpours tend to be heavy and short so the rain usually subsides in an hour or so). Occasionally, you will put on rain gear (provided by Khao Sok Lake Association) and go hiking anyway. Ever-so occasionally the guide will fill the time with a kayak trip or explanations of the local eco system. Most of the time though, the guests opt for free time as the water is quite warm and surroundings are still breathtaking even in the rain.
  
• I have a special requirement that isn’t covered on this page. If you have any special requirements (dietary, physical, etc.) please include these in the “additional information” box when you place your order.