Khao Sok National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Khao Sok National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Amazing 1-Day Trip at Cheow Larn Lake From Khao Lak

• Khao Sok Wildlife 2 Days

• Khao Sok: Full-Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak

• 1-Day Tour Khao Sok Cheow Lan Lake from Krabi

• 1-Day Khao Sok Jungle Safari and 2 Days Cheow Lan Lake Explorer from Krabi

Foreigners pay 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children ages 3-14 to access Khao Sok National Park. All-day guided tours start at around US$100 per person and include transportation from Khao Lak or Krabi, bamboo rafting, and lunch. Half-day guided tours run around US$60. To spend the night in a floating bungalow or raft house, budget at least US$150 per person.

Yes, Khao Sok National Park is worth visiting if you find yourself in Thailand. Believed to be older than the Amazon, its rainforest boasts incredible biodiversity. In addition to wildlife, it's beyond scenic thanks to the dramatic karst formations, limestone cliffs, large caves, rivers, and lakes. You can even stay in a floating bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake.

Per one customer who booked the Khao Sok Wildlife 2 Days tour package, "Absolutely amazing experience, a must do when visiting the area. Rolo, our guide, was very knowledgeable and attentive, and we felt we had stepped into a rainforest paradise in Khao Sok with so many different animals and loads of birds. Our boat driver, Noo, was excellent also. A true authentic experience, one we would do again next time we visit."

The best time of year to visit Khao Sok National Park is between November and April, when the weather is warm and dry. However, this is also Thailand’s peak tourist season, so expect crowds. If you don’t mind a bit of rain, consider visiting during the wet season instead (May-October).

There are plenty of ways to get to Khao Sok National Park from elsewhere in Thailand. Buses connect major destinations to the park, or you can take a train to Surat Thani, less than a 2-hour taxi ride away. Tours to the park from Krabi and Phuket typically include round-trip transportation.

Yes, guided tours of Khao Sok National Park are available, and many people visit the park on a day trip from Krabi or Phuket. Tours range from jungle safaris, which include a mix of trekking and canoeing, to full-day boat trips on the Khao Sok River.

The wildlife you can see in Khao Sok National Park depends on what time of year you visit and where you explore. Some of the park’s inhabitants include Asian elephants, barking deer, Malayan tapirs, gibbons, long-tailed macaques, and slow lorises.

Popular activities at Khao Sok National Park include hiking, swimming, and wildlife watching. If you like spending time on the water, you can try canoeing, kayaking, or bamboo rafting.

Make sure to pack comfortable, breathable clothing. If you plan to go wildlife watching, choose to wear light or neutral colors, so as not to draw attention. Other must-pack items include bug spray, sunscreen, and solid shoes for trekking. Dry bags are handy if you plan to spend time on the water.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Khao Sok National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Southern Thailand and on the Andaman Coast:

• Phi Phi Islands

• James Bond Island

• Maya Bay

• Phang Nga Bay

• Big Buddha Phuket

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Southern Thailand and on the Andaman Coast.