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Laura_S, Sept 2026
Such a beautiful...
Such a beautiful experience! We did tons of research before ultimately deciding to spend our time at the Khaolak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (KES). This sanctuary offers a 100% observation-focused experience with no riding, no shows, no tricks, and no guest feeding or forced bathing. We had to wash our hands thoroughly before making the snacks for the elephants and we were not allowed to feed them ourselves. Only the handlers could directly give the elephants the snacks! The elephants had lots of room to roam around and graze freely on the plants around. Seeing these beautiful animals brought tears to my eyes, and we still felt like we got super close to them! 10/10 experience!
Anthony_E, Jul 2026
Fabulous, must do
What a great few hours and strongly recommend it to anyone. We started in the market with Sarah and learnt about the local foods and where they are sourced from, Then into central Khao lak for our cooking school. We were a group of 4 and as there were 10 participants on the day, we were split into 2 groups - so we all had plenty of space and time cooking. Wandee is the head chef, having worked overseas, and got huge knowledge of Thai food and cooking. She has a great personality, made it fun and interesting and they also asked us for our favourite Thai dishes in advance so they could tailor the school to us. She has a lovely team and even though it was a hot day in July, the cooking area is well shaded and cool and we didnt overheat (just over ate!!) We know have recipes and loads of tips to cook better Thai at home - cant recommend this more highly and I will repeat when I come back next year
KeyAndra_R, Jun 2026
A must do experience
Chef Apple was amazing! From the moment we met her at pickup til drop off we had an amazing time. She was able to accommodate every dietary restriction we had. Everything was a 100/100. The food, recipe's, market, staff were all great. Learned a lot about Thai food and produce. Very educational. Would definitely book again.
Chloe_N, Jun 2026
At this point in our trip...
At this point in our trip we had been all over Thailand, and our whole group agreed it was one of our favorite days. We went in low season and were lucky enough to only have 5 people total. Our guide was Perry, she was amazing, took great care of us, and even brought us snacks to try. Absolutely the sweetest. Views on the tour were stunning and so worth it. Lunch was provided and (as a picky eater) probably the best food to date on the trip. So so yummy. Absolutely would take this tour again.
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Khao Lak is famous for its beautiful beaches and easy access to the Thai islands. To explore the area with ease, take one of the many Khao Lak tours on offer––there’s something for everyone. Zip over to James Bond Island, featured in The Man With the Golden Gun; hop on a traditional bamboo raft for a serene turtle-spotting excursion; or admire elephants in their natural habitat at a sanctuary. Of course, no trip to Thailand would be complete without a cooking lesson, where you can learn to whip up classic Thai dishes such as red curry and pad thai.