Khao Lak Half-Day Bamboo Rafting & Thai Lunch

Khao Lak, Thailand

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Bamboo rafting experience
Thai lunch
Tour guide
Insurance
Hotel pickup and drop-off, only if the hotel pickup option is selected

Hotel transfer, if the meeting point option is selected
Tips
Personal expenses
Extra food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Booking Security Check: At pickup, the lead traveler may be required to present the original Viator voucher, a valid photo ID matching the booking name, and the payment card used for payment. A signature may also be required. If the cardholder is not traveling, please contact Viator Support before pickup. Service may be withheld until verification is completed. No copies of your ID or payment card will be retained.

Meeting point

Khaolak Waterside Tubing & ATV Park
34, 64, Tambon Lam Kaen, Amphoe Thai Mueang, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82210, Thailand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Khaolak Waterside

Lam Kaen

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
This activity is not recommended for guests with serious mobility issues, severe back or knee problems, or medical conditions that may be affected by outdoor activities, water activities, or getting on and off the bamboo raft. Guests should be able to walk short distances and follow the guide’s safety instructions.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 4 reviews

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Nice relaxing bamboo river tour and a splash at the pool afterwards :)

Benjamin_N, May 2026

Our bamboo tour was very relaxing and our guide that was operating the raft was very good. Takes a lot of effort to operate that raft with the bamboo stick he was great 👍

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re very happy to hear that you found the bamboo rafting tour relaxing and enjoyable. Our raft guides work hard to operate the bamboo raft safely and smoothly, so your kind words will mean a lot to him. Thank you for joining us and for supporting our local team.

Elephants not for me 😭

paula_g, Oct 2024

We loved the bamboo rafting and our guide was so informative he was such a lovely person full of interesting information the lunch was lovely too and the waterfall. I would have given this 5 stars but I didn’t like the area the elephants were kept in at all it was very small no room to move or interact with other elephants at all. Having did a previous elephant sanctuary in Chang mai this one just didn’t seem right these elephants have been through enough and it still seems like there being made to perform so unfair. Give them A bigger area the can be together these poor animals deserve this I certainly would still pay to come see them in this way.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the bamboo rafting, informative guide, delicious lunch, and the waterfall. However, we truly appreciate your candid feedback about the elephant area. Your concerns are important, and it’s disheartening to hear that the space felt too small for the elephants to move freely or interact. Elephants absolutely deserve more space and freedom, especially after everything they've been through. Hopefully, this can be addressed to ensure a more natural, caring environment for these majestic creatures.

Great day out

Paula_G, Jul 2024

Fantastic day out. Our guide at the elephant sanctuary, Tony was informative and fun. We had a refreshing dip in the crystal clear water at the waterfall followed by wonderful time feeding, walking with and bathing the elephants. Finally being whisked to the river for a peaceful bamboo rafting trip

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable day with us. It's wonderful to know that Tony made your experience informative and fun. It sounds like you had a perfect day with a refreshing dip in the waterfall, spending time feeding, walking with, and bathing the elephants, and ending with a peaceful bamboo rafting trip. Thank you for visiting Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary, and we hope to see you again soon!

Great guides and beautiful experience

Ceri_H, Jun 2024

Great guides and education about elephants. The rafting was peaceful and the guides were very entertaining and friendly. Lovely to be offered local home made snacks and coffee.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the educational experience with our guides and found the rafting peaceful and entertaining. It's great to know that you appreciated the local homemade snacks and coffee as well. Thank you for visiting Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!