KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK, THAILAND (2023) | What To Expect From Khao Sok (Overview, Review + Tips)
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- Khao Sok National Park is located in the south of Thailand. Perfectly situated between some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, it’s a highlight you can’t miss. The beautiful Cheow Larn Lake is the heartbeat of the park, surrounded by a lush rainforest, vast limestone mountains, unique caves, and an abundance of flora and fauna. Many companies offer tours to the park, but they can vary greatly in cost, comfort, and activities. In this video, we will show you our 3-day Khao Sok experience so you know what to expect!
📍 Day 1:
famous Gui Lin viewpoint, Diamond Cave (Pra Kay Petch), swamp forest nature trail, stay at Sai Chon Raft House
📍 Day 2:
Bang Hoi waterfall trail, wildlife safari, kayaking, stay at Sai Chon Raft House
📍 Day 3:
Morning mist safari, transfer back to the pier, viewpoint near the pier
🗺️ Detailed map of the lake: khaosoklake.com/khao-sok-nati...
🌄 Khao Sok tour options
☑️ 3-day private lake tour (the one we booked): www.thainationalparks.com/kha...
☑️ 2-day private lake tour: www.thainationalparks.com/kha...
☑️ Day Tour from Krabi: www.getyourguide.com/krabi-l2...
☑️ Day tour from Khao Lak: www.getyourguide.com/khao-lak...
☑️ Day tour from Khao Sok Village: talk to your hotel, they have packages available!
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Prodigal by EVOE
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Forest Of White (Instrumental Version) by Michael Shynes
Timeless Journey by Kevin P Holt
Nothing In My Way (Instrumental Version) by Low Light
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:16 Day 1
3:23 Day 2
6:27 Day 3
8:02 Honest Review
8:32 Khao Sok National Park Travel Tips
9:49 Khao Sok Tour Options
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Looks so beautiful thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 😊
Nice place to travel ❤
Many thanks for this video and the included information. Did an enquiry directly after watiching ☺
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful 😍. Traveling all over the world is so amazing. Thailand tourism developes a lot
Yes it's developing quickly! Thanks! 😊
Your video helped me make a decision 💗
Great to hear!
We have been in February for a few weeks ! It was so good that we are now going back June 4 for a few months. Travel through Asia of course ! Can't wait anymore !!😎. 🇧🇪❤️🇹🇭
hope you enjoyed your second visit here! 😍 southeast Asia is lovely
Get ready to sweat in june!
Really enjoyed your video. What a beautiful place to visit w/o the horde of tourists. Thank you for sharing. I love the song that you used for this video so can you please share the title of song and artist? Thank you
Thanks for watching! You can find all music credits (artist + song) in the description below the video!
also the scenery en route between Phuket and khao Sok is amazing
Awesome. Can you tell me is there a safe place to leave the car while visiting the park for few days?
@@shaunmacredie we kept our rental Art's Riverview Lodge but we paid for the night at both the floating huts and arts riverview
Great adventures at the oldest primary rain forest. A lot to discover around Khao Lak ... for any private tour, ask to Yantra Khao Lak Travel (near The Leaf hotel); she is a real local person, speaking perfect english.
Excellent video. Thank you! We're going on a family trip there in a few weeks. Which tour company did you use in Khao Sok?
Thanks for watching! We booked online via the Thai National Parks website. You can find the link to their website in the description below the video. We also included the exact tour that we booked
Great video guys! Unfortunately my tour didn’t include the waterfall hike. Also, had no luck spotting wildlife :( but ironically, we passed three large elephants casually walking the road on the way to Phuket! 😅
I’ll have to return now!
By the way, which time of the year did you go?
We went at the beginning of April! I guess any time of the year is different, especially when going during the raining season the activities change
Love all your videos! Can you please tell me the name of the floating bunglow you people stayed in at Khao Sok? 😊
It was called the “Sai Chon Raft House”. There definitely are more luxurious options too. Ours was pretty basic but all we needed 😌
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Thank you for sharing, it looks amazing! We only have one full day at Koh Sok and I'm so torn! We're not staying on the lake so... If we're going to krabi and doing a longtail boat tour of the islands there, is it worth also doing the tour of the lake at koh sok national park, or would it be better to do a full day jungle hike? I'd love your opinion!
Khao Sok is something special. You should definitely go if you have the chance... it's a lake and there's tons of wildlife, so very different from Krabi which is coastal. It would definitely be best staying a bit longer though.
Can anyone suggest reliable tour packages for day trip to Khao Sok from Krabi ?
TIA 🙏
Hey, really nice video ! Could you please tell me if it's manageable to stay in the floating bungalow for people who have sea sickness ? Thxx ☺️
Yes absolutely! the water is fairly calm... it's not ocean water so should be all good! It does move a little when boats come in and out
Hello- For the links in your bio (specifically the private 2 day tour), how did you book? Through the website (under the "enquire here" button)? Thanks!
Yes we did contact them under the enquire here button! We communicated back and forth a few times before we finally booked!
I saw your video in Thailand and If you dont mind I just wanna ask if there’s a possibility that there’s no data or internet when you are there particularly in Khaosok. My cousin is there now and we’re worried because she didn’t update us me her mom. If you saw this message please reply it’s a big help.Thank you I appreciate it so much! 😇🥺
How did you like the Sai Chon raft house? Would you stay there again or go for an upgrade?
I would definitely go for an upgrade if we had more budget! 😄 It's basic... bed, shower, fan... nothing fancy!
Beautiful. We’re going to Kao sok today, but it’s very expensive 🙁
It’s a bit more remote which makes it more expensive. Though very worth it! Did you enjoy?
@@worldwildhearts yeah man, it was actually unbelievable 😍 I recommend it to everyone who is in the south of Thailand 🙌
That’s exactly the same feeling we had 🥰😍
What did you pay and for what?
@@Kurama1907 65$ for „2 days“ and one night. But it was around 28 hours in summary and not 48:)
I am planning to travel with elderly parents with mobility issues. Are there only long tail boats to get to the National park? Are the seats too low for someone with decreased balance using a cane?
Hmmm it’s a bit difficult as all the boats out there are long tail boats (and they are not particularly comfortable). It might be better to do a day tour instead
internet in kaho sok ?
Amazing, how much did you pay for these 3 days with the guide all together?
I think it was around 480€ (for 2 people), including the English speaking guide, accommodation, boat driver, and all the food. It doesn't include transportation to the pier.
@@worldwildhearts Cool so 240 for one person and maybe I could do 2 days only. Would you recommend the guide name or website? Another question, I found the easiest way after this is to go back to Phuket and fly to Bangkok. or is there another way to go up to Bangkok from here instead of going back down to Phuket?
How can I book for the tour and floating bungalow?
You can find the specific tour we booked in the description below the video. But there are definitely many other tour options to choose from as well. Usually the tour agency you go with will book the accommodation for you
We’re planning a trip to Khao Sok for 7 people and we have to leave a large deposit, and then pay cash on arrival. We’re worried we won’t get the deposit back. Any info? Thanks
Is that via the company we left a link to in the description? We also paid a deposit via PayPal if I remember. Had no issues with them. They were reliable and honest
Would love it if you included how much your trip was in total for what's included in your videos so we know how much your budget was and decide if it's relatable. Before I fall in love and cry myself to sleep after I find out I cant afford it 😂😂😂 xxx
I just checked what we paid, and it was a total of 535 US$ for the two of us. That included: 2 nights private room with fan in the raft house, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, coffee, tea, waters, private guide, private longtail boat with driver, and all the activities mentioned. It's definitely possible to do it cheaper if you go on a group tour instead of private one!
@@worldwildhearts wow even private thats awesome! Thanks do much I Will definitely consider this for my next holiday x
532 usd in a 3rd world country is still expensive . My idea is not to offend anyone .
It is expensive! More expensive than other attractions in Thailand. But compared to prices at home (where you might pay 120$ for a 2hour guided tour), it’s not 😅
if your traveling with a suitcase , could you go to khao sok? with your suitcase
You could as you can just carry it onto the boat and then off to the accommodation. But you might have to carry it a bit!
Why dont you give any prices for entry fee, accommodation, boat....ect. ?
We booked it as part of a tour so it's one price that includes all accommodation, boat driver, guide, entry fee, etc. I think most people book it as part of a tour as you need a boat driver to get around on the water and need a guide. For prices, you can look at the website we included in the description. It's one of the options, but you can also find other guided tours online so you can compare prices
@@worldwildhearts
Hey US and Belgium,
Which is the company or www where you booked this organized tour ? What is the name of this pakkage ?
Thanks,
I just love how all these people give you a tip about how to get somewhere in Thailand. Now here's a (free!) tip from me: rent a bloody scooter and ride wherever and whenever you want. Sorted.
Some of us don’t know how to drive/ride so tour info is very helpful
@@klebitoD8Well then, visiting Thailand is a good reason for learning how to drive/ride. It's not that hard, and it makes your life so much easier.
The floating bungalows are not worth it for the price. There is no electricity for many hours and the entire area, including the bathrooms are not well kept. I don't think I would be able to stay even a night. It is better to book only a day trip.
It's all about the experience... not the luxury! ;)
Value and hygiene. didn't even allude to luxury.
There should be a list compiled at some point of best spots you’re least likely to encounter Western Caucasians. Especially couples. 😂😂
Ew. What is wrong with you ?? Are you okay??
Incel vibe lol
@@jadechandrabogner4935 Hardly in or cel. Just prefer the sights and company of gracious Thais. As opposed to the bloated Westerners so common littering the beaches and landscape of what is a beautiful paradise.
This place is lots of hype for nothing. If you like prison then kao sok is for you. Staying in middle of water with no way to go and nothing to do except for kayaking. Water, water and some more water. Truly a waste of time. There are many many places way more beautiful than Kao Sok national park
hi I loved your videos, can I use some of your video clips on my instagram blog account? don't worry! I will also mention the name of your channel and instagram?
We don't allow usage of our own footage, sorry :)
Alright I see 👍