From Phuket: Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake - 2-Day Overwater Tour

Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake — 2 days, 1 night, deluxe bungalows. A full two-day programme in Khao Sok National Park combining Suwan Khuha Cave Temple, Wat Bang Tong, and a longtail boat journey across the emerald Cheow Lan Lake on Day 1, with a second day rich in activities: fish cave, Khao Sok viewpoint, waterfall, natural hot mineral springs, elephant village, and bamboo rafting on the Khao Sok river. Four meals included. Accommodation: deluxe bungalows with amenities on the lake.

Day 1:

• 06:50 Hotel pick-up.
• 09:20 Suwan Khuha Cave Temple (Monkey Temple) — stalactites, bats, and monkeys outside.
• 10:30 Wat Mahathat Vachiralongkorn (Wat Bang Tong) — one of the most vivid temple complexes in southern Thailand.
• 11:40 Cheow Lan Lake viewpoint.
• 12:00 Arrival at Cheow Lan Lake pier. Longtail boat departure across the lake. Stop at Guilin Rocks for photos.
• 13:00 Lunch at a floating restaurant. Traditional Thai cuisine. Check-in at deluxe floating bungalows.
• 13:50 Free time — swimming in the freshwater lake, canoeing, fishing.
• 17:50 Evening wildlife safari by longtail boat — monkeys, nocturnal cats, wild boars, rare birds.
• 18:50 Dinner at the floating restaurant. Free time.
• 21:50 Overnight in deluxe floating bungalows.

Day 2:

• 07:00 Breakfast at the floating restaurant. Check-out.
• 07:40 Longtail boat departure to the pier, sightseeing along the lake.
• 08:40 Arrival at the pier.
• 09:20 Fish cave (Vanaram Temple) — feeding the sacred fish.
• 10:00 Khao Sok National Park viewpoint.
• 10:20 Waterfall stop.
• 11:00 Natural hot mineral springs — bathing in thermal pools.
• 12:30 Elephant village — choice of one activity: Elephant SPA (mud treatments, bathing, shower, baby elephant show) or elephant trekking with baby elephant show.
• 13:20 Lunch. Traditional Thai cuisine.
• 14:20 Bamboo rafting or canoeing on the Khao Sok river through jungle. Coffee break in bamboo stems; souvenir bamboo cup included.
• 15:00 Departure back to Phuket.
• 17:00 Return to hotels.

• Transfer from areas of Phuket not specified for additional fees
• English-speaking guide  
• Accommodation and meals according to the program
  
• Entrance tickets to the national park
• Activities according to the program in the elephant village
• Medical insurance

• Shared transfers from Ao Po and Koh Sirei - 2,500 baht per vehicle
• Transfers from Natai hotels - 400 baht per person
• Share transfers from Khao Lak hotels - 2,800 baht per vehicle
• Private transfer from Khao Lak hotels - 5 000 baht per car, round trip
• When visiting temples, an additional donation fee is required for entry
• Supplement for single occupancy - 1 000 baht
• Group transfer from Khao Lak hotels - 2 500 baht per car
• The second activity of the program in the elephant village - 300 baht
• You can only take hand luggage with you; there is an extra charge of 500 baht per bag

• Breakfast in a lunch box (order at the hotel reception by 17:00 the day before)
• Swimwear, towel
• Water, iced drinks
• Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long-sleeve cotton shirt or pareo
• A change of clothes and personal hygiene items
• Modest clothing for temple visits (shoulders and knees must be covered)
• Comfortable footwear: flip-flops, sandals, Crocs
• Phone, camera, optional waterproof cases
• Money for personal expenses (animal feed, souvenirs) and tips
• Copy of passport or photo on your phone