From Phuket: Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake — 2-Day Overwater Tour
Overview
Reviews
oltibagan
Mar 28, 2026
The most vivid impression of Thailand! Thanks to the organizers for the program, convenient transfers, evening safari, and delicious food. Thanks to manager Natalia for her efficiency and empathy. Thanks to guide Diana for her interesting stories. Thanks to Rocks and River for the grandeur!
Ekaterina Petrova
Jan 24, 2026
We went on a two-day trip to Khao Sok and Cheow Lan. Valeria is an excellent guide, incredibly patient! She's friendly, sociable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the culture and everything in between. You could talk to her for hours. The tour itself was the best of the entire trip. It's definitely worth taking two days: we leisurely visited all the spots, swam in the lake, went to the jungle, temples, and elephants—it was the ultimate experience. I can't describe how emotional it was, but the tour was incredibly informative, calm, fun, and simply unforgettable. And those views! The hotel was also great, very atmospheric!
Mary MD
Nov 30, 2025
I was on this amazing tour for the first time. The views are breathtaking, absolutely fantastic. We swam and canoed a lot in the lake. Our guide, Sergei, was very engaging and a pleasure to listen to. He told us a lot about how the lake was created and other facts. We stayed in standard capsules on the lake. The cabins were generally nice, but there were no bathrooms, something to keep in mind. There were shared cabins, which were so-so, but fine for a one-night stay. Another thing to keep in mind is that when you walk along the path to your cabins, it's quite bumpy, but again, you can live with that. On the way to the lake, we visited temples and elephants. Ultimately, I highly recommend taking this tour.
Details
Duration: 2 days/1 night, ~06:50-14:30
Group: ~12 pax
Transportation: minivan; longtail boat (traditional Thai boat) for lake travel
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
English-speaking guide
Meals: lunch-dinner-breakfast
Accommodation: bungalows on the lake
Schedule: dates upon request
Description
Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake — 2 days, 1 night, capsule bungalows. The programme follows the same route as the standard bungalow variant — Sarasin Bridge, Suwan Khuha Cave Temple, elephant village, longtail journey across Cheow Lan Lake with a stop at Guilin Rocks, evening wildlife safari, morning lake safari, and Wat Bang Tong — with accommodation in capsule-style floating bungalows on the lake.
Day 1:
- 06:50 Hotel pick-up.
- 08:05 Sarasin Bridge — panoramic viewpoint.
- 09:20 Suwan Khuha Cave Temple (Monkey Temple) — stalactites, bats, and monkeys outside.
- 10:30 Elephant village — choice of one activity: Elephant SPA (mud treatments, bathing, shower, baby elephant show) or elephant trekking with baby elephant show.
- 12:50 Arrival at Cheow Lan Lake pier. Longtail boat departure across the lake. Stop at Guilin Rocks for photos.
- 13:40 Lunch at a floating restaurant on the lake. Traditional Thai cuisine. Check-in at the floating capsule bungalows.
- 14:30 Free time — swimming in the freshwater lake, canoeing, fishing.
- 17:50 Evening wildlife safari by longtail boat — monkeys, nocturnal cats, wild boars, rare birds.
- 19:50 Dinner at the floating restaurant. Free time.
- 21:50 Overnight in floating capsule bungalows.
Day 2:
- 07:00 Breakfast at the floating restaurant. Check-out.
- 08:00 Morning lake safari by longtail boat.
- 09:00 Longtail boat departure to the pier, sightseeing along the lake.
- 10:00 Arrival at the pier.
- 10:15 Cheow Lan Lake viewpoint.
- 11:00 Wat Mahathat Vachiralongkorn (Wat Bang Tong) — one of the most vivid temple complexes in southern Thailand.
- 11:30 Departure back to Phuket.
- 13:30 Return to hotels.
Important to know
- Children's ticket: 4-10 years old inclusive. Children under 3 years old — free, without a seat in the minivan.
- Elephant rides are for two people per elephant. Small children ride with their parents.
- Program points may be rearranged in a different order.
- The program is suitable for everyone: children, seniors, and pregnant women.
Included
- 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
Extra charges
- 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
- If tourists are dressed inappropriately (bare shoulders, knees), appropriate clothing is provided by the temple for an additional fee
- Supplement for single occupancy - 1 000 baht
- 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
What to take
- 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