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

Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake - 2 days, 1 night in Khao Sok National Park, home to some of the oldest tropical rainforest on the planet. Day 1 combines a visit to Suwan Khuha Cave Temple and the elephant village with an afternoon longtail boat journey across the emerald Cheow Lan Lake to the floating bungalows — no mobile signal, no noise, just water, jungle, and the night sky. Day 2 brings a morning lake safari, Wat Bang Tong temple, and return to Phuket. Accommodation: standard 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 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 bungalows.

Day 2:

• 07:00 Breakfast at the floating restaurant. Check-out.
• 08:00 Morning lake safari by longtail boat — panoramic views of undisturbed national park nature.
• 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.

• 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
• 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

• 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