From Phuket: Secret Lake — Khao Sok National Park and Cheow Lan Lake Tour

We went on a tour with guide Alina. We were very pleased. The first stop was at a temple with cute and friendly monkeys that we were able to feed. Next, we went to a lake, which was stunning in its size and beauty. There, a delicious lunch awaited us, followed by swimming and kayaking with incredible views. Upon returning from the lake, a long drive to the hot springs awaited us. It's a shame they only allow an hour, but as a way to get acquainted with the place, it was excellent. I'd like to especially commend Alina's professionalism. From her, we learned a wealth of facts about Thailand and its people. This was our third tour from "Treasure Island," but before that, the guides hadn't really told us much, simply accompanied us. But after our mini-trip with Alina, we gained a wealth of very interesting information. Throughout the rather long drive there and back, she shared various facts and her experiences of life in Thailand, answering all our questions. Alina is also a great photographer; she took some amazing photos for us in the best locations. I highly recommend her!

I really enjoyed the tour. Firstly, the group was small – there were six of us, including the guide. This saves you time getting ready and waiting, giving you more rest. Secondly, it was well-organized. Tickets, boats, and hotel pickup were all on time. Thirdly, the lake itself is simply magnificent; it's hard to describe in words; it's better to see it with your own eyes. There was time to swim and kayak (free). On the way there, we stopped at a temple located in a cave. You could have a snack, feed some cute monkeys, etc. The stop was short, but enough to wake up. On the way back, we stopped at the thermal springs. It's a truly unique experience, going from water temperatures of 40-50°C to a plunge pool of 18-20°C. The area also includes a pool, sun loungers, amenities, a changing room, and you can buy something at the buffet. It's an hour long; of course, we'd like to have more, but for one day, it's plenty. And most importantly, the guide. Alina, this was our second tour with you, but it felt like we'd known each other for years. You were very attentive, explained everything in detail, and shared fascinating insights into the everyday life, history, and cultural aspects of Thailand. With guides like these, you learn and understand more about the country in one day than you ever could before. Thank you so much to the entire Treasure Island team!

I went on the Secret Lake tour. I really enjoyed it. The guys were great, and the organization was top-notch.

We went on a tour with guide Andrey to Lake Cheow Lan. He's a good guide, he tells interesting stories, answers all our questions, and we enjoyed the tour!

The views of the lake are fantastic. It's worth the three-hour drive from Karon Beach. There's one downside: you can only swim in life vests and in the lake's outlets, where the floating restaurants and houses are located. These outlets are often dirty. But despite this, it's worth the trip, as it's truly unique. We had a guide, Gennady, who knows a ton about Phuket. We liked that he included history and other details, but everything was balanced and didn't feel overwhelming. We were also pleased with his even-tempered demeanor, as the tour is long, which is important.

We went on the Secret Lake tour from Treasure Island. We fed the monkeys in the cave temple and swam in the lake. The lake is absolutely beautiful; we'll remember it for a long time. We also had fried carp there—delicious. Then we stopped at a spa, swam in a cold spring (there are hot ones, too), and in the sea. I recommend taking the two-day tour; you don't have much time at the lake. Thanks to our guide, Andrey, for organizing it so well!

We went on a tour of Lake Cheow Lan. It's a beautiful lake. Vera was a great guide. She provided all the necessary information. We traveled in a small group, which was very convenient. We went for one day, but if you want privacy, feel free to take two days. Lunch was very good on the tour. The guide was wonderful.

Many thanks to our guide Vera for a great tour and professionalism!

We went on the "Secret Lake" tour yesterday and loved everything, including the organization and our Russian-speaking guide, Gennady. We were very pleased! Thank you so much to the organizers and guide Gennady for the wonderful experience and interesting information!

Please add to the program description the required items: 20 baht in cash per person for temple entry (if you don't have this, you may have difficulty entering). Mosquito repellent (they only mentioned it on the day at 4 a.m.) is not listed here on the website. During the second part of the program, you'll be able to take a proper shower; women are welcome to bring shampoo and hair conditioner.