Covering 656 sq km Khao Sok National Park is dominated by spectacular forest-covered limestone crags rising up to 1,000 meters. This Jungle Safari offers a unique opportunity to explore virgin rainforest and learn of its flora and fauna from experienced local guides. In dense regions of the forest a few tigers still prowl and the park is also home to leopard, golden cat and clouded leopard, though they are rarely seen. Elephant, gaur, serow, benteng, Malay sun-bear, Malay tapir and wild pig roam the forest floor while gibbon, languor and macaque are abundant in the canopy above. In addition, over 180 bird species are to be found in the park including 5 species of hornbill, the giant argus pheasant and 13 species of woodpecker.
Your itinerary
Day 1: Khao Sok (-/L/D)
Transfer from your hotel in Phuket by air-conditioned coach or from Surat Thani train station by private pick-up truck (songthaew). Check in at the Tree Houses and after some refreshments it's up to your tree house, each with a mosquito net, double bed and own toilet. After lunch enjoy a relaxing canoe trip through a dramatic landscape while your guide paddles you down the river. (In the rainy season it will be will be tubing down the Klong Sok in inner-tubes.) On the way back stop at a local fish cave. Dinner and then overnight in the tree houses.
Day 2: Khao Sok / Raja Phraba Lake (B/L/D)
Breakfast and transfer by open pick-up truck to the Raja Phraba Lake. Take a boat to the raft houses arriving for lunch after a total of 3 hours travelling.
After lunch take a short boat trip to a local fishing village and then to a bat cave with opportunities to go swimming. Back to the raft houses for dinner and some relaxation. After dinner take an evening walk to observe the nightlife of the rainforest. Overnight in the raft houses.
Day 3: Raja Phraba Lake (B/L/D)
Early morning wake-up call for a canoe trip to go looking for local wildlife. Coffee and tea will be available on the canoe. Back to the rafthouses for breakfast. Late morning take a boat trip to another part of the National Park for a 3-hour hike to a vantage point giving a dramatic and panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding limestone mountains. Return to the raft houses for a late lunch and the rest of the afternoon is free to relax, swim, go tubing, walking, etc.
Day 4: Raja Phraba Lake (B/L/-)
After breakfast return by boat and transfer by songthaew to Surat Thani or your departure point for your onward journey to Phuket, arriving in the late afternoon. Packed lunch provided.
End of services upon arrival in Phuket or Surat Thani.
Note:
Special attention should be given to child care when staying at the raft houses.
Services included in the price:
- Transfers to/from Phuket or Surat Thani by public bus or private pick-up truck (songthaew). Pick up and drop off in Phuket town, or at Kata, Karon or Patong beaches, or in Surat Thani town, town pier or train station. (Transfers to/from airport in Phuket or Surat Thani not included.) Drop off only, in Krabi.
- Accommodation in shared double-bedded, non-air-conditioned rooms at Tree Houses and shared double-bedded, non-air-conditioned rooms or dormitory-style rooms at the raft houses.
- Meals as specified in the program.
- Services of local English-speaking guide.
- Admission fees where applicable.
Services not included in the price:
- Transfer to/from airport in Phuket or Surat Thani not included
- Airport tax and flight insurance.
- International flights.
- Drinks & meals not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tips for guide & drivers.
- Personal expenses.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Standard Class ( 01 Nov 07 - 31 Oct 08 )
298 US$ per person for a group of minimum 1 persons.
Single supplement 32 US$
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