Day 1

We pick our guests up from their hotel, Phuket International Airport or Surat Thani Airport and transfer them to the dam at Khao Sok National Park reservoir. The drive from Phuket takes about two and a half hours. It's about an hour's drive from Surat Thani to the dam. Once at the dam, we'll board a motorboat to transfer to the bungalows. The motorboat ride takes about forty-five minutes. The scenery along the way is very dramatic, with towering limestone karst cliffs and thick tropical jungle. Khao Sok has the tallest limestone karst formations in all of Thailand.

We'll check into the bungalows, then get setup for our first paddling excursion. But first, we'll instruct our guests on basic paddling technique.

Our first destination is part of the peninsula on which the bungalows are located. This will prove that we don't have to go far to see wildlife. You will see Dusky Langurs and a variety of exotic birds. You will likely see some hornbills, gibbons and macaque monkeys.

Day 2

Early in the morning, we'll head out to do some birdwatching and wildlife sighting. Gibbons make their weird and wonderful calls early in the morning. It is nature's alarm clock.

After about a couple of hours on the water, we'll head back for breakfast and an optional nap.

Further paddling instructions follow. An optional midday paddle is offered to guests. Even if it's a bit hot, many animals are still active. Dusky Langurs seem to be out all the time. Just being on the serene reservoir is reward enough. The sounds of the jungle will sooth your mind and warm your body.

In the afternoon, we'll head out for another wildlife viewing trip. Watching monkeys frolicking in the jungle canopy is entertaining to say the least. They often make fantastic leaps from tree to tree. Langurs are the most impressive at this. They appear to be fearless. They even make their unbelievable jumps when they have babies clinging to their bellies.  Did you know that baby Dusky Langurs are tan while adults are black? It's quite a contrast.

Day 3

Again, we'll do an early morning birdwatching and wildlife sighting paddle.

After breakfast, we'll trek to a remote part of the national park. The trails meander through thick old-growth jungle. On either side, massive limestone cliffs cradle the valley. It's safe and easy. It's also something you'll remember for a long time.

In the afternoon, we'll do another nature paddle to a completely different part of the reservoir. 

Day 4

Normally, we sleep in a bit, then have breakfast. After breakfast, we'll board the longtail motorboat (kayaks in tow) and head to the tallest limestone cliffs in the park. We'll start paddling in the direction of the dam.

Along the way, there's a cave we can visit. There is also an opportunity for you to swim through an underwater cave. This is safe and easy. If this sort of thing isn't your 'cup of tea', you certainly don't have to do it. 

The motorboat will leave the bungalows at 3:00 PM to find us. We'll board the boat and head back to the dam.

Alternatively, we'll not visit the cliff area. Instead, we'll paddle to a different part of the park.

Khao Sok photo galleries

Khao Sok wildlife photo gallery
Khao Sok scenery photo gallery
Mountain climbing photos
Scenery and wildlife photos
Khao Sok reptiles
Wildlife photos

Note: Three-day packages do not usually include the trek. However, as our goal is to give every trip participant exactly what they want, we will trek if asked. Flexibility is one of our many strong points.

We also offer longer Khao Sok trips on request.

If you're ready for something really special, you can experience Tropical Mountaineering on Khao Sok.

No experience is needed for any of our trips. The majority of our guests have never paddled before. No problem, we'll teach you proper paddling technique.

This trip includes all transfers from and to the nearest airport or train station (airfare not included), all equipment, accommodations once on the trip, all meals, all snacks, all non-alcoholic drinks, a PaddleAsia shirt and insurance.

Kayaking in Khao Sok National Park is our easiest trip!

All photos © Dave Williams