How To Visit Khao Sok National Park In Thailand

One of the best places to see nature and animals in Thailand is at the Khao Sok National Park, which is not too far from Phuket and Krabi.

16 Oct 2024

One of the best places to see nature and animals in Thailand is at the Khao Sok National Park, which is not too far from Phuket and Krabi.

We spent 3 days at Khao Sok and had a blast. The turquoise lake is really nice, and it’s easy to see animals in the park. We even saw wild elephants!

The best way to experience Khao Sok is to spend several days at the park, exploring the lake by boat, trekking to see animals and caves in the jungle, and staying at least one night in a floating bungalow on the lake.

Day Trip – You can do a day trip to Khao Sok from a touristy area like Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak, or Surat Thani. This is the quickest and easiest option, but you won’t have as much time to see the park. It’s too short, in my opinion.
Package Tour (2-4 days) – This is another easy option because it includes everything: transport, guide, meals, and lodging. This may be a good option for some people, because it’s convenient and it gives you enough time to see the main highlights of the park.
Stay In Khlong Sok Village – This option gives you the most flexibility and it’s also more cost efficient. By basing yourself directly at the Khlong Sok village near the park, you can stay as long as you like, and do excursions for the things that interest you most. It’s the best way to visit the park if you’re not limited on time.

Based on our experience, you need at least two days in the Khao Sok area to really make the most of it, and three or four days is better.

Cheow Lan Lake Drone Khao Sok National Park Thailand