🏞️ A breathtaking 165 sq km lake known for its floating resorts and stunning limestone karsts.
🐒 Home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, gibbons, and hornbills, set within Khao Sok National Park.
🏞️ Explore a must-visit destination with awe-inspiring natural attractions
🛶 Enjoy diverse activities like kayaking, boat excursions, and wildlife safaris
🏨 Experience unique floating resorts amidst serene waters and towering cliffs
🐘 Spot incredible wildlife including elephants, gaurs, hornbills, and various langur species
🚶♀️ Discover over 100 limestone outcrops, caves, viewpoints, and a picturesque waterfall
🛶 Kayaking: Most floating resorts offer complimentary kayaks and life vests.
🚤 Boat Excursions: Longtail boats explore caves, viewpoints, karst formations, or morning mist safaris.
🏊♀️ Swimming: Refreshing in tranquil waters, but avoid swallowing lake water.
🐾 Wildlife Safaris: Conducted in the morning or late-afternoon; no true 'night safaris' as boats are prohibited after sunset.
🚶♂️ Hiking: Limited to short, often uphill trails leading to various attractions.
🎋 Bamboo Rafting: Adventure to Coral Cave involves a longtail boat ride, a 1km hike, and a short bamboo raft journey.
Dozens of floating resorts are available, from basic to high-end.
✨ High-End: 500 Rai, Pangaree The Greenery, Panvaree Resort, 360° Issara.
⭐ Average: Laguna Cheow Lan, Phupha Waree.
🛌 Amenities: All resorts have restaurants, snacks, beer, and often free kayaks. Mid-range and luxury options provide ensuite private bathrooms and air conditioning.
🦟 Mosquitoes: Rarely an issue at floating resorts, but may be a concern during hiking.
🤢 Avoid swallowing lake water due to potential stomach issues.
🚫 No true 'night safaris' or night kayaking as boats cannot operate after sunset.
🚶♀️ Limited long hiking trails due to steep surrounding mountains and cliffs.
🚧 Resort issues can include metallic clinking, generator noise, and sometimes poor boardwalks.
Access is typically arranged through tours and resort stays.
🚤 Khlong Long Tributary (35-50 min boat ride): Sai Chon, Panvaree, Plern Prai, Prai Wan, 360° Issara.
🚤 Khlong Ka Tributary (35-50 min boat ride): Klong Ka, Nang Prai.
🚤 Khlong Pey Tributary (50 min to 1h 10 min boat ride): Ton Toey Raft House.
🚤 Khlong Yee Tributary (1h 20 min+ boat ride): Phupha Waree, Krai Son, Tree Tops Floating Bungalows, Keeree Warin, 500 Rai.
Choose between private or group tours.
👥 Private Tours: Exclusive guide and boat, customizable itinerary (2-days/1-night or 3-days/2-nights).
👨👩👧👦 Group Tours: Up to 18 people, fixed itinerary (day trips or 2-days/1-night).
🌐 Shared Tours: Smaller groups (max 7 people for 2-days/1-night) can be booked via the website.