Khao Sok National Park is located in Surat Thani province in Thailand. Its land area covers 739 km² including the Chiaw Larn Reservoir dammed by the Ratchaprapha Dam. The park comprises the largest area of virgin rain forest in Southern Thailand and it is believed that the rainforest in this national park is older and more diverse than the Amazon Rainforest. The wild mammals include Malayan Tapir, Asian Elephant, Tiger, Bear, Guar, Banteng, Wild Boar, Pig Tailed Macaque, White handed Gibbon, Squirrel, and Mouse Deer.
It is perhaps most famous for the Bua Phut (Rafflesia kerrii) flower which grows within the park. In addition to its exotic flora, Khao Sok is inhabited by a wide variety of animals, including gibbons and barking deer.
The 94 m high Ratchaprapha Dam was built in 1982 at the Khlong Saeng River, a tributary of the Phum Duang River.
Khao Sok National Park and Chiew Larn Lake are now the must see place for tourists who has visited the South of Thailand such as Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Koh Samui, Surat Thani. The various species of plants and trees attract more and more tourists to come her for soft adventure like jungle trekking, jungle river canoeing and so much more exciting activities.
There are so many kinds of tour programs that you can choose. One day tour seems to be a little bit tiring for some people while others said it was alright even though they have to sit in minivan for nearly 2 hours in the morning and again in the afternoon. The scenery on the road sides is so beautiful and green. Two days tour is more suitable for those who want to touch the jungle life and sleep in bungalow in the jungle. Three days tour is the highlight of Khao Sok Adventure Trip. You will see most of the wonderful places, animals, plants and trees in Khao Sok National Park.
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10:30 Enjoy Jungle River Canoe along the Sok River for about 1 hour 30 min. You have possibilities to see many kinds of wild life such as monkeys, birds, snakes, lizards and nice limestone mountain cliffs beside the river.  |
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10:30 Meet our friendly Elephant at the Jungle camp. You also have chance to get close to them and take photos with them. |
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10:30 Enjoy Jungle River Canoe along the Sok River for about 1 hour 30 min. You have possibilities to see many kinds of wild life such as... |
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