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This tour takes you deep into the Khao Sok National Park, Experience the same activities as the 2 day trip: Elephant Trekking, Canoeing and Jungle trekking but with the added bonus of one whole day at the stunning Cheow Larn Lake – At over 160 square kilometers with hundreds of limestone jungle covered karst mountains jutting out and a chance to sample some breathtaking scenery, it will certainly be a once in a lifetime trip!

Day 1
Pick up from hotels in Phuket then drive north over the bridge to the mainland province of Phangnga, passing rubber plantations and small villages en route. Travel inland then cross over the rain forest covered mountain pass to Khao Sok. A thousand years ago this was an important trade route between India and China. Khao Sok is part of the largest area of rainforest in Southern Thailand, the scenery is spectacular, with jungle covered Limestone Mountains and pure nature. One of the best ways to experience the jungle is on a canoe trip down the Sok River in inflatable canoes. A local river guide paddles the canoe and is expert at spotting any animals along the way. Pass mountains and cliffs covered in exotic tropical vegetation along the banks of the river. Birds such as kingfisher, heron, egret, various reptiles and even wild monkeys live in this area. The scenery is some of the best in Southern Thailand and what better way to see it than from a canoe.

A buffet lunch of Thai dishes cooked not too spicy is provided. In the afternoon arrive at Siam Safari elephant camp. Information on elephants and their conservation will be given. Explore the jungle by elephant. Sitting high on the back of the elephant you will get a birds eye view of the jungle, a unique experience. Check into our jungle style resort for dinner and overnight. The rooms have mosquito nets and attached bathroom; the rooms are simple but comfortable.

Day 2
Wake up on the edge of the jungle, sometimes the surrounding hills are covered in mist which slowly melts away as the sun comes up and gibbons can often be heard making their territorial calls high up in the rainforest canopy. Take a leisurely breakfast at the resort, then its time to explore Cheo Larn lake by local boat. The lake was formed when the Rhajaprabhar dam was built about 20 years ago to provide water for a hydro electric power plant. The lake is about 60 km from north to south and contains more than 100 hundred islands. There are many mountains and cliffs covered in rainforest forming spectacular natural scenery, this combined with its remoteness makes a very unique jungle area to explore. It is similar to the landscape in Halong bay in Vietnam or Guaylin in China. In the 70’s the area was used as a hide out by communist and students fighting against the government which was a military dictatorship at that time which adds to the mystery and amazing history of the area.

Lunch is provided on one of the lakes many rafthouses. In the late afternoon return to our jungle resort for dinner and overnight.

Day 3
Wake up on the edge of the jungle, sometimes the surrounding hills are covered in mist which slowly melts away as the sun comes up and gibbons can often be heard making their territorial calls high up in the rainforest canopy. Take a leisurely breakfast at the resort then its time to explore the jungle on foot.

The trek is designed to show a variety of ecological environments including big trees, jungle vines, lianas, palms, ferns, wild orchids, bamboo forest, insects, reptiles and sometimes mammals. It is not a wildlife safari but a chance to see the rainforest which has the greatest variety of life forms known to man. The wild animals that live here tend to be nocturnal but sometimes they can be heard moving in the undergrowth or their distinctive smells encountered. Hornbill live up in the cliffs high above the resort and sometimes can be seen going out to feed in the morning or coming in to roost in the evening. Leaf and macaque monkeys are occasional seen along the trail. Wild elephant live in the park but are seldom seen.

The trek is not too difficult and OK for any normally fit and healthy person. Picnic lunch in the jungle. After lunch return to the resort then onward transfer or back to your hotel in Phuket arriving in the late afternoon.

Please bring non slip foot wear, sports shoes are OK, a change of footwear, changes of clothes, swim wear, towel, sun protection or a rain coat as the weather can be changeable, torch.
 
Drinks/alcohol and items of a personal nature are not included.

Prices are based on twin share basis, single room supplement AU$55