You Won’t Believe This Is Thailand | The Complete Khao Sok Guide 2026
Khao Sok National Park might be the most beautiful place in Thailand — and after 25 years of traveling here, I can’t believe I waited this long to visit.
In this complete Khao Sok Travel Guide, I explore both Cheow Lan Lake and Khao Sok Town to answer the big question: Is Khao Sok worth visiting — and is it Thailand’s best hidden gem? From floating bungalows to jungle trekking, river tubing, night safaris, and bamboo survival cooking, this video covers everything you need to plan your trip to Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani, Southern Thailand — one of the most underrated natural destinations in Southeast Asia.
In This Video
🚤 How to Get to Khao Sok
Ferry from Koh Samui + minibus (the route I took)
Direct bus from Phuket or Krabi
Fly from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
💰 Khao Sok Costs & Budget (2026)
Motorbike rental: 300–500 baht/day
National Park entry fee: 200 baht
Full-day jungle tour: 1,500 baht
River tubing: 500 baht
🏨 Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)
Private vs. shared longtail boat tours
“Little Guilin” limestone karst formations
Staying in floating raft houses
🌿 Jungle Activities in Khao Sok
Trekking to hidden waterfalls
Night canoe safari spotting reticulated pythons & wildlife
Bamboo survival cooking: Thai curry inside fresh bamboo
Sunset views at 99 Camp & Cafe
🍕 Food & Local Tips
Trying the Massaman Curry Pizza
Best breakfast at Little Wild
The 7-Eleven mystery: Why this is the only town in Thailand without one
Khao Sok National Park is one of the oldest rainforests in the world — even older than the Amazon — home to dramatic karst mountains, dense jungle, wild elephants, snakes, waterfalls, and unforgettable landscapes.
If you’re planning a Thailand trip and deciding between Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, or Koh Tao, don’t skip Khao Sok.
👇 Comment below: Would you explore Khao Sok at night?
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00:00 Khao Sok National Park Guide: Cheow Lan Lake
01:06 Geology of Thailand’s Limestone Cliffs & Dam
02:29 Staying at Khao Sok Floating Bungalows (Prices)
04:08 Khao Sok Lake vs. Jungle: Which is Better?
05:23 Khao Sok Town: Motorbike Rentals & Local Vibe
06:16 Best Restaurants & Thai Curry Pizza in Khao Sok
07:54 How to Get to Khao Sok (Bangkok, Phuket, & Samui)
08:29 River Tubing, Waterfalls, Best Views
10:23 Khao Sok Accommodation: Treehouses & Hotels
10:55 Khao Sok National Park Entrance Fees & Hiking Maps
11:24 Exploring Khoa Sok National Park and Night Safaris
14:11 Hiking to Khao Sok Waterfalls (What to Expect)
15:55 Traditional Bamboo Cooking Experience
19:09 Essential Travel Tips, Packing List & How Long Stay
47 Comments
After 25 years of exploring Thailand… I can’t believe I waited this long to see Khao Sok.
This place honestly shocked me. The limestone cliffs, the jungle at night, the floating bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake — it feels like another country inside Thailand.
So I have to ask you…
👉 Would you stay overnight on a floating raft house in the middle of the jungle? 👉 And would you explore the rainforest at night looking for snakes and wildlife?
I’m curious — what part of this video surprised you the most?
If this made you want to add Khao Sok to your Thailand itinerary, let me know below. I reply to every single comment and question!
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Welcome to the Cambodian Empire 🥹🥹🙏🙏
The birth land of Cambodian is so beautiful. Yes everyone can agree 😊😊
Khao Sok National Park is one of the three most beautiful parks in the world according to Traveler magazine from the United States. The other two are in the United States, such as Yen Lowstone National Park. 😊
The southern forests of Thailand and Malaysia are some of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, known as primeval forests. For example, there were cycads in the dinosaur era. The same type as fossil cycads discovered hundreds of millions of years ago.
Congratulations. I'll be in traffic tomorrow making my owner rich. Take care brother !!!
Absolutely amazing ❤
Ok🎉😂
อยากไปเที่ยวๆๆ
คุณพร้อมสำหรับสงกรานต์ในประเทศไทยหรือยัง? 😁😁😁
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What Amazing view my friend, its like in Coron, Palawan, Philippines 🌅🏞️🏝️🏖️🌊🌊
welcome home ka.
Hello Jared!! How did you hook up w someone from the Vineyard? Very cool!! That's a beautiful lake!!wow!! 25 years?? A floating bungalow hotel… crazy place to stay!!very dense jungle! An English muffin in Thailand? Pizza in Thailand??? Not NJ pizza!! They have 7 Elevens in Thailand?? What is Tubbing? Love tubing!! So relaxing! Cute lil froggi!! Bamboo cooking… must be tough to eat 🤣. Another great day!! Good morning!! Cool bowls & delicious food…😊Unforgettable!!! ❤️
แอดมิน แขวน หลวงปู่ทวด หรือครับนั้น 😁😁
หน้าปกคลิปสะกดผิดนะคะ❌😊
คือ คำว่า 'เขาสก' ✅ค่ะ จะได้ถูกต้องนะคะ
ขอให้คุณสนุกทุกที่ในเมืองไทย อยู่ไทยท่องเที่ยวไปนานๆ แอบดูคลิปอยู่จ้า😘❤🇹🇭
ขอให้ประเทศไทย เป็นที่ดีต่อใจของคุณตลอดไป
Enjoy your trip at Suratthani.provi.
ว้าว! สวยงาม เห็นแล้วอยากไปเที่ยวเลย
สวัสดีค่ะ🙏ยินดีต้อนรับกลับมาเมืองไทยอีกครั้งค่ะ😊😊
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This video is excellent. It's beautiful, the cinematography is very clear, and it takes you on a great tour. I would like to express my admiration.
Khao Sok is amazing. I've always wanted to visit it once in my life. I've only reached the dam center which is already stunning to me. Thank you for taking us there.
The water looks and sounds beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ผมเคยไปเขาสก 10กว่าปีก่อน ตอนยังไม่มีโซเชี่ยล มันเงียบสงบและสวยงามมาก ตอนนั้นเค้าเรียกกัน กุ้ยหลินเมืองไทย ผมก็ไม่รู้กุ้ยหลินเป็นไงนะ แต่ที่นี่สวยจริง นั่งเรือไปนอนรีสอร์ทลอยน้ำ จำชื่อไม่ได้ละชื่ออะไร แต่เหมือนจะเป็นของอุทยานเอง แล้วทั้งรีสอร์ทมีแค่กลุ่มผม มันส่วนตัวสุดๆ นอนแช่น้ำ จิบเบียร์ ดูภูเขา มันรีเฟรชชีวิตเลย และแน่นอนกลับเข้าฝั่ง ต้องจัดติ่มซำด้วย แต่ยังไม่เคยลองเดินป่าแบบคุณอดัม ตอนนั้นเหมือนเค้ายังไม่เปิดให้เที่ยว ถ้ายังมีแรง ต้องจัดซักครั้ง ขอบคุณที่พาพวกเราไปเที่ยวด้วย หิวอาหารจากกระบอกไม้ไผ่เลย
😊😊😊😊❤❤สวัสดีครับคุณ.อดัม
It's amazing place of Thailand ,so beautiful view point to visit one time in your life.
Yes, this is thailied . The scammers country and full of cheap hookers.
เที่ยวในประเทศไทยนี้ละที่เที่ยวมีมากมายในประเทศไทยไม่ต้องไปเลยนะประเทศเขมร อันตราย
Khao sok = เขาสก ไม่ใช่ เขาโชก
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Wow, Adam, what a stunning place! Thanks for doing this video, I have added it to my list. I don't even know how many types of spiders and there was even articulated python came out very nice
Nice video with beautiful panoramas. Thank you for coming back and hope you enjoy this trip in Thailand wherever you go. 💓💓💚💚
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fom pattaya. welcam to thailand mis. Adam 🇹🇭❤️😊 👍
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VDO… so beautiful 😊
Thank you very much, from Thailand. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
A fantastic activity! I've always dreamed of going there.
Great video. Makes me want to upgrade my motorbike even sooner to be able to drive together with my wife to theses wonders of nature in Thailand ❤❤❤
Beautiful
You made an amazing video, I loved it! The nature scenery is beautiful.
Wow, that was great seeing the jungle of khao sok. We will be in Thailand in a few weeks so we might have to check this place out! Thanks for sharing 😊
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Luang pu Thuad?, your amulet.
I wish you happiness 😊💕🎉
ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทยครับ ดินแดนแห่งรอยยิ้ม❤❤❤😊😊😊
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