Full-day Khao Sok tour with elephant sanctuary and bamboo rafting
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Full-day Khao Sok tour with elephant sanctuary and bamboo rafting

4.8/5

Excellent
708 reviews
from
$111.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Takuapa Local Market is a great place to meet locals and sample some fresh Thai fruit
  • You'll learn how the sanctuary cares for its elephants and help prepare a tasty snack for them
  • There's a tasty Thai lunch to boost your energy levels before a river bamboo rafting session
  • Visiting Monkey Cave lets you see the intricately decorated shrine of this Buddhist temple
  • Your expert guide knows Khao Sok like the back of their hand and will share their local knowledge
What to expect

Are you ready for an adventure with a uniquely Khao Sok touch? Uncover some of Thailand's best-kept secrets on an exclusive tour that ticks all the boxes. You'll combine a variety of activities, ranging from the cultural to the natural. Haggle with locals in a market, meet elephants at a sanctuary and mingle with monkeys in a temple. Tina, one of our expert local guides, says, "You'll be able to see just how the workers here look after the elephants, including how they get in the water with the animals. You'll see this for yourself, and help out the sanctuary staff by preparing the elephant's food."

The fun begins at Takuapa market, where you'll get to taste fresh Thai fruit while meeting the locals. We move it up a gear next at the viewpoint in Khao Sok National Park, before a trip to the local rainforest sanctuary to meet the elephants. The sanctuary is where elderly elephants, who are unable to work, live their daily lives. Once you have helped out with the prep, you'll be able to prepare healthy treats for the elephants and walk with them through the tropical jungle.

And, there's more to come. Snap up some pics at the viewpoint in Khao Sok National Park, before arriving at a restaurant to tuck into a traditional Thai lunchtime feast. As it that wasn't enough, you'll get to try river bamboo rafting, sailing along the river before wrapping things up with a sense of zen at ‘Monkey Cave'. Inside is serene and beautiful, with an intricately decorated shrine and often monks praying. You might also catch sight of birds and bats in the cave, but the monkeys generally stay outside.

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What's included
  • check Transport to and from hotels
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
  • check National Park fee
  • check Insurance
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 708 reviews from verified customers


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  • S

    Sue&Co

    Verified booking

    5

    December 23, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    The whole trip was fabulous. Packed a lot into the time, but it didn’t feel rushed. Our guide (Noak) was great and she was super friendly. The Elephant Park was all about caring for the elephants and we helped feed, wash and care for them. The bamboo rafting was very relaxing and the boat men pointed out wildlife out to us. Beautiful temple and friendly,but not overly so, small monkeys. The market was interesting!

  • J

    Justine and Tyler

    Verified booking

    5

    December 21, 2025

    Traveled with family


    The guide was very attentive to our needs he gave a cooking demonstration which was excellent the raft ride guides were very helpful in finding animals and insects a very good tour It was a small group which was beneficial as my grandson is autistic he didn’t feel overwhelmed by the experience he stated he enjoyed the tour

  • L

    LozzaT

    Verified booking

    5

    December 21, 2025

    Traveled with family


    The guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Marget was attentive to our needs, she had a great relationship with the bamboo rafters and staff at the elephant sanctuary. She and our driver, Mr. Big, work very well together, including when they demonstrated making the Thai soup. Mr. Big was on hand to take photos, he held our belongings when we got in the river to rinse the elephants and kept us supplied with refreshments all day.

  • A

    Anonymous

    Verified booking

    5

    December 19, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Rafting a few safety issues with bamboo raft, not in best of condition & some had split / very precarious getting on & off / not enforced to wear life jacket , these were used a seat pads / raft nearly capsized after getting stuck on rocks Driver & your guide absolutely stars looking after us - lots of water & cold wipes /

  • C

    CraigHarrisonUK

    Verified booking

    5

    December 18, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Everything was great, but the tour guide didn't seem to interest d in getting involved with us - I can't remember him even telling us his name. After seeing Poo do such a magnificent job on our previous Unseen tour, the difference was slightly jarring. Other than that, brilliant.

  • P

    PMG234

    Verified booking

    4.6

    December 18, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    It often comes down to the quality of the guide and our guide, Mr Too, had a great personality

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