Khao Sok with Cheow Lan Lake
Cheow Lan Lake
Join us on our Khao Sok Lake Tour for a sightseeing cruise on the magical waters of Cheow Lan Lake, a strikingly beautiful region of Khao Sok National Park that could best be described as a tropical paradise! Many of the world's most impressive regions are best viewed from the deck of a boat, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding landscapes that are unobtainable from land. Khao Sok National Park is one such place, and the panoramic views aboard a boat on the picturesque Cheow Lan Lake are simply extraordinary!
The journey to the lakeside pier from Khao Lak takes approximately two hours, so we'll pick you up from your hotel fairly early to ensure a good start to your day. After arriving at the jetty at the
Rajjaprabha Dam, you'll board a traditional Thai longtail boat for a cruise on the lake. Once a nearly impassable jungle basin, the lakebed snaked through steep cliffs and rugged mountains. The flooding of Cheow Lan Lake made cruising this region a dream. Today, islands that were once mountains rise from the emerald-green waters, creating a breathtaking landscape. Throughout the day, the captain will stop at several locations, where you and your guide will disembark to participate in the itinerary activities and have lunch.
One of the activities is a short
jungle hike along a trail to discover rare and exotic plants and animals that live in the rainforest. This low-impact hike takes about an hour and is suitable for anyone who can walk on slightly uneven terrain. Your experienced tour guide will help you spot some of the world's rarest flower species when they bloom. Remember to look up! Gibbons and the elusive southern spectacled leaf monkeys can be found hiding in the dense jungle foliage or on the high branches of giant trees.
But wait! We have more planned for your day! The stony bedrock of this ancient rainforest region is composed primarily of soft limestone, which has been eroded by water over tens of thousands of years, shaping the soft rock into a variety of unique and interesting shapes. Caves, caverns, and sinkholes are a typical feature of such karst regions, and Khao Sok National Park is no exception. Another stop we'll make ashore during the sea voyage is a short
cave visit to explore the hidden world deep inside an ever-changing karst cave!
For lunch, we'll stop aboard a
floating raft restaurant, where you'll enjoy delicious Thai cuisine. After lunch, you'll have time to jump into the invigorating waters of Cheow Lan Lake for a refreshing swim, or sit back, relax, and take in the natural beauty of Khao Sok National Park. Either way, you'll have the majesty and beauty of Khao Sok's landscape as your backdrop while you eat and recharge your batteries.
If you're looking for a relaxing day trip to the heart of Khao Sok, recharge your phone and camera batteries and join us! Seize the opportunity to create timeless memories with us ! Book a full-day tour on the reservoir today and experience the breathtaking views from a boat on Cheow Lan Lake and the wonders of Khao Sok National Park!
Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in the Khao Lak area
We've got you covered! Your friendly driver and guide will pick you up in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus from your hotel lobby around 6:00 a.m. Pickup time may vary depending on the location of your hotel, but we will confirm the exact time with you when you book.
- Longtail boat ride
- Jungle exploration tour
- Cave exploration
- Lunch break and time to relax and swim
- Return to the pier
- Return to your hotel in the Khao Lak area
