Treks in Khao Sok
What to expect when trekking in Khao Sok
A trek through the Khao Sok jungle is an experience that engages all the senses from the very first step. The air is warm and humid, almost velvety on the skin, and carries that intense scent of wet leaves and ancient wood that only rainforests possess. As you walk, you feel the soft, uneven ground beneath your feet, a mix of earth, roots, and smooth stones shaped by water.
The sounds are continuous and hypnotic. True silence never exists: there is always something moving or singing. Tropical birds with metallic calls, the sudden rustle in the leaves as a lizard scurry away, the deep thud coming from afar when a macaque moves through the trees. Sometimes you hear noises you don’t recognize, and that is part of the magic: the forest seems to watch you and speak to you.
There are many animals you might encounter, and they often appear when you least expect it. Monkeys are among the most common: long-tailed macaques and sweet-eyed langurs, observing visitors from a distance. If you’re lucky, you might see the slow loris, a small, nocturnal primate with a round face.
On the rocks and along the path, it’s easy to come across large monitor lizards, walking slowly but imposingly, and geckos of all sizes. On the lower branches, you find non-aggressive snakes like the reticulated python or the green vine snake, so thin it looks like a living vine.
Enormous hornbills pass noisily through the sky, and on the ground, you can see the footprints of wild boars and, much more rarely, the larger prints of the Malaysian tapir. Even if you don’t see it, you will almost always hear the presence of the gibbon: its morning songs spread like a vibrant echo across the entire valley.
When you reach a river or a waterfall, the sound of the water envelops you and brings immediate relief. The water is cool, almost cold compared to the air, and immersing yourself in it, even for just a minute, gives you a feeling of rebirth. It’s one of those moments that symbolically “stop time” during the trek.
The day often ends with an orange sky filtering through the tall trees, while the jungle changes its voice and the sounds of the night begin. In that moment, you truly understand how small you are compared to the cosmos that surrounds you, and at the same time, how much you are a part of it.
Choose your own trek in Khao Sok
Three days, two nights: Survival camping skills
An immersive 3-day expedition focused on traditional survival skills, deep rainforest camping, and authentic wilderness living.
Three days, two nights: Survival camping skills
Departure: 9:00 a.m. – Return: 12:00 p.m. on the third day
This experience is an extended version of the 2 days / 1 night camping trip, taking you deeper into the jungle for a true survival experience.
During the three days, you will learn essential survival skills such as how to set up camp, how to live in the jungle, and how to cook every meal using traditional methods. The focus is on simplicity, self-reliance, and reconnecting with nature.
This trip offers a chance to step away from daily life, reset to basic living, and fully immerse yourself in the rhythm of the rainforest.
10,000 THB per person (5–8 people)
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Contact UsTwo Days, One Night: Jungle Camping Experience
A two-day adventure featuring deep jungle trekking, bamboo cooking, hammock camping under the stars, and a night safari.
Two Days, One Night: Jungle Camping Experience
Departure: 9:00 a.m. – Return: 12:00 p.m. on the following day
This experience offers a complete jungle adventure, including trekking, bamboo cooking, and a night safari. You will sleep in a hammock and wake up to the natural sounds of the jungle.
Departure from our office is at 9:00 a.m. The guide will introduce the trip and explain the camping area. We will trek until the afternoon, then stop for lunch, swimming, and relaxation. The guide will choose the best camping spot.
Trekking continues until around 4:30 p.m. After returning to camp, we prepare dinner before dark. After sunset, the night safari begins.
The following morning, we prepare breakfast, enjoy free time in the jungle, and trek back to the park entrance before noon.
3,300 THB per person (5–8 people)
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Contact UsFull day: Jungle Trek + Night Safari
An intensive single-day adventure combining deep jungle trekking to remote waterfalls, traditional jungle cooking, and a 2 km night walk.
Full day: Jungle Trek + Night Safari
Departure: 9:00 a.m. – Return: 9:00 p.m.
This full-day jungle survival experience begins with an explanation of the trekking route and activities for the day. The trip combines a deeper jungle trek to Waterfall No. 4 or No. 6 (depending on daily conditions), a jungle cooking experience, and a night trek.
After the daytime trek, we continue with a night walk of approximately 2 kilometers back to the starting point, offering a chance to experience the jungle after dark.
This trip is ideal for visitors with limited time in Khao Sok, allowing you to enjoy all major jungle activities in a single day.
2,600 THB per person (5–8 people)
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Contact UsFull day: Jungle Trek + Bamboo Cooking
Full-day guided rainforest trek with a traditional bamboo-cooked lunch, swimming in a natural jungle jacuzzi, and wildlife insights.
Full day: Jungle Trek + Bamboo Cooking
Departure: 8:00 a.m. – Return: 4:30 p.m.
This trip is ideal for travelers who want to combine a jungle trekking experience with a unique bamboo cooking meal.
The tour starts at 8:00 a.m. from our office. Before entering the jungle, the guide will explain the trail and the day’s activities. We trek through the rainforest until around 11:30 a.m., when the guide will look for a suitable cooking camp area.
Lunch is prepared using traditional bamboo cooking techniques, allowing you to learn how to cook without modern kitchen equipment. After lunch, there is time to swim and relax in a natural jungle jacuzzi.
Throughout the trip, the guide will share information about the rainforest ecosystem and the animals living in the area. The tour ends around 4:30 p.m. at the park entrance.
1,500 THB per person (5–8 people)
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Contact UsHalf day: Jungle Trek
A 6 km guided walk along the river to Bang Hua Rad waterfall with wildlife spotting and a relaxing swim in a natural pool.
Half day: Jungle Trek
Morning: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon: 13:30 p.m. – 17:30 p.m.
Starting at the Khao Sok Visitor Center, this half-day jungle trek covers a round-trip distance of about 6 km as the trail follows the river toward Waterfall No. 2 (Bang Hua Rad). Throughout the walk, your guide will share detailed information about the local flora, fauna, and surroundings, offering great opportunities to spot various plants and wildlife along the way. To wrap up the adventure, you will have special time reserved to swim and relax in a natural pool at the end of the trek.
700 THB per person (5–8 people)
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Contact UsJungle Trek: Half day and half night
Experience a guided jungle walk, a fresh riverside dinner, and an evening night safari searching for nocturnal wildlife from 2:30 p.m. onwards.
Jungle Trek: Half day and half night
Departure: 2:30 p.m. – Return: 9:00 p.m.
The trip starts at 2:30 p.m. from the national park entrance. The guide will lead you along the jungle trail to Bang Hua Rad viewpoint, introducing the forest, plants, and wildlife along the way.
During the afternoon, we prepare ingredients for dinner. You can also enjoy swimming in the river while the food is being prepared. Dinner is served around 6:00 p.m.
After sunset, the night safari begins as we trek back to the starting point. During the night walk, you may encounter nocturnal wildlife such as night butterflies, snakes, slow loris, marble cat, and other jungle animals, both harmless and venomous.
1,600 THB per person (5–8 people)
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