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Hi - are you thinking of going to the national park? If so you will be glad of our Khao Sok travel guide. We will help you decide how many days to stay in Khao Sok. First things first: Is it worth going to Khao Sok? A fair question if you haven't been. The National Park is 100% worth going to if you are in Southern Thailand.  It is an absolute must if you are traveling between Phuket, Krabi and/or Koh Samui. It is easy to get here from all three popular beach destinations.  Enjoy a jungle escape [...]

Welcome to your comprehensive guide on selecting the closest airport to Khao Sok National Park, a gem hidden in the lush landscape of Thailand. This guide is meticulously crafted to ensure your journey is as seamless and enjoyable as the destination itself. Khao Sok National Park is not just a destination; it's an entry into a world of ancient rainforests, majestic limestone mountains, deep valleys, mesmerizing lakes, and abundant wildlife. The convenience of your travel greatly depends on choosing the right airport, and this guide is here to navigate you through making this choice with ease. [...]

Every part of the world has been effected by the corona virus outbreak. So what can you expect when you visit Khao Sok after Covid-19? Read our blog to find out the latest news from Khao Sok after covid-19 and details of how Khao Sok Riverside Cottages are working to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Thailand and Covid-19 Thailand was very lucky to suffer minimal cases of Covid-19. As of mid-June Thailand recorded only 3129 cases of the disease. The population of Thailand is 66 million so that is a fantastic result. Also Khao Sok has reported no cases [...]

The Surat Thani airport is my favorite in Thailand.  This is due to its small size, laid-back feeling, and high ratio of coffee shops to customers.  However, getting from Surat Thani airport to Khao Sok can be challenging. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss getting from the Surat Thani airport to Khao Sok via public transportation.  Afterwards, check out our map and directions page for more travel information. Our FAQs page may also be useful. Surat Thani airport to Khao Sok: the journey begins After you exit the baggage claim area in Surat Thani airport, head to the transportation booths lined up against [...]

One great aspect of traveling through Thailand is easy access to affordable transportation. For example, bus routes criss-cross the country, passing through, or at least by most villages. Additionally, airports have sprung up like mushrooms on a log. As a result, it is possible to get from one distant point to another in the same day. Finally, there is the rail system snaking through the countryside. It is the rail system that we’ll focus on here. Specifically, taking the train from Bangkok to Khao Sok. Unfortunately, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Khao Sok. However, the rail system does come close. [...]

Due to its remote location, departing Khao Sok can seem challenging.  To make it easy, we have therefore prepared this post to help our guests organise their onward trip.  We can also arrange private cars to deliver guests to nearly any location in southern Thailand. Below, we also provide information about public transportation from Khao Sok to Koh Samui, Khao Sok to Koh Phangan, Khao Sok to Surathani, Khao Sok to Phuket, and Khao Sok to Krabi. Please read the details below and then make a booking with reception team when you are at the resort. The final section deals with leaving directly [...]

What makes a perfect Khao Sok bungalow?  This is an important question to consider when visiting this amazing place.  Your accommodation has the potential to make or break a trip to this jungle paradise.  Here, a good night’s sleep and a full stomach are important to enjoying the activities that Khao Sok has to offer.  At the Riverside Cottages, we have come up with four criteria for guests to evaluate a Khao Sok bungalow: Cleanliness Location Service Food Cleanliness The cleanliness and safety of a Khao Sok bungalow should be a major consideration of anyone traveling [...]

Resorts in Khao Sok boast an impressive list of activities to offer guests of all ages, interests, and ability levels.  From river tubing and jungle camping, to Thai massage and overnight lake trips, your resort can book just about anything.  However, there are a number of local sights and activities that visitors to Khao Sok can do by themselves.  This is especially true for guests driving to Khao Sok.  Here, we’ll review what to do in Khao Sok! What to do in Khao Sok In addition to the jungle, river, and restaurants, guests can find quite a few [...]

Khao Sok national park is certainly one of the best South Thailand destinations!  However, there are other amazing spots just down the road!  In this blog we’ll take a brief look at a few other of our favourite southern Thailand travel locales near Khao Sok, the best way to get off the beaten path in South Thailand! The Andaman Coast - home of amazing South Thailand destinations!  Disclaimer: We love nature and the Real Thailand!  The following destinations are recommended for travellers wishing to get off the beaten path in South Thailand.  If you are willing to sacrifice some comfort [...]