Riverside Cottages

Visiting with jungle guides, fruit farmers, and elephants, Alexander Vysniauskas shares how 3 simple concepts are empowering the emergence of Responsible, Community-led Tourism in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand The fight for the preservation of Thailand’s Khao Sok National Park begins in the late 1970s, with an armed uprising deep in the jungle strongholds of present day Cheow Lan lake. Before the National Park was established, student activists, labeled as communists, were able to keep the encroaching logging and mining companies at bay. The fight against exploitation continues to this day, now against the scourges of modern agriculture and mass tourism. Khao [...]

Visitors to Khao Sok National Park will soon discover that life is everywhere in the rainforest!  Here at Khao Sok Riverside Cottages, this is especially true.  Due to our environmentally-friendly approach, the surrounding area remains rich in life and diversity.  As a result, guests at the Riverside Cottages will find many types of Khao Sok wildlife just outside their door!  Below is some information on some of the most commonly seen critters. For many first-time visitors, the rainforest can be a strange and intimidating place.  New sights and sounds greet our guests, and it can be difficult to sort [...]

There are many benefits to staying at a Khao Sok resort that is located in an isolated, natural setting.  It is peaceful and quiet, for example, and guests can enjoy the full jungle experience.  However, a location well away from the town center can be a difficult place to stay entertained, especially for children.  Recognizing this, we have developed a variety of free diversions, such as a game library, river tubes, and free WIFI.  Our favorite diversion, though, is our Khao Sok nature trail, which we will look at here. A glimpse into the past: our Khao Sok nature trail begins [...]

The Thai dry season can be difficult to endure, but traveling to Khao Sok in April has virtues.  It is the hottest and driest month of the year, with a tropical sun blazing out of a pale blue, cloudless sky.  This means it is an excellent time of year for Khao Sok trekking, or visiting Cheow Larn Lake.  If only you can find a comfortable place to rest... The village In the village of Khao Sok, the asphalt and cement structures that have replaced the forest soak up the sun’s rays.  This ensures blistering heat from sky and ground during the day, and [...]