Khao Sok trekking and hiking in the National Park is some of the best in Thailand. The rainforest around Khao Sok is home to an abundance of wildlife. You can hike to waterfalls, swimming holes and caves. You might encounter rare plants, including the giant Rafflesia flower.
Khao Sok trekking and hiking includes some local hikes that you can do by yourself. For other jungle treks we can arrange knowledgeable guides. At Riverside Cottages we offer half day and full day Khao Sok trekking and hiking tours and night safaris in the National Park. For the more adventurous, we can guide you deeper into the rainforest for overnight jungle camping or on an expedition to the rare Rafflesia flower. For Families, we are happy to recommend child-friendly hikes as well. Just book a room or a tour package and we’ll handle the rest. Read on for more, and be sure to visit our Top 3 Khao Sok jungle hikes post!
Half Day Hike
Explore the wondrous jungle here. This family-friendly trek can be done with a guide or on your own. Request a Khao Sok trekking map at the National Park entrance to find swimming areas more easily! Waterfalls, natural swimming pools and lovely picnic points await you. An easy walk takes you through the rainforest to a wide swimming hole with a small waterfall above it. Feel free to trek at your leisure. Take time to examine unusual trees, such as the spikey-leafed Pandanus with fruits that look like pineapples. You might catch glimpses of shy leaf monkeys and huge, colorful butterflies. There are several natural pools where you can take a refreshing dip in the Sok River.
Duration: 2-4 hours easy to moderate hiking.
Don’t forget to bring money for the entrance ticket to the National Park.
Half Day Hike
Explore the wondrous jungle here. This family-friendly trek can be done with a guide or on your own. Request a Khao Sok trekking map at the National Park entrance to find swimming areas more easily! Waterfalls, natural swimming pools and lovely picnic points await you. An easy walk takes you through the rainforest to a wide swimming hole with a small waterfall above it. Feel free to trek at your leisure. Take time to examine unusual trees, such as the spikey-leafed Pandanus with fruits that look like pineapples. You might catch glimpses of shy leaf monkeys and huge, colorful butterflies. There are several natural pools where you can take a refreshing dip in the Sok River.
Duration: 2-4 hours easy to moderate hiking.
Don’t forget to bring money for the entrance ticket to the National Park.
Khao Sok Trekking Full Day Hike
Enjoy a full day of Khao Sok trekking deep into Khao Sok National Park. As you walk along the path, your guide will give you interesting details on the different kinds of bamboo, orchids and lianas growing in the park. You can choose from several trekking route, including a cascading waterfall and sacred swimming pools. On your trek, keep your eyes open to see 3 species of monkey, giant hornbills, and even gibbons if you are lucky! Lunch will be delicious fried rice wrapped in a banana leaf.
Duration: 5-8 hours moderate to challenging hiking
Don’t forget to bring your swimming suit for a dip in the river and money for the entrance ticket to the National Park.
Interested in something special? Our staff can help you arrange some specialty hikes, such as the hike to the giant bamboo.
Khao Sok Trekking Full Day Hike
Enjoy a full day of Khao Sok trekking deep into Khao Sok National Park. As you walk along the path, your guide will give you interesting details on the different kinds of bamboo, orchids and lianas growing in the park. You can choose from several trekking route, including a cascading waterfall and sacred swimming pools. On your trek, keep your eyes open to see 3 species of monkey, giant hornbills, and even gibbons if you are lucky! Lunch will be delicious fried rice wrapped in a banana leaf.
Duration: 5-8 hours moderate to challenging hiking
Don’t forget to bring your swimming suit for a dip in the river and money for the entrance ticket to the National Park.
Interested in something special? Our staff can help you arrange some specialty hikes, such as the hike to the giant bamboo.
Night Safari
When darkness falls at Khao Sok Riverside Cottages, the jungle comes alive. Strap on your headlamp and join our guide for a night safari where you can spot bats swishing through the sky and owls perched in the trees. Be surrounded by the nightly concert of the cicadas and huge grasshoppers. Keep your eye out for the world’s smallest deer, a civet cat, and maybe even a slow loris!
Duration: 1-2 hours walking
Remember to stay quiet, and keep your light down so the guide can spot the wildlife.
For more information, read our blog post!
Night Safari
When darkness falls at Khao Sok Riverside Cottages, the jungle comes alive. Strap on your headlamp and join our guide for a night safari where you can spot bats swishing through the sky and owls perched in the trees. Be surrounded by the nightly concert of the cicadas and huge grasshoppers. Keep your eye out for the world’s smallest deer, a civet cat, and maybe even a slow loris!
Duration: 1-2 hours walking
Remember to stay quiet, and keep your light down so the guide can spot the wildlife.
For more information, read our blog post!
Jungle Day, Jungle Night
Head into the jungle in the afternoon, a great time to see monkeys, and walk through the giant vines and strange pandanus trees. Have a quick swim in the river, and then relax and listen to the chirping cicadas and grasshoppers as the sun goes down. Watch as your guide makes a tasty jungle meal over the fire – curry and rice steamed in bamboo. After dinner, turn on your headlamp for a night safari as you hike out of the Park – you may spot owls, mouse deer, slow loris, and quick moving civet cats.
Duration: 4-6 hours easy to moderate hiking with a stop for dinner.
Bring a story to tell around the fire & 300 Baht for the National Park fee.
Check out this video for an idea of what to expect.
Jungle Day, Jungle Night
Head into the jungle in the afternoon, a great time to see monkeys, and walk through the giant vines and strange pandanus trees. Have a quick swim in the river, and then relax and listen to the chirping cicadas and grasshoppers as the sun goes down. Watch as your guide makes a tasty jungle meal over the fire – curry and rice steamed in bamboo. After dinner, turn on your headlamp for a night safari as you hike out of the Park – you may spot owls, mouse deer, slow loris, and quick moving civet cats.
Duration: 4-6 hours easy to moderate hiking with a stop for dinner.
Bring a story to tell around the fire & 300 Baht for the National Park fee.
Check out this video for an idea of what to expect.
Rafflesia – Trekking to the Giant Flower
High on on the forest ridges, the elusive Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world. Here in Khao Sok, Rafflesia blooms periodically from December to March. The plant’s giant red flowers have a diameter of up to 1 meter, and it’s thought to be a parasitic vine, but no one knows for sure. Hike to the ridge top with an expert guide to find this rare bloom, which lasts for only a few days in each location.
Duration: 2-4 hours strenuous hiking with steep hills.
This hike is for people who can hike up and down steep terrain.
Read our blog post for a full write up of the Rafflesia hike, and be sure to find out more about the Rafflesia flower.
Rafflesia – Trekking to the Giant Flower
High on on the forest ridges, the elusive Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world. Here in Khao Sok, Rafflesia blooms periodically from December to March. The plant’s giant red flowers have a diameter of up to 1 meter, and it’s thought to be a parasitic vine, but no one knows for sure. Hike to the ridge top with an expert guide to find this rare bloom, which lasts for only a few days in each location.
Duration: 2-4 hours strenuous hiking with steep hills.
This hike is for people who can hike up and down steep terrain.
Read our blog post for a full write up of the Rafflesia hike, and be sure to find out more about the Rafflesia flower.
Bang Man Cave Hike
Venture into the dense rainforest for a unique look at forest plants and animals. After a challenging hike through lush jungle, you will stop for an exotic Thai lunch at an evergreen meadow. Relax at the campfire and drink some nice tea or coffee from bamboo cups. Your adventure continues inside a natural cave on paths lit by only your headlamp. Let the guides spot spiders, frogs and cave crickets and learn about the spectacular geology of the cave! The rest of the hike leads through stunning hilly terrain and is an awesome way to warm up after leaving the cave.
Duration: 5-6 hours of moderately challenging hiking
The cave can be quite wet, so wear supportive waterproof shoes or bring water shoes.
For more information, check out our blog post!
Bang Man Cave Hike
Venture into the dense rainforest for a unique look at forest plants and animals. After a challenging hike through lush jungle, you will stop for an exotic Thai lunch at an evergreen meadow. Relax at the campfire and drink some nice tea or coffee from bamboo cups. Your adventure continues inside a natural cave on paths lit by only your headlamp. Let the guides spot spiders, frogs and cave crickets and learn about the spectacular geology of the cave! The rest of the hike leads through stunning hilly terrain and is an awesome way to warm up after leaving the cave.
Duration: 5-6 hours of moderately challenging hiking
The cave can be quite wet, so wear supportive waterproof shoes or bring water shoes.
For more information, check out our blog post!
