Full-day Khao Sok tour with elephant sanctuary and bamboo rafting
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Full-day Khao Sok tour with elephant sanctuary and bamboo rafting

4.8/5

Excellent
599 reviews
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£83.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Takuapa Local Market is a great place to meet locals and sample some fresh Thai fruit
  • You'll learn how the sanctuary cares for its elephants and help prepare a tasty snack for them
  • There's a tasty Thai lunch to boost your energy levels before a river bamboo rafting session
  • Visiting Monkey Cave lets you see the intricately decorated shrine of this Buddhist temple
  • Your expert guide knows Khao Sok like the back of their hand and will share their local knowledge
What to expect

Are you ready for an adventure with a uniquely Khao Sok touch? Uncover some of Thailand's best-kept secrets on an exclusive tour that ticks all the boxes. You'll combine a variety of activities, ranging from the cultural to the natural. Haggle with locals in a market, meet elephants at a sanctuary and mingle with monkeys in a temple. Tina, one of our expert local guides, says, "You'll be able to see just how the workers here look after the elephants, including how they get in the water with the animals. You'll see this for yourself, and help out the sanctuary staff by preparing the elephant's food."

The fun begins at Takuapa market, where you'll get to taste fresh Thai fruit while meeting the locals. We move it up a gear next at the viewpoint in Khao Sok National Park, before a trip to the local rainforest sanctuary to meet the elephants. The sanctuary is where elderly elephants, who are unable to work, live their daily lives. Once you have helped out with the prep, you'll be able to prepare healthy treats for the elephants and walk with them through the tropical jungle.

And, there's more to come. Snap up some pics at the viewpoint in Khao Sok National Park, before arriving at a restaurant to tuck into a traditional Thai lunchtime feast. As it that wasn't enough, you'll get to try river bamboo rafting, sailing along the river before wrapping things up with a sense of zen at ‘Monkey Cave'. Inside is serene and beautiful, with an intricately decorated shrine and often monks praying. You might also catch sight of birds and bats in the cave, but the monkeys generally stay outside.

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What's included
  • check Transport to and from hotels
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
  • check National Park fee
  • check Insurance
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.8 /5

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    Tom

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    5

    22 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Excellent well thought out tour, value for money, the rafting was great and felt safe. The interaction with the elephants was outstanding, the mahouts ensured that the elephants wellbeing was the priority and also guided the human interaction safely.. Overall a fabulous unforgettable day. Thanks to all who were involved. ????

  • C

    Carla and Stephen

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    5

    21 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Enjoyed elephants and bamboo racing Didn’t like - fruit market

  • A

    Andrea

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    5

    21 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    This day was excellent from start to finish!

  • J

    John e

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    4.2

    21 November 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    I was very happy with the day. Everything was very good. The two guides was excellent.

  • C

    Claire

    Verified booking

    2.6

    19 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The elephants were forced to do bathing by pulling them by the neck nastily and kicked at their back legs. The mud bath area was a concrete rectangle not suitable for them to roll in so never got essential sunscreen which if did get any mud it was washed off. They are fed too much ripe bananas and sugar cane so is very unhealthy, the same elephants had to go through it all again about 10 minutes after we had them, cruel, should not be bathing with them, they also didn’t enjoy it, unkind keepers

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    Shaz

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    4.2

    19 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Enjoyed elephants but the temple was not very good