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

4.9/5

Excellent
99 reviews
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£82.00
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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4.9 /5

Based on 99 reviews from verified customers


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    Becky From Cornwall

    Verified booking

    5

    7 October 2025

    Solo traveller


    This was the best excursion I have ever been on. Red, our guide, & Cha, our driver were superb at looking after us & giving us so much information. They joined in all the activities & were on hand at all times. Red was an absolute star & was very funny with his gentle humour. Cha made sure we were comfortable & had plenty of water through the day. I cannot recommend this highly enough to make memories that will last for a lifetime. I would definitely do it all again in a heartbeat.

  • Y

    Yvonne

    Verified booking

    5

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Amazing day from start to finish ??.. guide was fantastic driver was brilliant everything about the trip was memories of a lifetime ..thankyou

  • P

    Phil

    Verified booking

    5

    14 September 2025

    Solo traveller


    Such a fantastic experience all around. The care taken around these animals is amazing.

  • C

    Carol R

    Verified booking

    5

    3 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Everything about the day was incredible! Pop our guide and driver were amazing! Nothing too much trouble, kept us hydrated all day, very informative and the day ran like clockwork!

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    Mo

    Verified booking

    5

    27 July 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Guide was amazing, driver friendly and helpful, bamboo raft guide was brilliant pointing out wildlife and environment.

  • R

    Rosie

    Verified booking

    5

    13 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Loved the whole day. Chelsea was an amazing guide and very informative and friendly. Felt the timings for each activity were just right. Didn't feel rushed at all. Loved lunch and learning how to cook a traditional Thai soup. The elephants were definitely the highlight, but the bamboo rafting and coffee from bamboo cups (which we got to keep) was also amazing.

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