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
704 reviews
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$110.00
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

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 704 reviews from verified customers


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  • M

    Milana12@

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    5

    December 17, 2025

    Traveled with family


    It was amazing!! Highly recommend .. so peaceful.. all trip was very organised, guide - Queeny she is amazing!! Loved from pick up to back to hotel. She really was looking after us, done a lot of family pictures, given a lot of information. This trip for adults and children definitely recommend.

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    Peter Balcombe

    Verified booking

    5

    December 17, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Great helpful staff full schedule for the day, elephants experience good. Lunch goo and rafting relaxing with all involved helpful and thoughtful

  • J

    Jessamine

    Verified booking

    4.6

    December 16, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    excellent nothing to improve we found it to be perfect.

  • J

    John

    Verified booking

    5

    December 12, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Our guide Pookie was amazing, she had great information and really cared about us. Great excursion - something best to do at the start of your trip to see the local area and culture.

  • T

    Tracey and Dave

    Verified booking

    5

    December 9, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    A truly wonderful trip, possibly one of the best all round excursions I've been on. The elephants, scenery, laid back and easy going staff/guides, adding to the day. Queenie, our guide was lovely. Go!!!!

  • R

    Rebecca Bates

    Verified booking

    5

    December 4, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Trip was a great day, our guide Proy was lovely very friendly but her English was not as good as previous guides and struggled to understand her abit at times. The trip to the market was perhaps more of a time filler and not overly enjoyable, lunch was good, bamboo rafting was absolutely beautiful and relaxing, by far the highlight of the day was spending time feeding and bathing the elephants absolutely unforgettable memories and an amazing experience!

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