Khao Sok National Park, in Surat Thani Province, is home to one of the oldest rainforests on Earth, dramatic limestone cliffs, deep jungle valleys, and the emerald water of Cheow Lan Lake. It’s a peaceful, wild, and completely different landscape from the coastline — ideal for travellers looking for nature, quiet, and true jungle scenery.

Khao Sok Town – Gateway to the Jungle

The small town near the park is surrounded by misty peaks and lush forest. Travellers come here for jungle trekking, river canoeing, bird watching, tubing (seasonal), and visiting ethical elephant projects. It’s calm, simple, and the perfect base before heading deeper into the national park.

Cheow Lan Lake – Limestone Towers & Emerald Water

Created after the construction of Ratchaprapha Dam in the 1980s, Cheow Lan Lake is now one of Thailand’s most stunning natural areas. Hundreds of limestone karsts rise straight out of the water, floating bungalows sit in quiet coves, and long-tail cruises reveal hidden corners of the flooded valley system. Wildlife is abundant — hornbills, gibbons, langurs, and giant monitor lizards are often seen near the shoreline.

Simba Sea Trips – 2 Day / 1 Night Jungle & Lake Experience

Simba Sea Trips offers a curated two-day adventure combining:

• ethical elephant observation in Phang Nga

• a scenic long-tail boat journey across Cheow Lan Lake

• swimming, relaxing, and exploring the emerald water

• time at a floating bungalow surrounded by jungle and towering cliffs

This experience blends quiet jungle moments with dramatic lake scenery — a peaceful and unforgettable side of southern Thailand that pairs perfectly with a Simba island tour.