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
568 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

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 568 reviews from verified customers


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  • G

    Gordon M

    Verified booking

    4.6

    9 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Morning market was a bit rough

  • A

    Andy Baker

    Verified booking

    4.6

    7 November 2025

    Travelled with family


    Elephant sanctuary and rafting were excellent. The market visit was interesting but too much time allocated to that. Biggest disappointment was the temple as it isnot fully open yet, would have preferred to have seen an older established temple. Guide and driver were both friendly and knowledgable - excellent!

  • G

    Garry

    Verified booking

    5

    3 November 2025

    Travelled with family


    The elephant experience was fantastic, so much more hands on than we expected. Loved the river rafting and lunch was amazing. The initial market was ok, fun fruit tasting but walking around the market afterwards wasn't great

  • E

    Emma P

    Verified booking

    5

    3 November 2025

    Travelled with family


    I can’t overstate how much me and my family loved this tour! Absolutely incredible, we didn’t want to go back to the hotel! Thanks so much to Queenie and Mr Big our driver who were amazing hosts. What a beautiful and special experience!

  • L

    Lawrie

    Verified booking

    4.6

    29 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Excellent experience with the elephants. Wife not to keen on rafting but I found it okay.

  • M

    M & J

    Verified booking

    4.6

    28 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Enjoyed everything

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