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

4.9/5
116 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Khao Lak
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:German, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
Meal Included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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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

Important to know

  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport to and from hotels
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • National Park fee
  • Insurance

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.


What people say about this experience

4.9/5

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  • J

    Joanne

    Traveled as a couple


    February 24, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    An enjoyable and interesting itinerary, and a super excursion . The guide (Ran) and driver (Mix) went out of their way to provide information, make us comfortable, provide refreshments, take photos for us . The elephant sanctuary was wonderful and you could clearly see how well the elephants were cared for. Lunch was delicious with an unexpected cooking demo too. The scenery on the rafting tour was stunning. Highly recommended!

  • A

    AlexC

    Traveled as a couple


    February 16, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The whole day was fantastic and well organised. The visit to the elephant sanctuary was incredible, feeding and washing the elephants. The food was also excellent, and the bamboo rafting a nice way to relax at the end.

  • K

    K

    Traveled with family


    February 6, 2026
    3

    United Kingdom

    This really should have been a half dya trial with just the rafting lunch and the elephants. The market and temple elements were very lacklustre and felt like afterthoughts to bump up the day and justify the price. The guide was impossible at times to understand making communication throughout the dya vet difficult. She wa a pleasant but in the end she didn't ad such to the day and we could have done it without her and just the staff at the rafting and elephants who were much better.

  • J

    JPJ

    Traveled as a couple


    February 4, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    This was a fantastic day trip, well worth the ££ and we will do it again next time

  • C

    C

    Traveled with family


    January 26, 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    Very good trip, however, having taken this trip twice the guide wasn’t as good on this occasion. The guide excessively made comments about how little all staff are paid, and pushed for us to tip heavily.

  • D

    Denise

    Traveled as a couple


    January 25, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    I enjoyed the elephant sanctuary and the bamboo rafting

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