This is the second part of the long holiday Songkran Trip. This trip focuses on Khao Sok National park, both the dam and Hiking. We are going to hike the national park and search for the largest flower in the world. See the viewpoint on the top of the temple, and spend a night inside the Ratchaprapa lake, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Thailand.
You can opt to join only this part of your long holiday, or combine this trip with other parts of this long holiday
*There are no plans to deviate from the plan unless there is an unforeseen situation
Day 0: Sun 11th
19.00: The van leaves from Bangkok to Surat Thani Province (700 km, takes around 10 hours to get there)
Day 1: Mon 12th
06.00: Arrive at the temple. Breakfast and coffee, take photos of the sunrise and the temple gate
07.00: Start hiking up to the #5 peak (1.30 – 2 hours hike)
10.00: Back to the van, then leave for the Ratchaprapa Dam. (stop at 7-11 to get snacks)
11.00: Arrive at the Ratchaprapa Dam, we will do the Bridge walk and see the heart shape mountain (Additional Hike: Level: Easy)
12.00: Lunch
13.00: Meet at the pier
14.30: Check-in, then you may enjoy the water activities, swimming, kayak (we compensate for the activities at the raft area, to rent of kayak, swimming rings)
17.00: The boat will pick us up from our accommodation, and will take us for the sunset and animal watching tour
18.30: Return to the accommodation, dinner at the National Park
19.30: Enjoy the rest of your day
Day 2: Tue 13
07.00-07.30: Breakfast
8.00: Check out, take the boat to see the fog above the water & viewpoints.
10.00: Back to the entrance, change to the van back to Khao Sok National Park for hiking
11.00: Arrive at Khao Sok National Park. and lunch. Check in and get ready to hike
The highlight of this hike is to see Rafflesia arnoldii, it’s the largest flower in the world and listed as one of the top 10 strange flowers in the world. This flower is hard to find, it blooms once a year between November to April, and only lives for 7 days. The flower is not a guarantee, we will see it if we get lucky 🙂 The hiking route is 4km, with the local tour guide.
12.00: Start hiking (4km, take 3-4 hours to hike)
15.00: Back to the National Park. Then drive back to Bangkok
18.00: Dinner on the way
20.00: Check in at the guest house
Day 3: Wed 14th
7.00-7.30: Breakfast
8.00: Get to the van and return to Bangkok. (Lunch on the way back)
16.00: Back to Bangkok and end the trip
Price: 8,600 THB (8,500 For Thai ID)
Includes
- All included – 4 days transportations
- Private Boat to accommodation
- Private Boat Tour around Ratchaprapha Dam
- Private Boat for Animal Watching Tour
- Entrance fee at the following destinations
- Ratchaprapa Dam
- Khao Sok National Park
- Activities
- Animal watching tour
- Local Guide at Khao Sok National Park
- 9 complimentary meals
- Organizing Fee & Travel Permit
- Insurance
Not includes
- Food that’s not listed
- Alcohol and Soft-drink beverage
- Personal expense
Cancellation
- Guest replacement = 100% refund
- Cancellation 7 days before departure date = 100% Credit refund
- Cancellation after 7 days (before departure date) No refund
Van Pickup & Drop off
Pickup: Bangchak Gas Station Near Wutthakat BTS Station
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