Elephant Hills Jungle & Lake Camp Safari - 3 Nights 

Head deep into the jungle-clad setting of Khao Sok National Park where you will get to meet the Asian elephants at the award-winning Elephant Hills conservation project. Days will be spent trekking in one of the world’s oldest rainforests, canoeing through mangrove swamps and long-tail boat journeys on Cheow Larn Lake in search of the local flora and fauna.

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3 nights
Elephant Hills Camp, Elephant Hills Lake Camp

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Day 1

Khao Sok

Transfer to Khao Sok National Park in the Phang Nga province, glimpsing rural life in rural Thailand along the way. Set amongst the jungle-clad hills, you will arrive at Elephant Hills Camp in time for a buffet lunch. After lunch, join a guided canoe safari down the Sok River. Look out for hornbills as you drift past the towering limestone mountains and primary rainforest. You will leave the canoe at the Elephant Park where you will get to meet the elephants. As you watch them bathe and help prepare their food, you will learn about the work of the mahouts and sanctuary’s conservation programmes to protect these incredibly special mammals.\nLate in the afternoon, you'll return to Elephant Hills for dinner. Evening activities include a movie, dance performance or cooking demonstration. Overnight in your luxury tent. Lunch & dinner.

Day 2

Khao Sok

Wake to the sounds of nature as the jungle comes alive to the chattering of bird and maybe the echoing calls of a distant gibbon. There are tea and coffee-making facilities in your tent if you want an early morning cuppa. After breakfast, you will board a speed boat near Takua Pa to explore the mangrove forest. This primeval swamp is a maze of channels, and your guide will point out the fascinating wildlife and colourful birdlife that can be found here. You will cruise the channels to board a classic Burmese junk for lunch. After lunch, if you wish, you can self-paddle by canoe through the mangrove creeks before being transferred back to camp. After freshening up, enjoy local entertainment before dinner. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3

Cheow Larn Lake

Today, after breakfast you will explore Cheow Larn Lake onboard a local long-tail boat. Cheow Larn Lake is a haven for wildlife where you may encounter wild elephants, the rare Asian ox, monkeys, reptiles and plenty of tropical birds. The setting is dramatic with mountains rising out of the water. Head to the floating Elephant Hills Rainforest Camp where you will check into your luxury tent before enjoying a buffet of Thai dishes for lunch. After lunch, you will join a guided hike deep into the jungle. The trail can be steep and slippery, but it is worth the effort to see the ecology of the one of the world’s oldest rainforests. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna here from tropical orchids to giant hardwood trees. Look out for butterflies, macaques and hornbills as you continue your trek. Returning to camp, watch the sun set behind the limestone mountains before heading to dinner. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4

Cheow Larn Lake

As the early morning mist lifts over the lake, the jungle once again starts to come to life. After breakfast, join a guided canoe safari to explore the channels of Cheow Larn Lake in the heart of the rainforest. Your final lunch will be at the floating camp before returning to the pier for your onward journey. Breakfast & Lunch.