Tucked away in a fairy tale landscape of giant trees and tropical foliage, Anurak Community Lodge enjoys an enviable location. From this base, guests can strike out into nature, hiking along trails, canoeing down the Sok River and bathing and feeding the park’s gentle elephants.
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Day 1: Phuket / Khao Lak / Krabi / Surat Thani - Anurak Community Lodge L/D
Pick up from hotels in Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, and Surat Thani, and then transfer to one of Thailand’s large rainforests, Khao Sok National Park. Head towards Anurak Community Lodge, a natural accommodation hidden in lush jungle of Khao Sok.
In the afternoon, after a short briefing, we start hiking up and down the main dirt track in Khao Sok. This track winds through enormous bamboo forest, old growth trees and strangler figs. With a bit of luck we might see dusky langurs, long-tail macaques, hornbills, small lizards and more.
We hike at a leisurely pace with a short break from time to time so that anyone reasonably fit can enjoy this hike. From time to time we get off the main track and go down across hiking trails towards the Sok River, if there’s enough water you may even go for a refreshing dip. Keep in mind that the trails are very basic, be prepared to climb occasionally across rocks and tree trunks! At the ranger station at Bang Hua Red we stop for a cold drink if you like. After this relaxing break we follow the main dirt track back to the park headquarters.
Return to Anurak Community Lodge between 16:30 and 17:30.
Overnight at Anurak Community Lodge
Phuket – Khao Sok (184 km): 2.40 hr
Khao Lak – Khao Sok (66 km): 1.10 hr
Krabi – Khao Sok (147 km): 2.10 hr
Surat Thani – Khao Sok (118 km): 1.50 hr
Day 2: Anurak Community Lodge - Phuket / Khao Lak / Krabi / Surat Thani B/L
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning at 9:00, enjoy a canoe ride down the Sok River. The journey starts a few kilometres upstream taking you past the towering cliffs of Khao Sok! Half way down the trip you will have a stop for swimming and a coffee break (depending on the season)! You will then return to your canoe and continue paddling downstream. On the way your expert guide will show you brightly coloured birds, and you may also see monkeys, monitor lizards or even a snake or two resting high up in the tree canopies. Our guides come from the local villages and although their English language skills may be limited, they more than make up for that with their infectious enthusiasm for the unique natural environment and their desire to share their knowledge with visitors.
Elephant Experience
The Elephant Bathing and Feeding Experience will give you a great opportunity to get close to those beautiful and gentle giants. Spend one magical hour feeding and bathing an elephant. This is the least harmful experience for the elephant, and the best for you to interact with these majestic animals. By offering this ‘low’ impact experience with support the elephants and contribute to their ethical upkeep.
After the elephant experience, transfer towards your next destination, Phuket / Khao Lak, Krabi, and Surat Thani.
Khao Sok – Phuket (184 km): 2.40 hr
Khao Sok – Khao Lak (66 km): 1.10 hr
Khao Sok – Krabi (147 km): 2.10 hr
Khao Sok – Surat Thani (118 km): 1.50 hr
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