These 40 islands, spread over approximately 97 square miles in the Gulf of Thailand, are characterized by hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into fantastic shapes by years of erosion.See more..
This is one of Thailand's most popular parks for foreign visitors but at the same time is unspoiled and uncrowded. The national park is home to a number of eco-resorts offering room, food, and tours. The park is includes a large rainforest and exception steep limestone mountains. There are also rivers and waterfalls. Tours include jungle treks, elephant experience, kayaking and tubing on the river. The most popular tour in the area is to the Rajaprapa reservoir, also known as Khao Sok Lake. Here guests can sleep on rafthouses at the edge of the jungle and enjoy kayaking, birdwatching, and hiking in pristine forest. Day trips are also available. In addition to observing numerous tropical birds including majestic hornbills, Asian buffalo and elephants are often seen, and tapirs and other jungle animals more rarely. The area can be reached easily from airports in Phuket (2 hours away) and Surathani airport (1.5 hours away).See more..
We have been there on the days after the full moon party, the place was packed with people... three days later and you can have it all for yourself.See more..
4.0Pakarang Cave (Coral Cave)(29 reviews) - Not simple to get to but worth the journey Spent < 1 hour National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Caverns & Caves
I think the only way to get to the cave is part of an excursion to Cheow Lan lake. It's a fabulous day trip and the cave is part of the day. We went from Khao Sok, the drive is about an hour then we took a long boat across the lake past the Rajjaprapha dam. The area was flooded in 1987 to form a 165 km2 lake. The lake is stunning, likened to Halong Bay, Vietnam. After lunch and swim at one of the floating settlements we went to shore to walk around an hour through the jungle to take a bamboo raft over to the cave. The track is up and down and there's a bit if climbing, its not suitable for everyone so best to check it's ok if you're not sure. The cave isn't huge but interesting. I did worry that although we're asked not to touch any of the stalactites and stalagmites, there's no barrier to stop you. You return the same way which is all part of a fabulous day excursion.See more..
