Khao Sok Jungle Trek
Khao Sok - one of the world’s oldest rainforests, limestone karst and the emerald Cheow Lan lake
The route
The line through Surat Thani (Khao Sok NP), Thailand - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (drier Dec-Apr)
Tropical heat and humidity, heavy rain in the wet season, leeches and slippery terrain
Walkable year-round; leech-heavy and slippery in the wet season; guided trails. Confirm.
On the trail
Ancient rainforest trails and the Cheow Lan lake
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Gibbons, hornbills, macaques; elephants and (rarely) tigers deep in the park
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Day trails plus a Cheow Lan lake/raft-house stay
Getting there & staying
Khao Sok NP, from Surat Thani
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Khao Sok / Surat Thani; limited or none on the trail
Guided jungle trails standard
Permits & safety
National-park fee; a guide is standard for the jungle trails
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Leeches, heat, slippery terrain
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.