If you are interested in nature and in the area, you'll have to visit Khao Sok National park! In the first week of November 2022 it was absolutely deserted, almost no tourists on the lake and on the hiking trails. Unfortunately for the local businesses and tour guides, but great for us. We did a tour a day and enjoyed good food and massages in our down time. Although we are seasoned hikers from Europe, the tracks can be a bit rough here and there especially in combination with the heat and humidity. Be aware of the leaches and wear proper shoes. If you think this review is useful, please like or leave a comment.

This is an absolutely stunning national park. The scenery is very beautiful, the mountains the sky are very beautiful. One of my personal favorite moments was waking up early and see the sunrise between the mouth. Despite the lake being man made, the wildlife surrounding the lake is very healthy and thriving. We saw multiple school of wild Buffalo, rare birds and all kinds of water lizard. Highly recommend if you love natural and wildlife.

This place is absolutely stunning g to float through. I did a 2 day one night tour and the deeper you can get into this incredible lake the better. It was so refreshing swimming in fresh water and spotting the wildlife. The rock formations are incredible! Massive, beautiful and of course photogenic. This place is worth the stop and energy to explore!

Such an incredibly beautiful place. Definitely should make a point of staying here if you do a tour around Thailand. The floating bungalows are really cool and the food they make was actually some of the best I had in Thailand.

Obviously the site has some visual impact and makes for a great day excursion. The walking through the cave was kind of a more thrilling experience with the swimming in the dark. The rocky formations are very high and gives you a difference sense of scale, the scenery makes for great pics. Be aware that on the 2 days tour you won't sleep in the middle of the rocky formations but on the side so can be disappointing. Also sad they don't stop a great Viewpoint to get the overall feeling of the landscape.

To visit this park is to come into complete contact with nature thanks to its great biodiversity. The park's fauna includes different species of monkeys, snakes, lizards, insects and birds. But its flora is not far behind, as the jungle hides, among others, giant trees, bamboos and the largest flower in the world, called Rafflesia, which can reach up to one metre in diameter and weigh up to 11 kilos! The main entrance to the park and its offices are located in the jungle area. This is also where most of the accommodation, restaurants, shops and agencies for excursions and transfers are located. In this part of the park there are many activities you can do: trekking, rafting, jungle excursions with animal sightings, river rafting, etc. Khao Sok is relatively close to the southern islands of Thailand, so it's easy to combine it into your itinerary if you have 3 extra days.

Amazing place to get away from civilization and to switch off a bit. There are lots of tours organized in the park and I really recommend staying at least one night in one of the floating houses on the lake (perhaps even more if you can spare the time and go deep in the wildlife sanctuary - otherwise you don't see much life). Another thing that is really worth doing is camping in the rainforest and also do a night hike with a guide. It's a surreal experience. All in all this national park was one of our favorite places in Thailand, and I can't stress enough to spend at least a few days there don't just go for a day trip.

Best of the best – stunning and not to be missed We stayed at the remote and relaxing Pullman Khao Lak (1.5hrs from Phuket airport). And when I was researching a day trip from there Khao Sok National Park (which has the spectacular Khao Sam Kloe limestone formations) came up as top of my list. I contacted the top 3 rated tour companies on TripAdvisor, the Concierge at Pullman and also Boss at Cheaper than Hotel Taxis. One company replied that it wasn’t possible to see Khao Sok National Park in one day and recommended another expensive tour. Boss replied, not only with a price, but also with recommended stops along the way. Saturday 13th August 2022 we were collected at 9:30am from Pullman Khao Lak and it was off to Khao Sok National Park. Boss organized for a luxury minibus which was so comfortable and spacious for the four of us - and airconditioned. Our stops enroute were: • Mae Yai Waterfall, with the height of the waterfall at 30 meters. It is a gorgeous waterfall and a great place to stop. It is about 5.5 kilometers from the national park entrance. • Khaosok View Point, with views over the valley. (Just a few minutes from the waterfall.) • Wat Tham Phanthurat, a buddhist temple where there are lots of monkeys. (Note, they are wild animals so important to remember if you have kids). A cute stop. • Rajjaprabha Dam View Point overlooking Rajjaprabha Dam or Cheow Lan Dam (185-square-kilometre artificial lake) which is a multi-purpose dam in Ban Cheow Lan, Tambon Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani Province. Its purpose is electricity generation, irrigation, flood control, and fishing. Construction started on 9 February 1982. It was inaugurated on 30 September 1987. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej graciously gave the name “Rajjaprabha” meaning “the Light of the Kingdom” to the dam. And the colour of the water is absolutely stunning ! It’s in this dam that you find Khao Sam Kloe limestone formations (accessible by long boat from the Cheow Lan Pier. • Cheow Lan Pier. The beautiful Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park consists of emerald green water with a delicious temperature of about 28 degrees. The lake is surrounded by immense limestone cliffs, the highest of which is 960 metres high! These limestone rocks are overgrown and surrounded by beautiful green lush jungle. The longtail boats leave from the Ratchaprapha Marina Pier, this is near the Ratchaprapha Dam View Point – and at the embarkation point there is a supermarket, restaurant, toilets and a parking place. Boss organized for us to be met at the Pier and we were guided to the Long Boats (20baht municipal fee and 200baht national park fee). Note: Toilets are free and clean near where you pay the national park fee. • Long boat ride on Cheow Lan Lake. Spectacular, amazing and one of the trips you must take. We had a private long boat for 2500baht. They provide lifejackets and great drivers. It’s about 45minutes to the Khao Som Kloe limestone formations which are the absolute highlight of the trip – just stunning. The long boat took us to the bamboo raft house in the lake on the way back (we briefly stopped for photos but no lunch – we prefer big breakfast and dinners). • And the day ended with us being dropped back to our hotel around 4pm after a magnificent day.

Beautiful scenery. Elephants can be seen or heard roaming around the park. Monkeys can also be seen. There is a fun trek to a cave also. Canoeing available. The local food served was very tasty. The hotel on the lake we ended up staying at had communal bathrooms unless a 200 baht/per person update for a private/attached bathroom. The one star reduction mostly comes from there being no AC in the rooms and no electricity in the rooms until 6pm til about 10am.

The national park offers several activities for nature enthusiasts, such as jungle trekking, wildlife spotting, and bird watching. There are also opportunities for cave exploration, bamboo rafting along the Sok River, and swimming in natural pools and waterfalls. The park is known for its rich biodiversity, and it's a great place to experience the beauty of Thailand's tropical rainforests.

Scenic island in middle of huge reservoir... you need to hire a boat from dam pier point which would cost around 2000-3200THB based on number of person traveling per boat. Park entry fee for foreigners 300THB adult, 150THB child (1/10 for locals... sounds like free entry compared to foreigners entry)... nothing to complaint as park is well maintained and with such foreigners visit only they make some funds

One of the most spectacular places on earth. Cruising in a wonderful lake surrounded by huge mountains and jungle. We took the 4 hour cruise and enjoyed every moment

Khao Sok national park is an absolute highlight. If you want to see pictures, you have to go to our Chanel on Youtube Britta&Pierre

(Translated by Google) A park surrounded by mountains There are tent spots and houses to choose from. There are also waterfalls and nature trails as alternative activities. And the highlight of this place is the walking path to see Bua Phut which is only available in Surat Thani province. The trekking route is about 4 kilometers. It takes about 3 hours. Which must contact the park staff There is a navigation fee of approximately 600 baht. (Original) อุทยานที่ล้อมรอบด้วยภูเขา มีจุดกางเต๊นท์และบ้านพักให้เลือกใช้บริการ ยังมีเส้นทางน้ำตกและเส้นทางธรรมชาติเป็นกิจกรรมทางเลือก และไฮไลท์ของที่นี่คือเส้นทางเดินดูบัวผุดซึ่งมีที่จังหวัดสุราษเท่านั้น เส้นทางเดินป่าไปกลับประมาณ4กิโล ใช้เวลาประมาณ3ชั่วโมง ซึ่งต้องติดต่อกับทางเจ้าหน้าที่อุทยาน มีค่านำทางประมาณ600บาท

From what I've seen this place is great, although, as the pictures show, I've only really been to the lake, dam and a few viewpoints, all in the rainy season no less. If you are going to the lake you can arrange your tour prior to paying the park fee but ensure that you get a good understanding of what is included as sometimes the difference between the tours in terms of time does not increase the length of the tour but just the time you spend in specific areas. Overall, even in wet season this is worth a visit.

We visited the park yesterday without any Tourguides. The first thing we want to see was the jungle so we went to the HQ and bought some tickets there. The staff was very unfriendly! I never had such a bad habit in Thailand! The jungle tour itself was ok - if you had ever been to a jungle it’s nothing special. The second thing was the boat tour - that part of the tour was amazing! Nice views and it was amazing to relax on the boat with some wind!

Literally one of the most beautiful places I have been in Thailand in the past 4 years living here. I cannot explain how beautiful. The photos will never do justice this dam has. There are so many great photo opportunities. Lots of activities, such as; hike, kayak, monkey watching, relaxing, listening to birds, swimming, and going to viewpoints. I would suggest at least 2 days even if you arnt outdoor type of person. Get a local guide to take you on the lake. Have a day to just listen to the nature and relax. If you are up to it there are a few view points about 30-90min walking to get to the top. A cave. So many things. You don't have to stay on the lake to get the feel, many nice hotels a few minutes drive or even walking distance to the marina. Bring bug spray and sunblock!

Very beautiful and calm, one of the best places in Thailand! Just perfect to admire the nature and the beauty around. Totally recommend to make a tour of two days one night and spend the night on the floating bungalows! When you cannot spend the night, at least take some hours to embrace and enjoy this natural park.

Khao Sok National Park is a true marvel of nature. Its lush greenery, towering limestone cliffs, and serene lakes create a landscape that feels almost otherworldly. The rich biodiversity and the symphony of wildlife add to the park's enchantment. It's a place where every turn offers a new and breathtaking view, making it an absolute must-see for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

One of the most beautiful places we’re visited!So worth it. If you not with a touristic group you easily can book a boat with the guide at the same day. If you think of coming here it’s definitely YES! Try to arrive early in the morning, you’ll have a stop in one of the restaurants which located in the park. You’ll have time to swim and enjoy the views. TIP: buy some fish food at the entrance(it was cheap and so much fun to feed fish).Sunscreen is a must as well!

Beautiful marine national park with extensive wildlife. We stayed two nights and saw several animals during our time in the park, including wild elephants, king cobra, boar, Indian bison, and different kinds of monkeys. On the first day we hiked up to a view point overlooking the southern part of the park. It’s quite a trek and not suitable if you have challenges walking. Beware of leeches during the wet season. In the north eastern part of the lake, there’s another short hike you can take to visit a coral cave. It’s large and once you’re furthest into it there’s literally no light. Can highly recommend spending a few days here if you enjoy nature and wildlife!

I had a high expectation of my visit to this national park but is left a little disappointed. This is maybe the most well known and expensive national park to visit but definitely not my favourite or in my opinion the best. The highlight which was the lake... was a bit overrated. The villa was a basic villa over the lake, sound amazing in idea but looking at it, I would not recommend staying overnight. Beside kayaking and swimming there is nothing else to do but Zen away and meditate. The lake, being fresh water is a lot harder to swim and stay afloat, which after a few minute tires you out and you just wanna get out of it. The redemption for this tour /visit was the extra hike to the cave. The hike was good, as you be hiking amongst bamboo and tree. The cave was adventurous and you are getting soak wet swimming through the clear cave water.

Amazing park for a day trip. Felt like we enters Jurassic World! Only thing that was missing were the dinosaurs 😅 great views and hikes though the park to see the cave and waterfall. Definitely recommend.

One of the top places to visit in Thailand! This is an artificial lake created by a dam.it holds wildlife animals and floating lake houses to visit, you can never have enough seeing the stunning views and sunset from this place. I would recommend you to go visit waterfalls, safaris and enjoy a night here.

Amazing! Such beautiful views! For 1,500 baht each for a full day, it was so worth it. Each boat ride is different but we were able to go see a cave, swim, free dinner and kayaking. We booked through our amazing accommodations Khao Sok River Camp. 👌🏽

Great national park, although there are 2 different prices for foreigners and locals. No need personal guide for the first 3km, pretty easy hike and trek, however if you want to go further which is pass the information spot, you definitely need a guide! It gets deep and dark and confusing almost right away, and there are no cellphone signals, it’s pretty scary for first time goers.

(Translated by Google) Like art activities (Original) ชอบกิจกรรมด้านศิลปะ

Definitely the best visited place in Thailand! Amazing nature, beautiful lake. Everyone said that it’s worth to visit and I cannot agree more. It is a must!!!

Get a guide and go for a hike. Overnight camping didn't look that much fun tbh! Half day hike and evening wildlife tour are a better choice IMO, do it same day and don't pay entry fee twice. Yaya is a great guide if you can get him...

A gem in Thailand. Worth visit for a day or two. Numerous options of accommodations on the lake. Peaceful at night but can bit a bit tourist heavy in places. Lake is cooling and refreshing for swimming.

Whenever you go to (the south of) Thailand, try to include a visit to this incredible national park. 5% of all species worldwide live here.. You will not regret it!

Had so much fun here I think it was the best part of my time in Thailand! Definitely felt like a summer camp with my best friends! Can’t wait to come back.

Amazing place to enjoy the nature. If you like to free from the technology and enjoy the nature for fee hours or a day, visit this place and feel the nature. It's really an amazing experience. Travelling to floating hut took around 1 hour. There we had a lunch and went for hiking into the jungle and caves. It took around 3 to 4 hours and we had our dinner after return back. Next day we went to see the wild life animals. There's only monkeys available. We also can do kayaking in there. No internet or not mobile network availabile in there. But they are providing wifi for money. 2GB can cost 200 bhat. Highly recommend this.

I spend already over two weeks around Krabi and after visiting Ko Phi Phi, trips to Four Islands, Railay I find the trip to Khao Sok the best experience here in Thailand. It's a wonderful fresh water lake, with mountains, caves around. You can meet animals like tigers and elephants there.

Khao sok national park! This is one of Thailand's most popular parks for foreign visitors but at the same time is unspoiled and uncrowded. 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. 🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊❤❤🏖🏖🏞🏞🏞🏝

Beautiful, brilliant and breathtaking. What can I say more? It was an absolutely gorgeous sunny day so I decided on the spot to take a day trip to Khaosok National Park by boat. The long-tailed boat goes through the Ratchaprapa Dam, Cheow Larn Lake for 40 minutes. The view was fabulous It was so clear and the sky was so gloriously blue that it was a once in a lifetime experience--- the cost of the boat trip was soon forgotten. A must 'do' if you are in Khaosok area.

Just the best experience. Book an overnight trip at the lake and just enjoy nature, monkeys, hikes, caves, good food and no wifi

Wow! This was an unforgettable experience. The scenery is breathtaking. Should be on everybody's bucket list!

Booked an overnight tour with Smiley. They organized everything for us, even possible to get transport to the next destination. Got picked up near Khao Sok headquarters and taken to the floating bungalows. The views and the nature there were amazing, just like the pictures you see online and even better. Kayaking, swimming, jungle trekking and visiting the Nam Talu cave were definitely one of the highlights of our Thailand trip. Definitely recommend. Staying longer than one full day in the Khao Sok headquarters I wouldn't really recommend, wrote a separate review on that..

A beautiful large lake. It is definitely worth taking a boat tour to visit the national park. You can see various animals and there are caves. These are also very interesting to explore. It is really impressive how the high mountains rise out of the water.

Everything about this place is unreal. The views, floating bungalows, the water, the animals. Truly is amazing as they say it is. I’d highly recommend coming here with the tour guide as your not allowed to come without one

Nice little adventure Slept at the huts for one night. The restaurant was ok, toilet facilities not well maintained. Rooms are alright for the night, could be cleaner (same can be said about toilet facilities). Free kayaking

Nice place to check out We was just here for one day...but think you have to be here at least 2 days or more to get a better grip of everything It was beautiful surroundings

Thailand at its best. Nature, relaxation and stunning scenery all incredibly well managed. Make sure that you stay overnight for the best experience!

One of the best place of Thailand. The time i've spent there is unforgettable. The environment of this place is really calm and charming.

(Translated by Google) I've never been, can but pass, but it's so beautiful, the umbrella is slippery. (Original) ไม่เคยไปหรอกค่ะได้แต่ผ่านแต่สวยมากเลยร่มลื่นดีค่ะ

(Translated by Google) Watch the morning mist (Original) ชมทะเลหมอกตอนเช้า

Not much of variety here it seems the pieces stay up all the time. There seems to be mainly two artists showcased here. Each artist has a specific style which does not bring much variety to the gallery. It looks more like a place for art lessons, none of the pieces had descriptions or pricetags which may suggest none are for sale so one could not really call it a gallery. There is only one other place in Hat Yai to look at art so technically that makes this place one of the best in the city. The artist that appears on most of the pictures was there, he is very friendly but he was in the middle of an art lesson so I could not ask about any of the work.

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(Translated by Google) Art is a gallery with many beautiful pictures. Very impressed Bring her daughter to study with Teacher Kwang. Tots teachdee is a teacher who understands the needs of the child's interests. Let the children do their own work by giving advice. But does not make children Just went to study as the first course, but as a teacher who can make the younger sister ask to continue to study again. Teachers help inspire And allow children to easily convey their own imagination P.S. Ing Ing, Grade 3 (Original) Art เป็นแกลอรี่ที่มีรูปสวยเยอะ หลากหลาย ประทับใจมากกค่ะ พาลูกสาวมาเรียนกับครูกวาง ครูทศ สอนดี เป็นครูที่เข้าใจความต้องการในสิ่งที่เด็กสนใจ ให้เด็กทำชิ้นงานเองโดยให้คำแนะนำ แต่ไม่ได้ทำให้เด็ก เพิ่งไปเรียนเป็นคอร์สแรกแต่เป็นครูที่สามารถทำให้น้องขอไปเรียนต่ออีก ครูช่วยสร้างแรงบันดาลใจ และให้เด็กสามารถถ่ายทอดจินตนาการของตัวเองได้อย่างไม่ยาก ปล.อิงอิง ป.3

(Translated by Google) Is a source of art exhibitions With a lot of beautiful (Original) เป็นแหล่งโชว์ผลงานศิลปะ โดยมีภายสวยเยอะ

The scenery is super beautiful, definitely worth coming here!

Great place we had the pleasure of visiting! Highly recommend having a tour guide. We used khaolaktourplan.com. Kang was our guide and he made the experience special! We on a boat to a cave, jungle trail, awesome lunch in a bungalow hotel, drove around, then went to a special “Michelin Guide”restaurant that only locals go to! Khao sok was amazing!

Very beautiful. The engine of our boat overheated but they threw some water over it and it was fine.

Beautiful untouched place. You get amazed to see the rocks, turquoise water. The best and cheapest way to see it is to arrive to the port and hire a long tail boat which will bring you everywhere, show all the most beautiful picturesque points and if you wish also to the floating restaurant. Price for the whole boat with the captain varies from 2000-3000 ฿

I was absolutely floored by the wildness and beauty of this national park. The Dipterocarp trees dwarfed us and their buttress roots, which stretched out along the first floor for 10-15 meters, were equally astounding. Although there are a lot of articles suggesting that you can explore the park on your own, I would only recommend that very experienced hikers with GPS do so. We hiked to the Sip et Chan waterfall and even with GPS it wasn’t always easy to find or stay on the trail. Although the swim in the waterfall once we reached it was worth all three trouble. And finding our way back was much easier!

Khao Sok is a captivating destination that truly comes alive in the early morning. Waking up to witness the sunrise, accompanied by the mystical fog, creates a mesmerizing atmosphere. Being among the first on the lake imparts a sense of tranquility and a unique connection with nature. The surroundings evoke a Jurassic Park-like ambiance, making it a must-visit for those seeking a magical and serene experience in the heart of nature.

One of most beautiful place i’ve seen. It was like avatar. And good place to relax.

(Translated by Google) Casual, there is a camping spot There are many waterfalls in the park. (Original) สบายๆ มีจุดกางเต็นท์ มีน้ำตกในอุทยานฯหลายแห่ง

(Translated by Google) This place is not related to khai jungle experience, just next to each other. (Original) สถานที่นี้ไม่เกี่ยวข้องกับ khai jungle experience แค่อยู่ติดกัน

(Translated by Google) Clean, shady (Original) สะอาด ร่มรื่น

Stunning. Take the longboat ride

(Translated by Google) Improved, more beautiful, staff are always giving advice (Original) ปรับปรุงขึ้นสวยขึ้นมีเจ้าหน้าที่ให้คำแนะนำตลอด

(Translated by Google) Very natural (Original) เป็นธรรมชาติมากๆๆ

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) สวยมาก

(Translated by Google) So beautiful (Original) สวยงามมาก

(Translated by Google) The old pictures to tell new ones. Unfortunately, during the rainy season it rains a lot. (Original) ภาพเก่า มาเล่าใหม่ เสียดายไปช่วงหน้าฝน ฝนตกหนักมาก

(Translated by Google) A very picturesque place. It is better to go not along a wide road, but along the paths next to the rivulet. But be prepared for the fact that you have to jump over the stones across the river back and forth several times. But you will see something that is not on the well-worn path - picturesque views, various insects and lizards, fish and frogs (Original) Очень живописное место. Лучше идти не по широкой дороге, а по тропинкам рядом с речушкой. Но будьте готовы к тому что придётся попрыгать по камням через речку туда и обратно несколько раз. Зато увидите то, чего нет на захоженной тропе- живописные виды, разнообразных насекомых и ящериц, рыбёшек и лягушек

(Translated by Google) It's worth the trip, but here, as is so often the case, it takes forever to get there. (Original) Eine Reise wert, nur ist es hier wie so oft, es dauert ewig bis da hin.

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) ดีมากครับ

(Translated by Google) Complete nature Foreign tourists (Original) ธรรมชาติสมบูรณ์ นักท่องเที่ยวต่างชาตินิยม

(Translated by Google) Recently there are not many people suitable for relaxing. (Original) ช่วงนี้ผู้คนไม่เยอะเหมาะกับการพักผ่อน

(Translated by Google) Hiking back and forth 10 kilometers, fun, calm, cool On the way back got 2 slugs, haha. (Original) เดินป่าไปกลับ10กิโลสนุกสงบเย็นสบาย ขากลับโดนทาก2ตัว555

(Translated by Google) Natural beauty Having little time, lack of advice on attractions Have a chance to go again (Original) ความงดงามของธรรมชาติ มีเวลาน้อยขาดคำแนะนำสถานที่เที่ยว มีโอกาสจะไปอีก ครับ

(Translated by Google) Khao Sok National Park, the center land of “The Mountains of the Rainforest” is the largest and important evergreen forest of the southern region, comprising Khao Sok National Park. Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary Sri Phang Nga National Park And Kaeng Krung National Park The total area of ​​2,296,879.5 rai has high biodiversity. It is rich in many types of plants. Both rare and endemic plants such as Bua Phut, the ruler of Thalang or the White Back Palm and the Rahu palm. It is also a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. In particular, four species of protected wildlife were found, namely the keng, pot, chamois, tapir and the marbled cat. And in combination with the area with beautiful scenery, natural wonders, including waterfalls, cliffs, caves and limestone mountain views that towering over the water, Ratchaprapa Dam Reservoir. Until receiving the nickname Guilin Thailand Khao Sok National Park was established in accordance with the Royal Decree defining the area of ​​Klong Yee Forest and Khlong Phrasaeng. In the area of ​​Khlong Sok Sub-district Phang Kan Subdistrict, Phanom District, Phanom District, Pha Saeng Subdistrict and Khao Phang Subdistrict Ban Ta Khun District Suratthani Province Covering an area of ​​645.52 square kilometers or 403,450 rai, announced in the Rajagikjanubaksa Volume 97, Part 197, dated December 22, 2523, is the 22nd National Park in Thailand. The Phanom Somboon Industrial Estate has integrated the water area above the Ratchaprapha Dam reservoir into Khao Sok National Park. The total area is 738.74 square kilometers or approximately 461,712.5 rai according to the announcement of the Government Gazette, Volume 111, Section 32 Kor, dated August 2, 1994. (Original) อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสกดินแดนศูนย์กลางของ “ขุนเขาแห่งป่าฝน” เป็นผืนป่าดิบชื้นผืนใหญ่ที่สุดและมีความสำคัญของภาคใต้อันประกอบไปด้วยอุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าคลองแสง เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าคลองยัน เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าคลองนาคา อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีพังงา และอุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกรุง มีพื้นที่ทั้งสิ้น 2,296,879.5 ไร่ มีความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพสูง อุดมไปด้วยพืชพรรณมากมายหลายชนิด ทั้งพืชพรรณที่หายากและเป็นพืชเฉพาะถิ่น อันได้แก่ บัวผุด ปาล์มเจ้าเมืองถลางหรือปาล์มหลังขาวและปาล์มพระราหู นอกจากนี้ยังเป็นแหล่งที่อยู่อาศัยของสัตว์ป่านานาชนิด โดยเฉพาะพบสัตว์ป่าสงวนถึง 4 ชนิด คือ เก้งหม้อ เลียงผา สมเสร็จ และแมวลายหินอ่อน และประกอบกับสภาพพื้นที่มีทิวทัศน์ ที่สวยงาม มีความมหัศจรรย์ทางธรรมชาติทั้งน้ำตก หน้าผา ถ้ำ และ ทิวทัศน์เทือกเขาหินปูนที่ตั้งตระหง่านเหนือผืนน้ำอ่างเก็บน้ำเขื่อนรัชชประภา จนได้รับฉายาว่า กุ้ยหลินเมืองไทย อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสกจัดตั้งขึ้นตามพระราชกฤษฎีกากำหนดบริเวณที่ดินป่าคลองหยีและคลองพระแสง ในท้องที่ตำบลคลองศก ตำบลพังกาญจน์ ตำบลพนม อำเภอพนม ตำบลพะแสงและตำบลเขาพัง อำเภอบ้านตาขุน จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี ครอบคลุมพื้นที่ 645.52 ตารางกิโลเมตร หรือ 403,450 ไร่ โดยประกาศในราชกิจานุเบกษาเล่มที่ 97 ตอนที่ 197 ลงวันที่ 22 ธันวาคม 2523 เป็นอุทยานแห่งชาติลำดับที่ 22 ของประเทศไทย ต่อมาได้มีการปรับปรุงแนวเขตและเพิกถอนบริเวณทับซ้อนกับแนวเขตนิคมสหกรณ์พนมได้ทำการผนวกพื้นที่น้ำเหนืออ่างเก็บน้ำเขื่อนรัชชประภาเข้าเป็นอุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก รวมมีเนื้อที่ทั้งหมด 738.74 ตารางกิโลเมตร หรือประมาณ 461,712.5 ไร่ ตามประกาศพระราชกิจจานุเบกษาเล่มที่ 111 ตอนที่ 32 ก เมื่อวันที่ 2 สิงหาคม 2537

(Translated by Google) Cool weather, quiet, good atmosphere, lovely staff, clean bathroom. (Original) อากาศเย็น เงียบสงบ บรรยากาศดี เจ้าหน้าที่น่ารักห้องน้ำสะอาด

(Translated by Google) It is beautiful during the journey back to see the beauty of Ratchaprapa Dam 🥰 (Original) สวยงามในช่วงเวลาที่เดินทางกลับเลยชมความสวยงามของเขื่อนรัชชประภา🥰

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) ดีมาก

Simply breathtaking the park and lake is.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful view (Original) วิวสวยมาก

(Translated by Google) The Thai sea is as beautiful as any nation .. I will be fascinated. (Original) ทะเลไทยสวยงาม​ไม่แพ้ชาติใด.. ไปแล้วจะติดใจ

(Translated by Google) Take good care of food (Original) ดูแลอาหารการกินดี

Beautiful , breathtaking , superb

(Translated by Google) Tubing is very fun. (Original) ล่องห่วงยางสนุกมากกก

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) สวยมาก

(Translated by Google) Take a mountain boat ride (Original) นั่งเรือชมภูเขา

Superb place

(Translated by Google) Super nice nature area. (Original) Super mooi natuur gebied.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful nature, clear green water and refreshing (Original) ธรรมชาติสวยงามน้ำเขียวใสสดชื่น

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place for a sightseeing holiday, we went through a slightly demanding trekking through the national park, we sailed the river on a tire and sailed through a beautiful lake between dozens of islands. We were only 2 days, which is not enough, so we will definitely be back for at least a week. (Original) Nádherné miesto na spoznávaciu dovolenku, absolvovali sme mierne náročný trekking národným parkom, splavili sme rieku na pneumatike a plavili sa nádherným jazerom pomedzi desiatky ostrovov. Boli sme len 2 dni, čo je málo, takže určite sa vrátime aspoň na týždeň.

Silent and nice place to visit and watch pitures.

Visit to see

(Translated by Google) Been teaching drawing art for children. The teachers are very friendly. (Original) รับสอนวาดรูปศิลป์สำหรับเด็กๆ ครูผู้สอนเป็นกันเองมากๆ

the best please that I'd like to recommend if you'd like to do a social detox. Enjoy the perfectly natural without the internet or any signal. Quietly to let you stay with yourself and listen to your soul. It's worth to spend your time in this place :D

Khao Sok National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Thailand. Really a must see for all the nature lovers. For more photos see @togoandsee on Instagram.

Very nice place. Appreciating the beauty of nature.

I had a great day there... As it is human made nature(More many years ago they had to destroy forest and relocate communities+animal to new place some could be rescued on time some got drowned) Limestone mountain create crystals water like in the ocean+cloud made backgrounds so special

Truely worth visiting. It's something you will always remember

Stunning national park, would recommend staying on the lake bungalows if you can afford it, we paid around 50 euros. The scenery is spectacular. We also did a walk through the jungle and through a cave included in the price which was really cool. Not too toursity either unlike other parts of Thailand. Would 100% recommend.

I had the privilege of staying overnight at Khao Sok and it was simply magical. I stayed on one of several floating bungalows across the park surrounded by incredible views, borrowing a kayak to explore on my own time was one of my favourite parts of my stay aside from watching the sunrise behind the mountain's If you are a fan of beautiful "natural" landscapes and you're in southern Thailand definitely worth a visit 🤣

This is a true gem but hard to spot animals as the forest is very dense. It is advisable to hire a local guide. The boat day trip is good but you spend a lot of time in the noisy and uncomfortable long tail boats. If you are to do the lake tour i would look for accomodation near the ratchaprapha pier as all boats depart from there