Khao Sok National Park
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Khao Sok National Park Information
Getting to Khao Sok is easy and can be done in various ways. Flying might seem like the obvious option since Surat Thani has its own airport, which offers many flights to and from several places including Phuket, Bangkok, Krabi and Koh Samui. Surat Thani airport is also the closest airport to Khao Sok however, if you plan on spending some time in Koh Samui before heading to Khao Sok, it’s okay as Koh Samui also has an airport with frequent flights pretty much every day of the week and it’s not far from the Khao Sok National Park either, after landing in Koh Samui you can take a ferry ride to Donsak Pier then, a bus transportation to Khao Sok. Traveling by train is also applicable due to the existence of the Surat Thani Railway Station, with trains coming in every day from Bangkok among other places. Another option of transportation is the Minibus, which can only be caught from a few places including Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Donsak Pier and Surat Thani, there are also buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani. The last option but not least is the ferry, there are many ferry rides to Donsak Pier especially from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
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Khao Sok National Park at a glance
Khao Sok National Park is one of Southern Thailand's best-known inland nature destinations, and it connects easily with the Gulf coast piers and island routes sold on this site. Located in Southern Thailand in Surat Thani Province. Khao Sok National Park is a wonderful place filled with the true undeniable essence of nature. It has the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world along with mysterious caves, amazing lakes, breathtaking valleys and splendid limestone mountains. The park has over 311 species of birds, 48 species of mammals in addition to species of reptiles and bats. The park is about 739 km2.
Because the park is a protected area rather than a city, travel here is usually part of a longer trip that starts on the coast or on one of the Gulf islands. We currently list 16 routes bookable routes serving Khao Sok National Park, with fares from ฿370.
How to get to Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park is linked to the surrounding transport network through Surat Thani and Donsak on the mainland, and through the island hubs of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Journeys from the islands are sold as through-tickets that combine a sea crossing with an onward land leg, so you book once and travel on a single reservation.
From the mainland: Surat Thani and Donsak
Surat Thani is the main mainland gateway for this part of the country and the usual starting point for travellers arriving by air, rail or long-distance coach. Donsak is the pier area used for crossings between the mainland and the Gulf islands, and it also appears in connections towards the park. Both are useful staging points if you are building an itinerary around Khao Sok National Park.
From the Gulf islands
If you are already on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao, your trip to the park normally begins with a crossing to the mainland followed by an overland transfer. Island departures are tied to sea conditions and pier timetables, so it is worth choosing an early departure when you want to arrive in daylight.
Popular routes to and from Khao Sok National Park
- Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park — the most direct mainland connection.
- Koh Samui to Khao Sok National Park — a combined island-and-land journey.
- Koh Phangan to Khao Sok National Park — popular with travellers heading west after the islands.
- Koh Tao to Khao Sok National Park — the longest of the island connections.
- Donsak to Khao Sok National Park — useful if you are already at the pier.
Return journeys are available on the same corridors, so the park works equally well as a stop between the Gulf islands and the Andaman side of the country.
Operators and services
Services to Khao Sok National Park are run by established regional companies, including several operators. Each operator sets its own departure points, transfer arrangements and luggage rules, and these are shown with the fare when you search. Where a route combines two legs, the connection is coordinated by the operator rather than left to you to arrange.
Practical travel information
Departure times, journey durations, vehicle types and pick-up points vary by operator and by season, so check the live results for your travel date rather than relying on a fixed timetable. If a listing shows a hotel pick-up or a meeting point, confirm it at the time of booking.
A few practical points to keep in mind:
- Book ahead in the high season, when island departures and onward transfers fill quickly.
- Travel light where possible — combined journeys involve changing between vehicles.
- Allow buffer time if you have an onward flight or train from Surat Thani.
- Bring cash for park entry and local services; card acceptance in the area is limited.
What to see and do
The park's headline attraction is its ancient evergreen rainforest, with limestone karst scenery rising above the valleys. Visitors come for lake trips, cave visits, jungle walks and wildlife spotting — the bird life alone runs to over 311 species, alongside mammals, reptiles and bats. Guided activities are arranged locally, and mornings are generally the best time for wildlife.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the tourist seasons ?
Phuket
Phuket really just has two seasons, which are known as "high season" and "low season" (or "green season"). During the low season months (May–September), boat numbers are reduced. During the high season (October–April), boats to the surrounding islands are increased so you will have some more options.
Koh Samui
There are three distinct weather seasons on the tropical island of Koh Samui: the dry season (December until February), the hot season (March until August) and the rainy season (September until November).
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