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The mountain and water scenery depicted in old Chinese scrolls actually exists at Khao Soke National Park. The Jungle Lodge faces a clear brook and majestic limestone cliffs. From the lodge, you can easily trek into a rainforest that is one of Thailand's best-preserved habitats for tropical vegetation and wildlife. The Thai rainforest is benign with few mosquitoes or other predators. Activities - Swim in the stream under the cliffs - Take walks in the rain forest to waterfalls and large natural pools of cool clear water - Take a one-day boat trip or spend overnight on a raft house in a huge lake, bordered by cliffs and caves in a setting right out of a fairy tale - Kayak down the river past cliffs, forest, and farms Trips We can arrange two different trips where you can see the jungle and the beautiful water areas in Khao Soke Park. Click on the trip name to see a detailed itinerary. Trip Prices Overnight Lake Trip - 4 Days/3 nights Please contact asiansky@britishacorn.com Children under 12 discount 40%. Prices are per person based on two per room and include all transfers, room, meals, described in the itinerary. Kayaking and Hike Trip - 4 Days/3 Nights Please contact asiansky@britishacorn.com Children under 12 discount 40%. Prices are per person based on two per room and include all transfers, room, meals, described in the itinerary. Note: Longer and shorter trips also available. The above trips can be easily combined with a visit to one of our beach destinations, Golden Buddha Beach, the Railei Beach Resort or Similana Resort, Phang Nga. Rooms Guest cottages are in the forest and of different sizes and types, including tree houses and tranquil riverside huts. Sleep Thai-style under mesh nets in rooms romantically lit by oil lamps. Meals American or Asian breakfast, light Thai or Western lunch, and a generous Thai buffet for dinner with lots of tropical fresh fruit. Kayaking and Hiking Trip - 4 days/3 nights The following trip combines river kayaking and two different hikes through the park. Day 1 Transfer to Khao Soke and half-day hike Day 2 Half-day kayak trip Day 3 Full-day hike Day 4 Leisure-time and transfer to next destination Price: Please contact asiansky@britishacorn.com Children under 12 discount 40%. Prices are per person based on two per room and include all transfers, room, meals, and activities described above. We suggest the following itineraries, but we can also arrange shorter or longer visits. Overnight Lake Trip - 4 days/3 nights Day 1 Pick up from Phuket or other southern Thailand town, then travel north by air-conditioned car or mini-bus to the Jungle Lodge at Khao Soke. After lunch, take a half-day hike with a guide experienced in the lore and crafts of the jungle. Walk through a rain forest criss-crossed with waterfalls and streams. Observe the flora and fauna, and swim in a clear, safe pool in the middle of the forest. Enjoy dinner at the Jungle Lodge. Day 2 Overnight lake trip. Leave after breakfast by mini-bus to Chio Larn Lake. Boat through a fairyland of majestic limestone cliffs and caves. Swim in the lake, and in the evening watch for large birds and animals emerging to feed. Enjoy a picnic lunch and dinner on the lake. Day 3 Waking up in a raft house on the edge of the lake, you may see various primates and other wildlife playing in the forest on the shore. You will then have an opportunity to walk through this habitat, to which the animals fled as Chio Larn Lake filled up. Day 4 Choose from optional hikes, kayak or tubing trips on the river, or just relax in the beautiful settings of the lodge. Depart anytime for Phuket or other destinations in the south. Price: Please contact asiansky@britishacorn.com Children under 12 discount 40%. Prices are per person based on two per room and include all transfers, room, meals, and activities described above. See the map of Southern Thailand

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