15 Bamboo Rafting Trips in Khao Lak Worth Flying For

1.Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48 a head Our pick

Spend three easy-going hours near Khao Lak bamboo rafting through jungle, spotting frogs, snakes, monkeys, and birds with guides such as Winnie, Dee Dee, or Shane. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, then swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, drinks, cold towels, and accident insurance are included.

“Excellent morning perfect for an easy start for some adventure with kids (our are 8 and 10) Pick up punctual, short comfortable van trip and 3 really fun activities for the perfect length of time. Dede our guide was also excellent. Highly recommend”

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2.Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · from $42 a head Cheapest seat

Float for an hour through Khao Lak rainforest on a local bamboo raft, visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, fees, and insurance are included. Guides such as K, Boom, Charlie, Lydia, and Moo are praised for friendly service, though the turtle stop can feel lightly guided.

“Great experience, more a turtle hospital so they are well looked after. Lydia or guide was wonderful, very informative. Took photos and shared them on WhatsApp which is important for solo travellers.”

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3.Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $61 a head

From Khao Lak, you’ll ride a bamboo raft along the Sok River with a local paddler, stop for coffee served in a bamboo cup, visit a monkey-filled cave temple, and pause at Khao Sok View Point. Guides such as Meil, Gay, Mong, and Dee Dee are praised for their warmth and local insight.

“A great morning out. Very enjoyable and relaxing trip down the river with some excellent mountainous backdrops. An hour each way on bus for one hour rafting was a bit tedious.”

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4.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 7h 30m · from $96 a head

Spend 450 minutes exploring Khao Lak by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Raft Kiang Koo Creek, visit the Sea Turtle Center, eat Thai food by the sea, bathe and feed elephants at a no-riding camp, and swim at Lampi Waterfall. Guides have included Peter, Mong, Parry, and Toto.

“Really enjoyed trip especially bamboo rafting & spending time with elephants bathing & feeding them memories I will never forget ❤ . Turtles lovely too seeing them cared for hopefully to be released back into sea would of liked guide to of spoken more on the rehabilitation programme . Stop off at beach lunch amazing food & view also loved seeing pigs& piglets running around too . Last stop waterfall beautiful you can swim or just walk around and take in view. If travelling from phuket be prepared for 2 hour + journey to get there but definitely recommend doing it .”

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5.Khao Sok: Full Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $114 a head

This nine-hour Khao Sok trip from Khao Lak combines Takuapa market, elephant feeding and bathing, a monkey temple, bamboo rafting, jungle coffee, and Thai lunch. English-speaking guides such as Nam, Nok, Robert, and GG have led recent departures. Groups are limited to 15, with pickup, lunch, life jacket, entrance fees, and rafting insurance included.

“The entire day was top notch. We were picked up by Mr Mark and he took great care of us. The elephant sanctuary and bamboo rafting were unique experiences we won’t forget. Mr Mark drove us to each excursion and we never felt rushed. It was a very enjoyable day.”

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6.Bamboo Rafting and Sea Turtle Conservation Center Half Day Tour From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $43 a head

This four-hour Khao Lak tour combines a calm bamboo raft ride, a visit to the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and a stop at Ton Pling Waterfall. Small groups of up to 10 receive hotel transfers, safety gear, water, and a rafting briefing. Bring swimwear and dry clothes, since the raft can leave you wet.

“Buchung und Organisation sehr gut verlaufen, wurden pünktlich am hotel abgeholt, mit minivan fuhren wir zuerst zu Schildkröten Reservat, hatten genug Zeit zum schauen, dann ging es weiter zu Wasserfall, konnten dort frische Smooti trinken. Danach fuhren wir weiter für den flussrafting. Es hat leider wenig Wasser gehabt aber wir sind problemlos gefahren, hatten sehr nette Leute die uns bis am Schluss gut unterhalten haben. Es hat uns sehr viel spaß gemacht. Am Schluss gab es noch Wassermelone und Wasser. Es war ein gelungenes trip, der ca. 3 Stunden dauerte. Danach wurden wir zum hotel zurück gebracht.”

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7.Khao Sok Rainforest | Hiking & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $102 a head Best rated

Travel from Khao Lak into Khao Sok National Park for an easy-to-moderate 6 km rainforest walk, a swim in a clear jungle stream, Thai lunch, and a calm bamboo raft ride on the Sok River. Guides such as Ron, Mong, and Rin add local knowledge, while coffee brewed over an open fire finishes the river stop.

“This was an incredible day out during our stay in Khao Lak. Our tour guide Mong was so friendly and knowledgeable, no amount of questions was too much trouble for him. He’s so passionate about the nature there and took a lot of time and Read more”

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8.Khao Lak Multi-Adventure: Bamboo Rafting, ATV & Elephants

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $112 a head

Spend three to four hours around Khao Lak with a 30-minute ATV ride, a 3-kilometer bamboo raft trip at Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall, and time feeding and bathing elephants at a sanctuary. Hotel transport, a guide, life jacket, and basic accident insurance are included. English and Thai guiding is available.

“We went as a fmaily of 12 age range from 10 - 46 years old and really enjoyed this activity, all the staff was friendly and welcoming and they provided and amazing experience. The ATV experience was so much fun and to finish it off with a calm bamboo rafting down the stream was magical and very picturesque. Well done team for a lovely afternoon 😁”

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9.Half Day Khao Sok River Tour By Bamboo Raft From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $65 a head

Leave Khao Lak at 7:30 am for Khao Sok National Park, where a local paddler guides your bamboo raft along the Sok River. Look for monkeys, turtles, birds, and reptiles, stop for coffee brewed over an open fire, then visit a scenic viewpoint. The trip lasts about five hours, including a long road transfer.

“We enjoyed the trip but would have liked to have spent longer on the raft. Great to see coffee being made via bamboo on an open fire. Interesting stop at Monkey temple and viewing point. Our guide was really informative too. Ultimately a bit touristy but we got to see some of the Khao Sok National Park which is why we booked the trip.”

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10.Lampi Waterfall, Bamboo Rafting & Turtle Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 4h 30m · from $62 a head

Travel south from Khao Lak in an air-conditioned vehicle, then ride a bamboo raft with a professional rower at Kiang Koo Creek. Swim at Lampi Waterfall and visit the Royal Project Sea Turtle Conservation Center. English-speaking guides such as Gay and Tik are praised for warm, clear explanations. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“The way Gay ran the schedule - from start to finish - was excellent, and her knowledge and bubbly personality made it a highlight of our Khao Lak stay. The waterfall and swim with the fish was really beautiful, the bamboo rafting (and snake spotting!) was really relaxing and seeing the turtles and understanding more of the conservation efforts was very positive. 10/10 - thank you Gay!”

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11.Bamboo Raft, ATV & Sea Turtle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · $257 per raft, up to 2

Start with private hotel pickup, then raft through rainforest, stop for bamboo-cup coffee and a swim, and ride an ATV for one hour through the jungle and a fruit farm. After lunch, visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Driver Adisorn has been praised for helpful extras, including cold water, local sights, and useful commentary.

“Brilliant day. Your guide went above and beyond to make the trip amazing. I love how it was private and not a big group”

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12.Khao Sok National Park Hiking and Bamboo Raft Tour From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $125 a head

Leave Khao Lak at 7:30 a.m. for a full day in Khao Sok National Park. Hike with a local guide such as Ron, Jungle Joe, or Mung, swim in a clear stream, eat Thai food, ride a bamboo raft, sip coffee brewed over a fire, and visit a macaque-filled temple and forest viewpoint.

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13.Half day Bamboo Rafting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $77 a head

Spend 4.5 hours in Phang Nga Province with a 3 km bamboo raft ride along the Wang Kiang Koo waterfall, local coffee, Thai lunch, and free time at Khaolak Waterside. Hotel pickup from Khao Lak or Takua Pa is included. Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, and insect repellent.

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14.Elephant Camp, Bamboo Rafting, and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Leave Khao Lak for a gentle rainforest day out with elephant bathing and feeding, bamboo rafting, Ton Pring Waterfall, lunch, and a sea turtle center. An English-speaking guide handles the route and hotel pickup is included in selected Khao Lak areas. Bring swimwear, a towel, insect repellent, and a change of clothes.

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15.Private Khao Sok Jungle Safari with Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $217 a head

Travel from Khao Lak to Khao Sok National Park with a private English-speaking guide, possibly Poon, for a three-hour jungle hike, hidden waterfall, Thai lunch, and one-hour bamboo raft ride. Feed river fish, drink coffee from a bamboo cup, and finish at the Monkey Temple. Moderate walking and an early start are part of the deal.

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