4 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 Best rated

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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