Khao Sok National Park
- Khao Sok National Park - Chiao-Lan-Lake
The Khao Sok national park with its amazing lime stone formations and an area of 739 km2 is located in the province of Surat Thani. Through building of the Ratchaprapha dam about 162 km2 of the Khao Sok national park was flooded and the wonderful Chiao-Lan-Lake came to existence. With its species-rich flora and fauna, for example the 80 cm big Rafflesia flower, countless butterflies, elephants and sometimes tigers, the Khao Sok national park is a must do experience in the south of Thailand. Other great experiences are guided jungle and cave tours near the Chiao-Lan-Lake.
- Cave in Khao Sok National Park
Cavern and Cave Diving
The Chiao-Lan-Lake with its excellent and distinct cave systems is great for cavern and cave diving. It also offers good conditions for a variety of cavern and cave diving courses. The dives or courses must be booked in advance as they not happen every day. More information on cave and cavern diving can be found here.
- Unterünfte direkt am Chiao-Lan-See
Places to Stay
The village of Khao Sok offers lots of accommodations and you can book good guided cave and jungle tours from here. It is also possible to stay directly at the Chiao-Lan-Lake in the jungle, have a look at the picture above.
How to get There
Many mini busses depart from Surat Thani to Khao Sok national park and it makes sense to take the night boat to Surat Thani from Koh Tao when you finished your diving courses here. After completion of the Khao Sok experience you can continue downwards to Khao Lak to join one of the great liveaboard dive boats.