Hereโs a complete, realistic 7-day mid-range trip plan to Khao Sok (2026) with day-by-day itinerary + actual prices based on current travel data and real packages.
7-Day Mid-Range Khao Sok Trip (2026)
๐ฐ Total Budget (per person)
- โ 25,000 โ 35,000 THB ($700โ$1,000)
- Based on real traveler averages (~เธฟ28,000/week)
๐ This is mid-range comfort (nice bungalows + tours + lake stay)
๐บ๏ธ Trip Overview
- 3 nights jungle village
- 2 nights Cheow Lan Lake (floating bungalow)
- 2 nights buffer / travel / relaxation
๐ DAY-BY-DAY PLAN
โ๏ธ Day 1 โ Arrival + Transfer to Khao Sok
Route options:
- From Phuket โ minivan (3โ4 hrs)
- From Krabi โ minivan (2โ3 hrs)
๐ฐ Costs:
- Shared van: 250โ400 THB
- Private taxi: 2,500โ4,000 THB
๐จ Hotel (mid-range):
- Jungle bungalow: 800โ1,800 THB/night
๐ง Tip:
Arrive early to maximize time.
๐ฟ Day 2 โ Jungle + River Experience
Activities:
- River tubing / canoe safari
- Short jungle trek
- Monkey temple + viewpoint
๐ฐ Costs:
- Canoe/tubing: 500โ800 THB
- Guide (half day): ~600 THB
๐ Food:
- 200โ400 THB per meal
๐ Day 3 โ Deep Jungle Trek + Night Safari
Activities:
- Full jungle trek (wildlife spotting)
- Night safari (best experience!)
๐ฐ Costs:
- Full-day trek: 1,200โ1,500 THB
- Night safari: 1,200 THB
๐ฏ Expect:
- Monkeys, snakes, insects, maybe wild elephants
๐ Day 4 โ Cheow Lan Lake (Highlight Day)
๐ Transfer to lake + overnight floating bungalow
Activities:
- Longtail boat ride
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Sunset safari
๐ฐ Package (recommended):
- 2D/1N lake tour: 2,500โ4,500 THB
- Includes:
- transport
- guide
- meals
- boat
๐ Much easier than DIY
๐ถ Day 5 โ Lake Sunrise + Return
Activities:
- Early morning wildlife safari
- Jungle cave trek
๐ฐ Included in package
๐ Return to village by afternoon
๐จ Stay:
- Jungle hotel again: 800โ1,500 THB
๐ Day 6 โ Chill Day / Optional Activities
Options:
- Thai massage (300โ500 THB)
- Cooking class (~1,000 THB)
- Waterfall trip
๐ก OR:
Upgrade this day โ add another lake night (highly recommended)
๐ Day 7 โ Departure
Return to:
- Phuket / Krabi / Surat Thani airport
๐ฐ Transport:
- Same as arrival (250โ400 THB shared)
๐ธ FULL COST BREAKDOWN (7 DAYS)
| Category | Cost (THB) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (6 nights) | 5,000 โ 9,000 |
| Lake tour (1โ2 nights) | 2,500 โ 6,000 |
| Activities & guides | 3,000 โ 5,000 |
| Food | 3,000 โ 5,000 |
| Transport | 1,000 โ 4,000 |
| Park fees | ~300 per visit |
๐ TOTAL:
โ๏ธ Budget: ~25,000 THB
โ๏ธ Comfortable mid-range: ~30,000โ35,000 THB
โญ What Makes This Trip Special
- One of the oldest rainforests on earth
- Dramatic limestone cliffs (like Guilin, China)
- Wildlife you wonโt see elsewhere in Thailand