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Khao Lak Safari: Elephants, Rafting and a Cave Temple in a Day
from ฿1 500
Adult฿1 500
Child฿1 150
Overview
A family safari to Khao Lak, the closest national park to Phuket: the Suwan Khuha cave temple, a zoo, an elephant spa with bathing, bamboo-raft rafting, a waterfall and the viewpoint on Sarasin Bridge. Transfer and lunch included.
Details
A Khao Lak land safari
Route — Suwan Khuha cave temple, zoo, elephant spa, rafting, waterfall, Sarasin Bridge
Duration — 1 day, around 06:50–17:50
Format — group tour, Russian-speaking, up to 12 guests
Transport — minivan
Hotel transfer both ways — included
Guide language — English
Meals — lunch at a Thai restaurant
Child rate — for children aged 4–10
Route — Suwan Khuha cave temple, zoo, elephant spa, rafting, waterfall, Sarasin Bridge
Duration — 1 day, around 06:50–17:50
Format — group tour, Russian-speaking, up to 12 guests
Transport — minivan
Hotel transfer both ways — included
Guide language — English
Meals — lunch at a Thai restaurant
Child rate — for children aged 4–10
Description
A land safari to Khao Lak National Park — a full day of nature, animals and Thai culture. The programme includes the Suwan Khuha cave temple, a zoo, an encounter with elephants, bamboo-raft rafting along a jungle river, a waterfall and the viewpoint on Sarasin Bridge.
Itinerary:
06:50 — hotel pick-up.09:20 — Monkey Cave and Suwan Khuha temple with stalactites and bats.
11:20 — zoo.
12:05 — elephant spa: mud treatment, bathing and showering with an elephant, baby-elephant show, riding.
12:50 — bamboo-raft or canoe rafting along a jungle river.
13:35 — drive past fruit and rubber plantations, with the guide's talk on tropical fruit.
13:50 — lunch at a Thai restaurant.
14:50 — a small turtle farm.
15:00 — waterfall stop.
16:20 — viewpoint on Sarasin Bridge.
16:50 — return to the hotel.
Important to know
- Children up to 3 years inclusive — free, without a separate seat in the minivan
- Suitable for everyone: children, elderly travellers and pregnant women
- The order of stops may vary
- Hand luggage only; large baggage is not accepted in the minivan
Included
- Transfer from most Phuket areas
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch per programme
- National park entrance fees
- Bathing and riding with an elephant
- Medical insurance
Extra charges
- Group transfer from Ao Por and Ko Sirey areas — 2,300 THB per car
- Transfer from Nathai area — 400 THB per person
- Group transfer from Khao Lak — 2,900 THB per car
- Private transfer from Khao Lak — 4,700 THB per car round trip
- Suwan Khuha temple entrance — 20 THB per person
- Baggage beyond hand luggage — 500 THB per bag
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, animal feed) and tips
What to take
- Breakfast lunchbox (order at hotel reception by 17:00 the day before)
- Swimwear, towel
- Water and drinks
- Sun protection: SPF 50+ cream, sunglasses, hat, long-sleeve shirt or sarong
- Covered clothing for the temple (shoulders and knees)
- Comfortable footwear
- Phone, camera, waterproof cases
- Cash for personal expenses, the temple ticket and tips