Private Tour | 2-days/1-night private tour in Cheow Lan Lake
Situated between Khao Sok National Park and Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Cheow Lan Lake has one of the most beautiful scenic views in Thailand.
The lake deserves more than one night of stay, but if you only can stay one night, you will still be able to enjoy a few activities with this tour. If you truly want to enjoy more of the lake, then a 3D/2N tour is recommended.
With the 2-days/1-night tour in Cheow Lan Lake you will be able to see scenic rock formations, hike to a viewpoint, visit a cave, hike in the jungle, kayak, swim and drive around for wildlife watching. The tour includes a stay at a floating resort of your choice, a private guide and a private boat with driver. No others will share the guide or the boat with you during the tour.
Floating resort options
500 Rai Floating Resort (high-end)
500 Rai Floating Resrt is one of the best floating resort in the lake, with 15 houses/units of various sizes. It is located at the far end of the lake, between Phupha Waree and Krai Son raft houses, with one of the best views in the lake. It is the only option in the lake providing electricity 24 hours/day (deluxe option with only 12 h/day a/c powered, others 24 h/day).
Following are the room types;
Deluxe (4 pax) | 36 ㎡ - Master bedroom with double-size bed, loft with two mattresses. 1 kayak, 5 life jackets. A/c from 6 pm to 6 am. Check-in 2pm, check-out 9:30am |
Villa (4 pax) | 42 ㎡ - Master bedroom with double-size bed, loft with two mattresses. 1 kayak, 5 life jackets. A/c 24h/day. Check-in 2pm, check-out 9:30am |
Family Villa (8 pax) | 72 ㎡ - 2 connecting villas, 2 master bedrooms with double-size bed, 2 lofts with 4 mattresses, a/c 24h/day, 2 kayaks, 8 life jackets. Check-in 2pm, check-out 9:30am |
Panvaree The Greenery (high-end)
The resort is located in the entrance of Khlong Long tributary. Compared to other optiong in the lake, Panvaree The Greenery has fewer cabins/houses which makes it a relatively quiet place even when the place is fully booked, ideal for people avoiding crowds. Quality wise it is no doubt one of the best and most popular floating resort in the lake. Electricity is provided from 5pm until 9am.
Following are the room types;
Superior room (2 pax) | For couples or 2 adults + small child (child to share same bed as parents but quoted half price). Rooms can be with either a double bed or twin beds, unfortunately can't be chosen, either one can be booked depending on availability and other circumstances. |
Family section (4 pax) | For families up to 4 pax, 2 storeys, 2 rooms, 1 bathroom, 1 king size bed in each room. |
The price for the rooms varies depending on week-day, week-end day or holidays.
Panvaree Resort (high-end)
Located right next to Panvaree The Greenery, Panvaree Resort has similar quality and price level with different type of bed settings, it too has less cabin/houses. The rooms gets a bit cheaper at Panvaree Resort for groups of 3 people or more.
Following are the room types;
Garret house king (4 pax) |
Semi-detached to a garret house queen, with a king size bed and a loft area with 2 single mattresses on the floor. |
Garret house queen (4 pax) | Semi-detached to a garret house king, with twin beds and a loft area with 2 single mattresses on the floor. Max 4 people |
Private garret (4 pax) | Solitary unit (not semi-detached), with twin beds and a loft area with 2 single mattresses on the floor. Max 4 people |
The price for the rooms varies depending on week-day, week-end day or holidays.
Laguna Cheow Lan
Laguna Cheow Lan is located in Khlong Long tributary, in the middle of the lake. Each room have a king size and a single bed, private bathroom, a/c, balcony and can accommodate up to 3 people. The beds are on the floor. Electricity is provided from 6pm until 6am.
5 of the rooms called "see view rooms" are charged at a higher rate, they are the rooms with best views, facing the mountains on the opposite coast.
Phupha Waree Raft House
Phupha Waree Raft House is set back in a private alcove just inside Klong Pey, compared to most basic floating resorts in the lake it is considered a bit better option. The rooms are equipped with 2 joined queen size beds, a private bathroom, a/c, balcony and can accommodate 2-4 people. While the smaller rooms will be booked for up to 3 people, the larger rooms will be booked for 4 people. Electricity is provided from 6pm until 6-7am.
Sai Chon Raft House
Sai Chon Raft House is a cheaper alternative. While being a very basic raft house, it is still a better option when compared to most other basic options in the lake mostly because the rooms have ensuite private bathroom. The raft house is located in Khlong Long tributary of the lake, not too far from the pier. The quality is somewhere between bamboo and average options. While the smaller rooms have 1 king size bed, the larger rooms have 2 king size beds. The rooms are equipped with fan only, electricity is provided from around 6pm until 6-7am.
Unlike the other raft houses, kayaking is not free at Sai Chon Raft House, rental will cost 200 Baht per kayak. The kayak fee is optional, not included in our listed prices for Sai Chon Raft House.
Itinerary
There is no strict itinerary with our lake tours, the following itinerary is just an example. Depending on the location of your raft house, weather conditions, your preferences the itinerary may be much different. Example; you may decide to do more kayaking, skip some activities for the other, or simply just decide to relax and spend some time with friend(s)/family at the raft house.
Day 1
- 10 am pickup from Cheow Lan Lake Pier to board your long-tail boat
- Scenic tour of limestone karst formations on the way to your resort
- Check in to the resort. Enjoy a traditional Thai Lunch prepared with rich southern Thai curries, delicious local vegetables.
- Guided hike to see viewpoints on dry season or to a waterfall on rainy season (optional)
- Afternoon wildlife safari by boat
- Return to the resort for a swim, relax and enjoy the scenery
- Enjoy a delectable dinner of fish, Thai soup, and veggies.
Day 2
- Rise before breakfast for the morning mist safari, the best time to gibbons, macaques and dusky leaf monkeys
- Alternatively explore the surrounding area by kayak
- Return to resort for breakfast
- Depending on the resort and it's location the tour ends around 9:30 to 10 am at the pier
Where & When?
The tour starts at Cheow Lan Lake Pier (Rajjaprabha Dam), 65 km from park headquarters. We can arrange transfer from/to Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Ao Nang, Surat Thani and Khao Sok village straight to tour start in the morning or transfer to the mentioned towns after the tour.
The nearest airports are Surat Thani (~1h), Krabi (~2h) and Phuket Airport (~2.5h), you are recommended to arrive to the area a day before the tour start. This tour is not recommended to start the same day when arriving from the islands or the airports.
This tour is available throughout the year.
When to book?
High seasons periods in the lake are November to mid April and mid July to end of August. Bookings for these months should be done well in advance, earliest possible. Even if some of the raft houses may still have rooms available days/weeks before, guide availability is more of a concern. The guides may get fully booked months in advance for the busiest times of the year.
Panvaree The Greenery superior rooms should be booked at least 6-12 months in advance for the busier months of the year, family rooms too may get booked far in advance.
Laguna Cheow Lan should be booked at least 3-6 months in advance for the high seasons months.
Phupha Waree can be booked a couple of months ahead, for the high seasons months they may get fully booked for most dates 1-4 months before.
Sai Chon tends to have more availability compared to the other raft houses we offer, sometimes days/weeks before. But for the certain peak dates, they too will eventually get fully booked many months before.
Tour details in short:
- Duration: 2 days/1 night
- Type: Private tour
- Price: * see the pricing table *
- Group size: 2 or more people
- Grade: Easy
- Transport: Long-tail boat
- Start: 10am (day 1)
- End: around 9:30 to 10am (day 2)
What to bring:
- Rain clothing, specially on the rainy seasons (no rain protection on longtail boats)
- Waterproof bag/cover for all your electronics in case of rain
- Sneakers for hiking, sandals for waterfall/cave visit
- Personal toiletries
- Swimming clothing & towel
- Hat
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Sunblock lotion
How much?
The tour will be led by a private guide which means no others will join you while exploring the lake and surrounding areas. The price for this tour package depends on the choice of accommodation and number of people, please see price per person further down.
The prices below do not include entrance fees to the national park.
Price per person | |||
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Pax | Sai Chon | Phupha Waree | Laguna |
2 | 6,900 THB | 7,800 THB | 9,000 THB |
3 | 5,300 THB | 5,800 THB | 7,000 THB |
4 | 4,500 THB | 5,050 THB | 6,700 THB |
5 | 4,050 THB | 4,800 THB | 6,000 THB |
6 | 3,700 THB | 4,300 THB | 5,500 THB |
7 | 3,500 THB | 4,100 THB | 5,500 THB |
8 | 3,300 THB | 3,950 THB | 5,200 THB |
Price per person | |||
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Pax | Panvaree Resort | Panvaree T. G. | 500 Rai |
2 | 10,400 to 11,500 THB | 10,400 to 12,000 THB | 16,400 to 32,900 THB |
3 | 8,200 to 9,200 THB | 10,000 to 12,500 THB | 13,200 to 22,500 THB |
4 | 6,500 to 7,300 THB | 7,900 to 9,650 THB | 11,700 to 17,900 THB |
5 | 7,200 to 8,200 THB | 8,800 to 11,200 THB | 10,700 to 15,400 THB |
6 | 6,600 to 7,600 THB | 7,200 to 8,900 THB | 11,700 to 14,200 THB |
7 | 5,900 to 6,750 THB | 7,500 to 9,600 THB | 10,900 to 13,300 THB |
8 | 5,350 to 6,100 THB | 6,750 to 8,500 THB | 10,400 to 12,600 THB |
Displayed prices are per person
Tour rates include:
- Lodging
- Guide
- Long-tail boat transportation
- Lunch and dinner on day-1, breakfast on day-2
- Drinking water
- Kayaking (not included at Sai Chon Raft House)
- Accident insurance for incidents during the tour (covering the hospital costs)
Tour rates doesn't include:
- Entrance fees to the park
- Transfer to the lake from the nearby towns
- Kayaking (only at Sai Chon Raft House, the fee is included at the other raft houses we offer)
Reviews from our guests
By: World Wild Hearts | posted Sun 16 Apr, 2023 | Sai Chon
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Review by; World Wild Hearts
By: Sara D'Archivio | posted Tue 17 Dec, 2024 | Phupha Waree
It was a fantastic experience, unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there, but despite this it was absolutely worth it. The landscape is incredible and our guide Kiem too! I absolutely recommend it if you want to try a wilder and more authentic experience!
By: Jennifer Byrnes | posted Mon 16 Dec, 2024 | Laguna
We were looking forward to this part of our vacation so much and it didn't disappoint us at all. Our tour guide Bee was fantastic and really made sure we saw what we wanted to see. He was very knowledgable about the park and Thailand and even offered suggestions of places to check out at our next destination. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone I speak with that will be going to Thailand in the future!
By: Sue Smith | posted Mon 16 Dec, 2024 | Laguna
I booked my 2 day/1 night stay to Khao Sok National Park through Thai National Parks. The process was very easy. They provided me with options for accommodation and were very quick to reply to my questions etc. I would highly recommend their services.
By: Anooj Gandham | posted Sun 15 Dec, 2024 | Laguna
This trip was nothing short of extraordinary—a journey filled with awe, excitement, and unforgettable experiences. From start to finish, every moment was an adventure worth cherishing. The seamless blend of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and heartwarming interactions made this trip an absolute standout.
Every destination we visited left an indelible mark on my heart. The way the itinerary was thoughtfully planned ensured that we could savor the beauty, history, and charm of each location. Whether it was the serene natural wonders, the lively streets buzzing with energy, or the serene spots for reflection, everything felt like it was straight out of a dream.
What truly elevated this experience were the people we met along the way—kind, hospitable, and always ready to share a smile or a story. It reminded me of the universal beauty of human connection, no matter where you are in the world.
This trip wasn’t just a vacation; it was a journey that rejuvenated the soul and created a treasure trove of memories. Every sight, sound, and experience felt magical, making it a trip that will forever be etched in my heart.
I wholeheartedly recommend embarking on an adventure like this to anyone who is looking to break free, explore, and rediscover the beauty of life. This wasn’t just a trip—it was a lifetime experience!
By: Maurice | posted Tue 10 Dec, 2024 | Phupha Waree
Super tijd gehad op het meer en onze gids Nid en zijn schipper phitty maken de ervaring compleet :)
By: Enrique Aranda | posted Sun 8 Dec, 2024 | Panvaree T. G.
Amazing experience in Khao Sok and Panveree the grenery! Our guide Junn very professional and nice! Thank you for everything!
By: Kacper Świercz | posted Fri 6 Dec, 2024 | Phupha Waree
Good guide, good food, good place to sleep and beatiful area to visit. One downside was lack of warm water in the shower.
By: Benedetta Ruggiero | posted Thu 5 Dec, 2024 | Panvaree T. G.
We had the best time! I talked by email with Rushen who helped me for everything and has been super clear, tried the best and manage to reach all my expectations.
We stayed at Panvaree the greenery which is a stunning place! Great food and service. Our guide was Tong, great guy, we managed to see wild elephants too! Amazing days. Really recommend ♥️
By: Mary Ann Saggese | posted Thu 21 Nov, 2024 | Laguna
The tour was great and exactly as described! Operated efficiently and all transfers were on time and professional. The food was abundant and very good. Our local park tour guide was knowledgeable and expertly led us through a cave and on an adventurous hike through the jungle and rock climbing. It was hot as expected in the raft room prior to the 6 pm ac timing. The mattress was excellent and all was clean. The long boat rides were enjoyable but it is a small percentage that see wild life other than monkeys. Still was a great experience!