Khao Sok: Private Longtail Boat Tour at Cheow Lan Lake
- Enjoy privacy on your private longtail boat and explore Cheow Lan Lake at Khao Sok in comfort
- Spot the beautiful wildlife of Khao Sok
- Swim at the emerald green waters of Cheow Lan Lake
- Visit the beautiful Diamond Cave and possibly spot bats, spiders, and snakes
- Relish a delicious Thai lunch set, served at the lake
What to expect
This tour is perfect for people who love a peaceful boat tour in a gorgeous scenery. Pick the early morning option at 6.00 AM to avoid the crowds and to witness a magical sunrise at the lake. Pick the afternoon option at 2.30 PM to avoid the crowds and see sunset.
Cruise around Cheow Lan Lake on a private longtail boat, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and beautiful nature. Marvel at the famous “Three Brothers”, a group of 3 almost identical limestone rock formations, and spot the local Khao Sok wildlife.
Next, we head to the Diamond Cave. Explore this mystical cave filled with coral, and spot bats, spiders, and snakes.
Our last stop is at the raft house, where you can relax at this peaceful area for the rest of the time, and enjoy swimming at the gorgeous emerald water.

















Reviews
from the very start to finish it was a fantastic experience. As soon as we booked we got an email describing as aspects what to expect and clear requirements. we meet them at the tourist pier, after a bit of confusion on our part. the landside guide helped us through every step. till we boarded the boat. the boat captain was a great young man who was a fantastic guide for the lake. he spoke basic English, but the translator function on the phone helped greatly. took us to various photo spots on the trip. it was well worth not being part of a large tour group. we didn't want to go swimming so we asked if there was somewhere we could just have a paddle, and he took us to a great spot on the return. we'll worth every dollar spent.
We had an absolutely incredible private boat trip to Khao Sok National Park for our group of four. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and professional. Communication was outstanding—clear, prompt, and informative—which made everything stress-free. Pick-up was right on time, and the instructions on where to go were easy to follow and well organised. Our tour guide was phenomenal and truly made the day special. They took the time to stop, explain, and show us all the amazing and unique things around the islands, making the experience both fun and informative. Nothing felt rushed, and it was clear they genuinely cared about giving us the best possible experience. Overall, an outstanding tour and an exceptional company to deal with. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable and well-run private tour! 🌊🚤🌿
that was a great sunrise boat tour, it was like a poem. team was good, on time, helpful and everything was fine.
great experience and simple logistic arrangement. we have our own rental car, driving from Khao Lak to long tail board boarding point take 2 hours drive. tour operator understand and kind enough to wait for our arrival, park our rental car at THB40 parking rate same day. Pay our park entrance fees and boat pier fees. Easy boarding and we go off with Khun Pret our boat driver/tour guide. He speaks reasonable English and great service from him. More reasonable rate than some tour agencies in Khao Lak area.
worth a visit if you like nature. its a long drive from khao lak to khao sok. about 2hrs per trip. therefore if you wish to visit khao sok, best is to self drive to the pier.
The trip was amazing and the views were Gorgeous we recommend this private trip
We had booked the sunrise tour and were picked up promptly at 5 am. Unfortunately, we then had a 30-minute wait at the pier for our boat. You then travel for 30 minutes in the dark, and the sunrise takes place behind you. Also, the light in the morning is not that nice, so I would rather recommend a later tour. In the Diamond Cave, we didn't see any snakes or spiders, but our guide explained a little bit. We didn't like the stay on the pier (rocky and not nice), but we were able to leave earlier. Our driver made a special stop for us at a viewpoint on the way back, which was very nice!
the trip was beautiful! our guide was great and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. Khao sok is definitely my favorite place in Thailand . the beauty of phi phi island but even better and without the crowds.
Tour was amazing. The lake is definitely worth visiting. Seeing all at other boats with up to 20 people stuffed into them, we were very happy to have a private boat. The captain also took us a slightly different route than most other boats and we stopped at a really nice photo location. Cave is super overrun and our captain/guide couln't really explain anything. He was very nice but could not speak English (which we were expecting). The pier where you can go swimming also isn't that nice to hang out at but we could rent kayaks and explore the lake on our own which made up for it. Overall, we really liked this tour and would recommend it to others!
It was a great trip. The itinerary was very well organized, and the captain made a great effort to ensure we had a wonderful excursion. The scenery is simply breathtaking. Thank you very much.
Good to know
- Your local captain and driver speak very basic English. Please be patient
- The restaurant at the floating pier is sometimes full, you can bring some snacks in case that happens.
- In the Diamond Cave, there are bats, spiders, and sometimes snakes. If you prefer not to visit, please let us know latest the day before the tour
- Tour schedule might differ due to weather and lake conditions
- There’s an obvious reason Khao Sok’s nature is incredibly green year-round: it is one of the wettest regions of Thailand. Be prepared to get wet! Please bring waterproof bag and jacket in case it rains. The roof of the longtail boat is not not fully covering you for the rain, and in heavy winds the roof cannot be deployed.
- Most rain falls between late April to December. The tour will continue in the rain if conditions are safe.
- Spend 4 hours on the lake of Khao Sok: 1.5 hours on the private boat driving around, 30 minutes in the cave, and the rest of the time on a floating pier stop where you swim and relax.
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