Escape from the beach and head to the forested interior of Thailand's south on our action packed Elephant Hills Jungle Safari. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants when you partake in a trek through the pristine rainforest, passing limestone Karsts and exotic wildlife. Alternatively, have the unique experience of caring for an elephant for a day - this includes feeding, bathing and learning the secrets of the mahout.

A highlight of this tour is the unusual accommodation option in which travelers will stay in the middle of the jungle in our specially designed camp that offers no compromise on comfort and even features a jungle bar! Awake to the sounds of nature, set off from camp on a voyage of discovery through the jungle lake by boat. The epic scenery that surrounds is often compared to Halong Bay.

On the last day of this fun-filled Elephant Hills Jungle Safari you will set about exploring the surrounding rainforest by foot. This offers a completely unique and original experience that can't be had by boat or on elephant. Observe the exotic greenery and the species that live amongst it, soak up the fresh air and rely on your senses to guide you accordingly.

For travelers looking to add more dimension to what would be just be a relaxed beach break this Southern Thailand Tour offers a dash of adventure in paradise. 

Arrive at the elephant camp, find out about the life of these animals and about the elephant conservation project. The guide will also explain about the mahout, the man who takes care of the elephant. You will then get up close with these animals while also learning the secrets of the mahouts. You will prepare and feed them one of their daily meals, while also planting some of their food for next year. You'll also scrub, clean and watch them batheA once in a lifetime chance to experience the Asian Elephant, the largest land animal in this part of the world.

Enjoy a buffet lunch serving a variety of Thai dishes. After lunch take a jungle river canoe trip down the Sok River. Drift along the jungle river passing limestone mountains and cliffs covered with exotic tropical vegetation. Some times hornbills can be seen flying high overhead. Relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding jungle covered mountains. A wide selection of cocktails, wines, and spirits are available at the "Jungle explorer's club bar".

Overnight at Elephant Hills, Khao Sok

Wake up to the sounds of nature. The activity planned for today is to explore the lake in the jungle by local boat. The lake is surrounded by limestone mountains and cliffs covered in tropical rainforest that rise up from the shore of the lake and disappear into the far distance. Few people know of the lake and even less has visited it.  We will see some of the spectacular scenery from the boat and have time for a swim depending on the weather. Please bring swimwear and a towel for this. A packed lunch will be provided. In the late afternoon return to Elephant Hills for dinner and overnight in your luxury tents where a good night's sleep is assured after all your jungle exploring activities. The jungle bar will be open for people wanting to exchange stories of their day's experiences on the lake.

Overnight at Elephant Hills, Khao Sok

After a good nights rest its time for a wholesome breakfast before coming face to face with the jungle by exploring it on foot. This is a great opportunity to explore the ecology of the rainforest, to see a great variety of exotic plants, tropical hardwood trees with huge roots, orchids, palms, ferns, bamboos, mosses; the variety is unlimited.

Birds such as the hornbill live high up above, gibbon can often be heard calling to their mates, a macaque or leaf monkey may be heard swinging through the branches, every day is different but it is truly wonderful to discover the great variety of life forms that co-exists together. This can only by experienced on foot, take it slowly, look, learn and listen then you too will start to discover some of the secrets of the rainforest. Weather permitting lunch will be served in the rainforest cooked in bamboo, a tradition of jungle explorers for centuries past.

Return to Elephant Hills where you will be transferred to Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi or Surat Thani for your onward flight.