Khao Sok National Park is a nature reserve in southern Thailand containing dense virgin jungle, towerlike limestone karst formations and the man-made Cheow Lan Lake. It’s home to rare species such as the giant parasitic Rafflesia flower, hornbill birds, gibbons and tigers. The park can be explored by elephant-back safari, hiking trail, and raft, canoe or kayak via the Sok river.
Address: 62 Khlong Sok, Phanom District, Surat Thani 84250, Thailand
Another must see for first time visitors to Thailand.
Be advised over the water bungalows can be very expensive (US $500 per night)