Cheow Lan Lake tour from Krabi: Longtail boat and jungle hike

Over 100 limestone islands rise from an emerald lake where gibbons call from the trees.

This full-day tour from Krabi takes you by car and longtail boat to Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park, where you cruise past towering limestone cliffs, hike through old-growth jungle to explore a cave with stalactites and stalagmites, then eat Thai lunch at a floating raft house and swim or kayak before the drive back. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, park entry and equipment are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour to Cheow Lan Lake

• Early hotel pickup in Krabi
• Drive through Phang Nga province
• Arrive at Cheow Lan Pier
• Longtail boat cruise on Cheow Lan Lake
• Hike in Khao Sok National Park
• Visit cave with stalactites and stalagmites
• Lunch at floating bungalows
• Swim, kayak, or relax
• Boat back to pier
• Drive back to hotel in Krabi

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• hotel round-trip transfer from Krabi.
• longtail boat ride across Cheow Lan Lake.
• kayak equipment and life jacket.
• jungle hike through Khao Sok National Park with cave exploration.
• Thai lunch at the floating raft house.
• drinking water, coffee and fresh fruit.
• national park entrance fee.
• basic accident insurance.

Times

• Every day 08:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 30

Live guide English and Thai

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Ages Adult (12 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Krabi hotel and a drive through Phang Nga province that passes rubber plantations, small villages and limestone hills on the way to Ratchaprapha Dam. Once you reach Cheow Lan Pier, you board a longtail boat for the cruise across the lake: the centerpiece of the tour. Over 100 islands with sheer limestone cliffs rise from water so clear and green it looks unreal. Gibbons and hornbills live in the jungle at the water's edge and are commonly spotted from the boat.

After the cruise, you hike into the lush jungle of Khao Sok National Park to explore a cave system with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. The trail is manageable for most fitness levels, and the guide points out the forest as you walk. From there you head to the floating raft house, where a nutritious Thai lunch is served in the restaurant built on the lake itself. After eating, you have time to swim, kayak or simply rest on the deck before the longtail takes you back to the pier and the car returns you to Krabi.

The tour runs 10.5 hours door to door. Your guide speaks English and is trained in basic first aid. You get a life jacket and kayak equipment for the water, plus drinking water, coffee and fruit throughout the day. The national park entrance fee is covered, so there's nothing to arrange once you're picked up.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cheow Lan Lake actually like when you get there?

Cheow Lan Lake is a reservoir surrounded by over 100 limestone islands with sheer cliffs rising straight from the water. The lake is fed by underground springs and stays emerald green year-round. Gibbons and hornbills live in the old-growth jungle at the water's edge and are commonly seen from the boat during the cruise.

How much of the day is spent on the water versus hiking?

The longtail boat cruise takes up a significant portion of the morning and early afternoon. The jungle hike to the cave is shorter: long enough to see the forest and the stalactite formations, but not a strenuous trek. The rest of the day is lunch and free time at the floating raft house.

What's included in the lunch at the floating raft house?

A nutritious Thai lunch is served at the raft house restaurant on the lake. Drinking water, coffee and fresh fruit are provided throughout the day as well.

Does the tour operate in all weather?

The tour program is subject to change due to weather. Heavy rain or storms can affect the boat schedule or hike conditions, so the guide and operator may adjust the itinerary on the day to keep you safe.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for hiking on wet terrain. Bring sunscreen, a hat and a light rain jacket. Life jackets and kayak equipment are provided. The guide will advise on what else to pack when you book.