Top 6 Forest Hikes in Thailand

1.From Khao Lak: Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 688 reviews · 8h 30m · from $95Our pick

Travel from Khao Lak to Khao Sok National Park for an English-guided rainforest hike, wildlife spotting, Thai lunch, and a calm bamboo raft ride on the Sok River. Guides such as Ron, Mong, and Gay are praised for spotting snakes, monkeys, lizards, and insects. Expect an active day, not just an easy stroll.

“This excursion was absolutely fantastic and fascinating! Our amazing guide, Gay, made the day even more unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

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2.From Phuket: Guided Rainforest Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 6 hours · from $77Best value

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 14 for a demanding 6.5 km hike through Khao Phra Taew National Park. Guides such as Pui, Bena, Lee, and Wit point out plants, insects, and wildlife before waterfall swims and a Thai lunch.

“Excellent day. Guides were great - pointed out lots of interesting bugs & plants. The swim stop was a welcome rest. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to do something a little different although not a walk for people a little unsteady on their feet.”

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3.From Krabi: Cheow Lan Lake Cruise and Khao Sok Jungle Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 151 reviews · 10h 30m · from $119

Travel from Krabi to Cheow Lan Lake for a longtail boat ride among limestone cliffs, then hike Khao Sok National Park to Coral Cave. Guides such as Tuk Tuk and Audi lead the day, with Thai lunch, swimming, kayaking, water, fruit, and park fees included. Expect about 10.5 hours on the road and water.

“we had a tour with Tuk Tuk amazing guide, very funny, he brought a lot of energy and laughter to the tour. he showed us amazing this with Bamboo and nature in the walk through the forest. the ride through the national park was amazing the captain went slower so we could take a better look of the stones. the plan was very well made, the cave, the walk, lunch (which was really good!) everything was perfect. this is an amazing way to discover the national park! we didn't say bye to Tuk Tuk I hope he reads this. thanks a lot for the tour!!”

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4.Small-Group Jungle Hiking Excursion in Khao Phra Teaw Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $78Top rated

Travel from Phuket’s main beaches to Khao Phra Taew National Park for a six-hour guided hike through bamboo forest, streams, and waterfalls. Guides such as Pui, Wit, Bina, and Rice explain local plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, and extra water.

“Beautiful nature and scenery with a great and knowledgeable local guide, Bina. Walked 6 km in 4 hours surrounded by dense vegetation and wildlife. The journey began at Ton Sai waterfall and culminated with a refreshing bath at Bang Pae waterfall. A few 10-minute stops were made along the way. Exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended for anyone with some degree of physical fitness and an appreciation of the beauty nature has to offer.”

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5.ATV Adventure, Jungle Hike & White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $87

You’ll spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide, starting with a two-hour walk to a jungle waterfall, then rafting 5 kilometers at Kaeng Kuet, eating Pad Thai, and riding a 200CC ATV for one hour. Tony and Hong are among the guides associated with the trip.

“Jungle trek and ATV excellent, white water rafting very tame and short but still good”

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6.Mangrove Forest Hike and River Boat Ride with Private Guide from Hua Hin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $117

Spend about seven hours with a private guide in Pranburi Forest Park, walking a 1-kilometer mangrove boardwalk, cruising the Pranburi River, and hiking toward a 360-degree view from Khao Daeng. Pickup, lunch, water, transport, park fees, and the boat ride are included.

“Lovely Day our guide was very patient and the lunch at local eatery was so good ! The river was calm and we saw water lizards and monkeys while eating lunch”

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