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The “Escapade à Khao Sok” getaway at a glance

The Escapade à Khao Sok (Khao Sok Getaway) is a 4-day, 3-night nature stay in southern Thailand, starting and ending in Phuket. You drive 140 km, 2 to 3 hours, to Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province, one of the oldest rainforests in the world. On the programme: a bamboo raft ride or a night safari on the first evening, a guided jungle hike with a picnic and a swim in the river, then a day by private longtail boat on Chiaw Lan Lake, with the Pra Kai Petch cave and a Thai lunch in a floating house. You stay at the Thanyamundra Organic Resort, a 4-star property, or a similar hotel, on a full-board basis. Transfers, travel by air-conditioned vehicle and guided visits are included. It is the natural complement to a stay at Club Med Phuket.

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How do the four days in Khao Sok unfold?

On day one, you leave Phuket heading north for about 2 to 3 hours on the road. Once settled, you choose between a bamboo raft ride on the river or a night safari, flashlight in hand, when the forest comes alive. On day two, a guide takes you hiking in the jungle, with a picnic in the forest and a swim in the river. Day three is reserved for Chiaw Lan Lake. On day four, the morning is free before the return to Phuket.

What makes Chiaw Lan Lake so special?

Its emerald waters stretch between limestone cliffs that drop straight into the lake. You explore it by private longtail boat, which leaves time to stop wherever you like. The day includes a visit to the Pra Kai Petch cave and a Thai lunch served in a floating house. It is often the day travellers talk about most when they get home.

Where do you stay during the getaway?

The planned accommodation is the Thanyamundra Organic Resort, a 4-star property, or a similar hotel. Club Med describes it as a lodge hidden in the rainforest: you fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake up with the birds. All three nights are spent in the same place, so there is no repacking and the evenings stay relaxed.

What is included in the getaway?

The package includes transfers and travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Phuket, full board in the Comfort category, the guided visits on the programme, luggage handling and local taxes. International flights, drinks with meals, a single room, personal expenses, tips, optional insurance and the annual Club Med membership fee are extra. Your advisor gives you the details before departure.

In what language are the visits held?

Visits are led by an English-speaking local guide, who accompanies you in the forest and on the lake. For English-speaking travellers, it is a great chance to talk directly with someone who knows every trail. If you would rather have a French-speaking guide, your advisor can point you to the Escapade Bangkok et rivière Kwai, guided in French.

When is the best time to go to Khao Sok?

The Khao Sok forest is green all year. From December to April, days are drier and trails easier, making it the most requested period. During the rainy season, waterfalls and rivers are at their best, and the forest is full of life. The published programme is for winter 2026: your advisor tells you which departures are offered on your dates.

How do you get to Phuket from Quebec?

You leave from Montreal with a connection, then reach Phuket, the start and end point of the getaway. International flights are extra, and your advisor books them together with the getaway and the resort stay so everything flows. Your Canadian passport must be valid for the whole trip, and your advisor checks the entry requirements at the time of booking.

Should you combine Khao Sok with Club Med Phuket?

It is the most logical pairing. Club Med Phuket sits in Kata, about 1 hour 30 minutes from the airport, and the getaway leaves from Phuket. You spend a few days in the jungle, then return to the sea to swim, rest or let the kids enjoy the club. Our Phuket travel page gives you more ideas for the area.

Who is the Escapade à Khao Sok for?

It is made for travellers who enjoy walking, swimming in rivers and watching wildlife, and who want to see a different Thailand from the beaches. The pace stays gentle, with a free morning on the last day. For a longer trip in the country, the Orchidées sacrées tour explores the north, from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, and our Thailand travel page gathers our advice.

Why book this tour with AquaTerra?

Voyages AquaTerra is part of the Voyages Synergia network, winner of the Club Med Excellence Award 2025. We build the whole trip for you, from the flight to the resort by way of the getaway, and show you all the Club Med Discovery tours, including those in Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Call 1-866-628-6241. You will reach someone who knows this tour and has time for you. We look together at what is available on your dates, we choose the right departure, and we stay on the line throughout your trip. That is the difference between booking alone in front of a screen and travelling with someone behind you.

  • Boat on Cheow Lan Lake between the cliffs of Khao Sok

    Boat on Cheow Lan Lake between the cliffs of Khao Sok

  • Turquoise lake and jungle of Khao Sok National Park

    Turquoise lake and jungle of Khao Sok National Park

  • View over the Khao Sok lake from a lookout

    View over the Khao Sok lake from a lookout

  • Thai dishes

    Thai dishes

  • Floating bungalows at the edge of the Khao Sok jungle

    Floating bungalows at the edge of the Khao Sok jungle

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Frequently Asked Questions

A good walker's fitness is enough. The hike is guided, broken up by a picnic and a swim in the river, and the guide sets the pace for the group. Good closed shoes and a swimsuit in your daypack are all you need to enjoy the day.
The bamboo raft suits those who want to drift gently down the river at the end of the day. The night safari appeals to curious travellers who want to see the forest when the animals come out. Your advisor notes your preference when you book.
It is the traditional boat of southern Thailand, long and narrow, with an engine mounted on the end of a long shaft. On Chiaw Lan Lake, yours is private: you share it only with your travel companions, which makes photo stops easy.
Meals are included on a full-board basis, and drinks are paid on site. Bring some local cash for water, juice and coffee. Lunch in the floating house on the lake is part of the programme.
Light, quick-drying clothes, a light raincoat, a swimsuit, good walking shoes and sandals for the water. Add insect repellent, a headlamp for the night safari and a dry bag for the boat day.
Your advisor checks the services of the hotel assigned to your departure, since the package provides the Thanyamundra Organic Resort or a similar hotel. Deep in the forest, many travellers use these three days to step away from their phones.
Yes, and the lake by private boat suits a trip for two. The lodge in the middle of the forest makes for calm evenings, far from the beach crowds. Many couples follow it with a week at Club Med Phuket.
It is a cave you visit during the day on Chiaw Lan Lake, with your guide. It adds to the boat stops between the limestone cliffs. Bring a headlamp and shoes with a good grip.
The morning of day four is free, then you head back to Phuket, 2 to 3 hours by road. Your advisor plans your flight or your arrival at the resort around this schedule so the day stays relaxed.
Yes, solo travellers are welcome. A single room is available at extra cost, and your advisor books it together with the getaway. Everything else, from transfers to visits, is arranged for you.
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