Laguna Cheow Lan Raft House
Also known as Laguna Cheow Lan, Laguna Cheow Lan Raft House is located on the Khlong Long tributary, right in the middle of the lake, about a 40–45 minute boat ride from Cheow Lan Pier. This floating resort offers 31 standard rooms and 8 panorama (lake-view) rooms, which come with better views of the surrounding scenery.
Features
- Each room features a king-size bed and a single bed, accommodating up to three guests
- En-suite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Private balcony
- Electricity is available from 6pm to 6am. However, daytime electricity can be provided at an additional cost due to generator usage.
- Complimentary amenities include blankets, pillows, towels, shampoo and soap.
- Canoes
Nearby attractions and activities, all within a 30-minute boat ride, include:
- Hiking and bamboo rafting to Coral Cave
- Khao Sam Kloe (The Three Rocks)
- Diamond Cave
- Khlong Ka Peat Swamp Forest Trail
Attractions over an hour boat ride, include;
- Bang Hoi Waterfall
- Kri Sorn Viewpoint
- Nam Thalu Cave
Tours with Laguna Cheow Lan
Activities
With the 3-days/2-nights tour in Cheow Lan Lake you will be able to see scenic rock formations, hike to a viewpoint, visit a cave, hike in the jungle, kayak and drive around in the vicinity of your raft house for wildlife watching. The tour includes two nights stay in a raft house (floating bulgalows/floating resorts) of your choice, a private guide and a private boat with driver.
Why to book a private tour?
While the group tours in the lake are conducted with larger boats shared by up to 18 people and has a fixed itinerary, no others will share the guide or the boat with you during our tours. Our tours are strictly private and flexible, our guests can decide their day-to-day activities with the their guide.
Itinerary
There is no strict itinerary with our lake tours, the following itinerary is just an example. Depending on the location of your raft house, weather conditions, your preferences the itinerary may be much different. Example; you may decide to do more kayaking, skip some activities for the other, or simply just decide to relax and spend some time with friend(s)/family at the raft house.
Day 1
- 10 am, Board your long-tail boat at Rajjaprabha Dam (Cheow Lan Lake Pier) enjoy the scenic tour of limestone karst formations on the way to floating bungalows
- Check in to the raft house. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch
- Depart for a guided hike to a nearby viewpoint which has a breathtaking view over the lake
- Return to the raft house for a swim, relax and enjoy the scenery
- Afternoon wildlife safari by boat
- Enjoy your dinner
Day 2
- Breakfast
- Board long tail boat for a morning wildlife safari by boat
- Return to the rafthouse for free time
- After lunch, guided jungle hike
- Return to the raft house for a swim, relax
- Enjoy a traditional Thai dinner
Day 3
- Rise before breakfast for the morning mist safari, the best time to gibbons, macaques and dusky leaf monkeys
- Alternatively explore the surrounding area by kayak
- Return to raft house for breakfast
- Depending on the raft house and it's location the tour ends around 9:30 to 10 am at the pier
Where & When?
The tour starts at Cheow Lan Lake Pier (Rajjaprabha Dam), 65 km from park headquarters. We can arrange transfer from/to Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Ao Nang, Surat Thani and Khao Sok village straight to tour start in the morning or transfer to the mentioned towns after the tour.
The nearest airports are Surat Thani (~1h), Krabi (~2h) and Phuket Airport (~2.5h), you are recommended to arrive to the area a day before the tour start. This tour is not recommended to start the same day when arriving from the islands or the airports.
This tour is available throughout the year.
When to book?
High seasons periods in the lake are November to mid April and mid July to end of August. Bookings for these months should be done well in advance, earliest possible. For the some high season dates Laguna Cheow Lan should be booked at least 3-4 months but for most dates rooms may be available even if booked in the last minute.
Tour details in short:
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
- Tour type: Private
- Group size: 2 or more people
- Difficulty: Easy
- Transport: Long‑tail boat
- Start: 10:00 am (Day 1)
- End: Around 9:30–10:00 am (Day 3)
What to bring:
- Rainwear (especially during rainy season; boats have no rain cover)
- Waterproof bag for electronics
- Walking shoes for hiking, sandals for caves and waterfalls
- Personal toiletries
- Swimwear and towel
- Hat
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Sun protection
- Cash; to pay your entrance fees, snacks, beers etc to buy from the resort canteen/restaurant, to pay for your transfers to/from the lake
Pricing overview
The tour is operated with a private guide and private long-tail boat, meaning no other groups will join you during the lake activities. Tour prices depend on the selected floating resort and the number of participants. Please refer to the per-person pricing table below.
National park entrance fees are not included.
Price adjustments from 1 July 2026
Due to increased boat operating costs, revised rates apply to all bookings from 1 July 2026 onward:
- +2,500 THB per tour for smaller boats
- +4,000 THB per tour for larger boats (8+ guests)
These surcharges are added to the total tour price, not to per-person rates.
Resort-specific pricing notes
Phupha Waree Raft House – Lower rates apply to current rooms; higher rates apply to newly renovated rooms
360° Issara Floating Resort – Three seasonal price levels:
- November–April (high season)
- July / August / October (mid season)
- May / June / September (low season)
Panvaree The Greenery & Panvaree Resort – Prices vary by weekday, weekend, and public holidays
Optional activities and additional charges
Coral Cave rafting (optional)
- From 500 Rai Floating Resort or Phupha Waree Raft House:
- 2,900 THB per trip (fixed price)
- +200 THB per person Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary entrance fee
- From Sai Chon, Panvaree Resort, or Panvaree The Greenery:
- 1,400 THB per trip (fixed price)
- +200 THB per person Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary entrance fee
Wildlife-focused boat safari (optional)
The standard tour includes limited wildlife viewing during scheduled boat travel around the lake. While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, this provides occasional opportunities to observe animals near the shoreline.
For guests interested in a more wildlife-oriented experience, an extended safari session can be arranged for an additional 2,500 THB. This includes one early-morning or late-afternoon session on Day 2 of the 3-day/2-night tour, conducted further away from the immediate resort area.
| Price per person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pax | 2D/1N | 3D/2N |
| 2 | 8,000 THB | 13,700 THB |
| 3 | 6,400 THB | 11,200 THB |
| 4 | 5,800 THB | 10,100 THB |
| 5 | 5,300 THB | 9,400 THB |
| 6 | 4,900 THB | 8,900 THB |
| 7 | 4,700 THB | 8,500 THB |
| 8 | 5,000 THB | 8,700 THB |
Displayed prices are per person
What is included in the tour price
The tour rate includes:
- Accommodation at the selected floating resort (2 nights)
- Licensed private guide
- Private long-tail boat from tour start to tour end
- Boat tours around Cheow Lan Lake
- Meals:
- Lunch and dinner on Day 1
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 2
- Breakfast on Day 3
- Drinking water during the tour
- Canoe use at all listed resorts (except Sai Chon Raft House)
- Basic accident insurance during the tour (covering potential hospital expenses)
What is not included
The tour rate does not include:
- National park entrance fees
- Transfer to/from Cheow Lan Lake Pier (available on request)
- Parking fee at the pier (if arriving with your own vehicle)
- Canoe rental at Sai Chon Raft House (200 THB per canoe, payable locally)
Reviews from our guests
By: Martijn | posted Sun 3 Aug, 2025 | Panvaree T. G.
Our stay at Pantaree The Greenery in Khao Sok was magical. Nestled on a serene lake surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and lush rainforest, our floating bungalow offered simple comfort with direct access to the crystal-clear water—perfect for refreshing swims after hikes. Meals were another highlight: generous spreads of delicious local dishes for both lunch and dinner, making dining a relaxing, flavorful experience.
What truly made this trip unforgettable were our guide Lek and the skilled longtail boat captain. Lek’s deep jungle knowledge brought the rainforest to life as he led us to hidden waterfalls, rare butterflies, and through stunning caves. His sharp eye spotted wildlife from hornbills and white-bellied sea eagles to playful macaques, ensuring we didn’t miss a moment of nature’s wonders.
The captain, equally exceptional, navigated effortlessly through breathtaking scenery, recognizing birds from afar and taking us close to monkeys along the shore. A rare sighting of the majestic Great Hornbill became a highlight of our adventure.
Between adventurous hikes, exciting night tours, incredible wildlife encounters, and relaxing swims, we experienced the very best of Khao Sok. Thanks to Lek and the captain’s expertise, humor, and genuine care, this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to discover the magic of this natural paradise!
By: Marijke Roelse | posted Fri 1 Aug, 2025 | 360° Issara
We booked a 3 day tour plus accommodation with the national park and everything was excellent. Both the guide and captain of the long tail and the 360 issara floating houses where perfect!
By: Yule Balster | posted Fri 1 Aug, 2025 | Phupha Waree
Stunning nature. Accommodation is extremely chabby. Food is basic and three of us got food poisening. My son is still ill at this point.
Since we paid €1200,- feels like it’s overpriced.
> Tour operator's response
Very sorry to hear about the food poisoning at the resort. This is a resort we very rarely get food poisoning reports from, perhaps once in every few years. It can happen more on the other more basic resorts.
This bit here is not to inform/remind you as you have already read that, but rather for the visitors reading your review, we inform all our guests about this during the enquiry process;
"We are not managing any of the floating resorts, we are booking these on behalf of our guests. With that said, any issues/disputes you may have with the rooms, please bring it up with the resort to sort it out. Our assigned guide can only help with the communication if needed.".
Regarding the "overpriced" bit. We have to remind you that there were 5 of you, 2 rooms booked for 2 nights, a boat, a guide and a boat driver at your service for 3 days. That would make €240 per person.
A while ago we had made an estimate about how much a similar tour could cost in Europe, we landed up at around 3 times the price we are offering.
Again, very sorry for what happened at the resort.
By: Marco Limpens | posted Thu 24 Jul, 2025 | Phupha Waree
Au was a very pleasant an knowledgeable guide. She kept us safe in the boat an the jungle and showed us the wildlife. I wish others a guide like her.
By: Kayla Sanchez | posted Sun 20 Jul, 2025 | Phupha Waree
Our stay at Khao Sok National Park was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, we were completely immersed in the natural beauty of this amazing place. The views were stunning towering limestone cliffs, lush jungle landscapes, and the most serene lake we’ve ever seen. Swimming in the lake was one of the highlights of the trip; the water was crystal clear and refreshing, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the national park.
What truly elevated our experience was our private guide, Tham. Tham went above and beyond to make us feel at home and completely taken care of. He was extremely kind, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to him, we got to explore so much of the park without ever feeling overwhelmed by crowds. His insight into the area’s nature, culture, and wildlife made every part of the journey meaningful.
One of the small but deeply appreciated touches was how Tham brought us local fruit with every meal, always explaining the dishes and making sure we experienced the best of Thai cuisine. The food throughout our stay was absolutely incredible fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care.
We were lucky enough to see monkeys swinging through the trees, along with other wildlife that made us feel like we were in the heart of something truly wild and alive.
We can confidently say that our experience wouldn’t have been the same without Tham. His passion, care, and attention to detail truly made this trip special and one we’ll never forget.
By: Els Van Laere | posted Sun 20 Jul, 2025 | Panvaree Resort
Very smooth service. Questions were answered immediately. The guide was very friendly and enthusiastic. The boat driver and the guide really did their best to spot an elephant or bear, but unfortunately, we didn't see any. We did see monkeys, an eagle, and a large lizard... We thoroughly enjoyed this private tour.
By: MarÃa Belén Ronnau | posted Tue 24 Jun, 2025 | Panvaree Resort
Au was a great guide! She was súper profesional and knew a lot about the fauna and flora of the park.
It was a really nice experience to sleep at the lake.
By: Pascal E. | posted Tue 10 Jun, 2025 | 500 Rai
We had an amazing trip with our tour guide Au.
Altough it did rain sometimes (we went in the raining season), our stay at 500rai, our hiking trip and the safari was really beautiful.
There were few people which made the whole experience unforgetable.
By: Stijn Smit | posted Tue 3 Jun, 2025 | Panvaree T. G.
We had an amazing stay at Panvaree the Greenery with the most friendly tourguide June and captain of our own private boat! What an amazing experience with just the two of us! I would highly recommend this to everyone who wants to visit Khoa Sok. 10/10.
By: Sandra | posted Thu 15 May, 2025 | Phupha Waree
everything worked the way it was supposed to. accomodation was good, the food was plenty and delicious. Our guide was friendly and had a good eye for animals.
only critique: it would have been nice if the guide spoke better english, now it was basically not possible to ask questions about the animals or the forest.
overall we enjoyed our trip, thanks!