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Khao Sok Hostel and National Park Tours

Overlooking the mountains of the National Park, Coco Khao Sok Hostel is the perfect place to explore, connect, and relax into nature. We arrange fantastic adventures, we cook great food, and we will welcome you with a warm heart.

Our clean and comfortable rooms are air-conditioned. Our individual sleeping units have curtains and their own luggage compartment, reading light, and charging station. Our locally acclaimed restaurant and bakery serve delicious food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

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• English-speaking staff
• Restaurant and bar
• Free Wi-fi at restaurant
• Overnight Lake Trips
• Transportation Service
• Pickup from Bus Stop
• Laundry Service

Comfortable Rooms

Each of our air-conditioned rooms has between 5 and 6 beds.  Each full sized single bed is new and comes with clean linen. We have 1 bathroom for every 3 beds, so you’ll never have to wait long for a shower, and towels are included.

The nearby balcony terrace is a spacious chill zone with views of Khao Sok’s famous limestone mountains. When you’re ready, feel free to book a room or tour package .

Friendly Staff

Starting with the check-in Coco Hostel staff will do their best to make your stay unforgettable. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your bed and shown to your locker. We have a lounge with free WIFI and a variety of card and board games. Our in-room directory provides information on all activities in Khao Sok, including overnight lake tours. We are experts at organizing excursions, and our guide team is ready for your river activities and jungle hikes.

Restaurant & Bakery

The Coco Restaurant and Bakery serves a menu of East meets West, so you can order a flavourful Green curry along with a fresh baked pizza. As our reviews attest, our kitchen is one of the best in Khao Sok even the locals eat here! We bake fresh bread every day, and have a full-sized espresso machine that makes morning coffee into an art form.

Want a free breakfast? Then book a tour package in advance, and your morning meal is free, so you can start the day well fed and ready to adventure.

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What makes Coco Khao Sok Hostel unique?

LOCATION: Our hostel is located in a quieter part of the village, 3 minutes walk from the river. Just beyond, the ancient jungles of Khao Sok National Park beckon – Thailand’s most diverse ecosystem, where wild elephants still roam.

KNOWLEDGE: Our local English speaking staff will help through the arrival process, organize the best experiences for your time in Khao Sok National park, and help you all the way until the end of your stay.

NATURE: Right at the doorstep of Thailand’s secret garden, the Khao Sok national park, Coco hostel offers a chance to escape into the wild jungle where you can still spot wild elephants. Our expertise and connections with the local community will let you completely immerse yourself into the vastly untouched rain forest of Khao Sok.

GIVING BACK:  As a family-owned hostel we’re deeply involved into the local community. We give back by building schools, training guides and teaching children. Our sustainable and eco-friendly business leaves no guests unsatisfied and we’ll go the extra mile just to be sure.

Best of Khao Sok Activities

Khao Sok National Park is a natural tropical paradise. Coco hostel staff are local area experts and will share the best of the activities Khao Sok can offer. Professional guides can lead you through the meandering jungle trails, wildlife safaris, elephant experiences, canoe trips, trips to floating bungalows and many more. You can book one of our Khao Sok tours ahead of time, or you can choose your activities at any time while staying at the Coco Hostel.

Start your day exploring and swimming along the trail at Khao Sok National Park, where the evergreen forest walls host exotic fauna, then return to Coco Hostel for a delicious lunch, spend the afternoon getting a Thai massage and end your day watching the sunset from our rooftop terrace and arrange with our staff for your next day to be even more special.

One of our all-time favorite tours is a day long trip to the Cheow Lan lake. You can  can extend it with an overnight stay at the floating bungalows. Experience the lake from a traditional longtail boat. During the trip into the lake, see the majestic cliffs covered in lush greenery and wildlife such as langur monkeys, gibbons, and brightly colored Kingfishers.

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About Coco Khao Sok Hostel

Coco Hostel is a family-owned enterprise in Khao Sok, Thailand.

Our Khao Sok hostel features:

• Spacious rooms with air-con and individual sleeping units with curtains and their own luggage compartment, reading light, and charging station • Friendly staff to take good care of you • The best restaurant in Khao Sok, with a bakery and coffee bar • Access to all Khao Sok tours – trekking, canoes, elephants, and Cheow Larn Lake

It only takes 3 hours to escape the busy streets of Phuket, Krabi or Koh Samui to Coco Hostel. Khao Sok National Park, where the wildlife and adventure is unlimited!

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Coco Hostel Tour Review – Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok is an incredible national park located 4 hours north of Phuket. This national park contains dense jungle, limestone formations and a man-made Cheow Lan Lake. It is home to some rare wildlife species, and you have the opportunity to stay on one of the floating bungalows! 

This national park has grown in popularity amongst travellers in the past years and has become one of the must-see destinations while in Thailand. There are a lot of tours with different companies on offer, but I decided to book my tour through Coco hostel. This tour is well known in the backpacking community, and it seemed decent, so I gave it a shot. 

This blog is going to contain information and my full honest review about my experience booking the raft house and rainforest 3D/2N tour. This is a completely unbiased review, I was not working with Coco Hostel in anyway, shape or form.

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Organisation and Booking 

It was very easy to book this tour, you can either do it online through the  Coco hostel website  or in person once you arrive. They seem to have more tours available on arrival than on their website.  This tour cost me 3400 Baht, excluding the national park fee . 

The organisation of this tour was a hit and a miss. Getting to the national park took a lot longer than needed as there was a bit of disorganisation. It should of only taken about 2.5 hours to get to the bungalows but ended up taking nearly 4 hours. I am not really sure what happened for the journey getting there, but there was a lot of waiting around. The organisation for getting back was much quicker and efficient. 

Accommodation 

You have two types of accommodation during this tour, 1 night in the hostel – which is very clean and comfortable and another on the floating bungalows. 

When booking this tour, I knew it was a backpacker tour and the accommodation was going to be basic. It was BASIC . There were 2 size bamboo houses, one fits 2 people, the other 3 people. These were floating bungalows only a few steps from the water which was very nice. The huts themselves had 2 mattresses, an itchy blanket, 1 pillow per person and a mosquito net. I was under the impression that these huts had fan in them, only to find out that is an upgrade you must purchase. It wasn’t hot at night, so they were quite comfortable to sleep in. If you like comforts, you would not of enjoyed these bungalows. 

The bathrooms were adequate. There were two-bathroom blocks, each had showers and toilets. The showers were a light drizzle, but this is fine for one day (plus the lake is fresh water so you don’t feel dirty after swimming). The lady’s bathroom didn’t have hand soap or toilet paper for the duration we were there. 

The eating/common area was completely fine and a good place to socialise. There was also power which only ran for a few hours during the night, where you could charge your phone if needed. 

The place was really run down, and there was a funny smell coming from the water from all the algae. It is a budget tour, so I wasn’t expecting much, but I know there are better budget tours out there with better accommodation.  

Activities 

There are several activities included in the raft house and rainforest tour with Coco Hostel.  I didn’t actually end up doing 2/3 of these activities, for reasons which I will give below. 

Night Safari

One the first night there is a night safari, which goes for about 2.5-3hours. This includes walking though through the jungle of Khao Sok National Park, with a guide, where you try to spot different species of wildlife. One this safari you will spot several species of insects, bats, birds, reptiles and possibly a jungle cat. Spotting a jungle cat is extremely rare, so don’t get your hopes up! I didn’t complete this activity for a few reasons. 

• I didn’t know it was included in this tour, which Is my fault for not looking at the itinerary. 
• I wasn’t interested in the wildlife you could possibly see, coming from Australia I have seen enough insects and reptiles in my time. I have also done enough of these tours in my lifetime, that I knew this was just a ‘filler’ for the time. 

Even though I didn’t complete this activity, I spoke to others who had, and they said it really was unnecessary and not worth the money. 

Jungle Hike

The second activity was a hike to either a waterfall, cave or viewpoint. At first, I was very interested in doing this activity as I love hiking, but when I found out we didn’t have an option and the cave was the only place we were going to, I lost interest. I didn’t complete this activity, and there were mixed reviews about it from other travellers. I didn’t complete this for the following reasons. 

• We arrived 2 hours later than expected at the floating bungalows, which meant we would have no time to actually enjoy the scenery of this epic location. The hike was 4 hours long, which meant you were coming back in the dark. 
• We had to buy our own head torch , or we couldn’t do the caves. I didn’t have a head torch with me (like most backpackers) and I didn’t want to spend unnecessary money on one and carry it around with me for the rest of my travels. For the price of the tour, this should have been included and I find it a bit ridiculous it isn’t – especially how popular this tour is amongst backpackers. 

Morning Safari

The third activity was an early morning boat safari, this is the activity I participated in. I didn’t have many expectations for this, as I know the likeliness of seeing elephants or bears on these types of safaris is minimal. We saw monkeys and a toucan during our 1.5hr boat safari. Although we didn’t see much, it was nice to be out on the boat during sunrise, the calm waters made for a very tranquil experience. But again, this is a time filler. 

We then had 2 hours of spare time to enjoy the floating bungalows before we set off back to Coco hostel. You could rent kayaks or paddle boards for a deposit of 1000 Baht, however majority of these were broken, with holes and were a sinking hazard. You would lose your deposit too if one of these were to sink while you were out on the water. They had rings which you could float in the water with and use for free. 

Transport to and from Coco Hostel is included in this tour, which was a bus. You could also organise transport to other places with Coco hostel after the tour had finished (Koh Tao, Phuket etc). You will be transported in minivan for these routes. The bus was comfortable and had air-conditioning.

The boats into the national park are your basic long tail boats, which are always a nice experience. I would sit at the front or in the middle if you don’t want to get wet though!  

You received 5 meals during this tour; 2 breakfasts, 2 lunch and 1 dinner. The 1 lunch and dinner were buffet style, with Thai cuisine. We had massaman curry, rice, noodles, stir fried veg and fried fish. I quite liked these meals and found there was enough food to go around to the 50+ people on this tour. The second lunch was a simple fried rice.

One breakfast was at the hostel, where you could pick any of the meals listed on the menu. Coco hostel does good food, so this was delicious. The second breakfast was at the raft house which was bananas and pancakes. This was a good breakfast, but they almost ran out of pancakes for everyone. They do also cater to dietary needs. 

The only thing I don’t like about these tours is your scheduled mealtimes. There was a lot of time between lunch and dinner, which meant we were all starving by the time dinner was served. I also don’t like having my mealtimes set, as I always find this makes me hangry (and I like an early dinner). The people who went on the hike too, also came back starving as they weren’t given anything but 3 Oreos after about a 5km trek. 

You can help this by bringing snacks along with you, which I would recommend. There was also free drinking water – soft drink cost 40 baht.

Conclusion 

Do I think it’s worth doing this tour with Coco Hostel? Honestly, if you have a bit more of a budget, book a more upmarket tour. This is great if you are on a budget and want to sleep in the floating bungalows. However, I wouldn’t book the 3D/2N tour like I did, I would just book the overnight tour in the bungalows. 

There are a lot of filler activities on this tour, but they are optional so that is a plus. The food was fine, and the accommodation was adequate for one night. If I were to go back, I would book nice accommodation in the National Park as I know these types of accommodation offer day trips and activities.  In the end, I don’t think this was worth the cost of the tour.   

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2 day 1 nights tour - Review of Coco Khao Sok Hostel

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We stayed in Coco Hostel and travelled with them into khao sok National Park on their 2 day 1 night tour. The hostel was amazing so welcoming and clean and organised. The tour ran so smoothly and we always knew what we were doing. We were taken jungle trekking and caving, on multiple river safaris and stayed overnight on the lake in bamboo huts. Couldn’t recommend this enough!

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So much better than on the Photos, very big so you have space for your things and the food at the restaurant is sooo delicious and big. They have many showers and enought bathrooms and soap inside the shower

Hostel is amazing with a restaurant downstairs. They booked my one-day-tour to the national park and provided me with breakfast beforehand. Beds are very large and comfortable, with fantastic amenities.

Great hostel in Khao Sok. Nice people. Large comfortabele beds. The cook good food. Cool tours are aranged by the hostel (including free breakfast). like hikes and overnight stays in the jungle. Was awesome.

love the hostel, they have good beds (bunks). in the morning the breakfast is included if you book a tour and did one full day hike today and loved it, great, tour guide he funny trying to talk to the monkeys!I recommend this hostel xx

Stayed here for two nights. Nice clean room. The beds have curtains so you have some privacy even in the dorm rooms. The staff is also nice and they do everything for you. The tours were also really good. If you book a tour with them you get free breakfast. They also offer a wide range of other food and nice ice cream and bakery.

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389/1 Moo 6, Phanom, Surat Thani, 84250 Khao Sok National Park, Thailand – Excellent location – show map

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-the beds were comfortable -privacy curtains -Showers & toilets close by. -Lots of room for luggage -Bakery & coffee on the premises - can book tours and transportation through them. -friendly staff

Good value Friendly staff. Close to park entrance about a 10 minute walk.

Good location, good price, friendly staff, comfortable beds and plenty of space in the dorm.

Khao sok is far from nature but everything you need is close or in the hostel

The hostel offers everything you need in one go: they have the food, the tour, the trips. The staff was really nice, especially one person in the reception that I didn't get the name unfortunately. And the facilities are great too: good beds, storage, toilets, showers, AC working well, big rooms... I can only recommend Coco

Very nice beds, clean bathrooms and enough space to store luggage.

I stayed 3 nights and really liked the hostel. It was clean, up to the standards, however the toilets could be a bit dirty at times. Really liked the mattress. Food was also nice.

The staff is absolutely amazing, i accidentally book the wrong night and they helped me change it. Also because I arrived early they let me chill upstairs by the fan and let me early in the room. Booked my trip and returning bus with them and everything was perfect.

loved how large and comfy the beds were, and the privacy you had with the curtains.

Beds were soo comfy and it was unanimous in the room Room and lockers were huge Bathrooms were clean Plenty of showers Very tasty food - had the fruit crepe

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Located in Khao Sok National Park, a 10-minute walk from Khao Sok, Coco Khao Sok Hostel features a bar and views of the mountain. Featuring a terrace, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property provides an ATM, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, every room has a balcony. At Coco Khao Sok Hostel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Thai and European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Coco Khao Sok Hostel. Klong Phanom National Park is 26 miles from the hostel. The nearest airport is Surat Thani, 60 miles from Coco Khao Sok Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Featuring a bar, terrace and views of mountain, Coco Khao Sok Hostel is located in Khao Sok, less than 1 km from Khao Sok. Featuring a restaurant, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides an ATM, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. At Coco Khao Sok Hostel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Coco Khao Sok Hostel.

Klong Phanom National Park is 42 km from the hostel, while Khao Sok is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Surat Thani, 98 km from Coco Khao Sok Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Guide to Khao Sok Floating Bungalows, Cheow Lan Lake

Staying in a Khao Sok floating bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake is the ultimate bucket list experience!

Covering an area of 165 km 2 , this huge man-made lake features high-rise limestone cliffs, emerald waters, and a dense rainforest teeming with wildlife from elephants to buffalos, hornbills, and more.

In this guide, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about planning a Khao Sok overnight tour, including how to choose the best Khao Sok floating bungalow, how much it cost, updated entrance fees, how to get there, the best things to do, and other helpful tips.

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Why Stay in a Khao Sok Floating Bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake?

If you want to be fully immersed in nature, then you should definitely stay in a floating bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake.

This huge lake is surrounded by soaring karst cliffs as far as the eyes can see and provides the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the outside world.

Apart from relaxing, you’ll find plenty of things to do from swimming to kayaking, wildlife spotting, or trekking.

Price of Khao Sok Floating Bungalows

The price of the Khao Sok floating bungalows is 2,500 baht for adults or 1,800 baht for children for an overnight tour (2 days and 1 night).

This includes van and boat transfers from Khao Sok village to Cheow Lan Lake and back, a private bungalow, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, unlimited water, tea, and coffee, 2 boat safaris, kayaks, and a cave or waterfall trek.

Best Floating Bungalows in Khao Sok

Smiley lake house.

Smiley Lake House is one of the best floating bungalows in Khao Sok, especially for budget-conscious travelers.

Their overnight lake tour costs only 2,500 baht and includes everything mentioned above.

Their bungalows are basic but clean and feature two double beds (well, more like 2 mattresses placed on a wooden platform), fan, private bathroom, and balcony.

While most of the floating bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake have common bathrooms only, each one at Smiley has a private bathroom which is a huge plus considering the low price point.

They also provide towels, water bottles, and toilet paper as well as kayaks free of charge.

Another thing I love about Smiley is the delicious buffet spread which consists of Thai curries (including vegetable and meat options), rice, noodles, and fresh fruits.

500 Rai Floating House

500 Rai Floating House , on the other hand, has air-conditioned villas and suites, some of which feature a private jacuzzi and swimming pool overlooking Cheow Lan Lake. Each bungalow also comes with a free kayak. Check latest rates and availability here.

Panvaree The Greenery

If you’re after something more luxurious, take a look at Panvaree The Greenery Khao Sok Resort. They have only 10 rooms in total so it’s very peaceful. Similar to all Khao Sok National Park floating bungalows, kayaks are provided free of charge. Check latest rates and availability here.

How to get to Khao Sok National Park?

Since most Khao Sok overnight tours already include transfers from Khao Sok village to the floating bungalows and back, you only need to figure out how to get to Khao Sok itself.

Below I’ll explain how to get to Khao Sok from some of Thailand’s main tourist hubs.

From Bangkok

If you’re coming from Bangkok, you can book a transfer on 12go.asia which includes a bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani followed by a mini-van to Khao Sok. The total journey should take about 16 hours.

You can also book a flight or sleeper train from Bangkok to Surat Thani followed by a mini-van to Khao Sok .

BOOK A TRANSFER FROM BANGKOK TO KHAO SOK

From Ao Nang, Krabi

Since I was staying in Ao Nang, I booked a shared minivan and paid about 500 baht. The whole journey took about 4-5 hours. Private transfers to Khao Sok are also available but cost a lot more at around 2,500-3,000 baht.

BOOK A TRANSFER FROM AO NANG TO KHAO SOK

From Phuket

For those coming from Phuket, you can book a shared mini-van for about 900 baht. The journey should take about 3-4 hours. Private transfers are also available and cost about 2,500-,3000 baht.

BOOK A TRANSFER FROM PHUKET TO KHAO SOK

From Khao Lak

The drive from Khao Lak to Khao Sok takes on average 1-2 hours and costs about 600 baht for a shared mini-van or 1,600 baht for a private taxi.

BOOK A TRANSFER FROM KHAO LAK TO KHAO SOK

Alternatively, overnight tours are also available from Khao Lak or Phuket. This includes transfers to and from your hotel in Khao Lak, boat ride on Cheow Lan Lake, national park and pier fees, 4 meals with drinks, safari, cave trekking, and accommodation. Click here to book.

If your time in Thailand is limited, you can opt for a full-day trip instead which includes transfers to and from your hotel in Khao Lak, national park and pier fees, lunch with drinks, and an English-speaking guide. Click here to book.

Khao Sok National Park Entrance Fee

The entrance fee for Khao Sok National Park is 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children but for some reason, they were only charging 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children when I visited.

Note that you also have to pay a pier fee of 20 baht for adults and 10 baht for children.

Things to do on Cheow Lan Lake

Guilin rocks.

The first place that you’ll visit on your way to the Khao Sok floating bungalows is the Guilin Rocks. These three limestone rocks are stacked next to each other and are the most popular photo spot on Cheow Lan Lake.

Another best thing to do on Cheow Lan Lake is kayaking. Most floating bungalows will provide kayaks and paddles free of charge so you can fully explore the lake at your own pace.

Safari Boat Ride

Cheow Lan Lake is teeming with wildlife from elephants to buffalos, hornbills, monkeys, wild boars, and more. I even saw some “wild” chickens roaming around the lake!

The Khao Sok overnight tour with Smiley included 2 safaris – one in the evening and one in the morning. We didn’t see any animals during the evening safari but were able to see hornbills and monkeys the next morning.

The animals are the most active in the morning so I recommend the morning safari if you’d like to skip one of them.

During the tour, you’ll have plenty of free time to swim in the lake. Just note that it’s mandatory to wear a life jacket when swimming although I saw some people swimming without any.

The lake is extremely deep with an average depth of about 40 meters so it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Waterfall Trek

There are a few waterfalls scattered around the lake like Klong Yee waterfall or Bang Hoi waterfall. I’m not sure which one we visited during the tour but it was one fun adventure!

The waterfall we visited looked a lot like the sticky waterfall in Chiang Mai. We literally hiked up the waterfall and didn’t slip at all due to the “sticky” surface of the rocks.

Just be sure to wear close-toe shoes and long pants as this area is prone to leeches.

We took a 30-minute boat ride from the floating bungalows to the waterfall and the hike lasted about 1 hour.

Keep in mind that this activity is only available during the rainy season (around May to November). If you’re visiting Khao Sok during the dry season, you’ll visit a cave or viewpoint instead.

Kri Sorn Viewpoint

Kri Sorn viewpoint offers unparalleled views of Cheow Lan Lake and takes about 2 hours to hike. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to visit due to lack of time but if you’re staying for 2 nights, you can make arrangements with your host to do the hike.

Cave Trekking

Another activity to do here is cave trekking. There are two main caves to visit in Cheow Lan, namely Nam Talu Cave and Pakarang Cave (coral cave).

To get to Pakarang Cave, you’ll have to hike through the jungle and then take a bamboo raft. The cave isn’t too big so it won’t take long to explore.

Nam Talu Cave, on the other hand, is slightly more challenging as it’s filled with water year-round and can only be visited during the dry season when the water level is lower.

Honestly wading through waist-length water inside a pitch-black cave isn’t my idea of fun so I was glad when our guide took us to the waterfall instead.

My Khao Sok Overnight Tour Experience

I booked my Khao Sok overnight tour with Smiley Bungalows which cost 2,500 baht per person.

They picked me up at 8.30 a.m from my accommodation in Khao Sok (I stayed at Coco Hostel which I highly recommend) and brought me to Smiley Bungalows where I made the payment. They had free coffee and tea available.

After a briefing, we took a minivan to a local market and 7/11 where we could stock up on snacks. If you wish, you can also buy waterproof shoes for the waterfall trek for about 100-200 baht.

When we reached the pier, we paid the national park fee and pier fee before jumping on a longtail boat.

The boat ride from the pier to the floating bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake took about 1.5 hours.

It was incredibly beautiful and peaceful with uninterrupted views of the giant limestone cliffs. I was in awe during the whole ride!

We stopped halfway through to the Guilin Rocks for photos and arrived at the floating bungalows at around noon just in time for a buffet lunch.

We then had free time to swim and kayak around the lake. At 5.30 p.m, we went on a safari and had dinner at 7 p.m.

The next morning, we woke up early for another safari at 6.30 a.m and then had breakfast at 8 a.m.

The checkout time was at 9 a.m so we brought our bags to the reception and then our guide took us on a longtail boat to a waterfall. The whole activity lasted about 3 hours including the boat ride and trek.

Lunch was served at noon and we had more free time to swim and kayak before it was time to leave at 2 p.m.

We got back to Khao Sok at around 4 p.m and I decided to stay another night at Coco Hostel before transferring back to Ao Nang the next day.

More things to know about Khao Sok floating bungalows

• The Khao Sok floating bungalows normally have electricity between 6 p.m and 6 a.m but when I stayed at Smiley Lake House, we had electricity all day. If needed, you can charge your phone inside the bungalows or at the reception.
• The phone signal on Cheow Lan Lake is poor and wifi isn’t available, so it’s the perfect excuse to fully disconnect from the outside world.
• Cheow Lan Lake can only be visited with a guide.
• Luckily there are no mosquitoes on the lake. I also didn’t come across any during the waterfall trek.
• It’s best to only take a day bag with all your essentials when going to the lake. You can leave your luggage at your accommodation in Khao Sok or with the tour operator you booked with.
• The overnight tours are all-inclusive with non-alcoholic drinks only but you can buy beer at the floating bungalow restaurant for about 100 baht.

Best time to visit

Khao Sok can be visited year-round but some activities like the waterfall trek can only be done during the rainy season (May to November) while the Nam Talu Cave can only be visited during the dry season.

For the best weather, I recommend visiting during the dry season (December to April).

I hope you found this guide to the Khao Sok floating bungalows helpful. If you have any questions, just let me know in the comments below.

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• 13 January 2024

Your ultimate Khao Sok Travel Guide – Overnight tour to the lake

Thailand highlight: your ultimate khao sok travel guide including the overnight tour to the lake.

Khao Sok National Park was the highlight of my Thailand itinerary. Before travelling to Thailand, Khao Sok National Park was high on my list, especially the overnight tour towards Cheow Larn Lake. Located in southern Thailand, on the mainland, this beautiful destination offers a lush scenery. Next to the beautiful lake, for which you will probably visit Khao Sok National Park, the town is also surprisingly nice to stay. In this Khao Sok Travel Guide, I’ll explain everything you want to know about your stay and overnight tour. 

How to get to Khao Sok?

From koh tao, koh phangan or koh samui to khao sok:.

Fortunately, travelling from the islands on the east coast of Thailand to Khao Sok is relatively easy. Multiple boats are departing towards Surat Thani, the main connection on the mainland. I took the 7:00 am speedboat in the morning from Koh Tao , which also stops in Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. With this boat, I arrived in Khao Sok at 12:30 pm. The boat to Surat Thani takes between 3 hours (Koh Tao) and 1,5 hours (Koh Samui). It is possible to book your bus combined with your boat ticket at Lomprayah. Busses will wait for you upon arrival of the ferry and you will be directed to the right bus. You can book tickets at many tour offices on the islands, or pre-book your ticket online on 12go.asia .

From Pai , Chiang Mai or Bangkok to Khao Sok:

When you are travelling from or to either northern Thailand or Bangkok, the easiest option is to fly to Surat Thani Airport. From the airport, it is only a 1.5-hour drive to Khao Sok. Unfortunately, it is not possible to pre-book the minivan online on 12go.asia. However, it is possible to heat to the stand of Phantip Travel at the airport upon arrival (you need to arrive before 16:15). A bus ticket costs 300 baht including drop-off at your hotel. In high season this service might not be running, which leaves you to take a taxi (there is a taxi service available at the airport).

From Koh Phi Phi, Phuket or Krabi to Khao Sok:

From Koh Phi Phi, you can book a boat + bus combination to Khao Sok. The boat is leaving at 9 am and there is only one daily connection including the bus. Therefore, make sure to book your tickets in advance, especially in high season. From both Phuket and Krabi, busses/vans are running multiple times a day, lasting around 4 hours.

How many days in Khao Sok?

Most tourists visit Khao Sok because of the overnight lake tour. Most tours start in the main town, where you can find accommodation and plenty of restaurants and bars. Because many tours leave in the morning, around 9 am, it is best to spend the night before in Khao Sok. Next to that, if you arrive in the afternoon, you also have the chance to do another afternoon or evening tour in the National Park. However, I think a 2-day/1-night tour of the lake is sufficient. 

Nevertheless, if you want to wind down and spend an additional day remotely, it is possible to book a 3-night/2-day tour. Also, it is possible to continue your journey to the next destination after the tour, as you arrive between 13:30 and 14:30 back at your accommodation. However, if you have the time, I advise spending another day in Khao Sok and continuing your journey the next morning to not stress about making your transfers.

Overnight cheow Larn Lake Tour from Khao Sok

|| where to book your overnight lake tour.

You can book the overnight lake tour at almost every accommodation in Khao Sok. Most accommodations don’t require prior booking, so you can book the tour upon arrival at your hotel or hostel. When I asked my hotel whether I could book in advance, they mentioned that only booking at the accommodation was possible. Therefore, no stress, it is always possible to join a tour. 

Nevertheless, reach out in advance, i f there is a specific tour you want to join,   . For example, the Smiley tour is popular with the younger crowd. Bear in mind, that all tours are advertised the same way, however, it depends on the accommodation what type of hut you will be staying in and what the exact tour looks like. At the end of this Khao Sok Travel Guide, I’ve also placed an overview of the best places to stay in Khao Sok.

Also, in this Khao Sok Travel Guide, I’ve described my experiences with the tour. This tour was booked with Tree Tops River Huts and executed by Khao Sok Happy Tour (the tour office is next to the bus stop). 

|| What does the overnight lake tour look like?

As mentioned, almost all overnight lake tours that you can book are pretty similar. The itinerary looks as follows:

Day 1: – Pick up around 09:00 – Drive towards the long tail boat departure point. The drive will be approximately 1 hour. On the way, you stop at a small village with a local market and 7/11 to stock up on snacks and drinks. Also, at most accommodations, you can buy some crisps, sodas and beer – Buy the national park and pier ticket and board the long-tail boat together with your guide – Arrival at the bungalows where you will stay the night and lunch – Free time to swim or canoe  – Afternoon safari where you will board the long-tail boat again. The activity depends on the weather and the tour, but on most occasions, you will visit one of the caves or do a short hike and visit a waterfall.  – Time to relax and have dinner at the bungalow, potentially followed by some drinks with your fellow travellers

Day 2:  – Morning safari at 6:00 or 6:30 to try to find some animals. Get up early so you can also watch the beautiful sunset on the lake!  – Breakfast at the bungalow  – Some more time to relax, swim or canoe and pack your bags – Long-tail boat back to the ‘harbour’  – Drive back to Khao Sok with some lunch on the way and a quick stop at the viewpoint

|| What to expect of the bungalows

If you book the standard tour (most of the time this costs 2500 baht), you will sleep in basic bungalows. However, there are also more luxury experiences available by booking the luxury tour option or booking a night at one of the overnight bungalows that can be booked through, for example, Booking.com.

However, for me, part of the charm of visiting the lake was staying in a more remote place for a night. I had a small bungalow, with two mattresses on the ground and a little ‘balcony’. There is no toilet or shower in the bungalow. However, on both sides of the accommodation, there is a shared toilet including a shower. As we were staying on the lake for 1 night only, most visitors chose to shower back in their accommodation in Khao Sok. Also, at the shared area lunch and dinner are served and snacks and drinks can be bought. 

Be aware that the bungalows are floating on the water, and therefore you have to be careful walking around.

|| What to pack for the overnight lake tour from KHao Sok

A full Khao Sok Travel Guide should also give some directions on what to bring during your tour. As you will board a long-tail board and sleep in a small bungalow, they expect you to only bring a day-pack. If you book your tour at your accommodation in Khao Sok, they are happy to store your luggage. If you book directly with a tour operator, you can leave your luggage there. 

In my day pack I brought the following:  – Camera  – E-reader – (Head)torch – Bikini – Sunscreen – Set of clean underwear – Rain jacket – Microfiber towel – Long legging – Slippers / Sneakers – Extra pair of clothing – Mosquito spray – Basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, make-up wipes, contact lens kit,  – Dry bag/rain cover for your daypack

It is possible to charge your phone in the main area at the beginning of the evening. In that case, don’t forget your phone charger. Alternatively, you can take a power bank or limit the use of your phone ;). There is no wifi at the bungalows and not all providers have coverage at the lake. 

|| Why visit khao Sok and the Cheow Larn Lake

The pictures in this Khao Sok Travel Guide already show all reasons why you can’t miss out on the Khao Sok Lake tour, when in Thailand. The lake and its bamboo bungalows are a unique experience and a great way to escape the busy cities. Next to that, it is a jungle, so you can spot different types of animals during your boat safari, such as gibbons and elephants. Lastly, it is a unique experience to wake up on a quiet lake while watching the impressive sunrise.

|| Costs of the overnight lake tour

Most tour providers offer an all-inclusive fee for the 2-days/1-night Cheow Larn Lake Khao Sok overnight lake tour. When researching the tour, I felt that everyone offered the tour for the same price of 2500 baht (around €75). Next to that, there is a single surcharge of  1200 baht , however, when I booked the tour no one asked and I was lucky enough to be placed in a bungalow by myself. 

Next to the tour costs, you’ll have to pay an entrance fee to the park as well as a small fee to be able to use the pier with the long-tail boat. The additional costs at the entry of the park are 240 baht per person. Lastly, you have to pay for drinks (besides) water yourself. At our lake resort, a Chang beer cost 80 baht. 

The Best Bars & Restaurants in Khao Sok

I have to admit that I was positively surprised when arriving in Khao Sok (village). Firstly, I had no clue what to expect, except for knowing the main town equals one large street. Nevertheless, in my mind, it was less modern than it turned out to be. Next to some decent Thai restaurants, there are fun bars with happy hour and a couple of great coffee bars. Therefore, I also recommend staying in Khao Sok village before and after your tour, instead of travelling to for example Surat Thani.

|| The Best Restaurants in Khao Sok

1. Black Stone Cafe – A backpacker favourite and a great place for a drink, a relaxed afternoon and some dinner. 

2. Pawn’s restaurant – One of the best Thai restaurants in Khao Sok and popular with travellers. Their curries are great.

3. Ciao Pizzeria – If you want to enjoy some non-Thai food, Ciao Pizzaria is a great place to go. They also have some nets to chill next to the restaurant. I was positively surprised by the quality of the pizza.

4. Low Budget Youth Restaurant  – Unfortunately the cook was sick and the restaurant was closed during my time in Khao Sok. Nevertheless, this restaurant receives high ratings and is also popular with backpackers.

|| The best (coffee)Bars in Khao Sok

1. Black Stone Cafe  – I have to start with Black Stone Cafe again. They have a happy hour with cocktails and it is the perfect place to spend your afternoon with a book or have a drink in the evening.

2. Hungcup Slow Bar  – This coffee bar is located next to the famous Coco Hostel and offers good coffee and breakfast.

3. Little Wild Cafe Khao Sok  – The same coffee bar chain as Hungcup but this coffee bar is located at the end of the main street. The waffles are amazing.

4. Chill out bar  – Also this bar was closed during my time in Khao Sok, however, with so many good reviews it is worth giving a try.

5. The Heaven Bar  – An extensive cocktail and happy hour list, 2 floors and the opportunity to relax on the bean bags next to the water. 

6. Jumanji Bar  – This bar is a late-night bar in Khao Sok and mainly gets active in the high season. If you want to have some late-night drinks, this is the best place to try.

- The best places to stay in Khao sOK -

Tree tops river huts - value for money.

During my stay in Khao Sok, I stayed at Tree Tops River Huts . Especially their riverside bungalows are a real treat as you are near the national park. At dawn, you see plenty of monkeys running around your bungalow. Also, they have a swimming pool and breakfast is included. The price of a bungalow starts at around €30 a night.

Khao Sok Palmview Resort - Local vibe

One of the best-rated accommodations in Khao Sok is the Khao Sok Palmview Resort. This is a charming and peaceful resort, with all the facilities you might need during your stay and very helpful staff. The price of a cottage starts from €17 a night.

Malulee Khao Sok Resort - Great tours

If you have a little bit more to spend, the Malulee Khao Sok Resort is a great option. I especially have heard great stories on the tour that was booked through the Malulee Resort. There is an on-site swimming pool available and bungalows start from €70 a night.

Tanoshi Glamping - Unique Experience

If you are looking for a special experience that is slightly off the beaten track, then a night in Tanoshi Glamping is exactly what you are looking for. You will sleep in a glamping tent while having the opportunity to relax with great views and some tents also offer a luxury bath. A special experience you can get starting from €90 a night.

Coco Hostel - Budget

The most popular hostel for backpackers and budget travellers in Khao Sok is Coco Hostel . All rooms have a balcony and the beds have curtains for more privacy. Also, the bakery next to the hostel is great. A bed in a dorm room starts from €8. 

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A wonderful tour in the scenic landscapes of the Ratchaprapha lake with safaris and an adventurous jungle and cave trekking. Enjoy the peacefulness of a night in the floating bungalows on the lake!

3 days 2 night tour. Check it out!

Price 2500 THB / adult (from 12 years old) 1800 THB / child (5-11 years old)

Cheow Lan lake pier cleaning fee 40 THB/adult and 20 THB/child 

National park fee 200 THB / adult (from 15 years old) 100 THB / child (3-14 years old) Free / infant (0-2 years old)

Duration 2 days and 1 night

TOUR DETAILS

DAY 1 08:20-08:35 Pick-up from your hotels in Khao Sok, or come by yourself 8:30AM to the meeting point at Smiley Dome Camp or at Smiley Bungalows 09:00 minivan transfer to Cheow Lan lake 10:20 stop at 7/11 shop (ATM available) 11:30 local boat transfer to Smiley lake houses. On the way visiting Guilin of Thailand rocks 12:30 lunch and free time 17:00 evening boat safari 19:00 dinner 23:00 sleeping time

DAY 2 06:30 morning boat safari 08:00 breakfast 08:40 Nam Taloo cave trekking (dry season only) 12:00 lunch 13:30 local boat transfer to Cheow Lan lake pier 15:00 minivan transfer to Khao Sok national park 16:00 arrive back to Khao Sok town and bring your back to your hotel

Tour end after 16:00PM

After tour ends, we can arrange shared minibus or private taxi to Surat Thani town, Surat Thani airport, Donsak pier (go to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan), Krabi, Ao Nang, Khao lak, Phuket.

Noted: Koh Tao sleeping boat only!

If you want use public bus to Phuket you will need to stay one more night at Khao Sok and next day use joint public bus.

Remark: If you need to go to Suratthani or private taxi please bring everything come to Lake House the due to the fact that you can take a minibus directly

– Accommodation in the Lake house – 4 times meals (1 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 1 x dinner) – Insurance – Water, tea and coffee – Kayaking – Nam Taloo cave trekking (dry season only) – Morning boat safari – Evening boat safari – Minivan transfer from Khao Sok park to the Cheow Lan lake and back – Local boat transfer to the Lakes houses and back

After tour end where do you want to travel next?

Please choose between joint ticket or private taxi , we have 2 options

Option 1 joint ticket after tour end

 ◦ Khao Sok - Krabi 350 baht/pax

 ◦ Khao Sok - Ao Nang 500 baht/pax

 ◦ Khao Sok - khao lak 280 baht/pax

 ◦ Khao Sok - Phuket 850 baht/pax (minimum 4 persons)

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Suratthani town 350 baht/pax

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Suratthani airport 350 baht/pax

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Suratthani pier (Sleeping boat ) 350 baht/pax

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Suratthani train station 350 baht/pax

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Suratthani bus station 350 baht/pax

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Donsak 850 baht/pax (minimum 3 persons)

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Phuket 850 baht/pax (minimum 4 persons)

Option 2 private taxi

 ◦ Khao Sok - Krabi  2,800 baht

 ◦ Cheowlan lake- Krabi 2,800 baht

 ◦ Khao Sok - Ao Nang 3,000 baht

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Ao Nang 3,000 baht

 ◦ Khao Sok - Khao Lak 2,500 baht

 ◦ Khao Sok - Donsak 3,000 baht

 ◦ Cheawlan lake - Donsak 2,800 baht

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Phuket town 3,500 baht

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Phuket airport 3,200 baht

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Phuket Patong 3,800 baht

 ◦ Cheowlan lake - Koh Lanta 5,500 baht

 ◦ Khao Sok - Ranong 3,800 baht

Smileys is amazing! Isolating you’re self from wifi and the craziness of the cities and towns is an awesome experience! The rooms are small and rugged but add a awesome touch the the whole suclusion vibe! I love it! Awesome for backpackers and families looking for some time to decompress!​  Connor

If you’re looking to get away and relax, swim in beautiful fresh water, kayak and explore and wake up to the sound of nature, this is the place to go. By far one of my favorite places to stay in Thailand. The staff are always ready to help you and chat with a smile on their face and just want you to enjoy the experience as much as they do.​  Jasmine

Our overnight trip to Smiley lake house was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Thailand. During the afternoon hike through jungle to caves we experienced a tropical thunderstorm and torrential rain, however the guides did a fantastic job to keep moods high and led us to amazing walk/swim through a cave. There was a good mix of activities and time to swim and relax. The highlight of the experience was the enthusiastic, funny and high spirited staff.  Gregor

Remaining balance Remaining balance will be paid only in cash during check in. What is not included? - National park fee 200 THB / adult (from 15 years old), 100 THB / child (3-14 years old). - Cheow Lan lake pier cleaning fee 40 THB/adult, 20THB/child (3-14 years old)

What is pick up time? 8:30AM please come to the meeting point at Smiley Dome Camp –  Google Maps . 10:30AM from Chew Lan lake pier.  Google Maps where to come .

Where is meeting point at Cheow Lan pier? Please come before before 10:30AM.  Google Maps where to come . When you arrive at lake pier please go and buy national park tickets. Then take a pictures of your self and send it to our guide +66 89871 5744 (WhatsApp) or +66 64786 4138 (WhatsApp). Around 10:45AM our guide will pick you up from Tourist Police kiosk.

What to bring to Khao Sok Lake house? Bug spray Sun cream Flashlight / headlamp Shoes and socks for trekking Money Clothes to change Swimsuits Sunglasses Hat Camera

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Key Details

• Mobile Voucher Accepted
• Free Cancellation
• Duration: 3 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 10:00 AM
• Departure Details : Karl Marks Monument on Revolution Square, metro stop: Square of Revolution
• Return Details : Metro Smolenskaya
• If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
• Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

Local English-speaking guide

Pancake snack and drink

Additional food and drinks

Tickets for public transport

Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Tips and gratuities for the guide

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people

Traveler Reviews

This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

We did the tour with Anna her knowledge and understanding of the History surrounding the metro brought the tour alive. Well done Anna!

This tour was amazing!

Anna was a great tour guide. She gave us heaps of interesting information, was very friendly, and very kindly showed us how to get to our next tour.

Amazing beauty and history.

An excellent tour helped by an absolutely amazing guide. Anna gave a great insight into the history of the metro helped by additional material she had prepared.

great tour and guide - thanks again

great will do it again, Miriam ke was very good as a guide she has lived here all here life so knew every interesting detail.a good day

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