The 4 Best Rafting Trips in Khao Lak

1.Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Our pick

Travel from Khao Lak by air-conditioned van to Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall for a 50-minute bamboo raft ride. Guides such as Winnie, Dede, Kob, and Iris point out snakes, frogs, monkeys, and birds. Then visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center and swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, cold towels, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Very nice range of activities and great efficiency in scheduling for a half day trip.”

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2.Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · from $42Best value

Float for about an hour through Khao Lak’s rainforest on a bamboo raft, visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, then swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, insurance, and park fees are included. Small groups of up to 12 are available, with private upgrades and guides such as K, Charlie, Boom, and Moo.

“We had a great time. Went to 3 different places and none of them for too long. The kids loved it. The raft was fun, the turtles were cute and the waterfall although small and busy was exciting”

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3.Khao Sok: Full Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $114

Spend about nine hours moving from Khao Lak’s Takuapa market to an elephant rescue camp, Monkey Temple, and a quiet bamboo raft ride on the Khao Sok River. Feed and bathe elephants, stop for coffee served in a bamboo cup, enjoy lunch, and travel with an English-speaking guide in a group capped at 15.

“What can I say about this experience… and it WAS an experience! Small group (which is always a bonus) weather fantastic and our guide for the day Run, was excellent. Food at lunch outstanding and there was plenty of water etc to drRead more”

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4.Bamboo Rafting and Sea Turtle Conservation Center Half Day Tour From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $43

Spend a morning near Khao Lak with a small group of up to 10 people. You will receive hotel transfers, rafting instruction, safety gear, and water before floating by bamboo raft, visiting the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and stopping at Ton Pling Waterfall. Guides such as Tammy, Marta, Amata, and DD have been praised for their friendly approach.

“We took this trip early November 2025 and it's a great little morning trip, half hour away from khaolak. You can leave your bags on your bus, they are safe. Make sure you wear your swimmers on the way because your bum will get wet on the bRead more”

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