BWKS01 - Bird Watching - Active Adventure in Khao Sok 3 Days
Khao Sok in southern Thailand has long been known for its beautiful rainforest and diverse flora and fauna. It’s also the natural habitat of an impressive bird population. Consisting of steep forested limestone slopes, rugged peaks and some smaller areas of lowland habitat, the park offers a spectrum of great birding habitats. In 1986-1987 part of the park has been set under water by the creation of the Chiew Larn hydroelectric dam. A trip by boat on the lake that was formed by this is a magnificent experience and allows for splendid views of the forest and its bird population. Some of the vulnerable or endangered bird species that can be found in Khao Sok include White Stork, Crested Fireback, Great Argus, Masked Fin foot, Cinnamon-romped Trogon, Banded Pitta, Black and Red Broadbill, Pin-tailed Parrot finch, Olive-backed Woodpecker and at least six species of hornbills. Close to the park are a few other great birding locations like Kapong and Pakarung beach. It is typical to find in the region of 80-90 species of birds on this 3-day trip.
Your guide will pick you up in the morning from Surat Thani and together we drive to Khao Sok National Park. On the way your guide will tell you all about this famous national park and the things you can expect for the days to come. After a short stop at your resort to check in and drop off your luggage you will set out for some bird watching near the hotel (if time permits). After dinner you have some time for yourself to relax and take a good nights rest to prepare yourself the next day.
Overnight at the Khao Sok Resort
This morning will be an early rise and shine for a full day of bird watching. Khao Sok National Park is a true Walhalla for bird watchers; a few of the birds you can expect to see here are the lesser Fish-Eagle, Grey-headed Fish-Eagle, maybe a, Blue-banded Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Raffles´ Aloha, Bamboo Woodpecker, Black-capped Babbler, Chestnut-winged Babbler, chestnut-naped Forktail, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, or Grey-breasted Spiderhunter. After a delicious Thai lunch we will move to Krapong, where a wide variety of habitats (grassland, pond, river sandbar, rainforest, marsh) will give us another opportunity to do bird watching. Species that you can expect here are for example: Little Cormorant, Cattle Egret, Cinnamon Bittern, River Lapwing, Pacific Golden Plover, Sandpiper, Snipe, Red-bearded Bee-eater, Whiskered Treeswift, and the Bushy-crested Hornbill. After this we will move to Takupa city for our dinner, if we are lucky we have a chance to see the Philippine Glossy Starling and the Jungle Mina.
Overnight at the Khao Sok Resort
This morning will be another full morning of bird watching in Khan Sok before departing for the return trip to Surat Thani from where you can get a train or flight to continue your journey trough Thailand or move on to our next tour.
- Light walking boots or sports shoes
- Camera and binoculars (very useful)
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
- Mosquito repellent, sun hat and sunscreen
- Jumpers from November to February
- Transportation as mentioned
- Accommodation as mentioned
- Meals as indicated
- English speaking, professional bird watching guide
- Insurance
- Entrance fees
- All drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- The tour is on private basis (No other participants will join you)
- This tour base in twin sharing room. Supplement will be charge as $126 for single room
- This tour is allowed for children of all ages.
- Accommodation can be upgraded or downgraded to match your budget.
- This tour is for people who are keen to wildlife, birds, nature and photography.
- This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same.
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