Elephant Hills - Khao Sok

Melanie Hilder

Our stay at Elephant Hills was absolutely incredible, combining adventure, nature, and ethical wildlife experiences in the most breathtaking setting. The highlight was undoubtedly spending time with the elephants—watching them roam, feed, and bathe up close in a responsible and ethical environment was truly unforgettable. It’s clear they are well cared for, and the conservation efforts here are inspiring. After our time at the main camp, we had the amazing opportunity to stay at the floating lake camp, which was an experience like no other! Waking up surrounded by the still, misty waters of Cheow Lan Lake, with nothing but the sounds of nature, was pure magic. Kayaking on the lake, swimming in its crystal-clear waters, and soaking in the stunning limestone cliffs made this stay one of the most peaceful and unique experiences we’ve ever had. The accommodations were fantastic—comfortable luxury tents in the heart of nature, with excellent food and warm hospitality from the staff. The entire trip was seamlessly organized and packed with unforgettable moments, from jungle treks to canoeing through mangroves. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Elephant Hills & the Floating Lake Camp are an absolute must!

Trigs1975

Stayed here as part of a package. This included a stay at the elephant hills park and the floating villas at Chao lan lake. It was an absolutely amazing experience. The rooms were fantastic very clean and well equipped and our guide Sam was absolutely fantastic. Very informative and excellent spoken English for those of us who only had a couple of Thai phrases in our skillet. The whole package was very well run and I would happily visit again. 5*

Helen Apsey

We did two nights three days and wished we’d stayed longer. The first night tent was much more comfortable than we expected. The second night tent was on the lake and such a great experience. The boating and elephant excursions on day one were good but the lake trips were fantastic. Our guide Saow was knowledgeable about every question we threw at her. I enjoyed every moment of the jungle trek. The fact they have so many kayaks, paddle boards and things to enjoy is just the icing on the cake.

Mel Price

What an amazing experience! I absolutely loved it here, it’s the complete package. The tents are sturdy and well built with your own small patio area out front. Everything in the tent is carved and resembles elephants, so beautiful. Large spacious bathroom as well. You wake up to the sounds of nature and your view is the hills of the jungle, there’s no place like it. The activities provided are unmatched, I wish I could do it all over again. Great offerings of food at breakfast and dinner, the food choice is endless. All the staff are so so so friendly and helpful, I can’t put into words how amazed we were with this experience. I was very ill on the first day but the staff were exceptional. They made sure I was comfortable and relaxed, they got our tent ready first. Although I missed the first day of activities which was the elephant feeding, they ensured we could participate in another group’s activity so we didn’t miss out. Special shout out to our guides Saow, Nong and Tee for such a fantastic experience. Elephant Hills make a clear and conscious effort to conserve the area and protect the elephants, as well as the local community. I can only commend them for this, it’s inspiring to see and be part of.

Xavier Weidenaar

We just spent 2 nights at Elephant Hills and hat the best time ever 😍 Everything was perfect, from pick up in Surat Thani till drop off (included in the package) Everything is super well organized! Our guide (Mona) is such a lovely, funny and caring person. She really made the whole stay just WOW 😍 There’s many activities from the moment you arrive till the moment you leave but it’s so well orchestrated that you don’t have the feeling it’s a lot. Meeting the elephants and feeding them is clearly the highlight but the kayak on the river was my favorite ❤️ You get to see monkeys, snakes (from far enough though) The food is delicious with lots of options. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you’ll get stuff prepared and served just for you 😍. Elephant Hills is a total experience that you should definitely try (in couple or family) Please note: - Cash only on the spot - Fan only in the tents - Book in advance as such great places get fully booked 6 months in advance (depending on the season)