Khao Sok Local Life Adventure & Traditional Cooking Class
62793P12
62793P12
62793P12
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Overview
This truly unique experience will be the highlight of your trip to Thailand.
We start the day with a quick stop at the Khao Sok viewpoint to get a first glimpse of the breathtaking scenery. From here it is just a short drive to Mr. Yoo's jungle home.
Mr. Yoo & his family will help you collect your fresh ingredients and prepare a delicious Thai lunch using traditional methods.
Gently cruise down the beautiful Sok River on hand made traditional bamboo rafts. Bamboo rafts have been used in this are for hundreds of years to transport goods and people. Soon the river enters a beautiful gorge with spectacular limestone cliffs on either side.
After a while we arrive at a small sandbank by the side of the river where we can stop for a refreshing cup of jungle coffee, brewed in a bamboo kettle & a short walk through the cave to an ancient temple.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Traditional cooking utensils
What you'll do
We start by picking you up from your hotel in Khao Sok, it is a brief drive up towards the Khao Sok national park. Soon we arrive at the Khao Sok view point, where we stop to admire the breathtaking scenery. We jump back in the minibus to visit Mr Yoo and his family. Mr Yoo will take you on a short walk around his home and show you how to collect and harvest a range of seasonal native fruits, herbs and vegetables. Once you have collected all your ingredients for your meal, it is time to learn how to prepare and cook them. Mr Yoo and his family are on hand to help you prepare a delicious traditional Thai lunch. Next comes the best bit, eating it! After lunch it is time to say goodbye to the family and head over to the river. What better way to relax after a hearty lunch than gently drifting down the river on a handmade bamboo raft? As you glide down the Sok river, the scenery will take your breath away. Each bend in the river reveals another amazing view as you slowly cruise down the river, surrounded by giant limestone mountains. Bamboo rafts have been used in this area for centuries. The cruise is finished off with a quick cup of bamboo coffee and explore the cave temple.
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Pick up times will be confirmed on confirmation.
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant seats are available upon request.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
A superb proffesional operation from booking from the UK to each trip we did. Small groups, the most we had was 4 people, made it a very personal experience. This enabled us to have time to really have quality interaction with the excellent guides. Special shout out to Mr Pok who drove us on most of our 5 trips. Thanks to all at Khaolak Discovery travel
Matt picked us up early, and we headed to Khao Sok for a memorable day. Our cooking class was enhanced by picking and using produce from the garden. The bamboo rafting was also fun - even if we ended up soaked from rain. The view was magestic.
Very informative, very funny and fantastic tasting food, highly recommended! We went through the garden, tasting and smelling different herbs, peppers, fruits, and preparing the coconut milk, chopping garlic and making curry paste, then cooking on charcoal, yummie!
Amazing day, our guide was very informative and had a great sense of humour 🙂 We started the day with your of a family farm in Khao Sok National Forest. We were shown and gathered different fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. We used the items to make our lunch in the traditional Thai way. The family was eager to share their farm and cooking class with us. After lunch we stopped for a short stroll to see a temple and walk through some caves. We then headed to Sok River climbed in a homemade bamboo raft and we take down the quiet and peaceful river.
Fantastic day! Relaxed, fun, informative and great food. Fabulous hosts at the home stay. One of my holiday highlights- I fully recommend this opportunity to do something different away from the crowds. Superb! 6 stars!!
I highly recommend apple from the tour company for this trip. She is knowledgeable, friendly and so professional. Stopped and bought us coffee as an extra as well as a coconut desert. Cooking class was amazing (aside from an idiot staying at the farmstay telling me he just had eaten monkey which did not go down well with me and he was just a righteous little sh*t saying it to get a rise) and the food was phenomonal. 3 veg dishes and a churchmen red curry. Finished with a bamboo raft journey that was lovely - we saw monkeys and lizards and fed river fish. 10/10 for this group!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1 day.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: TH, EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day.
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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