Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Dates: Tailor-made
Group: 1-12

Summary
Khao Sok in southern Thailand has long been known for its beautiful rainforest, diverse fauna & flora, and its impressive bird population. Consisting of steep forested limstone slopes, jagged peaks and some smaller areas of lowland habitat, the park offers a range of good birding habitat.

In 1986-1987 part of the park was flooded with the creation of the Chiew Larn hydro-electric dam. A trip by boat on the lake that was formed allows for great 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 Finfoot, Cinnamon-rumped Trogon, Banded Pitta, Black and Red Broadbill, Pin-tailed Parrotfinch, Olive-backed Woodpecker and at least six species of hornbills.

Close to the park, other great birding locations include Kapong and Pakarung beach. It is typical to find in the region of 80-90 species of birds on this 3-day trip.

Day1: Meet your birding guide in the morning at Surat Thani. Transfer by private vehicle to Khao Sok National Park and check in to the resort. Time permitting, set out for birding in the vacinity of the resort.
Overnight: Khao Sok resort.
Meals: [L,D]

Day 2: Up very early for a full day of birdwatching, on the lookout for such delights as the Lesser Fish-Eagle, Grey-headed Fish-Eagle if we are lucky, Blue-banded Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Raffles´ Malkoha, Bamboo Woodpecker, Black-capped Babbler, Chestnut-winged Babbler, chestnut-naped Forktail, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, and Grey-breasted Spiderhunter to mention but a few. In the afternoon of day 3, a 15 minute transfer by road to Krapong, where a wide variety of habitats (grassland, pond, river sandbar, rainforest, marsh) make for some interesting birding. Species found here include Little Cormorant, Cattle Egret, Cinnamon Bittern, River Lapwing, Pacific Golden Plover, Sandpiper, Snipe, Red-bearded Bee-eater, Whiskered Treeswift, and the Bushy-crested Hornbill. Next to Takupa city for dinner and an opportunity to see Phillppine Glossy Starling and Jungle Myna.
Overnight: Khao Sok reosrt.
Meals: [B,L,D]

Day 3: A full morning of birdwatching in Khao Sok before departing for the return trip to Surat Thani from where you can get a train or flight back to Bangkok (not included).
Meals: B = Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Includes meals, where indicated and all guide fees, entrance fees, accomodation and transport

Excludes: flight back to Bangkok

Also includes

• Expert English-speaking bird watching guide (one for every 8 people)
• Accommodation (twin share) with private bathroom (No a/c)
• Meals as indicated * Transfers as itinerary * Park entrance fees
• Travel Insurance but you will still need your normal travel insurance cover