We left Ko Yao Noi reluctantly, took a speed boat; songthaew; then luxury, air conditioned van, and reached Khao Sok early afternoon. We realised I'd booked a rather posh place but still, much less than you'd pay in England. Our first hike into the national park rainforest involved me picking up 1 leech, much to my horror, but, little did I know...
Next day we were up early to have a guided hike- with the help of our guide's eagle eyes we saw Macaque monkeys really close up, a tortoise, chameleons, uncomfortably large spiders, kingfishers and hornbills, Lengar monkeys too up in the trees. Unfortunately the leeches were after me big time and as soon as I had one lot detached more seemed to have appeared, unbelievable! And repulsive, one sock was soaked through with blood by the time we'd finished as they inject anticoagulant. We were hot and sweaty too and had a much needed swim in the river. After lunch and a new can of DEET we re-entered the jungle to ride an elephant-well, it had to be done. It was a small enterprise, they seemed well looked after and after the ride we fed her bananas.
We left Ko Yao Noi reluctantly, took a speed boat; songthaew; then luxury, air conditioned van, and reached Khao Sok early afternoon. We realised I'd booked a rather posh place but still, much less than you'd pay in England. Our first hike into the national park rainforest involved me picking up 1 leech, much to my horror, but, little did I know...
Next day we were up early to have a guided hike- with the help of our guide's eagle eyes we saw Macaque monkeys really close up, a tortoise, chameleons, uncomfortably large spiders, kingfishers and hornbills, Lengar monkeys too up in the trees. Unfortunately the leeches were after me big time and as soon as I had one lot detached more seemed to have appeared, unbelievable! And repulsive, one sock was soaked through with blood by the time we'd finished as they inject anticoagulant. We were hot and sweaty too and had a much needed swim in the river. After lunch and a new can of DEET we re-entered the jungle to ride an elephant-well, it had to be done. It was a small enterprise, they seemed well looked after and after the ride we fed her bananas.
Khao Sok National Park is the best place for vacation and full fill the your exception for your tour. You have share your vacation and i am dam sure you have enjoyed this and want to go again and again.
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