Khao Sok Night Safari Jungle Walk: Tour Price, Review & What to Expect
A guided night safari in the Khao Sok rainforest
After dark, Khao Sok's rainforest comes alive. On a guided night safari, you walk jungle trails by torchlight. You look for tarantulas, tree frogs, geckos, snakes and, if you're lucky, a slow loris or civet. It's one of the most popular activities in Khao Sok village. It only takes about 2 hours.
This guide compares night safari prices, explains what you'll see and covers tips for Malaysian travellers.
- Prices vary because inclusions vary. Khao Sok Travel's ฿1,200 includes the park fee, a torch and hotel transfer. Our Jungle Camp's ฿700 doesn't include the park fee. Khao Sok Smiley charges ฿600 plus a ฿200 park fee. Compare what's included, not just the price.
- The night park fee differs by source. Khao Sok Smiley, Khao Sok Jungle Hostel and Khao-Sok.tours say ฿200 at park HQ. Our Jungle Camp and Shipped Away say ฿300.
- Ticket validity conflicts. Shipped Away says a night safari ticket bought the night before also covers the next day's Cheow Lan Lake trip. Khao-Sok.tours says HQ and the lake are separate areas, each with its own ticket. Check at the counter.
- Animal sightings aren't guaranteed. Khao Sok Travel says sightings depend on the weather, the season and how active the animals are.
- The review is from one couple. Shipped Away's review (updated December 2025) describes one walk with one guide. Your experience may be different.
Night safari quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Start time | Around 18:30 to 19:00 |
| Duration | About 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Where | Khao Sok National Park HQ trails, or a private jungle |
| Price | ฿600 to ฿1,200 per person, depending on inclusions |
| Park fee | ฿200 to ฿300, sometimes included |
| Guide | Required. Shipped Away says only guided tours are allowed. |
| Best for | Older children and adults who love nature |
Night safari prices compared
| Operator | Price | Park fee | Includes | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Sok Smiley | ฿600 per person | ฿200 extra | Guide | View tour |
| Our Jungle Camp | ฿700 per person (min. 2) | ฿300 extra if in the national park | Guide, headlamp, water | View tour |
| Khao Sok Travel | ฿1,200 per person | Included | Guide, torch, park fee, hotel transfer in Khao Sok | View tour |
| Khao Sok Jungle Hostel | Included in its ฿3,499 3D2N package | ฿200 extra | Guide, as part of the full package | View tour |
Other price guides:
- Visit Thailand Today: about ฿1,200 for one or two people
- Khao-Sok.tours: ฿600 to ฿800 per person, as a typical tour price
Total cost per person:
| Operator | Tour | Park fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Sok Smiley | ฿600 | ฿200 | ฿800 |
| Our Jungle Camp (national park route) | ฿700 | ฿300 | ฿1,000 |
| Khao Sok Travel | ฿1,200 | Included | ฿1,200 |
What to expect
Timing
Most night safaris leave at about 19:00 from the park entrance. Khao Sok Travel says to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. You're back at about 21:00 to 21:30.
The walk
Frogs are among the most common night sightings
Shipped Away describes a well-kept path through the rainforest, walked by headlamp. The pace is slow, with lots of stops while the guide spots animals.
Our Jungle Camp lets you choose between the national park and its own 25-acre private rainforest, depending on conditions.
What you might see
Tarantulas are nearly blind and won't notice you if you keep back
Shipped Away saw these on its walk:
- Mammals: a civet and a slow loris, which were their favourites
- Spiders: tarantulas and a trapdoor spider
- Reptiles: a flying lizard, a chameleon, a tokay gecko, plus brown tree and mangrove snakes
- Others: a scorpion, a big centipede, cicadas, frogs and a colourful bird
A slow loris is a lucky sighting
Khao Sok Travel also lists sleeping birds, bats and rare insects. Our Jungle Camp mentions deer and the rarely seen jungle cat.
Night safari review
A good guide makes all the difference
Shipped Away (published January 2025, updated December 2025) says the night safari is worth doing. They point out it isn't an African safari. It's a great way to see rainforest wildlife that hides during the day.
What they liked:
- Their guide, Rango, was very knowledgeable, especially about spiders.
- Seeing the civet and slow loris, which are hard to spot by day
- Learning that tarantulas are nearly blind and won't notice you if you keep your distance
Downsides:
- Many groups may be walking the same trail. A private tour helps.
- Not ideal for young children
- Leeches are common in the rainy season.
- Fewer animals come out on a full moon.
Is it suitable for kids?
Shipped Away says it's not very suitable for young children. The walk is in the dark and involves spiders and snakes. You also need to stay quiet. Older children who love animals may enjoy it.
What to wear and bring
Pack closed shoes, a headlamp and repellent
- Closed shoes with good grip
- Long trousers and long sleeves for mosquitoes and leeches, which also suits Muslim travellers
- Insect repellent
- A headlamp or torch. Khao Sok Travel and Our Jungle Camp provide one.
- A camera with a good low-light setting
- Water
- Leech socks from May to November
Tips for Malaysian travellers
- Book on your first night in Khao Sok village. It fits easily after you arrive.
- Avoid the full moon for better animal sightings.
- Stay quiet so you don't scare the animals away.
- Ask whether the park fee is included before you pay.
- Choose a small group or private tour for a quieter walk.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Wearing sandals or flip-flops.
- Expecting to see big animals like elephants or tigers.
- Trying to walk the park trails alone at night. It's not allowed.
- Comparing prices without checking what's included.
Sourced from Khao Sok Travel Night Trek, Our Jungle Camp Khao Sok Night Safari, Khao Sok Smiley 3D2N Lake Tour, Khao Sok Jungle Hostel 3D2N Lake Tour, Shipped Away Khao Sok Night Safari, Khao-Sok.tours Entrance Fee 2026 and Visit Thailand Today Khao Sok Guide.