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Type: Luxury Tent

Summary: Two camps that immerse guests in Khao Sok National Park

Feature: Activity-packed tours including ethical elephant encounters

Rooms: Elephant Camp: 64 tents, Rainforest Camp: 20 floating tents

Location: Khao Sok, Thailand

Nearest airport: Phuket Airport

Transfer: Located on the border of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, Elephant Camp is approximately 3 hours by shared road transfer from Phuket International Airport. While Elephant Camp is part of all tours, the Rainforest Camp is only featured as part of the Jungle Lake Safari tour and is approximately 2 hours from the main Elephant Camp. Transfers are included in all the tour packages and, due to the remote location of the camps, self-driving is not permitted.

Luxury Holidays At Elephant Hills

Get closer to the sheer wonder and rare wildlife of southern Thailand at Elephant Hills, comprising two separate, unique and rustically luxurious camps amid the Khao Sok National Park. The aptly-named Elephant Camp, made up of 64 luxury tailor-made tents, offers ethical and simply unforgettable encounters with Asian elephants, while the unique Rainforest Camp comprises luxury floating tents on the emerald waters of Cheow Larn Lake. Ensuring that you get the very most from your luxury Thailand holiday, Elephant Hills offers a range of two to four-day adventure tours, each inclusive of a stay in a luxury tent (either just in Elephant Camp or in both camps) on a full board basis, an expert tour guide and a wealth of incredible, immersive activities – from ethical elephant encounters, to local market visits, to junk boat cruises. As well as promising a luxury camping experience and unforgettable excursions amid the rainforest, Elephant Hills runs several sustainability projects that aim to preserve and protect the local environment and wildlife, along with providing educational resources to local children.

Please note that due to the remote location and outdoor activities, only children over the age of 4 years old are permitted to stay at Elephant Hills.

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Why Elephant Hills is so special...

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Wildlife Encounters

As the name might suggest, Elephant Hills is the perfect place for a sustainable elephant encounter in Thailand. On this unforgettable experience, you can feed and interact with this incredible species in a virtually untouched and breathtakingly beautiful environment. The camp's incredible Elephant Conservation Project aims to spread awareness of endangered Asian elephants and contribute to helping keep wild populations safe. Actions include donating essential equipment to local elephant hospitals, and planting trees to aid wild animals in Thailand's national parks. Khao Sok is also home to a wealth of other threatened and spectacular species – including a variety of primates, birds and plants. These can be spotted as you trek through the jungle, canoe through mangroves or glide across Cheow Larn Lake by traditional longtail boat.

Wildlife Encounters at Elephant Hills

Hotel Experiences

As part of your incredible Elephant Hills tour, you will enjoy a range of great activities each day, accompanied by your friendly, English-speaking guide. As well as wonderful wildlife encounters, these include canoeing on the Sok River or through enchanting mangroves, enjoying local lunch on board a Burmese junk boat, visiting a local market in Takhun, or trekking through the lush, wildlife-rich rainforest. When you return to camp, your immersive Thai experience continues with local dance performances and traditional Thai cuisine cooking demonstrations from an experienced chef.

Hotel Experiences at Elephant Hills
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Pricing

Stay 2 nights from £530 p.p. (Low Season) and from £590 p.p. (High Season) in a Rainforest Camp Tent, including Full Board (excluding drinks).
Flights and transfers available at an additional cost.

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

 

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Overview

Overview

Across both camps, charming and spacious tents offers plush beds, locally handcrafted furniture, wooden floors, electricity and en suite bathrooms with showers and a bespoke Elephant Hills toiletry collection. Meshed windows ensure that you are protected from any insects, while still enjoying the spectacular sights and sounds of Khao Sok. Tents come with either a king bed or twin beds, while there is also the option for a triple-bedded tent or a dedicated family tent. Offering a truly unique camping experiences, the tents at Rainforest Camp float atop the waters of beautiful Cheow Larne Lake.

The Elephant Camp

The Elephant Camp

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Located on the border of Khao Sok National Park beside the Sok River, Elephant Camp features 64 luxury tents, as well as a semi-open-air restaurant serving home-cooked cuisine, a well-stocked bar, blooming herb garden and a swimming pool backed by the park’s striking limestone cliffs.

The Rainforest Camp

The Rainforest Camp

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Located approximately two hours' drive from The Elephant Camp, The Rainforest Camp comprises 20 unique floating tents amid the Cheow Larne Lake of Khao Sok. Powered by wind and solar energy, you can experience the beauty and bounty of the region with the utmost respect for the precious environment.

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As well as taking great care of endangered Asian elephants through the Elephant Conservation Project, and respecting the precious environment through offering reusable water bottles and fill-up stations, Elephant Hills also gives back to the local people. The incredible Children's Project improves the lives of local children through providing educational resources, musical instruments, sports equipment and English language lessons across several schools in the area. To keep up this wonderful scheme, the camp encourages you to fill any available space in your luggage with clothes, crayons, toys, toothbrushes, books and more, so that you can put a smile on the faces of local children while enjoying the delights of Khao Sok for yourself.

   

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Climate

Tropical and humid for most of the year, northernThailand's climate is determined by three clearly defined seasons.
Between November and February and from March to May it’s mostly dry, with the latter months being the hottest.
Whilst the northeast monsoon doesn’t directly affect the area, it does bring with it cooling breezes from November to February. From May to November, northern Thailand is dominated by the southwest monsoon during which time, rainfall is at its heaviest.

The southern peninsular has two seasons - wet and dry. However, these seasons do not run at the same time on the west as they do on the eastern side of the peninsular. Rain falls at its heaviest on the west coast between April and October whilst on the east coast it’s at its heaviest between September and December.

Generally speaking, the best time to visit Thailand is from November to February when the northeast monsoon is blowing cool, dry air. April is quite simply the hottest month across the country.

From July to October the monsoon season brings most of Thailand's annual rainfall with humidity averaging at just under 90% and temperatures averaging around 29º C (Bangkok). For the Western visitor unused to humidity, there is no such thing as "cool" in the Far East just cooler than "hot" and "drier than humid". Light cotton clothing is very much the order of the day. Do remember that the tropical sun can be quite fierce so a hat is useful, and of course a good sun screen is essential.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways and Thai Airways from London Heathrow to Bangkok. Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester (via Abu Dhabi). Flights with Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow are also available. Onward connections from Bangkok to Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Chiang Rai.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Bangkok: 11 hours, 40 minutes.

The Eastern & Oriental Express

Southeast Asia’s most glamorous train, the Eastern & Oriental Express travels through Thailand at a soothingly gentle pace. What better way to watch some of the most spectacular scenery pass you by than sitting in a comfortable armchair in an elegant carriage, sipping on a chilled Singapore Sling? Choose from a selection of itineraries, all of which include guided excursions, bringing you even closer to this fascinating part of the world.

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Buddhist Temples

Thailand is filled with devout Buddhists and you’ll find a host of wonderfully ornate temples (or wats) across the country, where locals pay their respects every day. They are more than just places of worship and reside at the heart of local community, providing guidance, education and acting as social centres for festivals, ceremonies and charitable events. As a focus for artistic endeavours, they offer unique examples of architecture, sculpture, painting and decorative arts and crafts. Top picks include Bangkok’s Wat Pho and Chiang Mai’s Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

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Beaches

With over 3,000 miles of tropical coastline, Thailand has a beach for every age and taste - whether travelling on a honeymoon, as a family, or during your ‘golden’ years. Just a few to mention include the sublime scoops on Koh Samui or the sweeping crescents on Phuket, each lapped by the warm, turquoise Andaman Sea. In the middle of Phang Nga Bay, stretch out on a secluded beach on Koh Yao Noi, or head to the blissfully peaceful, flaxen-coloured sands of Koh Kood.

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Cuisine

Thai food needs little introduction and is enjoyed in restaurants around the world. Taste the very best and most authentic of this delicious cuisine; every dish is a juxtaposition of tastes, blending sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy. There is also an intricate interplay of texture and colour, as well as the medicinal benefits of traditional Thai ingredients. Sample fiery soups in the north, creamy green curries in the south and, of course, Pad Thai, a stir-fried rice noodle dish that’s almost an ambassador of Thai cuisine. Whether tasting the flavour-filled street food or trying out an exquisite fine dining restaurant, expect a taste sensation.

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Scuba Diving

Blessed with a tropical climate, pristine seas and seemingly endless coastline, Thailand is home to a rich bounty of dazzling marine-life and healthy coral reefs, as well as sunken wrecks. As a result, it’s a playground for divers! There are some great sites to suit all abilities around Phuket and Koh Samui – plus professional instruction and equipment rental all readily on hand. More experienced divers can discover the world-class sites off the Similan and Surin Islands, a protected marine National Park encompassing a string of picturesque, tiny isles. Look out for Batfish, Moray eels, Snappers, Barracudas, Surgeonfish, Leopard sharks and more!

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Phuket, Krabi & Koh Yao Noi

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is blessed with a mix of verdant, tropical rainforests and stunning sandy beaches, washed by the balmy Andaman Sea. Phuket City is hugely popular for day-outings, a place where colonial architecture blends with new-age charm. East of Phuket, where the river meets the sea, Krabi is best described as a paradise, with dramatic limestone islands soaring out of the sea, lush, rubber-tree plantations, and spotless beaches. Half-way between Phuket and the Krabi mainland, the isle of Koh Yao Noi offers a calm refuge far removed from the crowds of neighbouring towns, oozing peace and tranquillity from every angle.

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Khao Lak & Koh Samui

Kao Lak is in the Phang Nga province of southern Thailand and features immaculate beaches and dense jungle. Close by, discover the world-famous diving sanctuaries of the Similan and Surin Islands, as well as five magnificent National Parks. On the opposite side of the peninsula, Koh Samui is home to sleepy villages and forested hillsides, sweeping down to white-sand beaches, fringed with swaying coconut palms. Join a local guide and experience the inner-jungle world, exposing hidden waterfalls perfect to plunge in, or relax and rejuvenate in their pure, calming waters.

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Bangkok, Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai

Bangkok straddles the grand Chao Phraya River and offers an enlightening experience into Thailand’s diverse personality. Discover its temples and age-old street markets for a secret glimpse at ancient heritage. Landlocked Chiang Rai is the country’s most northern province, a place of captivating scenery dotted with National Heritage sites - including temples, settlement ruins and Buddhist shrines. South-west brings Chiang Mai on the Ping River, the principal city of the region and home to an impressive 300 gilded temples and museums! Local inhabitants cradle their customs, their cuisine and their own unique dialect.

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Hua Hin & Koh Kood

The coastal resort of Hua Hin is the oldest and among the most traditional Thai resorts, successfully combining the charms of yesteryear with modern-day facilities. Situated 200km southwest of Bangkok, this attractive resort has long been the holiday destination for Thailand’s elite. Today, overseas visitors come to share this thriving yet peaceful resort, which delightfully preserves a classic Thai ambience. It also has an established fishing port. Close to the Cambodian border, stunning Koh Kood is one of the larger yet least developed islands, fringed with some of the most pristine beaches in the whole Gulf of Thailand.

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