Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Begin your day tour with a hotel pick-up in Khao Lak between 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, and depart for the river. Hop on a bamboo raft and float along the waters, relax and enjoy the stunningly beautiful rainforest around you as your raft is pulled by a local boatman.

Visit a sea turtle conservation center working to save and increase the number of sea turtles in the region. The Royal Thai Navy plays an active role in turtle conservation and baby turtles are brought to the center, where they are nursed for 6-8 months before being released into the sea.

Finish the tour with a trip to Ton Pling Waterfall, the most popular waterfall in the area. Experience the lovely atmosphere and marvel at the amazing environment surrounding you. Swim in the small ponds at the waterfall and just enjoy the relaxing ambiance, before being dropped off back at your hotel.

Note: Program is subject to change due to availability and other reasons.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infant seats unavailable

Infants must not sit on laps

No public transportation nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not stroller accessible

Not suitable for pets

Not wheelchair accessible

Pick up point in Khao Lak, Bang Niang, Khuk Khak and nearest area. Once booked, the local tour operator will confirm your exact pick-up time

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

National park entrance fee

Air-conditioned vehicle

Landing and facility fees

Travel Insurance

Soft-Drinks

Alcoholic Beverages

Foods

What To Expect

bamboo raft and float along the river. This calm, relaxing ride on a bamboo raft poled by a local boatman will take you on board to enjoy the stunningly beautiful rainforest.

1 hour•Admission Included

Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center Phang Nga

Visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Center to learn more about turtles. This project is to save and increase the number of sea turtles in the region

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Private Tour

Private Tour
Pickup included

Group Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.53

239 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

164

Bamboo Rafting & Turtle Experience
Wayne R,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Better than we expected. Our tour guide, Marta, was most gracious and looked after everyone in the group.
Fantastic day
shanehurst1,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It really was a great tour. We left at 8:40 started with the turtle due to rain, then to bamboo and then to waterfall. It was the perfect amount of time at each location and was back by 12noon. Our tour guide run was amazing very knowledgeable about each location and was very friendly. Thankyou for a great morning.
Very good excursion and...
Lucie D,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Very good excursion and would recommend. Our tour guide was lovely and everything ran as it should. The reason we're not giving five stars is for the turtle sanctuary, we wish for more information given by the guide and spoke through more. We had about an hour of "free time" but with no plaques explaining how the sanctuary is ran/ how old they are/ when they'd be released it was really just a guessing game. We would recommend this for the bamboo rafting alone! Our "driver" was very lovely 😊
Relaxed bamboo rafting
Graham K,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Bamboo reading was definitely the highlight. So relaxing and great to see the snakes in the trees. Good to support the turtles too.
A bit meh!!
Liam H,
Feb 11, 2025
- Viator
3.00
I had limited expectations for this excursion. We arrived at the bamboo rafting area and it was all very rushed. I was hoping that the guides would be pointing out wildlife or give us some information about anything, but it felt like our guide in particular was either a bit hungover or just didn't want to be there. Stopped the raft to take phone calls etc it was bizarre. The turtle sanctuary was decent. Learned some things on the tour from the guide. Waterfall was a bit of a waste of time to be honest. In summer when water levels are low. It seems pointless to take people there.