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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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

Group Tour

Pickup included

Private Tour

Private Tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.51

264 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

182

Rafting experience
anjcan,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent value for money & well organised! So peaceful rafting through the lush greenery - one I will always remember! Also the thoughtful touches mesnt a lot and were so welcome ie the water, coffee and water melon / all complimentary! Also the matcha latte at the cafe at the conservation centre was on point! ❤️
Amazing experience. Amazing guide
reecec1978,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you’re after a relaxing, intuitive and fun experience, this is for you. Starting with an effortless pickup from our hotel, then made our way to the turtle sanctuary. Then to the bamboo raft which is that quiet you can hear yourself breathe (so relaxing). Then Finished with a swim at the base of the waterfall. The guide (Robert) made it even more amazing with information about the places we went, and just feeling at ease the whole time. Highly recommended for a half day activity with the kids.
A must half day adventure suitable for all ages 👍
Elisabeth F,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Khao Lak bamboo rafting and sea turtle conservation is a must. The bamboo rafting is mystical and magical. The peaceful calm tranquil waters are relaxing and meditative. The natural lush green landscape is breathtaking. The sea turtle conservation is informative and educational. The tour ends with a waterfall visit where you can enjoy a cool swim. Our tour guide Boom was informative and friendly with a good sense of humour that made our half day trip feel full 🙏
Highly recommended
David E,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Marta, the host, was excellent. The rafting was excellent. The waterfall was dangerous entering and exiting. The turtle experience was very informative.
Very happy with this tour...
Peter C,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very happy with this tour as my wife was so happy to see turtles and we saw snakes on the bamboo ride down the river. Thanks Bom and Jerome very nice guide/driver
Good time
Zoe c,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant trip from start to finish. Amazing bamboo raft ride, followed by seeing turtles then onto a dip at the waterfall
Very good value for money
Matthew K,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really good trip and good value for money. Our guid was very knowledgeable and seemed to care a lot about the turtles and conservation efforts. The bamboo rafting was lovely and relaxing, you will get a bit wet but it's worth it for the experience. We especially enjoyed spotting the snakes and monkeys.
Super highlights with very nice guidance. TOP 🤩
25stenb,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A super great, also relatively cheap, trip with 3 highlights and a very good guide and reliable driver. Many thanks to Boom, who led us professionally and to Adam, who drove us safely everywhere. Really recommended !!! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Turtles and radting
D6088HSjennya,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The turtle experience was great. Our guide was quite knowledgeable. He was on his first day so I guess as he gets more experience his English and his knowledge will improve. Rafting was very relaxing
Turtles live in horrible conditions
amberdejong773,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Bamboo rafting was nice, but expected the surrounding to be more into the jungle. The turtle conservation center was very very touristic and we do not believe that the wellbeing of the turtles stands here at the first place. Turtles swim in very unclean water, small pools, without natural elements and some are all alone. Some turtles stay in this center their whole life under these horrible conditions. They also avoid answering questions related to this. Please do NOT support these businesses! At the end of the tour we stopped at a waterfall, the waterfall looks nice, but there were too many people to enjoy a good swim… overal this trip was very very commercial and disappointing. At the end they even ask for tips themselves.