Ultimate Adventure: Discovering The Wonders Of Khao Sok National Park

[@jke360]

When you think that the videos can’t get any better than the last ones you post another beauty . Thanks Karl 🍻

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much. That was a great trip and I was confident that I would be able to make some decent videos with footage.

[@sergefranchois1701]

Khao Sok is out of this world Karl. No words can describe its beauty.

[@karlsthailand]

It certainly is the jewel of Thailand’s National Parks. Cheers

[@zacan-rj3mc]

Karl I am really enjoying your hikes in the National Parks, as a 66 year old who has enjoyed hiking through the years but slowing down a bit now so I really find your videos inspirational. I hope your channel continues to grow and I for one am watching the ads to support you.

[@karlsthailand]

That is awesome! Thanks so much, yes I need more subscribers and views to keep the channel running. Thanks for your help

[@EddieManning]

Spectacular Karl! A fantastic film of a great adventure in Khao Sok. We are so lucky to visit places like this. Wasn't easy though as the tour lady in the park office didn't want to help and was more interested in playing with her phone. Malee was great and fun and left us standing. The boat driver and guide, Mot, made the day more enjoyable. The scenery is stunning and your video captures the feeling and makes memories of a truly magical day.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Eddie. Yes, I guess anyone who deals with foreign tourists all day long can get jaded. So glad that we persisted and found a way. Thanks so much Eddie

[@perolsson4344]

Very nice Karl, Eddie and Malee 👍😀

[@EddieManning]

Hi Per, It was a great day for all. Karl worked hard to secure the tour that the park staff tried to dissuade us from doing. We knew what we wanted and were so happy to experience this magical place. We only saw two other people on the hiking trail.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Per. Cheers

[@rolandpettersson]

I'm impressed by the guide doing that rocky scrambling in flip-flops. 17:00

[@karlsthailand]

He lives up in the hills so I think that was like a garden path for him. Cheers

[@davidlucas9482]

another great video karl - i went there in january and it was like being in lord of the rings. beautiful shades of grey and silver. we saw wild elephants feeding by the lake. Gotta go back when the skies are blue like in your vid.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it. We weren’t lucky enough to see elephants on our visit. It must be quite a sight with that scenery as a backdrop. Thanks

[@rolandpettersson]

What a beautiful boat ride. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

It really was Roland. I should imagine both sunrise and sunset would be great times to explore the lake

[@TrippyandDa]

Wow Karl😱 that was a truly amazing adventure ❤🇹🇭 Never been to khao Sok but it’s definitely going on my bucket list places to visit in Thailand ❤

[@karlsthailand]

Go for it! I’m sure you’ll find it to be time well spent. Cheers

[@nigelchnzl5355]

Absolutely fantastic mate Truly incredible National park mate great work mate see you soon mate And I cannot wait Do some incredible travel with you mate

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Nigel and see you soon buddy

[@andrewhammond2699]

Hi karl. Khao Sok National Park and especially the Cheow Lan Lake is the one place I can feel at peace with myself. An absolutely stunningly beautiful setting with nature. I could actually quite happily live in one of those floating bungalows.

[@karlsthailand]

I’d been to Khao Sok a couple of times before but it was my first time on the lake. It just has to be done, very beautiful as you say. Cheers

[@farangdownunder4724]

Great video Karl that green water and with the beautiful Thai landscape, large rock island and lush jungle meeting the edge of the lake was breathtaking. Well done 🙏 Chok Dee Mak Khulp

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks. Yes, it was totally stunning

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

Top stuff , Karl - inspirational !

[@MrSchijtzooi]

Thanks Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much

[@31interact]

Your content is getting better and better Really enjoyed watching this one

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks John. A lot just depends on who you are with and things like the weather lol but it was a great trip that made for some good content. Hope you are well.

[@DJR382]

Excellent video and amazing location, Karl. I really enjoyed it, thanks 🙏 -Ronnie/Navid

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Ronnie and thanks for the coffees buddy

[@pauldouglas3758]

Looked great Karl. Malee leading the way again 555. Loved the fruit bats.

[@karlsthailand]

Yeah. Malee loved it…a real action lady.

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

To paraphrase the previous comment 'just when you thought these videos couldn't get better......' Excellent.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much. Sometimes things go with you…a great sunset or sunrise or great company. They all help to make a good video if the fall into place. Cheers

[@andrewhyland9212]

Another beautiful vlog. That was stunning (yet again!!), being on the water, the hike, the view and the wildlife. Great stuff, thanks Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you

[@mariettathornton5924]

Wowww- what a magnificent place Karl! Glad to see you all made it to the top and came back down in one piece 😊 Thanks for sharing yet another amazing video 🙏🏼

[@karlsthailand]

Yes it was! My pleasure Marietta

[@MarkSantaCruz]

Another great one Karl. Eddie and Malee were good company, and it wasn't a bad place for that couple to be held up for an hour.

[@EddieManning]

It was spectacular. The stranded lady boat passenger seemed cheerful. Her partner was less pleased. The tranquility was amazing. Beautiful place there.

[@MarkSantaCruz]

@@EddieManning It looked fantastic. He will look back and realise it wasn’t so bad after all. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@karlsthailand]

That’s right Mark, if you had to get stuck somewhere….cheers buddy. Hope you are well

[@Homnuangirl]

Beautiful scenery. We were lucky and were able to stay on the lake during the Covid lockdown. It was quiet, very quiet and teeming with wildlife. What an incredible experience it was. Khao Sok is the most beautiful part of Thailand for me. Thanks for your upload

[@karlsthailand]

I did spend one night there during the lockdown but never got onto the lake. Yes, I bet it was great for wildlife then. Thanks

[@marclajoie5185]

The top place I’ve visited in Thailand. Floating bungalows in green waters.

[@karlsthailand]

It is an incredible experience. Cheers

[@jamesanglin3032]

Karl, I’ll leave the hiking to you, but the boat ride was truly un- believable!!! Thanks very much Jim…

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, it was magical going on that early morning boat ride James. Cheers

[@kevincunningham9589]

That was so good Karl. I especially enjoyed the boat journey on those tranquil, calm waters. Spectacular scenery. Great idea putting the drone up. Best video I've seen for some time. Thank you Karl.😊

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for the compliment.

[@capetonian]

Wow, Karl, fantastic trip.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much

[@driedekker]

Another great vid Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much

[@brettt875]

Thank karl for a great vlog I think one of the nicest place I’ve seen the water was beautiful and your drone footage was amazing

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much Brett. Hope you are well buddy

[@markp5056]

Great video Karl. We did a trip on the lake last year and stayed at that restaurant too. Great drone footage over the 3 sisters! Was very busy when we went. That climb to the view point look intense but Thai Rambo made it look a doddle armed with only Climbing Flip Flops and his Knife 😉😎

[@karlsthailand]

The locals rarely fail to make it look easy do they Mark? Although I had been to Khao Sok a couple of times before it was my first trip on the lake…stunning. Cheers

[@thethailandtravellers]

We loved Khao Sok! Great video Karl, thank you for taking us here❤

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will try to check out your Khao Sok video. Cheers

[@londoncabthailand4028]

Thank you Karl another great video.👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks once again

[@cheifrocker09]

Masterpiece Karl, cheers!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much Andrew.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Fantastic stuff Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much

[@andersbergman7241]

Damn what an adventure Kalle. Good job all three 💪👍

[@karlsthailand]

It was stunning Anders. Thanks

[@EarthCamper]

8:00 That is awesome Scenery. 23:50 ....simply wow

[@EddieManning]

Spoiled by the man on the front of the boat. Lol.

[@karlsthailand]

It’s an incredible place for sure. Cheers

[@EarthCamper]

@@EddieManning LOL yes

[@doubleunderfire7964]

I know my next adventure! Thanks Karl!

[@karlsthailand]

You bet! Have fun. Cheers

[@Ivan-cm6bz]

Another great vlog/adventure. Your guide wearing flip flops on that hike is a stuff of Legends. Cheers Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it! The locals never fail to amaze me either. Cheers

[@solgoodman730]

This place is in my top 5 list of the most beautiful places in the world I've been too

[@karlsthailand]

It’s stunning isn’t it?

[@radleysmith7528]

I swear Malee could have taught Orde Wingate's 77th Infantry Brigade a thing or two, making Karl & Eddie look like a couple of novice scouts

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, as soon as body weight and agility come into the equation they leave us in the dark! Cheers

[@BigRockNor]

Excellent! 😎

[@karlsthailand]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

Thanks for sharing Karl, very nice vid. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike, cheers

[@disco88100]

Been to Khao Sok many times but mostly just in and around the village and surrounding jungle. Only one time I went to the lake, just for 1 day and on a boat full of tourists. Next month I am going back and finally gonna tick something off my bucket list, I booked a private tour with a 2 night stay on the lake and several hikes included. I can't wait and this video got me well in the mood!

[@karlsthailand]

Sounds great, wish I could join you! Have a great trip to Khao Sok!

[@MarkDenson-ld8bf]

Karl I totally agree with previous comments that was amazing Thank you for sharing it Much appreciated

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure! And thank you very much

[@lemonfarmthailand]

As always a great video. I admire how fit you guys are. I have no doubt that it would kill me or go a long way in finishing me off.

[@karlsthailand]

It’s not for everyone, that’s for sure. Cheers

[@martincrosby8060]

Amazing cool video Karl looks similar to phuket

[@karlsthailand]

It’s amazing Martin. Great to hear from you mate. Please contact me. My LINE ID is drkarlos and my email is [e-mail]

[@misterkwai]

Splendid!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much!

[@christophergale9438]

What a fantastic place.

[@karlsthailand]

It really is! Thanks

[@supernanny82]

great karl xxx

[@rootsoriginals7087]

What a way to spend a day,great upload Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much

[@supernanny82]

beautiful scenery xx

[@karlsthailand]

It really is! Xxxxx

[@Glyn69]

Hi Karl hope your keeoing well , that was a superb adventure fabulous content. The national park scenery was outstanding. Going to make this trip this year. See you for a beer when you're about next

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Glyn, well worth a visit. The boat trips can be a little expensive by Thai standards but get a small group together and it’s a no-brainier lol.

[@JBWanders73]

Beautiful! I've been wanting to go to Khao Sok for longer than I can remember Karl. How was the place you stayed?

[@karlsthailand]

We stayed at a cheap hotel about 20 minutes from the Chiew Lan Pier Jimmy. It was fine, much better value than on the lake itself although that would be a worthwhile experience for most tourists. It’s stunning maymte but IMO you do need to feature a perhaps expensive lake boat ride to appreciate it fully

[@donaldcroom1483]

loved the drone launch off the boat. they make little key chains with floats attached. we used one on our boat key just in case the key got dropped. I'f it didn't throw off the drone balance , d be tempted to add a float attachment in the case of wet landings.

[@karlsthailand]

I believe you can get little legs for them that float. I really didn’t have time to prepare properly as we’d originally planned to go somewhere else. Thanks

[@greedisgood3]

Top class again Karl ! I’m driving south from CM next week and thought Ao Nang was he longest I wanted to go. You just talked me into another 2+ hrs 😃

[@EddieManning]

Stop on the way at Cheow Lan for a few days.

[@greedisgood3]

@@EddieManning I will. Thanks 🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Absolutely. If you get that far then what’s a couple more hours? Cheers

[@31interact]

totally amazing view with your dji karl

[@karlsthailand]

Had a few close shaves with it getting too near to the cliffs but luckily the sensors warned me. Cheers

[@fletcherf69]

I really enjoyed your video Karl! Another great one, looking forward to to the next💪

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and you won't have to wait long. Thanks

[@fletcherf69]

I’m looking forward to it Karl! Love listening to your stories about Thailand.

[@Samuel_J_Russell]

The quality of your videos has improved so much lately and this channel is really growing into something great now Karl. Khao Sok is absolutely stunning and this video resonated with me because I've been writing about my own experiences in Phang Nga recently, where the scenery is very similar and typical of places in that region of Thailand. Those limestone karsts and turquoise waters are spectacular and they're some of the first images that flash through my mind every time I think of Thailand. I'd love to go back to Phang Nga but I think I'll try Khao Sok the next time I'm down that way, I'd really like to stay in that place where Eddie did 22 years ago.

[@karlsthailand]

I'd been there before a couple of times Sam but had never taken a boat on the lake before. It's something you simply must do even if it is a bit expensive by Thai standards. Thanks for the positive comments about the channel and see you soon!

[@Samuel_J_Russell]

@@karlsthailand Yes, I'm looking forward to this......

[@awangbesarsalleh536]

good adventure tqvm😊

[@karlsthailand]

Thank you very much. I love making this kind of vlog.

[@chriswilkinson6448]

Thanks for the great video, Karl.😍 Can I ask who you did your tour with please? Did you arrange it before you got to Thailand or when you were there? Thanks, Chris

[@karlsthailand]

Hi Chris, I live and work in Thailand. If you watch the beginning section of the video again we arranged the tour the evening before by directly asking at the Sala opposite the main booking office at the pier. Sorry if I never made it clear in the video. Cheers

[@radleysmith7528]

Hi Karl, what camera are you using for this one/settings👌

[@karlsthailand]

I use two cameras, an IPhone 14 Pro on Automatic with a gimbal and a DJI Action 4 shooting D-LOGM, also automatic but I restrict the ISO to 100-800 in daylight. I mix the footage into a rec. 2020 HLG HDR timeline which isn’t easy as the OA4 footage is HDR but in a rec. 709 colour space.

[@frywolny]

Oustanding beauty of this place. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait for the time all those hideously loud truck engines will be replaced with electric ones

[@karlsthailand]

It’s stunning isn’t it. Yes, it would be so peaceful without them. Cheers

[@SecondlifeThailand]

Great video again, how much did you pay for the boat and hiking tour ?

[@karlsthailand]

I think it was 4500 Baht. That includes the boat and the guide all day long. He went out of his way for us, even throwing in some unexpected and interesting stops

[@kevwandless]

Read an article the other day a fire tiger was spotted in the park, extremely rare

[@karlsthailand]

I’m not actually sure what a ‘fire tiger’ is Kev, possibly a poor translation from Thai. If you can find a link to that article I’d appreciate it. Cheers

[@kevwandless]

@@karlsthailand me too ! It was on a Google feed. It was a dark orange colour

[@karlsthailand]

No problem Kevin. เสือ Suea , the Thai word for tiger is actually a generic name used for tigers and a couple of types of leopards so it’s easy for confusion to set in during translation. Cheers

[@kevwandless]

@karlsthailand didn't realise fire tiger is just a nick name

[@okeyDokey.]

Nice videos, im sure i had a beer with you in Pattaya aroud 2015, are you from Northwood?

[@karlsthailand]

Yes I am! So would have been me for sure. Cheers

[@okeyDokey.]

@karlsthailand haha it's weird what I remember, it was in the corner bar up the top of soi honey, I'm from Harefield so we got chatting about sunny England 😆

[@karlsthailand]

Great memory you have. I do recall meeting someone from Harefield but that’s about it. Cheers

[@coolhand4114]

IS that Malee that worked in Nick Dean's bar?

[@karlsthailand]

That’s right

[@bhutanbirds9132]

do we need to inform when we fly drone at 3 hill rock?

[@karlsthailand]

Your drone needs to be registered and insured in Thailand. A DJI shop should be able to assist in this process. I believe the current policy is that you are allowed to fly drones in National Parks so long as they have the relevant paperwork. I would speak to the National Park staff about any restrictions because of wildlife or nesting birds etc.

[@bhutanbirds9132]

@@karlsthailand thank you for sharing info.

[@PedroThai]

Gday Karl. great stuff, never seen a thai girl thai girl work that hard and the guide wearing thongs, not to much wild life but thats expexted. cheers thanks for sharing

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure and agree, it’s amazing what the local guides wear and Malee was great. Most wildlife in Thailand isn’t seen outside of sunrise and sunset. The giant fruit bats were a real bonus. Cheers

[@everythingexplored5233]

Amazing place probably doesn’t rank number 1 because it’s not natural but still stunning

[@laurentp199]

Hi Karl , can you share contact details of your local guide - many thanks

[@karlsthailand]

I can’t remember if his name was Mon or Mot (said with a high tone). Either way go to the main Chiew Larn Pier and you’ll see a small Sala shelter opposite the main tour booking area. If you show a bit of this video or a screenshot of him they’ll know who it is and hook you up. Probably best to arrange it a day beforehand. As I said in the video the main booking area just wants to herd you onto the next tour regardless. They had no time for our request to hike to the viewpoint

[@Swaggerlot]

Did you pay for a night on any of those stupidly priced floating canoe tents on the lake? The ones that one night equates to ten days wages for the locals.

[@karlsthailand]

No

[@Swaggerlot]

@@karlsthailand Good!

[@OLE-53240]

🙏Pity the Sumatran rhinoceros are extinct.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, it’s a pity indeed. They are one of the rarest animals in the world now.