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March 19, 2025
Wow! - What an experience - Tech. Detox for 3 days - Back to nature and the relaxing sounds of nature in the world's oldest rainforest at peace. A surprise adventure for my wife and son. We spent 3 days (not enough, at least 3nights/4 days) emersed in the tranquility of nature's beauty - no Wifi - no mobile signal. It did not disappoint. Staying on a floating cabin on the Khao Sok National Park lake, Chiew Larn Lake, with full services appeared to a luxury. It was, but enough to sense how comfortable it was with air-com, fans, shower, toilet, and a really comfy bed. The views were spectacular at dawn, day, and night. Imagine able to dive into the lake immediately from your French window doors into the fresh smoothing fresh lake water after a long sleep or days hiking? - Fully recommended to experience it. To be honest, the facilities are showing signs of usage and would need some level of refurbishment, especially the showers and toilets. Also to add, the owner has another new resort on the lake recently opened at 360 Issara, as we had lunch there, though very modern it did not have the practicalities of 500Rai. At 500Rai the services and the staff were just perfect. Professional, friendly, and Thai, especially Pukky, a park tour guide, service personnel, and friend, she took care of us very well. The tours are well organised, but not against the nature's weather. We were hit with a downpour and were completely soaked after our Safari tour (Bison, Elephants, monkeys, etc.) was cut short during the longboat ride back to the resort - another fun experience. Being isolated, the food choice depended and limited upon the resort. Though the choices were good, especially the Thai dishes, the quality of Western dishes were good, but not what you would expect in terms of expected taste profiles. Otherwise, nothing to criticize about. - Know your expectations! The 2x night/3-day stay was short, but we will be back very soon!