Relaxing in the Rainy Season: Khlong Ka Raft House, Cheow Lan Dam

During the rainy season, the lush green scenery makes for a refreshing travel experience. One recommended destination is the Cheow Lan Dam. With just 2 days and 1 night, you can enjoy a trip here. Due to our limited time, my friends and I planned an overnight stay at the Cheow Lan Dam and chose to stay at the 'Khlong Ka Raft House,' one of the raft houses in the Cheow Lan Dam National Park. Located in Khlong Ka Bay, it is the farthest from the other raft houses, taking about 1 hour by boat to reach. There were 5 of us, so we rented a boat for the entire trip (the boat stays with you until the day you return; you can check the boat rates onshore). During the 1-hour boat ride, we enjoyed the scenic views, even with occasional rain, which was quite refreshing. Upon arrival at the 'Khlong Ka Raft House,' we found the accommodation to be simple bamboo raft houses with thatched roofs. It's not luxurious but very affordable. We chose a large house for 6 people, with mattresses and bedding, and an en-suite bathroom, costing only 1800 baht (very cheap). Activities are limited to swimming, diving, canoeing, and simply relaxing. It's very chill with friends, and the raft house offers food, so no need to worry about going hungry—just bring money. Waking up in the morning after the rain, the view was stunning with mist floating over the limestone mountains. It was totally worth it. We left the accommodation at 9 AM, stopping to take photos at the 'Three Friends' rock formation on the way back, and enjoyed the views until we reached the shore. ...End of the Cheow Lan Dam trip. 🏠Accommodation: Khlong Ka Raft House (we booked through the national park's accommodation booking website)