SAICHOL FLOATING RESORT
A Classic Floating Retreat Surrounded by Limestone Mountains
Set among the emerald waters and towering limestone mountains of Cheow Lan Lake, Saichol Floating Resort offers a simple and authentic way to experience the heart of Khao Sok National Park.
Wake to peaceful lake views and morning mist, step directly onto the water from the floating raft, and spend your days exploring the remarkable landscapes surrounding Khlong Long.
Saichol is especially suited to travelers who value nature, scenery and the experience of staying on the lake rather than modern resort luxury.
ACCOMMODATION
Choose the Comfort Level That Suits Your Stay
Saichol Floating Resort offers two styles of fan-cooled floating accommodation, both surrounded by the limestone mountains and calm waters of Cheow Lan Lake.
The key difference is the bathroom arrangement. Travelers looking for greater privacy can choose a room with a private en-suite bathroom, while the traditional bungalow-style rooms provide a simpler experience with shared bathroom facilities.
DELUXE ROOM
Fan-Cooled • Private En-Suite Bathroom
A more comfortable choice for couples and travelers who want the atmosphere of a traditional floating stay with the convenience of their own bathroom.
The wooden floating rooms feature simple interiors, lake views and a private en-suite bathroom and shower inside the room, allowing you to enjoy the natural setting of Saichol with greater privacy.
Fan-Cooled • Private En-Suite Bathroom • Lake View • Direct Water Access
FAMILY ROOM
Fan-Cooled • Private En-Suite Bathroom
A simple floating room for travelers who want to stay close to nature and experience the traditional atmosphere of Cheow Lan Lake.
These rooms are fan-cooled and provide direct access to the lake environment, while bathroom and shower facilities are shared rather than located inside the room.
Fan-Cooled • Shared Bathroom & Shower • Lake View • Direct Water Access
ALL ROOMS OFFERED BY US HAVE PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOMS
Important: We offer only Saichol rooms with private en-suite bathrooms. Shared-bathroom rooms are not included in our packages.
FAN-COOLED ROOMS • PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOMS • LAKE VIEWS • DIRECT WATER ACCESS
THE SAICHOL FLOATING RESORT EXPERIENCE
Stay Close to the Lake, Mountains & Nature
Staying at Saichol Floating Resort is about experiencing Cheow Lan Lake from the water. Wake to mist-covered limestone mountains, spend the day exploring by boat, and return to a peaceful floating room surrounded by nature.
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WAKE UP ON THE WATER
Mornings at Saichol are one of the highlights of the stay. Step outside your room to calm emerald water and towering limestone mountains, often wrapped in early-morning mist.
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EXPLORE BEYOND THE RESORT
Use Saichol as your floating base for exploring Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat. Depending on your package and local conditions, excursions may include caves, viewpoints, rainforest areas and wildlife observation.
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SWIM & KAYAK FROM THE RAFT
Enjoy the lake directly from the floating resort. Swim in the clear water or take a kayak out to explore the peaceful surroundings at your own pace.
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DINE SURROUNDED BY NATURE
After a day on the lake, return to the resort for freshly prepared Thai meals in a relaxed floating setting surrounded by rainforest and dramatic limestone scenery.
FAN-COOLED COMFORT • PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOMS • RAINFOREST ADVENTURES • WILDLIFE • CAVES • WATERFALLS
STAY AT SAICHOL FLOATING RESORT
Stay overnight in the heart of Cheow Lan Lake with a private en-suite room, boat journeys and guided experiences through the surrounding limestone mountains and rainforest.
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Cheow Lan Lake & Cave Experience
A perfect introduction to Cheow Lan Lake. Spend one night at Saichol Floating Resort and explore the lake by longtail boat, with a cave experience, scenic cruising and a peaceful morning surrounded by limestone mountains.
Wake up to morning mist over the water, spend time kayaking or relaxing at the raft house, and enjoy guided boat journeys through the surrounding limestone landscape. With Coral Cave only a short boat ride away, Saichol is especially well located for travelers who want to combine a floating stay with one of Cheow Lan Lake’s most memorable nature experiences.
Our private package gives you more time to experience the lake at a relaxed pace, with your own longtail boat and local guide throughout the journey.
1 NIGHT
Saichol Floating Resort
CAVE EXPERIENCE
Guided Lake & Cave Exploration
PRIVATE TOUR
Longtail Boat & Local Guide
BEST FOR
Couples • Families • Nature Lovers
STARTING FROM
8,500 THB per person
DELUXE
ROOM
Based on double occupancy
STARTING FROM
9,000 THB per person
FAMILY
ROOM
Based on double occupancy
INCLUDES
✓ Round-trip longtail boat
✓ 1 night at Saichol Floating Resort
✓ Full-board meals
✓ Drinking water
✓ Guided lake excursions
✓ Cave exploration
✓ Scenic Cheow Lan Lake cruise
✓ Evening lake exploration
✓ Morning lake safari
✓ Local guide assistance
✓ Accident insurance coverage
Not included:
National Park entrance fee, pier fee, transfers to/from Ratchaprapha Pier and personal expenses.
Private transfers from Khao Sok, Surat Thani, Phuket, Krabi and other destinations can be arranged at additional cost.
2 Days 1 Night — Itinerary
DAY 2 — MORNING MIST • WILDLIFE • DEPARTURE
Early Morning | Mist & Wildlife Safari
Wake before breakfast and head onto the lake while the water is still calm. Cruise through the morning mist and explore quiet rainforest shorelines as your guide searches for wildlife.
Breakfast at Praiwan
Return to the raft house for breakfast overlooking Cheow Lan Lake.
Free Time on the Lake
Enjoy your final moments at Praiwan. Relax beside the water, swim or take a kayak out around the raft house.
09:00 | Check-out & Scenic Return Journey
Board your private longtail boat for the journey back across Cheow Lan Lake.
Approx. 10:00–11:00 | Arrive at Ratchaprapha Pier
Approx. 10:00–11:00 | Arrive at Ratchaprapha Pier
Arrive back at the pier, marking the end of your 2 Days 1 Night Cheow Lan Lake experience.
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL • CORAL CAVE
10:00–12:00 | Meet at Ratchaprapha Pier
Meet your local guide at Cheow Lan Lake Pier and prepare for your private journey into the lake.
Private Longtail Boat Journey
Cruise across the emerald waters of Cheow Lan Lake, passing dramatic limestone cliffs and the famous Three Brothers (Khao Sam Kler) along the way.
Arrive at Praiwan Raft House
Check in to your floating room and enjoy lunch surrounded by the rainforest and peaceful waters of the lake.
Afternoon | Coral Cave Experience
Travel by longtail boat to the Coral Cave area. Begin with a guided rainforest walk before crossing the inner lake by traditional bamboo raft.
Continue into Coral Cave, where your guide introduces the limestone formations and natural features hidden within the cave.
Return to Praiwan • Free Time
Return to the raft house with time to relax, swim or kayak directly from the floating accommodation.
Evening | Wildlife Boat Safari
Head out by longtail boat along the rainforest shoreline. Your guide will look for monkeys, hornbills and other wildlife active around the lake.
Dinner & Overnight at Praiwan Raft House
Please Note
Activities and timings may be adjusted according to weather, water levels, National Park regulations and local conditions. Wildlife sightings occur in a natural environment and cannot be guaranteed.
Saichon Rafthouse
Saichol Floating Resort is located deep within Cheow Lan Lake, surrounded by rainforest and dramatic limestone mountains.
The resort is approximately 21 km from Ratchaprapha Pier, with the journey taking around 55–60 minutes by longtail boat under normal lake conditions.
The boat journey is part of the experience itself, passing limestone cliffs, forested islands and the emerald-green waters of Cheow Lan Lake before arriving at the floating resort.
RATCHAPRAPHA PIER
Departure Point
LONGTAIL BOAT
Lake Access
21.05 KM
Approx. Distance
55–60 MIN
Boat Journey
Boat journey times are approximate and may vary depending on weather, water levels, boat type and lake conditions.
SAICHOL FLOATING RESORT LOCATION
Everything you need to know before your stay
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