Short ride
The ATV waterfall ride
Lowest starting price
- Length30 min to 2 hours
- StopsA hidden waterfall
- GuideInstructor, English
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Zip line Khao Lak: ATV, zipline and off-road tours
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- ATV waterfall ride30 min to 2 hours · starts at, per person $39
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View - Guided ATV package3.5 hours · starts at, per person $80
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View - Zipline combo8 to 9 hours · starts at, per person $86
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View - Jungle jeep day8 hours · starts at, per person $95
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GetYourGuide's starting prices, converted at the ECB reference rate; exact pricing appears when you book.
Khao Lak has more than beaches: quad bikes through palm gardens, a zipline over the trees and a jeep day through the jungle. See what each costs from and who may ride.
Editorial team, khaolakrafting.com · Updated November 12, 2026 · 6 min of reading
Essentials
- Shortest ATVA guided ATV ride of 30 minutes to 2 hours starts from $39.
- ATV packageA guided ATV package of 3.5 hours starts from $80, with a rider age of 15 or more.
- Zipline comboAn 8 to 9 hour day with a 200-meter zipline starts from $86.
- Jeep dayAn 8 hour off-road jeep day with lunch starts from $95.
- RainMonsoon downpours usually last 1 to 2 hours, mostly late in the day.1
The land adventures around Khao Lak
Khao Lak rewards travelers who want more than a beach day. Inland from the coast, plantations, jungle trails and rivers host quad bikes, a zipline, white water and off-road jeeps, and the listings we compared sell them as short rides or as full days. Fares run from $39 for a first ATV ride up to $108 for a 9 hour day that combines rafting, an ATV and a zipline.
Inland from Khao Lak, the Tourism Authority of Thailand notes that national parks lie in close proximity to Khao Lak, all offering lush tropical forest to explore.2 The adventure operators work in and around that forest, on palm and fruit plantations, mountain tracks and river valleys. A ride here can end at a waterfall or a viewpoint rather than a car park.
Everything below is a from-price for one traveler. Where a day carries an age rule, we give it in plain words as the listing states it. Where a tour runs rain or shine, we say so, and where the weather can change the plan, we note that too. Use the calculator at the top to compare the days for your own group, then read the section on rules before choosing between a short ride and a full day.
Side by side
Khao Lak adventure tours by from-price and length
| Tour | From | Length | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATV waterfall trails | $39 | 30 min to 2 hours | Not stated |
| Guided ATV package | $80 | 3.5 hours | Not stated |
| ATV park ride | $75 | 1 hour | Up to 10 |
| Zipline and rafting | $86 | 8 to 9 hours | Small group |
| Off-road jeep | $95 | 8 hours | Up to 8 |
| White water and zipline | $108 | 9 hours | Not stated |
| Sunrise 4WD | $176 | 5 hours | Private |
Start-from figures per traveler, read from each listing; the sunrise fare is for the whole group and no figure is a quote.
ATV and quad bike rides
Among ATV tours in Khao Lak, the lowest-priced ride is an ATV through mountain and waterfall trails, 30 minutes to 2 hours long, with an English-speaking instructor, from $39. You can ride alone or bring a passenger, cross streams and weave through palm gardens, and a hidden waterfall is the rest stop. Its 186 reviews average 4.7.
A guided ATV package of 3.5 hours costs from $80 and adds pick-up from your hotel, a visit to Lampi Waterfall by car, a swim, and an optional bamboo raft on the Kiang Koo River. Its guide speaks English, and 184 reviews average 4.7. The ATV ride is the first part; the waterfall and raft make it a morning out rather than a thrill ride alone.
The quad bike park option lasts 1 hour from $75, for a small group of up to 10 with a safety briefing and basic practice first. The 30 minute version covers a fruit orchard, while the 1 or 2 hour versions use mountain trails and a reservoir. Its 57 reviews average 4.0, the lowest rating among these ATV listings, so read the recent comments before you commit.
Time and speed
Khao Lak adventure days by length in hours
- ATV park ride1
- Rafting, ATV, elephants3
- ATV package3.5
- Sunrise 4WD5
- Jeep day8
- White water day9
Bars show the hours each adventure listing states, from pick-up onward.
The zipline and white water combos
Searching for a zip line in Khao Lak turns up combination days rather than a stand-alone ride. One combination takes 8 to 9 hours and starts from $86; it covers an ATV ride, a 200-meter zipline, rafting on the Song Phraek River, a Thai lunch buffet and a visit to Wat Tham Suwan Khuha. It is open to small groups, has a guide in English and Thai, and 124 reviews average 4.1.
A longer, pricier version lasts 9 hours, from $108, with white water rafting on the Song Phraek River, an ATV, a zipline and a skywalk, a Thai lunch and the chance to feed rescued elephants. Pick-up is included and the guide speaks English and Thai. Only 53 reviews average 4.6, a thin base compared with the main rafting day.
A softer combination lasts 3 hours, from $105, joining bamboo rafting, an ATV ride and an elephant visit, with no riding, shows or forced bathing, for small groups. It is a way to taste three activities without the long day. Because rating counts differ so much, pair the figures with your own tolerance for risk and your own appetite for a full schedule.
Pick by thrill
Which adventure suits you
Tell us how much thrill you want and see the day that matches.
If I want a quick ride before the beach
The ATV waterfall ride
From 30 minutes, priced from $39.
If I want a morning with a swim
The guided ATV package
Visits Lampi Waterfall, from $80.
If I want a zipline in the day
The zipline combo
A 200-meter zipline among 8 to 9 hours of stops, from $86.
If I want to be driven off-road
The jungle jeep day
A small group of up to 8, from $95.
If I want a sunrise and no hurry
The Khao Khai Nui trip
Up to 2.5 hours at the viewpoint, from $176.
Three ways to ride
Short ride, combo or jeep
Full day
The zipline combo
ATV, zip and raft
- Length8 to 9 hours
- Zipline200 meters
- LunchThai buffet
Off-road
The jungle jeep day
Small group
- Length8 hours
- GroupUp to 8
- LunchIncluded
Off-road jeep and sunrise drives
The off-road jungle jeep day, Khao Lak off-road safari style, lasts 8 hours and starts from $95, for a small group of up to 8, with guides in English, French, German and Thai. It adds a waterfall swim, canoeing through mangroves with a paddle guide, a short jungle walk, a local temple and lunch. It runs rain or shine, and 351 reviews average 4.6.
Temples ask for covered knees and shoulders, and the jeep listing reminds you to pack suitable clothes. That detail matters because a day that mixes mud, water and a temple needs a dry layer in the bag. The same rule applies to the zipline combo, where the listing says to pack spare clothes and a towel as you will get wet.
For a quiet alternative, a private sunrise trip lasts 5 hours, from $176, taking a 4WD up a steep trail to the Khao Khai Nui viewpoint with up to 2.5 hours at the top and Thai snacks with coffee or tea. It is not a guided tour, and the snacks are small, so bring food if you are hungry in the morning.
A zipline and rafting day
How the combo day runs
Early
Pick-up
A van collects you from one of 2 pick-up locations.
Morning
The ATV ride
A ride through the lush greenery of the plantation.
Late morning
The zipline
A 200-meter ride through the treetops.
Midday
Lunch buffet
A Thai lunch buffet with seasonal fruit and cold drinks.
Afternoon
The river
Rafting down the Song Phraek River.
End of day
A cave temple
A visit to Wat Tham Suwan Khuha, then the drop-off.
Age, weight and licence rules
Rules differ by operator, so read the listing for your date. The guided ATV package requires the rider to be 15 years old or older, and closed-toe shoes are required. The mountain and waterfall ride allows a child from 4 years, supervised by a parent, guide or instructor, but a child may not drive. Those two rules are not the same, which is why you should not assume one age fits all.
We found no weight or licence figure in the records, so we state none. Ask the operator before you book if you are unsure about a limit, a medical condition or a driving licence requirement. A safety briefing and a practice session come first on the park ride, and that is where you can ask. Wear a helmet when it is handed over, keep to the track and follow the instructor.
The ATV waterfall listing warns that swimming may not be possible in the dry season from March to May, when water is low or absent. Plan a swim on a day when the stream is flowing. Check the exact seating and the child rule for your own tour. The operator can tell you before you pay whether a child fits on the machine you are booking, and a quick message costs nothing. Keep the booking confirmation handy on the day, since it shows the rule you agreed to when you reserved your place.
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Before you ride
What to wear and bring
Wear3
- Closed-toe shoes for any ATV ride
- Clothes that can get wet and muddy
- Covered knees and shoulders for temple stops
Bring3
- A change of clothes and a towel
- Insect repellent and sun cream
- Water and a snack for the sunrise trip
Check first3
- The age rule for your tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Swim limits in the dry months from March to May
Rainy days and combining with rafting
Weather shapes every outdoor plan here. From May to October the monsoon brings downpours of 1 to 2 hours, not a full day of rain.1 The Tourism Authority of Thailand points readers to Thai Meteorological Department forecasts and warns that heavy showers can lead operators to curtail or delay outdoor activities.3 Morning slots give you the best chance of dry tracks.
Mud and water are part of the fun, but the plan should allow for them. The raft and ATV day lists a change of clothes and a towel, and the rafting listing asks for 2 sets of dry clothes. A listing also warns that the river may run low from February to May, which can affect a bamboo raft. Add the rafting day sold on this site for a calmer day with the river as the centre.
To combine adventure with the river, pick the zipline day or the white water day, which already include rafting, or add the 5 hour rafting day from $69 on another morning. Spreading the two over different days keeps you fresh, and each of these listings can be cancelled with a full refund until 24 hours before, so a rainy morning does not trap you.
FAQ
Short questions, short answers.
Is there a zip line in Khao Lak?
Yes, in combination days.
An 8 to 9 hour day includes a 200-meter zipline, from $86.
How much does an ATV tour cost in Khao Lak?
From $39.
A ride of 30 minutes to 2 hours starts there, and a 3.5 hour package from $80.
What is the age limit for an ATV ride?
It depends on the tour.
The ATV package needs a rider of 15 or older, while one ride lets a child from 4 years go along.
Is there an off-road safari in Khao Lak?
Yes, a jungle jeep day.
It lasts 8 hours from $95, with a waterfall swim and lunch.
Do adventure tours run in the rain?
Some do.
The jeep day runs rain or shine, and monsoon rain typically lasts 1 to 2 hours.1
What should I wear for an ATV day?
Closed shoes and spare clothes.
Closed-toe shoes are required on the ATV package, and spare clothes help on the zipline day.
Can I cancel an adventure booking?
Yes, up to 24 hours before.
Cancel 24 hours ahead for a full refund; reserving does not need payment today.
Sources
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Important information on marine tourism in Thailand during the Southwest monsoon season ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Phang Nga retains its natural beauty for quiet beach holidays ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · TAT encourages travellers to check weather updates during monsoon season ↩
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