Bamboo Rafting at Wang Kiang Khu
Bamboo Rafting at Wang Kiang Khu
This area is home to large numbers of carpenter bees and the waterways that flow through here originate from higher up in the Khao Lak – Lam Ru National Park before flowing into the Lam Ru Yai Canal, passing the Wang Kiang Khu waterfall on the way. The raft journey covers a distance of around 3 km. and takes around 40 minutes to complete and a raft for two people with a local oarsman will set visitors back 500 baht. The climate is cool and shady, and the water is exceptionally clear, so clear in fact that the canal bed can be seen for most of the journey. The water is also shallow and still enough to be able to swim or paddle safely in many spots all year round. Many locals offer raft services as a way of making income and supporting their families as well as helping to maintain the local environment and prevent it from sustaining irreparable damage. At the village, there are activities such as ATV riding, zip lines and elephant rides and there are other spots of interest nearby including Khao Lak beach and Tap Lamu Sea Turtle Nursery.