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Khao Sok also shares
borders with or is near to other smaller national parks and wildlife
sanctuaries such as Kaeng Krung National Park, Khlong Yan Wildlife
Sanctuary, Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary (1,155 sq. km) as well
as Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary.
With this amount of jungle,
this means that you have a very high probability of seeing a large
variety of insects. 
Our preferred
method of exploring is by kayak. There are hundreds of dead or dying
trees that are the result of flooding the area to produce electricity.
A lot of damage to the environment was done. What we're left with
is pretty amazing. These dead trees often harbor wood-boring insects,
spiders, centipedes and other predatory insects. You can paddle
right up to the trees for inspection.
Do
not worry if you have never paddled a kayak. It's very
easy. The majority of our clients are either first-timers or beginners.
We also have a fleet of very stable two-person boats. If you are
sure that you're not capable of paddling yourself, we can put a
guide in a two-person kayak with you to assist.
Study
topics include:
• Identifying insects
• Naming the parts of different insects
• Study the different families of insects
• Learn about their protective camouflaging
effect
• Learn about other self-defense mechanism
such as ‘playing dead’, emitting odors, mimicking other
poisonous insects, escaping by flight or other means, etc.
• Observe insects in their daily and
nightly activities
• You will learn to identify edible
insects, dangerous insects and useful insects
• You will learn how insects fit in
the food chains with other insects, fish, birds, mammals and humans.
Note:
certain rare or uncommon insects are protected under Thai
and international laws. You will not be allowed to collect these
insects.
Guests entomologists
can be arranged for group or individual tours.
You
can participate in a two-day study tour or a three-day study tour
Prices
for a two-day tour:
2 to 3 guests at US$260 per person
4 to 5 guests at US$240 per person
6+ guests at US$200 per person
Prices
for a three-day tour:
2 to 3 guests at US$378 per person
4 to 5 guests at US$340 per person
6+ guests at US$310 per person
There is
no single-person suppliment.
Further
discounts are available for school groups and families.
This trip includes all
transfers from nearest local airport, bus station or train station
(airfare not included), all equipment, the use of a microscope,
accommodations once on the trip, all meals, all snacks, coffee,
tea, and insurance. Plus, you'll get a complimentary PaddleAsia
T shirt.
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Thailand
is full of insects. In southern Thailand, one of the best places
to see a wide variety of insects is Khao Sok National Park.
This park covers over 600 square kilometers. The park is comprised
of limestone karst formations, tropical evergreen forest, some secondary
forest and lot of bamboo.
