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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, all non-alcoholic drinks, 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.
