In November of 2023, Joe and I participated in the group travel trip hosted by Trova Trip. After sleeping in tents on the beach for a few days, we then headed back towards the mainland to stay at Art’s Riverview Lodge. Nestled in the Khao Sok National Park is this beautiful eco lodge.
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How to get there
From Phuket
From the Phuket airport, it is about an 3 hour drive. The lodge offer’s private transportation via minivan anywhere in Phuket. Each van carries about 8 adults with luggage. If you don’t want to use private transportation, you can take the public bus. There is a central bus station in Phuket town. Take the bust heading north to Surathani and the ride will take you about 4 hours.
Khao Lak
The lodge offer’s private transport via minivan. If you are island hoping, they can pick you up from the pier. Another option is the local bus. Take it towards Surathani and the bus will pass the junction for Khao Sok National Park- get off there at the Khao Sok bus stop. If you’re driving yourself from Khao Lak, it will be about 1.4 hours.
About the property
This beautiful eco-lodge is located in the middle of the Khao Sok jungle. It offers cottage style accommodations and even tree houses! The lodge was built by Chachris Sukprasert “Art” who is a former teacher with a love for nature and the south Thai lifestyle. The kitchen and and common spaces are open concept which makes you feel completely submersed in the jungle. Art’s River Lodge is the perfect place to feel one with nature. My favorite part of the lodge is how quiet it is. It’s very peaceful with only the sounds of the Khao Sok River, animals and the breeze of the leaves.
A few of my favorite hotel facilities
- Restaurant and bar- delicious food and great service!
- Natural swimming pool- The Khao Sok River
- Tropical fruit and vegetable garden
- Laundry service- very affordable and fast
- Transfer services
- Tours- Lake Tour, Jungle Trek, Elephant Trek, Elephant Bathing, Canoe Trip, River Tubing
Accommodations
Photo credit: Art’s Riverview Lodge & Joeandjuliablogs.com
Garden View Cottage
This cottage offers Single Beds for 800 Baht and Double Bed for 1000 Baht
Garden View Tree House
The tree houses offers Single Beds for 1000 Baht, Doubles for 1200 Baht, and Triple for 1500 Baht
Riverview Cottage
This is where we stayed. Our favorite part was the stone shower and very large balcony! The Riverview Cottages offers Single Beds for 1200 Baht, Double Beds for 1500 Baht, Triple Beds for 1900 Baht, and Family Beds for 2500 Baht.
Riverview Tree House
The tree houses offer Single Beds for 1200 Baht, Double Beds for 1500 Baht, Triple Beds for 1900 Baht, and Family Beds for 2500 Baht
Overall Review
Staying at Art’s Riverview lodge was a magical experience. As someone who has never been to Thailand, it was an amazing way to be submerged in the southern Thai local lifestyle and experience the local jungle. The staff took us on a hike throughout the the jungle and we stopped to swim in the river which was so cool. The food was delicious and affordable and the buffet breakfast did not disappoint. If I find myself in Thailand again, I will be for sure putting this on my list.
Check out our Instagram for more photos and videos of our stay at Art’s Riverview Lodge here.
See ya.
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