Thailand isn’t just about beaches and night markets. Step off the beaten track and you’ll find rainforests, mountain valleys, and floating bungalows where the only soundtrack is birdsong and cicadas.
If you’re craving calm, here are 10 jungle retreats in Thailand where you can reset, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
1. Khao Sok Treehouse Stay (Khao Sok, Surat Thani)
Treehouses with sweeping jungle views? Yes, please. Right next to Khao Sok National Park, this retreat lets you sleep high in the canopy, go bamboo rafting, and wake to mist rolling through the rainforest. A dream for anyone who wants nature with a dash of adventure.
2. Elephant Hills Jungle Camp (Khao Sok)
Thailand’s first luxury tented camp, combining safari-style tents with ethical elephant experiences. Expect floating camps, jungle canoe rides, and the chance to meet rescued elephants in a responsible way.
3. Keemala (Phuket – Rainforest Villas)
This is jungle luxury at its finest. Nestled in the hills of Phuket, Keemala offers rainforest villas and pod-style treehouses linked by jungle walkways. Think private pools, outdoor showers, and spa treatments in a fairytale forest.
4. Fern Resort (Mae Hong Son)
An eco-friendly hideaway just outside Mae Hong Son town, surrounded by rice paddies, streams, and hills. Perfect for slow travel, morning meditation, and evenings by the campfire.
5. River Kwai Jungle Rafts Resort (Kanchanaburi)
Floating bamboo lodges on the River Kwai, lit by lanterns at night. No electricity, just hammocks, history, and nature. If you’ve ever wanted to unplug completely, this is your chance.
6. BABA Ecolodge (Ko Phra Thong Island, Ranong Province)
Set on one of Thailand’s least-visited islands, this ecolodge is all about untouched nature – hornbills, mangroves, and wild beaches. A true castaway experience, but with comfy beds and fresh seafood.
7. Soneva Kiri (Private Island, Trat Province)
Accessible only by the resort’s private plane, Soneva Kiri offers jungle villas, treetop dining pods, and electric buggies. It’s luxury hidden deep in nature – an indulgent escape for those who want total privacy.
8. Khao Sok Floating Bungalows (Cheow Lan Lake)
Sleep on a raft house surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and emerald water. Wake to mist drifting across the lake, kayak straight from your deck, and feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
9. Kaeng Krachan National Park Campsite (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Thailand’s largest national park, home to elephants, gibbons, and hundreds of bird species. Stay in a simple tent, join guided hikes, and discover a side of Thailand that few tourists ever see. Budget-friendly, wild, and unforgettable.
10. Bang Krachao & Bangkok Tree House (Samut Prakan, near Bangkok)
Known as Bangkok’s “green lung,” Bang Krachao is a jungle oasis just across the Chao Phraya River. Stay at the eco-friendly Bangkok Tree House, rent a bike, and spend a night surrounded by fireflies and mangroves without leaving the city.
Thailand’s jungle retreats range from simple riverside rafts to ultra-luxury rainforest villas. Whether you want to unplug completely or treat yourself to spa-in-the-jungle luxury, there’s a hidden corner waiting for you.
So next time you plan a trip, don’t just think beaches – go jungle. 🌿
WanderPath Travel 