A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amman vs. Khao Sok National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amman or Khao Sok National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Khao Sok National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Amman or Khao Sok National Park?

Amman

Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.

Khao Sok National Park

In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.

Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.

You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.

To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Khao Sok National Park is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Khao Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Khao Sok National Park.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Amman or Khao Sok National Park?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Amman or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Khao Sok National Park. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.

In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Amman or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman is generally cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Amman or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.

Amman is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Should I visit Amman or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.

In the spring, Amman is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).

Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Amman