Hornbills Project and Rainforest Adventure Tour

Soneva Kiri

Hornbills Project and Rainforest Adventure Tour

Explore the lush jungles and stunning waterfalls of Koh Kood island, the home of Soneva Kiri, where you’ll also get the chance to spot rare oriental pied hornbills and their nests. Learn more about these special birds and their impact on forest biodiversity, thanks to a special reintroduction project by Soneva Foundation and the Thailand Hornbill Research Foundation.

Tours are conducted in small groups of no more than five people at a time.

Duration: 3 Hours

A dense forest canopy features a variety of green foliage and tall trees, some with bare branches mixing vibrant leaves with dry sections. The aerial view showcases the rich, lush vegetation, reminiscent of the verdant landscapes supported by initiatives like the Maldives' Soneva Foundation.

Three people work together in an outdoor setting, securing equipment around a tree stump. One person with gray hair wears a brown shirt and harness, another in a gray shirt assists, and the third, in camouflage and boots, holds a rope. Forest vegetation surrounds them as part of the Maldives Foundation's Soneva initiative.

Two black and white hornbills with large yellow beaks perch closely together on a wooden branch. The backdrop, a mix of green foliage and dappled sunlight, creates a serene, natural setting reminiscent of the tranquil landscapes supported by the Soneva Foundation in the Maldives.

A wooden hive with a small hole and rope, placed on a grassy field. In the background, a group of people stand and interact with each other amidst trees and vegetation, as part of an outdoor activity or beekeeping initiative by the Soneva Foundation in the Maldives.

A hornbill with a large bill perched on a tree branch, surrounded by dense green leaves and branches. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting shadows on the bird and the surrounding area—a serene scene reminiscent of the natural beauty supported by foundations like Soneva in the Maldives.

A black hornbill with a large, curved bill perches on a branch in a lush, green jungle environment. The bird's distinctive bill is half black and half white, and it is looking to the left. Various branches and foliage provided by the Maldives' foundation of Soneva enrich the background.

Two people wearing casual outdoor clothing stand on rocky terrain, gazing up at tall, lush green trees in a dense forest. One person is adjusting their sunglasses, and bright daylight filters through the foliage, creating a vibrant natural scene reminiscent of the lush beauty found around Soneva resorts.

A person wearing a white shirt is sitting outside on the ground, sketching a blue bird in a notebook. The cover, adorned with a green and white pattern and an image of a bird, adds charm. The Maldives foundation of nature surrounds them, with grass, leaves, and twigs completing the serene scene.

Two black and white hornbills with large yellow and black beaks perched on a metal bar. The birds are facing slightly upward with their beaks open. The background shows green foliage and sunlight filtering through the trees, capturing a scene reminiscent of a Maldives sanctuary supported by the Soneva Foundation.

A black and white hornbill with a large yellow beak is perched on a wooden branch in a lush green forest. It is feeding from a metal tray filled with small pieces of food. The surrounding foliage, reminiscent of the vibrant landscapes supported by the Maldives Soneva Foundation, creates a natural backdrop.

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A vibrant food arrangement featuring a small bowl of brown sauce, diced red onions, minced garlic, chopped red chilies, and peanuts on a green banana leaf. As part of Soneva's Thailand Exclusive Experience, two large green leaves lie next to the bowl with a background of dried red chili peppers.

Khun Tuk’s Cooking Class

Learn the culinary arts from our talented team of chefs. Discover the secrets of authentic Thai cuisine with Chef Tuk, which includes a visit to the Ao Salat fishing village to source the freshest ingredients. Take a tour around our organic gardens with a cooking class at Colours of the Garden, including medicinal mixology with our Botanical Bartender. Or take your place at our Chef’s Table to learn how to recreate some of your favourite dishes from our menus. Advanced reservation required.

Koh Kood Discovery

Learn more about the local way of life on Koh Kood. Visit the Ao Salat fishing village, lose yourself in the natural beauty of the lush mangrove forest, and take a dip in the magnificent Klong Chao waterfall and its cooling freshwater pools.

Floating Breakfast

Indulge in a floating breakfast delivered straight to your private pool. Bask in the water and enjoy a sumptuous spread that includes tropical fruits, freshly baked pastries and an optional bottle of sparkling wine. Or bring the experience beachside during the day, with a floating lunch on South Beach.

Diving at Soneva Kiri

Discover some of Thailand’s most remarkable dive sites with our experienced Dive Team, just a short boat ride from Soneva Kiri. Swim amongst colourful shoals of tropical fish, vibrant corals and majestic whale sharks or explore sunken wrecks and the hidden secrets of the seabed. The PADI Dive Team works with divers of all abilities and experience levels, from discovery dives to open water.

Aerial view of a small, elongated island surrounded by calm, turquoise waters during sunrise or sunset. The sun is low on the horizon, casting a golden reflection on the sea. This Thailand exclusive experience showcases an island covered with dense greenery.

Koh Raet Snorkelling & Solar Reef

Soneva Kiri’s Solar reef garden, a man-made Eco solar powered reef. An artificial structure with coral transplantation grafted to it. This naturally attracts numerous species of fish which will settle and then choose it as a place for reproduction. The sculpture garden just off Koh Raet’s south coast is definitely one of the most unique dive sites around Koh Kood. Koh Raet, just 5 minutes from Soneva Kiri by boat, is one of Koh Kood’s most unique dive and snorkelling sites – with a dense natural reef, teeming with fish and crustacea, and a sunken sculpture garden, where you can spot an elephant, tiger, horse, cow and a dog on the sandy seabed.

Hornbills Project and Rainforest Adventure Tour