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Khao Yai National Park Tour from Bangkok – Full Day

• Spend a day in nature with a visit to one of Thailand’s largest and oldest national parks, Khao Yai National Park
• Hike along one of the many nature trails and take in the beautiful natural scenery
• Get a chance to come face to face with some of the park’s famous residents such as wild elephants, gibbons, and macaques
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group (maximum 9 persons)
• Explore responsibly with TripGuru, a GSTC-certified sustainable tour platform in Thailand.
• Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring, reducing the overall carbon footprint of tourism.
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Day 01: arrival bangkok – khao yai (-/l/d).

✤ Meet & greet (Meeting point: Gate No.3 / Level 2). ✤ Enroute to Khao Yai – THE PB Valley Winery Tour. PB Valley Khao Yai Winery located at the edge of the Khao Yai National Park at 300 to 380 meters above the sea level. It has been welcoming visitors from across the globe for many years and the staffs are naturals at the art of hospitality. It has proudly contributed to a greater world awareness of the quality of Thai wines and you will have Wine tasting after the tour – ✤ Proceed to visit the worth visiting garden –Hokkaido Flower Park Khaoyai . ✤ At night, proceed to Khao Yai Night Street Bazaar, for own leisure & shopping.

Day 02: Khao Yai (B/L/D)

✤ After breakfast, proceed to Primo Piazza Khaoyai, paints an unforgettable impression of tranquility – a place where leisure harmonizes with nature. ✤ Stunning scenery, elegant Italian architecture, and cosy atmosphere make Primo Piazza a must-visit landmark in Khaoyai. And interestingly, you can even feed sheep, alpaca and donkeys here too. ✤ After lunch, enroute to Lago di Khao Yai – has a large garden and a large lake. Providing an Italian style atmosphere, covering an area of more than 20 rai, walking distance around the garden is approximately 1 km. Surrounded by nature, trees, waterfalls, caves, streams and large rock gardens. A special place where every stone here is made by hand. ✤ And there’s also a “Timeo” cafe, a pine log home. All imported from Scandinavia. Located by the lake. ✤ Continue to Chocolate Factory, which was inspired from a chocolate bistro in Australia that has an open kitchen. Inside it looks like a factory, with a modern-industrial style in a mix of metal, wood and glass. You will get to see how the chocolate goodies are made.

Day 03: Khao Yai - Bangkok (B/L/-)

✤ After breakfast, proceed to Farm-Chokchai Farm – Take a photo at panorama view point and flower garden included 1 set of grass to feeding sheep. ✤ On the way , stopover at National Corn & Sorghum Retail Shop. ✤ And continue to Secret Art Garden, is where the hidden beauty of art lies. Within and throughout the garden, plants cover and enhance artistic details, sculptures and other artwork which are featured. The “secrets” hidden within the walls of the garden are like treasure hidden away from prying eyes or time itself, travel back to Bangkok. ✤ In the evening proceed to a large restaurant with theme park concept- Chocolate Ville, and enjoy a nice casual Thai fusion dinner (Dinner at own expense)

Day 04: Bangkok (B/L/D)

✤ After breakfast, Take a shuttle boat across Chao Phraya Canal . ✤ Then proceed to the Temple of Dawn – Wat Arun (Exclude Pagoda Fee). ✤ Then proceed to Four Face Buddha – Erawan Shrine the famous for granting your prayers and wishes. ✤ Continue Shopping at Platinum Shopping Mall – for the up to date fashion clothes and goods and continue shopping at Gems & Leather Factory and Honey Farm. ✤ At night, Proceed to visit the nights market by the river, visit the latest night attraction Asiatique Riverfront.

Day 05: Bangkok – Departure (B/-/-)

✤ After breakfast, free at own leisure till transfer to the airport for flight departure.

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BLACK-OUT: 13 – 16 APR 2024

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✔ 4N stay at choice of hotel ✔ Daily Breakfast ✔ Tour & Transportation as per Itinerary (Transport: 4-10pax based on 13-seater van)

** Notes: Itinerary subject to change w/o prior notice according to traffic conditions Compulsory Shopping Stops: Gem, Leather & Honey (3 stops)                                                                            

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✘ Compulsory Tour Guide Fee SGD65 per day to be collected on arrival ✘ Air tickets ✘ Travel Insurance with COVID-19 Coverage ✘ Other personal expenses     

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Visit Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO-listed heritage site and the third largest national park in Thailand. Come see more than 3,000 kinds of flowers, 250 kinds of birds, and 67 kinds of mammals like elephants, tigers, gibbons, deer and much more!

Escape from the city and ordinary everyday life to see the natural beauty of khao yai national park, absorb the breathtaking scenery at the first national park in thailand, visit heaw narok waterfall, a triple-tiered cascade from a 200-meter cliff through forested mountains, enjoy an optional light trek with a park ranger, visit nong pak chee grassland and see an overview of the park from an animal observation tower, khao yai national park or big mountain attracts one million visitors a year, mostly from bangkok, which is only a 3-hour drive away. khao yai boasts four vegetation zones, spanning elevations from 100 meters to more than 1,400 meters. in its forest and savannah, the park supports a wild elephant herd estimated at 300. another attraction is a vast population of hornbills of various species being great hornbill, wreathed, oriental pied, and brown..

Tour Itinerary

06.00 am.         Pick up you from hotel in Bangkok

09.00 am.         we arrive at khao yai national park in nakhon ratchasima. let’s take a break at the khao yai viewpoint., 10.00 am          let’s take a 3 k.m. hike from pha kluai mai campsite to haew suwat waterfall (which was in the scene of movie “the beach” starring leonardo dicaprio) absorb the peaceful atmosphere in this hot, hot day, and you can take pictures too, of course, 12.00 pm.         take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch, 01.30 pm.         let’s take a 1 k.m. hike to the haew narok waterfall along the hike, you will see some birds, lizards, and other animals, and if you’re lucky, you might even see an elephant, 03.30 pm.         it’s time to return to bangkok., 07.00 pm.         safely arrive at bangkok. i hope you enjoyed my trip have a great day.

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4D3N Khao Yai Itinerary — The Whimsical City Just 3 Hours From Bangkok

A 3-hour drive from Bangkok lies a city filled with wineries, farms, and massive floral fields. Wait what? That exists in Thailand? Yes it does, and you can find it all in Khao Yai. Here’s how to cover all the must-eat-see-do in this 4D3N Khao Yai itinerary.

Bangkok has been my go-to getaway whenever there’s a short window for travelling. Flights are fairly cheap (being only 3 hours away), food is delicious and affordable, and it’s easy to get around. But there’s only so much the city can continue to excite us, restless travellers.

Right after we landed in Bangkok this time, we drove 3 hours north to the city of Khao Yai where we spent four days exploring places we hardly expected to see in Thailand.

Pre-trip Essentials

Best time to visit: Khao Yai is generally a few degrees cooler than Bangkok but the cool weather and clear skies are best experienced during the post-monsoon/winter season between November – February (flights then are relatively cheap too!). Average temperatures in the day hover around a comfortable mid-20 and drop to 10–15°C at night.

Getting around: Many key sights can be up to an hour’s drive away. There are also no metered taxis or ride-hailing apps around here. So we booked an affordable 4-day private car charter through Klook which gave us complete freedom to decide what we wanted to experience each day in Khao Yai. More on that below!

*Pro-tip: Use code <THETRAVELINTERN> on Klook to get 5% off all activities with a min. spend of S$50 (discount cap at S$15). Apply the promo code upon checkout. One-time use only!

Connectivity: 8-day unlimited data SIM card (pick up from BKK airport)

Travel insurance:  TravelCare covers medical overseas expenses including adventurous activities cover (starts from $4.50/day )

Read also : 11 Whimsical Accommodations in Khao Yai for an Extra Magical Holiday

Arrive in Bangkok

If you’re landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can spot the drivers waiting outside Gate 4 with distinct orange (Klook) signboards. We met our driver, bought some breakfast and were on our way.

*Pro-tip:  The ride will take 2.5–3 hours so grab yourself some food at the airport’s Family Mart. You can get a pretty decent Thai Basil Rice set with a runny fried egg for ฿65.

Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank

After a 2.5-hour drive, we took a coffee stop at the Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank . The black walls and minimalist architecture attract many locals who use the various corners for a mini photoshoot.

But don’t just come for the photos, some notable items on the menu include their Hokkaido Coffee (฿140) and Charcoal Honey Toast (฿185), which comes with a delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The coffee was alright but the charcoal toast was pretty good! It was crisp, evenly buttered throughout and compliments well with the vanilla ice cream.

Cost: From ฿140/dish Opening hours:  9AM – 6PM (Mon – Thu), 9AM – 7PM (Fri – Sun), closed on Tues and PH How to get there:   11min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

*Note: Might be closed on weekdays during the low season.

Primo Piazza

Just a 3-minute drive from Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank is the famous Primo Piazza  — an Italian-themed village with vintage buildings.

Drop by the cafe for some brunch or the ice cream parlour to cool off under the midday sun.

But perhaps the greatest highlight here is the sheep, donkeys, and alpacas! Your entry ticket can be exchanged for a bunch of animal feed which serves as a good bribe for photos with the animals 😀.

Entrance fee:  ฿200 Opening hours:  9AM – 6PM How to get there:   11min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

Dinner at Krua Kampan

After exploring hipster cafes, and walking through little Italy, we were craving some homely Thai food and chanced upon Kua Kampan — a 10-minute drive from Palio. Its cosy, open-air setting and affordable prices turned out to be quite popular with local tourists.

The centrepiece is a modified boat made to accommodate a couple of tables on the deck. Popular dishes here are the Red Curry with Snails (฿200) — snails were alright but the curry was really good, and Red Ruby Fish (฿320) — the fish was massive! If there are only two of you, the grilled mackerel (฿220) is a good alternative.

Cost: From ฿200/dish Opening hours:  9AM – 9PM How to get there: 8min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

PB Wine Valley

Start the day early and hop on the 9AM winery tour at PB Wine Valley — a 350-hectare vineyard and the largest in Khao Yai.

At 350m above sea level, the conditions are perfect for growing certain varieties of wine grapes, as well as other seasonal fruits you can find here.

The tour leaves four times daily (9:15AM, 11:15AM, 1:15PM, and 3:15PM) and will bring you through vineyards, the wine factory, and of course, to taste some wine. Kids as well as those who aren’t up for alcohol can ask for a full glass of 100% Shiraz Grape juice (non-alcoholic) instead.

Cost:  From ~S$14/pax for a 70-minute tour around the winery (includes 3 wine tasters) Opening hours: 8AM – 8PM (Sun – Thu), 8AM – 10PM (Fri and Sat) How to get there: 26min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

Farm Chokchai

This 100-hectare farm holds tours twice a day from Tuesdays to Fridays and every 20 minutes over the weekends. Unfortunately, we couldn’t book the tour but heard great reviews from the other travellers we met in Khao Yai.

The tour brings you through the farm’s agriculture processes, a rodeo show and even has ice cream-making classes (only available through pre-booking).

If you miss the farm tour, there are also ATV rides (฿360) that bring you into the forest and an open farm with sheep and horses you can feed for ฿40. There’s also a Chokchai Museum that houses a wide range of collections from cowboy merchandise to vintage cars and cameras.

Cost:  ฿300 for a 2-hour Farm Tour Farm tours:  10AM and 2PM (Tues – Fri); 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM (Sat, Sun and PH); closed on Mondays unless it’s a PH How to get there: 30min drive from PB Wine Valley ( Google Maps )

*Note:  Pre-book the tour by calling +66 4493 5504

Ban Mai Chay Nam

Ban Mai Chay Nam is so much more than just a restaurant. While walking in, you’ll see an extensive collection of characters like Superman, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and even Colonel Sanders. Walking through the corridor to our tables was a whole journey of childhood nostalgia.

The place is huge but can get quite crowded during lunch hours as tour buses will make a stop here.

We ordered papaya salad (฿60), a medium-sized plate of fried rice with generous servings of real crab meat (฿150), and tom yum soup (฿200) which were all really tasty and priced affordably.

Cost: From ฿60/dish Opening hours:  9AM – 9PM How to get there: 20min drive from Farm Chokchai ( Google Maps )

Baan Suan Noi (Hobbit House)

After lunch, wean off your food coma with a 40-minute nap in the car before arriving at Baan Suan Noi; known as the Hobbit House.   Primarily an accommodation (that gets booked up really quickly ) you can also visit just to take photos and explore the area.

There’s even a whole room full of costumes ranging from Snow White to Harry Potter and of course, The Hobbit characters. Some of the unbooked rooms are even left open for anyone to explore.

There are 13 themed rooms in either Hobbit or Santorini style.

Have to say I was really quite impressed with the Santorini rooms. Not only because of its all-white theme but the little details like the curvatures in the wall and the little trinkets in the room really reminded me of our Airbnb when we were in Santorini .

Cost:  ฿50 (Entrance Only); ฿100 (Entrance + Costume Rental) Opening hours: 8AM – 11PM How to get there:  32min drive from Ban Mai Chay Nam ( Google Maps )

Dinner at Midwinter Green

Up for a castle dining experience? Head to Midwinter Green an hour before the sun sets so you can see the place when there’s still natural light but also at its most beautiful when the outdoor lights go on.

If you’re visiting in the cooler seasons, ask for the outdoor seats so you can enjoy the cool evening breeze and live music, while dining with a view of the castle.

Dishes cost around the same as cafes in Singapore which isn’t too pricey considering the setting and service. We ordered the pork ribs with BBQ sauce (฿490) as well as the Aglio Olio (฿295) which was really fragrant and a must-try for spicy food lovers.

Cost: From ฿295/dish Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM (Sun – Thu), closes at 11PM on Fri and Sat How to get there: 31min drive from Baan Suan Noi ( Google Maps )

Day 3: Khao Yai National Park

Spanning across 2,000 square kilometres, Khao Yai National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to lots of wildlife like elephants, deers, otters and gibbons.

Grab a map from the Visitor Centre before going on self-guided treks to check out waterfalls and viewpoints where you can overlook the vast greenland. Most of the treks are fairly easy and straightforward, with the option of getting your driver to drop you close to the lookout point.

Entrance fee:  ฿400 and ฿50/car Opening hours: 6AM – 6PM How to get there: 10min from Primo Piazza ( Google Maps )

Haew Narok Waterfall

Starting from the furthest point, and also the tallest waterfall in the National Park, Haew Narok measures 100m high. From the closest drop-off point, it’s an easy 900m walk to the lookout point.

If you’re game, there’s also a rocky path from the left side of the barrier where you can climb down to the base. It might look really steep but you’ll see lots of families with young kids attempting the trail too.

Recommended time: 1.5 hours Opening hours:  8AM – 5PM

Pa Deo Die Cliff (Also spelt Pha Diao Dai/Pha Diew Die)

There are a couple of scenic viewpoints from the Pak Chong Entrance towards the visitor centre but Pa Deo Die is arguably the best. There’s a raised wooden path that makes the cliff easily accessible and a round trip around the path only takes 15 – 20 minutes.

Although there are warning signs against getting too close to the edge, the flat boulders are pretty safe to hang your legs over as you enjoy the panoramic view upfront.

Recommended time:  30 – 45 minutes

Haew Suwat Waterfall

Haew Suwat Waterfall is much easier to access than Haew Narok Waterfall so you’ll see a bigger crowd here; though there are more vantage points so you’re more likely to get a photo without getting photobombed. The waterfall is 25m high and splits into two separate streams. You can even walk to the back of the waterfall although you’ll probably get a little bit wet.

Recommended time:  1 hour

Night Safari

At the visitor centre, you can pre-book your night safari for ฿500 a car (fits up to 10 pax) which goes out at two timings (7PM and 8PM). Although if you’re lucky (like us 😀) you can spot wild elephants during the day from the grassland between Haew Narok and the visitor centre.

Popular animals spotted on the safari ride other than elephants include deer, otters, oxes and gibbons. Cost:  ฿500/vehicle Tour timings: 7PM and 8PM

*Pro-tip:  Bring along a sweater as temperatures tend to dip quite a bit at night.

Pak Chong Night Market

After a whole day of hiking, the yummy street food at the Pak Chong Night Market was a treat.

Not the most appetising but it wasn’t as bad as expected!

Some of our favourite finds here were the Mango Sticky Rice (฿60 for a whole mango and generous servings of rice), fresh fruits like papaya (฿20, neatly cut and packed in a box), instant noodle salad (฿60) and the Chilli Cheese Fries (฿39).

Cost: From ฿20/dish Opening hours:  5PM – 10PM How to get there:  32min from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

Read also : Thailand Road Trip Guide: 5 Epic Ideas Under 3hrs from Bangkok

Our flight back to Singapore wasn’t until at night so we had the afternoon to explore before driving back to Bangkok.

Brunch at The Chocolate Factory

Although called the  Chocolate Factory , this glass building is actually more of a restaurant with a pastry and chocolate store on the first floor.

When you enter, there’s also a small glass kitchen where you can observe chocolate products in the making.

The restaurant serves a wide range of Western to local Thai food with mains starting from ฿180.

Opening hours:  11AM – 10PM How to get there:  12min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

Jim Thompson Farm

Saving the best for the last (partially also because it was the most out of the way), it takes about 2 hours to drive to the Jim Thompson Farm but if you love flowers, the scale of these flower fields are well worth it!

These sunflowers are taller than the average human being!

Don’t get too carried away though as it takes around 3 hours to drive back to Bangkok in moderate traffic.

There’s also a food court within the Jim Thompson Farm at very affordable prices. Grab a bowl of noodles or rice with curry before heading off for the airport.

Entrance fee: ฿160 (Weekdays), ฿190 (Weekends) Opening hours:  9AM – 5PM How to get there:  2hr drive from The Chocolate Factory ( Google Maps )

Accommodation in Khao Yai

1) luxury: lala mukha tented resort.

Not only is the tent interior one of the cosiest we’ve experienced, the surroundings at  Lala Mukha Tented Resort  is so gorgeous you don’t really want to leave the resort, no kidding!

The area is surrounded by mountains, plenty of greenery and not to mention how cutely designed the accommodation is. You get to pick from three choices:

Loft Tree house — has one double and two single beds

Deluxe Savana Tent — comes with attached shower and toilet

Eco Safari Tent — no attached bathroom but comes with a living room area, a fridge, a sofa and a TV.

We got the Eco Safari Tent as all the others were fully booked but loved every bit of it! The shared bathrooms weren’t too far away from the tents, modernly designed and were exceptionally clean!

Breakfast with a view.

All the tents come with air conditioning although if you’re here from November to January, you’ll want to roll down the tent windows and enjoy the cool, crisp air outside.

Did we mention there’s also a gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the lake?!

Cost:  From ~S$192/night (2 pax) How to get there:  5min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps)

2) Fun: The Kids Adventure Khao Yai

Located just 500m from the northern entrance of Khao Yai National Park , The Kids Adventure Khao Yai is a great mid-range alternative.

These are two storied lofts with attached bathrooms in a small but cosy space. However because the beds are located upstairs and cold air sinks, you might want to turn the air conditioning a little colder than you’re usually used to.

Being a kid-friendly accommodation, there are free archery and golf stations you can use anytime.

Cost:  From S$45/night (2 pax) How to get there: 7min walk from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

3) Budget: At Home Hostel

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Located within walking distance from Pak Chong Night Market, At Home Hostel is one of the first few that opened in Khao Yai and is run by a friendly couple.

It’s great if you’re here without your own private driver as you can meet and share transport with the other guests staying here.

Cost: From ~S$27/pax (dorm bed) How to get there:  7min drive from Khao Yai National Park ( Google Maps )

Khao Yai Custom Tours

How this custom tour works is, you’ll be assigned a driver who’ll pick you up from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang or your hotel) and drive 3 hours north to Khao Yai. Each day, you can plan out a 12–hour itinerary to fit around three to five attractions depending on the distance.

*Pro-tip: Use code <THETRAVELINTERN> on Klook to get 5% off all activities with a min. spend of S$50 (discount cap at S$15). Apply the promo code upon checkout. One-time use only!

Read also : Ultimate Khao Yai Guide — 25 Things to Do in Khao Yai

The regular salon cars will cater for three to four passengers but if you’re going with a bigger group, there’s also the option of picking a van for up to 10 passengers . We spoke to travellers in Khao Yai who booked a van with other tour agents and realised Klook’s prices were a lot lower!

If you’d like to follow our itinerary, here’s the concise version:

Day 1: Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank, Primo Piazza, Kua Kampan, back to accommodation

Day 2:  PB Wine Valley, Farm Chokchai, Ban Mai Chay Nam Restaurant, Hobbit House, Midwinter Green, back to the accommodation

Day 3:  Khao Yai National Park, Pak Chong Night Market

Day 4:  Chocolate Factory, Jim Thompson Farm, Suvarnabhumi Airport

For PB Wine Valley and Farm Chokchai , be sure to call up the office to make reservations for the tour at least one day before going. For us, we arrived on a Sunday and many tours were fully booked but our driver was generally quite flexible about making on-the-spot improvisations. Just be sure to have a list of all the places you intend to cover and your driver can help plan the most efficient route.

We hope you found this 4D3N Khao Yai itinerary useful!

Read also: 5D4N Khao Kho Itinerary — The ‘Thai Alps’ just outside Bangkok

This article was first published on 17 Dec 2017 and updated on the date above! If spot any changes to the locations, do let us know in the comments below so we can keep the content updated and fresh!

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Thanks for all the information. Really very helpful as we are planning for a trip in 2018 feb to Khao Yai.. can you also mention overall budget for 4d3n if we follow exactly the same itinerary?

Hi Deepti, we spent about SGD1100 for 2pax excluding flights from Singapore. It can be easily $3-400 cheaper if you pick alternative accommodations, and eat less at the restaurants!

Hi SGD1100, the KLOOK helps to book accommodations as well and included your for expenditure? How much did you spent on just booking the private car?

We paid around $570 for 4 days because we planned to visit places like the Jim Thompson Farm and the Hobbit House which are a little further out. If you’re not visiting these places, it’s around S$480 for 4 days. More info here: http://bit.ly/fussfree-Khaoyai

Hi Cherie, thank you so much for the recommendation. Yours is a private tour right? Any idea if the price same for mini van?

Nope it costs more but fits up to 10pax! You can check out the latest price by “pretending” to book!

Hi Cherie. For the klook package, is it necessary to book with the Guide option?

Nope! You can just pick the option of a driver but some drivers might have a limited command of English.

Hi! Thanks for these info it sure helps us for our upcoming trip in Mar18. One qn thou, does the customised tour by Klook includes the transfer to Lala Mukha? Thanks!:) Ida

Hi Ida, Yes! The tour is fully customisable so you just need to include it in your itinerary when planning the trip with your driver.

Hi Cherie, after reading yours, i totally fall in love & decide Khao Yai for my next vacay nex month for 4D3N…Do i need to book the driver for 4days? Pls advice.. tia

Awesome! If you’re following our itinerary, the 4 day package will fit perfectly 🙂

hi Cherie. Thanks for these info it sure helps us for our upcoming trip in Mar 28th to mar 31st . we will go with 4 adults ( me and my husband and our parent) and a toddler. i will skip your day 3 trip plan, any recommendation for us?

Hi Jenny! The National Park isn’t that tough as the waterfalls are well marked with clear trails and steps. For the elderly it might be tiring but if they are the adventurous kind, it shouldn’t be a problem! We saw many children and toddlers as well.

For ideas, this post might be more useful! https://thetravelintern.com/25-things-to-do-in-khao-yai/

With the family, you guys might want to travel slower and cover less places as well, so the extra day can be used to take things slow. Hope this helps!

– hendric

Hi hendric, during touring the khao yai national park, such as waterfall and the cliff, can we go by ourselves? or do we need to hire a guide? thanks.

It’s quite a straightforward walk from the respective car parks so you won’t need a guide if you’re driving or have hired a private car charter for the day (like us)! Alternatively, you could ask to be dropped off at the Visitor centre and hike to the waterfall and cliff from there. Guides are available for these longer hikes although there are maps provided and there are people who do it on their own too!

Total price for $1100 for 2 pax includes the meals, car and the entrance to all the attractions that was mentioned?

How does it work if we’re planning to spend a few days in BKK first before heading over to Khao Yai, say, we leave BKK in the afternoon and reach Khao Yai just in time to check in and have dinner? Was checking out the different packages at Klook, we can choose just a few places to go instead of their full list right, seeing how it’s customizable?

Thanks! Jacq

Hi jacqueline,

Yup you can do that too! Simply get the driver to pick you up from someone prominent in BKK. Preferably a hotel I guess so there’s an easy place to park and meet.

The list of places is only a suggestion so your route is entirely up to you!

Hi The klook package is per person or per car rate?

It’s per car!

Hi. May I know where exactly is Pa Deo Die cliff located in the national park? Can’t really find the location for it anywhere.

We couldn’t too! But it’s a popular area and our driver knew exactly where it was. 🙂

Planning 2pax to travel to Khao Yai for 5 days 4 nights But out bud is max $800each, will that work . Kindly share what are the key sites and restaurants are must visits ?

Hi Carmen, what we recommend is already in the itinerary! The sites and restaurants are not expensive, your main costs would be the car rental ( https://bit.ly/fussfree-Khaoyai ) and accommodation. The car rental costs and accommodation can be split so it shouldn’t be that bad!

Hi Cherie, Thank you for all your info and itinerary. I’ve booked with Klook on 2 vans for 18 pax. I’ve followed your itinerary for 4d 3n. Can I check with you, how do I booked all the entrance tickets? Is it possible for us to purchase the tickets as we arrived every destination? If need to book first, do you have all the links that you’ve booked?

Hey Carlyn, the only attractions that required pre-booking was the PB Wine Valley Tour (you can email them for reservations), Farm Chokchai (you’ll need to call them) and the Night Safari at Khao Yai National Park (reserved at the National Park’s visitor centre). The email and numbers are all available in the article! 🙂 All the other tickets can be purchased at the entrance.

However, since you’re travelling with a big group, you might also want to make reservations at Ban Mai Chay Nam too as it can get quite crowded over lunch.

Hi.. is the entrance fees to all the attractions place mentioned in the custom tour are inclusive? Price from Klook is only for the driver, fuel and car.?e.g. 4D Package B : S$570 you mentioned above? I’ve contacted Klook, the CS replied really confusing. Cant differentiate between Private Tour and Custom Tour. We cant decide which package to take and no confidence to ask Klook.

The entrance fees aren’t inclusive so you can choose activities that interest you most and pay when you reach the place. Our itinerary was picked based on what we wanted to see but you can mix and match with stuff from this non-exhaustive list: https://thetravelintern.com/25-things-to-do-in-khao-yai/

I’ve just studied the 2 listings and it looks like the Private Car Charter is only for a single day trip to and from Bangkok. Meaning you’ll have to return to Bangkok on the same day. Whereas for the Custom Tour we took, the driver picked us from the airport in Bangkok and only sent us back after our 4 days in Khao Yai. Every night, we’d be sent back to our accommodation in Khao Yai. Hope this helps!

Im planning family trip ( 1 Adult+1 eldery (age 67)+ 1 teen) to Bangkok/Khao Yai in December 2018. Undecide whether to visit on early-Dec or mid-Dec or 23-27 Dec . Which date would you recommend ? Can suggest some itinerary for 5D/4N trip , prefer to spend 3days or 4 days at KhaoYai. Thank you.

Don’t think there’s a difference for December, but I would personally avoid the Christmas season!

For a 5D4N itinerary, you can consider the other attractions here: https://thetravelintern.com/25-things-to-do-in-khao-yai/

Hi Cherie, I’m planning a 4 days trip but during last week of june so may not be the best weather. Will all the places in your article still be open? eg the PB vineyard and the Jim Thompson farm etc. in case they are seasonal.

I think it’s best to give them a call to check since you’ll need to make a booking beforehand anyway 🙂

Morning We are planning about 4-6pax to travel to Khao Yai from 22 Dec onwards 4 Days 3 nights. Can you help us on the Accomondations, Transport etc… What’s the cost for the package? Do you have itinerary for us?

Thank you Clara

Hi Clara, you can try booking here and follow our itinerary in this article. https://www.klook.com/activity/3738-khao-yai-custom-tour-from-bangkok/?aid=312

Hi Cherie Thank you very much for your sharing. I’m planning to go with my family members 8 pax on end Nov 18 for 3N in Khao Yai. Is it book the van with driver & give my own planned itineraries to the driver?

Hi Felice! Yup that’s what you do. During the booking process, you’ll be asked to list down your rough itinerary. The drivers are flexible, but it’s better to have a rough plan.

Hi, Thanks for the great write up. I’m planning for 4d3n in Dec. If I’m leaving on day 4 around 10am to catch the 4pm flight from BKK, then should I get the 4 days package or 3 days? If I take 3 days, then what about my transport to airport on day 4? If I take 4 days, then I would have wasted the day 4 since I’m leaving at 10am. Thanks!

Hi Lilian, Yup you are right! The driver follows you all the way to it’s either you sacrifice the time or find an alternative way. Perhaps you can end Day 3 in BKK then take a taxi or transfer from your hotel in BKK to the airport? That’s what another reader did as well.

May I know if you stayed at 1 accommodation throughout the 4D/3N itinerary? Are all the resort choices in Khao Yai accessible to all your 25 recommended activities?

We are planning to visit during the Christmas week which you caution to avoid. Why so?

Cheers, Sophia

Hi Sophia, we stayed in two different accommodations: – Lala Mukha Tented Resort (our favourite) – The Kids Adventure Khao Yai

You can easily base yourself at one location without worry because of your driver ( https://bit.ly/fussfree-Khaoyai ) No worries!

We mentioned avoiding Christmas as it’ll be crowded that’s all. Other than tourists, there will also be plenty of locals on holiday!

Hi , I’m planning to go Khao Yai during December for 4d3n. Are you able to provide me an itinerary and package rate for 3adult and 1 kid. Hotel we booked ourselves . Pickup at airport to khao yai and return to Bangkok.

Hi Mark, you can book here! https://bit.ly/fussfree-Khaoyai

Hi Cherie, Does the package A or B of each number of days apply to 1 driver to any number of pax ? Does that means – if 2 pax or 5 pax to a driver and choose package A – 3 days, the price is the same ?

Hi Lynette, the price applies to per vehicle!

Hi Cherie If I choose Package A – 4 days at S$482 , but I want to include some other places which are not covered in this package, does the driver accomodate and not charge us ? You mentioned many times driver is accomodating, thus places like Jim Thomson Farm and HobbitHouse can be requested on that day itself if we decide to change the itinerary? I don’t seem to be able to get a reply from KLOOK from some of my enquiries.

Hi Lynette, if it’s within a 50km radius of the national park, it should be ok! However it’s still best to get a confirmation from Klook’s helpdesk. They have a live chat that is quite responsive usually!

Hi, can the car accommodate 4 pax? Is it possible to include Saraburi Sunflower Field in our itinerary. I hope to know before booking.

Hi Jenn, unfortunately the car charter is up to 3 pax for the small car. However you can rent the bigger van that can accommodate up to 10! Should be possible to include!

According to Klook: Standard Car (Toyota Corolla or Vios): 3 Passengers + 3 Pieces of standard luggage Standard Van (Toyota Commuter): 10 Passengers + 5 Pieces of standard luggage The number of passengers and amount of standard luggage should be no more than 6 for car, no more than 15 for van.

Hi, When you visited the National Park is the driver with you the whole time bringing you to the different areas? Did you spend the whole day inside the park or go in and out? Is there food available for dinner if we stay on for the safari?

Hi Loges, Yes the driver drove us around as the areas can be quite far away. We spent majority of the time in the park. There are quite a number of food stalls near the main national park centre where you can get food. Not to worry!

Hi, im planning to go khaoyai in this November, but i am struggling on the transportation part. as i read your blog, you booked a car charter on KLOOK right ? can the car accomodate 4 person ? or more than 3 then i must book a van ==. secondly, the prices in KLOOK for per car is for one person or the whole car ?

The prices are in per car/van. And yup you are right that the car can only fit up to 3pax

Is it possible to do it in a DIY way? Or really need to book a private tour for this Khao Yai experience. Thanks.

Hi Mae, if you’re comfortable with driving you can rent your own car too! We just found this easier and more fuss free in Thailand.

Thank you very much for your sharing. Noted that follow the Plan B you went Jim Thomspson farm on the last day. However, i couldn’t see the location stated in the itinenery. Did you make a special request to the Klook or the Driver ? Can make the request 1 day in advance ? Look forward your kind reply. Thanks 🙂

Hi Sam Sam, For us we made our request on the first day and also indicated it when booking the transport.

I have been trying to email and chat with them on the klook website but it was no respond. Hope that you can help us on the following queries:

1. If we have 8 adults and 3 kids ages 12, 10 & 6, is it ok for us to book for the 10 pax Van?

2. If based on your above reply to others, am i correct that the itinerary can be customized according to ourselves rather than the one posted in Klook website? We are actually looking for 3 days 2 nights trip there?

3. We have 3 elderly travel with us, will the Haew Narok Waterfall, Pa Deo Die Cliff and Haew Suwat Waterfall needs to trek and not suitable for them?

Looking forward to your kind reply. Thank you and have a nice day!

2) Yes! That’s the great thing about the car charter. You can just pick the number of days and select the activities you’d prefer. Have you seen our article on 25 things to do in Khao Yai ? You can pick and choose from the possibilities there.

3) It’s been some time since we went but if my memory doesn’t fail me, only Haew Suwat was a little hard to get to. Pa Deo Die Cliff and Haew Narok Waterfall has proper walkways so if they’re okay with strolling, it’s quite accessible!

Unfortunately I can’t answer #1. If might not be allowed because of safety. Did you try the live chat function on the website? They usually reply quite quickly there!

I try but every time no answer…not sure why.

Btw the trip that you mentioned is “Khao Yai Custom Tour from Bangkok” rather than “Khao Yai All-Time Favorites Private Tour from Bangkok”, am i correct? i get a bit confuse with their package, and not sure i should book which one….If i based on those places that we wanted to visit, i think only Hobbit House is a bit far, others location should still within the 50km radius from Khao Yai National Park. I guess we will need to go with Package B if i understand correctly.

I am wondering what is the different if we book “Khao Yai All-Time Favorites Private Tour from Bangkok”, is that mean the itinerary has to follow exactly shown in the website?

I will love to visit Jim Thompson Farm but they only open in 8 Dec’18 which we have to make it a miss this time.

Btw, thanks a lot for your reply. It was a great help to us!

When I looked through Klook, they mention if our hotel is located other than Pakchung area, there is surcharge to pick us to & from hotel everyday..So if I were to take Package B 4 days as per you, is there any additional charges if I were to stay in Ozone hotel or any other hotels? and for all the hotels you stayed, is there any surcharge for picking you up?

Thanks a lot!

Hi Seok Hoon, I think you will have to check with Klook for the hotel you are staying in to see if it lies within their zone. However for the hotels we stayed at, we did not pay any surcharge.

Cherie, so glad to stumble upon your blog! Cos we are also doing a 4D 3N visit with Klook. I saw you wrote that the PB tours are only till noon. So I was thinking of going there in the morning then the National Park in the afternoon. I mainly want to see the Haew Suwat waterfall (cos you said it is easier to get to!) and Pao Deo Die cliffs. Do you think that is workable or should we go to the National Park in the morning?

sounds possible! Those two can be covered under 3 hours. If you stay till the evening, you can even sign up for the safari tour

I saw your post of this; “Hi Mae, if you’re comfortable with driving you can rent your own car too! We just found this easier and more fuss free in Thailand.”.

May u recommend the good car rental agent of service? is it meant that we could personally drive from Bangkok to Khao Yai? how’s about the road along the Khao Yai, and is it easy or nope to park the vehicles?

Thanks..really enjoyed ur story!

Hi Wanwan, We know it exists but unfortunately have not tried it before so we can’t comment too much! What we replied to Mae was all we are aware of.

Hi Cherie Thanks for the helpful blog. The sim card offered by Klook is 8 days unlimited data sim card. Can it be share with hotspot and for how many persons?

Many thanks.

Hi Angie, last we remembered it does not allow hotspot. But we’re not sure now!

Hi looking at your blog made me booked for a trip coming Nov19 via klook. As I am travelling with kids, would like to check with you the safety level in Khao Yai especially visiting night safari is it very dark/unsafe for kids since it is in the wild?

Hey Coco, it’s pretty safe!

Hi, i am unable to see the itinerary. It ends at arrival at BKK. Anyway to access the full itinerary? Thanks

Hi! Thanks for the heads up, it’s fixed now 🙂

Hi Cherie, we are planning to visit khao yai in Nov. we love your itinerary & plan to go with that. However, when i book the khao yai custom tour from BKK, the pick up field is only for hotel, not BKK Suvarnabhumi airport. I email Klook and was instructed to book a separate private car charter just to send us from BKK airport to khao yai. That does not look like the way you travel. could you plse enlighten me thank you

Hey Julia, thanks for writing in!

We’ve brought this up to Klook and they’re looking at making their listing a little clearer. Would you like them to contact you at the email you’ve provided?

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Best Ways To Travel From Bangkok To Khao Yai National Park

These are the best ways to travel from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park, so you can see the beauty of the park on a day trip or weekend.

Thanks to its impressive landscape, sheer size, variety of things to do, and proximity to the capital, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand’s most visited national park. Covering more than 2,000 square kilometers of grassland and forest, it isn’t a place you want to miss! This is one of the best day trips from Bangkok but can also be a romantic break from the city too.

Luckily, getting there isn’t that difficult, especially from Bangkok. 

Khao Yai is approximately 150km (93 miles) northeast of the capital and there are multiple ways to get there. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to travel from Bangkok to Khao Yai.

We’ll tell you which options are the most affordable, the quickest, and the most convenient.

How To Get From Bangkok To Khao Yai National Park

As far as distances go, the journey from Bangkok to Khao Yai isn’t a particularly long one. However, it isn’t always a quick one either. 

You’re looking at a journey time of at least two-and-a-half hours, no matter which route you take. The most affordable modes of transport can take even longer, with a route combining train and bus services taking up to 6 hours.

The best ways to get from Bangkok to Khao Yai are by bus, taxi, and car rental. They allow you to reach the national park in less time and without spending a fortune. 

There are many reasons to visit Bangkok but this fun day trip is worth taking a break from the city to visit and explore.

Let’s start with the most affordable option!

Bus from Bangkok to Khao Yai

The cheapest way to travel from the capital to Khao Yai National Park is by bus or minivan. Bus and minivan services leave Bangkok and head towards the national park via Mochit New Van Terminal.

Taking a bus to Khao Yai can cost as little as 265 THB ($7.30), and the journey usually takes between three and a half to four hours. There are drawbacks to getting the bus, but it is an excellent option for solo and budget travelers.

You’re tied to the bus schedule, but luckily, there are typically four departures from Mochit New Van Terminal every day. You can easily get to the van terminal using the MRT or a taxi.

The bus will take you from Bangkok to the Town of Pak Chong. From here, you’ll take a 40-minute bus ride to the national park. 

Taxi from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park

Traveling to Khao Yai from Bangkok by private taxi is the most expensive way to get there, but it is also the most flexible and one of the fastest. With these benefits, it could be argued that the additional costs are worth it. 

You’ll reach Khao Yai National Park much faster and you’ll travel more comfortably. Countless private taxi companies will take you to the national park, all you have to do is book one.

You can easily book a taxi through websites like 12Go.asia . On 12Go.asia, you can choose from a variety of options, evaluate the prices, and specify a pickup location and time. 

You’ll be picked up from your front door and dropped off at the national park’s main gate in the space of two-and-a-half hours. Taxi prices tend to vary between $55 and $70 (2,000 and 2,542 THB).

This mode of transport is best suited to couples, families, and groups of friends who want to split the cost.

Driving to Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok

If you’re planning to travel around more of Thailand, you might want to consider hiring a car. Driving yourself to Khao Yai is the most convenient and quickest travel option as you’ll have full control over the journey.

You don’t have to worry about waiting for a taxi or bus, and you can set off whenever you like. You also have more freedom when it comes to traveling around the national park and its most popular attractions.

There are several car rental companies to choose from in Bangkok, so you have plenty of options. We recommend using Europcar because they have a very good reputation. 

They have multiple locations across the city and a small 5-seater car can cost as little as $22 (800 THB) a day. It is also worth noting that Europcar has a car pick-up point at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Once you’ve got your car rental, simply enter Khao Yai National Park on your GPS and hit go!

The Best Things To Do In Khao Yai

Now you know how to get to Khao Yai, let us show you the best things to do. Khao Yai National Park is jam-packed with awesome things to see and do, so you probably won’t be able to see it all, but we want to help you see the very best!

Here are some of the things you don’t want to miss during your visit!

Admire Haew Narok Waterfall

If there’s one place you don’t want to miss when visiting Khao Yai, it’s Haew Narok Waterfall. A sight to behold, this waterfall is the largest in the national park. 

It features a three-tier cascade and is most impressive after heavy rain. Surrounded by dense forest, this waterfall is approximately 150 meters tall and it can be reached on foot. 

The route to Haew Narok Waterfall is pretty impressive too. You’ll cross over gorges and rivers and find yourself surrounded by tall trees and wildlife. 

Hike Along One Of The Many Hiking Trails

There’s a very good chance you’re visiting Khao Yai because you enjoy hiking. If that’s the case, you’re in luck!

If you’re short on time, one of the seven short nature trails is your best option. These seven trails range in size, with some taking as little as 45 minutes and others taking over 6 hours. 

Perfect for newbie jungle trekkers, you’ll hike through mature forests following well-signposted trails. Landmarks you might pass along the way include Sai Sorn Reservoir, Haew Suwat Waterfall, and Pha Kluai Mai Campground.

Spot Wild Animals On A National Park Wildlife Tour

In Khao Yai National Park, you can spot some of Thailand’s most impressive wildlife, and the best way to see it is on a wildlife tour or safari. Thai National Parks operates a variety of different tours that give tourists the chance to experience local wildlife. 

There are one-day tours, overnight safari tours, birdwatching tours, multi-day tours, and so on. On a safari, you’ll have the opportunity to travel around the park in a safari jeep.

Species you have the chance of spotting include gibbons, otters, deer, and wild elephants. Make sure you pack some binoculars and your camera!

Feed Sheep In Primo Piazza

This one may sound quite bizarre, but Khao Yai is home to an Italian square called Primo Piazzo. Bringing Italy to central Thailand, the square features traditional-looking Italian terracotta architecture, gelato and cappuccino shops, and restaurants serving pizza and wine.

The area is also home to a farm, where you can feed sheep, alpacas, and donkeys. The scenery that surrounds the square is also well worth a mention.

Primo Piazza sits amongst towering hills and mountains that are covered in lush vegetation and forest.

Take A Dip In Ban Tha Chang Spring

Ban Tha Chang Spring is where most locals go to relax, spend time with friends, and escape the heat. This scenic spot features ponds fed by natural springs, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit or trunks.

We recommend taking a dip in the clear turquoise waters before having a bite to eat in a shaded spot under the trees. You could take a picnic or buy a hot dish from one of the nearby food stores.

Visit The Khao Yai Art Museum

The Khao Yai Art Museum sits just outside the national park, but it’s easy to get to by car or taxi. This modern contemporary museum is home to work from leading Thai artists such as Chalermchai Kositpipat, Preecha Tha Thong, and Amphur Mueang Panini. 

The museum consists of a gallery, courtyard, and garden, so there’s plenty to look at. You’ll find unique sculptures, impressive paintings, and strange art pieces from across the nation. 

There is also a whole room dedicated to the late King of Thailand.

If you do love art, make sure to check out the Art in Paradise in Bangkok ; a less serious art museum but a great place for families to enjoy.

Watch A Rodeo Show At Farm Chokchai

Farm Chokchai is a 250-acre farm that you can find to the north of Khao Yai National Park. It is a popular tourist attraction, especially for families that have young children. 

Some of the best things to do at the farm include ATV riding, donkey riding, and animal feeding. However, the rodeo shows steal the show. 

Those of you who want to learn more about the farming process and how to make ice cream can take part in a two-and-a-half-hour tour.

In this blog post, we’ve shown you how to travel from Bangkok to Khao Yai and the best things to do. There are a variety of different ways to reach the national park from the capital, but traveling by bus, taxi, or rental car is your best option.

All you have to do now is decide which option suits you best and plan your trip. Don’t forget to visit the places we’ve shown you!

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Khaoyai Tour

Wildlife Tours in Khao Yai Thailand

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Khao Yai 1 Day Tour

Experience Adventure Wildlife Khao Yai 1 Day Tour from Pak Chong or from Bangkok. Visit Khao Yai National Park at Nakorn Ratchasima Province north east of Thailand. Khao Yai national park is nestled in the verdant landscapes of Thailand.

Khao Yai National Park is a natural wonder that beckons adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Spanning over 2,000 square kilometers, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. Established in 1962 as Thailand’s first national park.

Khao Yai offers a sanctuary for numerous species, including elephant, gaur, dhole, sambar deer, barking deer, lar gibbon and white-handed gibbon, pileated gibbon, northern pig-tailed, macaque, leopard cat, Asian black bear, serow, malayan porcupine, black giant squirrel, smooth-coated otter, northern slow loris, binturong.

Khao Yai Full Day Tour

Private Khao Yai Tour, embark on an unforgettable adventure as you delve into the captivating wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty of Khao Yai National Park. This one-day tour offers a rare opportunity to witness Thailand’s diverse ecosystem up close. Marvel at the park’s lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and scenic valleys that serve as a haven for countless species of flora and fauna.

What you see highlight attractions of this tour?

• Slowly drive to the headquarters and along the way we’ll searching for the wild animals
• Khaoyai view poin t 700 m above sea level highs
• Visitor center Khaoyai , the guide have to get the permit for hike through the jungle
• Trekking tour through evergreen forest looking for the wild animals and plants
• Haew Suwat waterfall , this waterfall is in the film the Beach movie
• Trekking trip for tge 2nd track
• Wild elephants ‘s salt licks on the southern of the park. if good luck will found elephant family here

Khaoyai Tour Program

08.00 am. Pick up you from hotels in Pak Chong Area or from Train station 08.30 am. Arrived at Gate of Khaoyai National Park , then continues in to the park. Exploring wildlife and nature In Khao Yai . Slowly drive to the headquarters and along the way we’ll searching for the animals with stop at Khaoyai view point 7 00 m. above sea level highs. after that go to the Khaoyai visitor center , the guide have to get the permit for hike through the jungle. start for trekking tour through evergreen forest looking for the wild animals and plants 11.45 am. Get lunch in Thai food style at the restaurant in Khaoyai park 13.00 pm. Visit the Haew Suwat waterfall , this waterfall is in the film the Beach movie , then start trekking trip for tge 2nd track. after that drive to check wild elephants at the salt lick on the southern of Khaoyai park 18.00 pm. Back to the hotel in Pak Chong Khaoya i.

Private Tour Price

Adult price : 3600 ฿ child price : 2600 ฿.

* Child rate 3-9 year only

Tour Price Included;

• Transportation
• Khaoyai park entrance fee
• Water & soft drink
• Fresh fruit
• Leeches socks
• Equipment such as binocular & Telescope for searching the animals
• English speaking guide
• Transportation for during the trip in Khao Yai national park also pick you up and drop you off at the hotel

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Khao yai national park, private tour | 1-day wildlife tour in khao yai.

Khao Yai National Park deserves more than just a 1 day visit, but for those with limited time a day tour is still a great way to get a taste of the jungle.

The reserve is great for wildlife watching, but with just one day you will need quite a bit of luck.

A day tour in Khao Yai contains hiking, safari drives, a visit to a waterfall and a scenic viewpoint. A mix of wildlife watching and enjoying scenery.

This is an example itinerary. The program might be changed due to weather conditions, accessibility issues or any other obstacles.

The tour is from 8 am to about 6 pm

We will meet you at your hotel or other pick-up location we agreed on.

The daytrip starts with a drive looking for wildlife like gibbons, hornbills, macaques and other animals along the road.

We continue the tour by heading to a trailhead to set out on a jungle hike to learn more about the forest inhabitants and the plantlife. Even if you're not lucky with wildlife encounters, the massive strangler fig trees make it all worthwhile. By the end of this walk we'll have a Thai lunch at one of the park restaurants.

We continue the program with a visit to one of Khao Yai's famous waterfalls known from Leonardio Di Caprio's "The Beach" movie, and the late afternoon we spend mostly by car to check the various saltlicks and foraging areas where elephants might show up.

At the end of the trip, you will be returned to your hotel or other destination we agreed on.

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Where & When?

This trip departs from Pak Chong and can be booked all year-round. Pak Chong can be reached by public transport from Bangkok. If you are interested in a private transfer by taxi or minivan, just let us know! A taxi trip from Bangkok takes 2.5 hours, it costs 2,200 THB one way or 3,200 Baht for a round trip within the same day.

Our tours are operated all year round.

Important note

Please confirm with us before booking a hotel in Khao Yai area as we don't offer pickup if your hotel is too far away. Or because some hotel owners don't like their guests to be picked up by tour operators.

Tour details in short:

• Duration: 1 day
• Type: Private tour
• Price: 1,600 - 5,400 Baht
• Group size: 1 or more people
• Grade: Easy to moderate
• Transport: Safari vehicle
• Start: 8 - 8:30 am
• End: 6 - 7 pm

What to bring:

• Long trousers
• Rain clothing
• Sweater or light jacket
• Hiking or sport shoes
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock lotion

You'll be accompanied by a private guide and no other people will join you; the best way to explore nature! Our tours are all-inclusive except for the accommodation.

Tour rates include:

• Entrance fees
• English speaking guide
• Transportation from/to hotel or other meeting point
• Snacks & fruit
• Drinking water
• Leech protection socks

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Reviews from our guests

Rated 4.82 /5 based on 202 customer reviews

By: Debora de Brito Pais Abranches | posted Sun 31 Mar, 2024

5 / 5 stars

We had an amazing day with our guide Aple. We were very fortunate and we're able to see so much wildlife - deer, elephant, hornbills, lizards, squirrel and many more. Aple was really good at spotting the animals and he also brought a telescope so we could see them better. We also visited the waterfall and did a 2 hour hike which we really enjoyed. Aple spoke very good English and he was really knowledgeable about the park.Thank you for everything! I absolutely recommend it

By: Ernest | posted Thu 28 Mar, 2024

Our guide Run was very good. He rushed us to the top of the mountain when another guide notified him of an elephant there.

The lunch included in the tour was great! Maybe better than some of the outside restaurants.

After lunch we went for a 2hr hike. Although it was raining, Run never stopped trying to find Gibbons. Eventhough we didn’t see any, it was still enjoyable.

He is truly passionate in what he does!

The national park visit with a guide is a must!!

By: Adam Hayne | posted Tue 27 Feb, 2024

We had an amazing day on our tour. Definitely one of the best things we have done in Thailand!

Our guide Lek was unbelievable and was clearly extremely experienced. He was able to spot gibbons in trees from a long way away, could see camouflaged lizards and hear all different kinds of birds.

He kept in contact with other guides and this meant we were lucky enough to see a wild elephant!

I will be recommending the tour and Lek to all of my friends!

By: Udi Biedermann | posted Mon 26 Feb, 2024

4 / 5 stars

Alex was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable about the park.

We would be glad to get someone who’s more a bird expert.

Maybe I should emphasize that more in advance.

By: Gert Nielsen | posted Fri 23 Feb, 2024

Beautiful and great tour round the park. Short tracking about 4 k trough the bush was very nice.

We saw lots of wildlife, birds, monkeys and two elephants.

The guide was very good.

Remember to book in advance

By: Emily | posted Thu 22 Feb, 2024

We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring Khao Yai National Park with M. He is very skilled and clearly knows the park well. His ability to spot and identify animals from a distance meant we were able to see many rare birds, macques, gibbons and elephants. It was an amazing experience!

Not only that but he took many excellent photos and sent them to us afterwards. This meant that we felt we could spend the day watching the wildlife with our eyes (and binoculars) rather than through a phone screen. It was so liberating!

Thank you so much, M! We will remember our trip forever!

By: Deborah McKail | posted Sun 18 Feb, 2024

All round excellent day! We were picked up before 6 am at out hotel in Bangkok, and driven the 2.20 hours to the park, this was a great service and would highly recommend.

We were met by out guide and driver for the day and transported into the park on the back on a Toyota Hilux, great fun in itself! Within the first half hour we had stopped to see a huge Golden Orb spider in her web, a pair of scarlet minivets and a black crested bulbul. Off up the road we came across 2 families of white handed gibbons with fabulous views and photos taken. A lot of great birds around the park centre where we also saw flying dragons and both water dragons and monitors. We walked though part of the dry deciduous forest and heard a family of elephants very close, trumpeting and even breathing! We saw a young male after good lunch (veggie option - omelette and rice) and lots of water melon, close up, great experience and our guide and driver took a lot of trouble for us to actually see the elephant. Sambar and muntjac deer and pig-tailed macaques (beware your snacks!)

Overall a great day with transport working smoothly. Thank you!

By: Stepanka Jaresova | posted Mon 12 Feb, 2024

We enjoyed a lot, saw a lot of animals including wild elephants :) The guide was very kind with good english. Thank you very much. Stepanka and Alena

By: Jelmer van Rossen | posted Thu 1 Feb, 2024

Great guide, lovely tour. Seen a lot animals:)

By: Lea Leyendeckers | posted Thu 18 Jan, 2024

We had an amazing tour with Tata, who is the best guide ever. He was super knowledgeable, friendly and such a calm personality. We felt so lucky to have him with us. We saw some many animals because of him and it was truly amazing.

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Road trip ideas near Bangkok for a quick Songkran getaway

The long holidays are right around the corner, and it’s alright if you still haven’t made plans. We’ve got you covered for some Songkran road trip ideas near Bangkok. You just focus on having fun.

Quite a long holiday is coming up and you want to take advantage of it . Maybe you don’t want to be in town for the water fights , and you don’t want to fly abroad either. You want a simple road trip with some company, take a load off, maybe do some activities: we get it. These road trip ideas near Bangkok will ensure you have a great time this Songkran, without dealing with the hassle of airports and flights.

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Unwind at RAKxa wellness in Samut Phrakan

Only a 45-minute ride away from bustling Bangkok, RAKxa is a wellness sanctuary hidden amid Bangkok’s green lung at Bang Krachao. This holiday, find your peace with several of RAKxa’s wellness packages that aim to balance your health in different aspects, whether it’s sleep improvement, meal-balancing, or body and mind contemplation. After relaxing in the stunning pool villas, guests can also indulge in nutritious and delicious Mediterranean meals from Unam, and participate in wellness activities.

Location: 28/8 9 Wat Bang Nam Phueng Alley, Bang Nam Phueng, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan 

Sample amazing food and souvenirs at Amphawa Floating Market

For those who have been to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, this is the less touristy and less crowded between the two famous floating markets. Amphawa is just 15 minutes away from the other one, and the amenities are at the same level of fun. After a 1.5-hour drive, arrive in the afternoon and walk around the market for some great delicacies made from fresh ingredients, and grab little souvenirs on your way home. It’s the perfect way to support the local community, too. Ideal for a day trip.

Location: Amphawa, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram

Visit the pottery community at Koh Kret

Man-made island Koh Kret is located on the northern side of the Chao Phraya river. Along with Central Westgate, Koh Kret is probably why Nonthaburi is still on the map. The native Mon people of the island are well-known for their pottery skills, utilising engraved designs on unglazed terracotta. Take a tour and observe the process of its creation, and buy one as souvenir, for they make for amazing conversation starters.

Location: Ko Kret, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi

Cycle through Ayutthaya’s heritage sites and eat river prawn

For Songkran break, Ayutthaya is one of those places that can completely slip your mind. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is filled with remnants of the old capital, with ruins of temples and Buddha statues. There’s even a Buddha head poking through the tree trunks outside Wat Mahathat. It takes around two hours to get there, and you can drive around or rent a bicycle for the day to fully soak in what the city offers. If you want to stay over night, check out the boutique hotels and gorge on the famous river prawn for dinner , too.

Location: Naresuan Rd, Tha Wasukri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Soak up history at the Death Railway in Kanchanaburi

Just 2.5 hours away from Bangkok, the Death Railway is a place of historical significance and a major local attraction in Kanchanaburi. The name of the railway commemorates the Allied and Asian labourers who died during its construction in WWII, and the most visited area is the Kwai River, where you can get up close when the train goes by. You can also enjoy the train ride in its entirety at a small cost and bask in the gorgeous cliff-side views of Kanchanaburi while you’re here.

Location: 73 Chao Khun Nen Rd, Ban Nuea, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi

Take an eventful banana boat-riding trip to Koh Larn

An hour and a half care ride will get you to Pattaya from Bangkok, making it great for road trips. The great food and lively nightlife are already enough to garner visitors from all over the world. Add just a 45-minute boat ride to the equation and you’ll get to enjoy the gorgeous activities Koh Larn has to offer: everything from banana boat riding and parasailing to getting up close to the coral reefs as you scuba dive down the clear water. Make a whole long weekend of it and stay in cute boutique hotels for the full beach bum experience.

Location: Koh Larn, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri

Surround yourself with art and nature in Khao Yai

Art and design lies at the core concept of this beautiful resort nestled among the mountains at Nhapha Khao Yai Resort, around 3 hours away from Bangkok. With stunning mountain views outside the window and modern artworks distributed all around the hotel, this resort is a deliberate blend of nature and man-made beauty, creating an ambience of serenity. It also houses the Nhapha Artshop and ARDEL Design Pop-up store that showcases artists’ T-shirts, leather crafts, selected camera accessories, and other souvenirs for visitors to choose from.

Location: GFJC+M97, Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima

Go for a beach bum getaway to Hua Hin

Hua Hin tops the list as many a Bangkokian’s go-to spot for a nearby beach getaway, located around 3 hours from Bangkok. Among hundreds of hotels around this popular district, Dusit Thani caps as one of the best for a fancy stay and service. All eight types of guest rooms and suites are beautifully decorated in Thai style with private balconies. In terms of facilities, Dusit Thani provides two outdoor swimming pools, a water sports centre, and a children’s playground. A fine choice for families with children.

Location: 1349 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Cha-am, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi

Enjoy the picturesque countryside at Monsoon Valley

Treat yourself and company to a tour around the Monsoon Valley vineyard in Hua Hin—it’s a more relaxing feeling than one may think. As you’re there, you can also enjoy a plethora of activities they have to offer, from bottle painting to mountain biking. There are also wine tasting sessions. After all, they’re the producers of many prestigious Thai wines. A perfect road trip idea near Bangkok for vino lovers.

Location: Baankhok Chang Patana, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan

Feed the alpacas at Alpaca Hill in Ratchaburi

The hills are alive with the sounds of alpacas roaming about. Around 3.5 hours away at Alpaca Hill , you can get up close and personal with adorable, fluffy alpacas, as well as other animals in the petting zoo, such as giant rabbits, flamingos, and more. Apart from that, they also feature a lot of day activities to choose from, and a bunch of places that make for the perfect photo opp in Ratchaburi.

Location: Phapok-Tako Land Rd, Suanphung, Ratchaburi

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Songkran Thai Street Food Buffet

Celebrate Songkran Thai Street Food Buffet : Where Flavor Meets Festivity

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and festive spirit of Thailand’s most beloved holiday – Songkran. Join us at Thai Street Food Buffet as we bring the essence of Thai New Year to your table with an irresistible array of mouthwatering dishes.

• Where: Somying’s Kitchen
• When: Sunday, 14 April 2024 at 6pm onwards
• Price: THB1,800++ per person
• Menu: click

🌟 Experience Authentic Thai Cuisine: Indulge in a culinary journey through Thailand with our extensive buffet featuring all-time favorites such as fragrant Som Tum (Papaya Salad), aromatic Chicken Green Curry, sizzling Meat Skewers, and an array of other delectable delights that will transport you to the bustling streets of Bangkok.

🍽️ Unlimited Delights, Endless Joy: At Songkran Thai Street Food Buffet, your satisfaction knows no bounds. With an all-you-can-eat spread of delectable Thai dishes meticulously prepared by our talented chefs, your taste buds are in for an unforgettable journey of flavor and delight.

🥢 Unmatched Ambiance: Step into our inviting atmosphere adorned at Somying’s Kitchen with traditional Thai décor and immerse yourself in the lively spirit of Songkran. Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or colleagues, our warm hospitality and festive ambiance ensure a memorable dining experience for all.

🎉 Join the Celebration: Whether you’re a seasoned Thai cuisine enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore new flavors, Songkran Thai Street Food Buffet invites you to join us in celebrating the joyous occasion of Songkran. Let’s raise a toast to new beginnings, cherished traditions, and the flavors that bring us together.

Don’t miss out on the festivities. Book your table now. Come hungry, leave happy, and let the spirit of Songkran fill your heart and palate with joy.

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