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Escape the buzz of Bangkok and journey into Khao Yai, Thailand's oldest national park – a UNESCO-listed sanctuary of over 2,000 km² of lush mountains, dense jungle and dramatic waterfalls, about three hours' drive from the capital.
Day Group option (with our guide, depart 08:00): a 3-4 km guided jungle trek plus Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls.
Night option (depart 11:00): a late-afternoon jungle trek led by a park ranger, Haew Suwat Waterfall, dinner at the Visitor Center, then a 45-minute Night Safari at 19:00 with park rangers, searching for deer, jackals, civets and even wild elephants by spotlight.
Note: Khao Yai is a national park, not a zoo – wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai, with its rich flora and fauna, is the perfect destination for nature lovers. The park is home to elephants, tigers, monkeys, bears, deer, squirrels, and over 400 bird species. You may also encounter pythons, spiders, rodents, and insects, so long-sleeved clothing is recommended. We take a 3 to 4 km trek through the forest and enjoy the scenic mountainous landscape and dense jungle. Along the way, your guide will point out interesting plants, animal tracks and sounds of the forest. Khao Yai is one of the best places in Thailand to spot wild Asian elephants, though sightings can never be guaranteed. The trail is suitable for those with a normal level of fitness, though we understand that physical effort varies from person to person. The duration includes travel time to and from Bangkok.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Haew Suwat Waterfall
There are several waterfalls throughout the national park offering incredible scenery and photo opportunities. The most well-known waterfall in Khao Yai National Park is Haew Suwat. It is famous for being the location for Leonardo DiCaprio's waterfall dive in the movie ‘The Beach’ back in 2000.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Haew Narok Waterfall
Haew Narok is the highest falls in Khao Yai National Park, and the park’s star attraction, cascading over three tiers with the final level gushing 80 metres below into a deep pool. However, only the first level is open to the public, as the other levels are steep and dangerous. There’s a hillside viewpoint where you can clearly watch and take photos of the waterfall. Especially at the height of the rainy season, the Haew Narok Waterfall is a truly breathtaking sight.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear long pants, socks and closed walking shoes; bring leech socks. Khao Yai is a national park, not a zoo – sightings cannot be guaranteed. Day option trail approx. 3-4 km, moderate fitness required.
- IMPORTANT: There are many wild animals in the national park, but you should always remember you're visiting a huge National Park, not a zoo looking at animals in captivity. The animals are free to roam where they like, and with the dense vegetation it’s not always easy to find them.
- The hiking trail we follow is approximately 3 to 4 kilometers long. It’s suitable for anyone with a normal level of fitness, but we understand that physical effort is experienced differently by each individual.
- The travel time between Bangkok and Khao Yai is approximately 3 hours one way, depending on traffic conditions.
- Bangkok’s traffic is often heavily congested, so we kindly ask all guests to arrive on time. As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day, though a rescheduling fee of THB 500 per person will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued. Cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
- The exact departure time from the meeting point will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform one day before the tour. Please check your email (including your junk/spam folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
- Depending on the number of participants, departure from the meeting point will be between 7:30 and 8:00 hrs.
- Night option: no tour guide (driver only); jungle trek and Night Safari are led by park rangers (limited English possible); late return approx. 22:00. Activities may be cancelled by the park due to heavy rain or regulations.
- Leech socks: Please bring leech socks (anti-leech socks) for the jungle trek – leeches are common on Khao Yai trails, especially in the rainy season. Wear long pants and closed walking shoes.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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