Step into the wild heart of Thailand, where cascading waterfalls, jungle trails, and the calls of roaming elephants await in Khao Yai National Park.
Khao Yai National Park, Thailand’s oldest and most popular national park, is an extraordinary destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Spanning 2,158 sq km and located approximately three hours from Bangkok, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Its mountainous terrain, dense forests, and stunning landscapes make it one of the best places in Thailand to experience the country’s rich flora and fauna.
The park is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, monkeys, bears, deer, and squirrels, as well as snakes, spiders, rodents, and countless insects. Birdwatchers will also delight in the more than 400 species of birds that inhabit the park.
We take one of the trekking trails in the park for a hike through the nature while enjoying the beautiful mountainous landscape. During this jungle hike you learn more about the flora and fauna of this beautiful wilderness. Even if you're not lucky with wildlife encounters, the massive strangler fig trees make it all worthwhile.
Khao Yai is also famous for its waterfalls. Haew Suwat is popular for its cinematic fame as the filming location for Leonardo DiCaprio’s waterfall dive in The Beach (2000). Haew Narok, the highest waterfall in the park, cascades over three tiers, with the final drop plunging 80 meters into a deep pool. Visitors can enjoy a safe hillside viewpoint for incredible photos, particularly spectacular during the rainy season.
One of the park’s highlights is the chance to see Asian elephants in the wild. Many visitors are lucky enough to spot them grazing peacefully in their natural habitat, though sightings cannot be guaranteed.
With its rich biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife experiences, Khao Yai National Park offers a perfect escape into Thailand’s wild heart, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking adventure and natural beauty.
Important notes:
- Please note that during the dry season the water flow at Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls may be lower than usual.
- For your comfort and safety, we recommend wearing hiking-appropriate clothing: lightweight but covering (to protect against insects and leeches), along with sturdy walking shoes.
- Khao Yai is a vast national park with many wild animals, reptiles, insects, and birds. Remember, this is not a zoo; the animals roam freely in their natural habitat, and spotting them can be challenging due to the dense vegetation.
- This tour also includes sections of hiking, so please ensure you are fit for this level of physical activity before booking.
Pick up/Meeting point:
We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square.
If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up area, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. Our office in Chinatown is just a short 5-minute walk from Wat Mangkon MRT (metro) station.
For the exact location of our WanderSiam office on Google Maps, please click HERE.
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5
Inspiring Journey
It was amazing that the tour company still operated tour when only myself joining, then it became a chartered tour. The guide ( Surina) n driver (Nu) are very helpful and nice. Surina hiked with me on the whole journey. She had wide knowledge on the National Park and gave me a very inspiring lesson. The scenery is very beautiful and natural. Excitedto see some animals in the trip. Highly recommended !
5
A great day away from Bangkok!
Amazing trip! Amazing guide! Surina was so kind, so informative and had an incredible eye for wildlife. You can tell she’s very passionate. She even bought us some guava on the ride home! We saw a lot of monkeys, deer, a snake and lots of beautiful greenery.
5
Amazing nature
The long drive is certainly worth it. Amazing nature and cool to see monkeys in the wild. The food at the restaurant was also very good.
Thanks for the lovely day Surina and Beer.
5
Great fun lots of walking but so worth it
Paul our guide was amazing and his enthusiasm made the trip worth it! It was awesome to see the national park and would definitely recommend this tour.
5
Wonderful time!
This was a lovely tour. Surina was very knowledgeable about Thailand and the park we visited. The park was beautiful and the hiking was nice and not too difficult. I would suggest this trip for anyone who wants to get out of the city and experience nature, but who also doesn’t want to sit in a van or bus all day. This was a great day for fresh air and being active!