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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Beautiful Scenery and Great Guide, Surina!
The waterfalls were beautiful! We saw two big groups of monkeys including a few baby monkeys which was a cool experience. Our guide, Surina was very knowledgeable and made sure we were prepared for each stop. She was also happy to take pictures for us and they came out really well! Our driver “Mr. Beer” was a very safe driver and made sure we always had water (either cold or room temperature, he had was well prepared!). Lunch was also really good. I was hesitant to travel so far from Bangkok for one day, but the waterfalls, monkeys, and scenery was worth it!
5
Would recommend!
I had a great time at this tour. It was a long but comfortable drive to get there but Mr. Beer is an excellent driver and was very accommodating. Surina was an excellent guide and the hike was worth the experience. The park is breathtaking and we also saw monkeys!
5
Exciting and fun
Surina is a wonderful guide, who is also passionate to spot Elefant for us. Even though we didn’t see one at the end, she tried really hard. We had a great time and a nice walk with her. She’s an interesting woman who knows a lot about the nature and showed us different photo spots. She also took photos for us. Also the driver is a very nice and caring person. He offered us water, whenever we needed. In general it was a nice trip for people, who don’t have enough time and have to stay in Bangkok. On our trip we saw quite a few animals, even the Hornbill. It was extraordinary.
5
Waterfalls and Elefant
Best guided Tour.
I was so much fun. To get the historic information from Surina and the driving from Mr nuu was safe.i looking Forward to the next time i come to BKK Thailand.
5
Amazing!!
Amazing tour!! Surina really was knowledgeable about everything. Very funny and so kind. She made sure to get us to some really good spots for some amazing pixtures. Really a trip to remember. The driver Mr Beer was also amazing. He also made sure to have ice cold water ready for us when every time we got back to the transport vehicle.
Next time I am in Thailand or I know of anyone travelling, I would 100% recommend these 2 as they were simply amazing