Khao Yai National Park full day tour from Bangkok
Bangkok
Holding the title as Thailand's oldest and most popular national park, Khao Yai National Park is an amazing destination that is home to an abundance of nature and wildlife. Spanning 2158 sq km, the Khao Yai National Park is located approximately 3 hours driving from Bangkok and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountainous terrain and picturesque natural landscapes are among some of the best places in Thailand to see native wildlife.
Holding the title as Thailand's oldest and most popular national park, Khao Yai National Park is an amazing destination that is home to an abundance of nature and wildlife. Spanning 2158 sq km, the Khao Yai National Park is located approximately 3 hours driving from Bangkok and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountainous terrain and picturesque natural landscapes are among some of the best places in Thailand to see native wildlife.
Khao Yai is the perfect destinations for nature lovers with its rich flora and fauna. The dense forest of Khao Yai National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
There are many animals inhabiting the national park including elephants, tigers, monkeys, bears, deer and squirrels. There are also various types of snakes like pythons, spiders, rodents and insects, so it is best advised to wear long sleeved clothing. In addition, the park has more than 400 species of birds.
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.
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.
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.
Khao Yai National Park is one of the best places in Thailand to see Asian elephants in the wild and many visitors come to catch a glimpse of the park's wild elephant population, grazing in their natural habitat. Keep in mind, however, that it cannot be guaranteed that you will see wild elephants in the park during your day trip.
Guests can cancel until 24 hours before the Experience start time for a full refund.
You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking
Guests can cancel until 24 hours before the Experience start time for a full refund.
You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking
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140 Comments
5
Awesome
Fantastic! I booked last minute and had a driver and a guide all to myself. I got really good insights and saw a lot of beautiful things. I think this is the best value for money you can book anywhere. At other companies you pay more yust for the transfer.
5
Amazing guide, wonderful jungle fun
It was really great. Our guide, Golf was awesome, very informative and thoughtful. The jungle was green and full of life. We saw snakes and monkeys and heard hornbills. On our way back, our driver stopped for us at a roadside market and we picked up fresh local fruits. I recommend it.
5
Amazing guide, wonderful jungle fun
It was really great. Our guide, Golf was awesome, very informative and thoughtful. The jungle was green and full of life. We saw snakes and monkeys and heard hornbills. On our way back, our driver stopped for us at a roadside market and we picked up fresh local fruits. I recommend it.
5
Awesome
Fantastic! I booked last minute and had a driver and a guide all to myself. I got really good insights and saw a lot of beautiful things. I think this is the best value for money you can book anywhere. At other companies you pay more yust for the transfer.
5
Definitely worth a visit
I didn’t have a lot of time to go off and explore this time while in Thailand. Instead I found WanderSiam day tours and glad I booked with them. The guide Mam and the driver (whose name I didn’t catch) were so very (very) kind. Super friendly people who shared their lunch and snacks with me, as they were excited for me to try Thai food. It’s a long journey as you have to drive 2.5 hours one way (total 4-5 hrs depending on traffic) which means you don’t get a lot of time at the park. If you are a hiker or someone who hikes often I would recommend hiring a car and staying in a resort near by to enjoy the park more fully as it truly is gorgeous and worth a visit. If you are short on time or want to visit the park in a casual way then I definitely recommend this tour and going with Mam as your guide.