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.
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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155 Comments
5
お勧めできるツアーです。Highly recomended tour
幸運なことに野生のオスの像に遭遇することができました。ガイドさんによると、一万回に一回のイベントだとか。20メートルくらいの距離で見ることができました。
乾季だったので水量は少なかったですが、滝までのトレイルもとても気持ちがよかったです。日本では味わえないジャングルの風景を満喫できました。
スタッフとのやりとりも特に問題なく、とても満足度の高いツアーでした。
We were so lucky to encounter a wild male elephant, which is a truly rare event. The elephant was just 20 meters away.
The trail leading to the waterfall was equally remarkable, offering breathtaking views of the jungle.
The guild was nice and friendly.
Overall the tour was very nice, and I definitely recommend it.
5
Surpassed our expectation!!
We had an amazing time experiencing nature just three hours away from Bangkok with the guidance of Paul and Frank. We were fortunate to see groups of wild elephants twice, which surpassed our expectations. Besides elephants, we also encountered large lizards and many fluttering butterflies. Both my child and I joined the tour and were thrilled. We’d love to participate again. Thank you so much!
5
Put your money in the right place
I had an amazing day in Khao Yai with Surina. We went on a long trek in the jungle and saw some cool lizards and deer.
We were tracking elephants that we could smell and hear but sadly didn’t end up seeing. However I am happier to have done this tour than any of the numerous ones that exploit elephants.
What you do with your money when you travel matters. If you care about being a responsible traveller and the ethics of elephants this tour is perfect. Are you guaranteed to see elephants? No. But are you contributing to their pain? Definitely not! And that is what matters the most.
5
Great experience!!
Suri was an amazing host!! And the tour is beautiful! However, the park is a really long drive. The ratio of being in the car and being in the park was a bit off.
5
A day I will remember
A great experience, and a fantastic change of scenery from Bangkok for a day, despite the long drive – our tour guide Surina was clearly very passionate about the wildlife and nature in Khao Yai. We were lucky and saw a wild elephant (hearing others eating and calling in the background), which was humbling, and I liked how much respect and care for the elephants Surina showed. A very special memory!