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
Authentic jungle experience
Very authentic experience in a natural jungle with the habitat of the animals still intact. We did see some monkeys, exotic birds, lizards and insect. Sadly no elephants on our tour, but as this is a national park and no zoo, this can be expected. We did though see some fresh traces of elephants and bears (footprints, scratches on the tree etc.)
Walk is about 2 hours long, then a lunch break, and then another short walk.
Our guide Surina did a wonderfol job, you can really see how ethantuastic she is about the nature. The bus was really modern, with air condition and comfortable seats, and our driver Beer brought us safely
5
Khao Yai
Had Surina as guide and Beer as driver. They are really nice and helpful. Recommended to everyone who want to go to visit Khao Yai.
5
Kao Yai National Park
We went to Khao Yao national park and were lucky enough to see an elephant as soon as we arrived. We also saw monkeys and other wildlife which was amazing
5
Incredible tour
Incredible! We saw an elephant 15mins after getting out of the car! Very friendly guides Pino and Paul. Also saw monkeys, a hornbill and lots of butterflies. Beautiful scenery on the jungle wall.
5
Elephants, AMAZING!
Tour guides Pino and Paul were the best!! Saw elephants and monkeys, frogs and big birds!! Was the best National Park tour, I highly recommend!