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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5
Very fun tour
Very nice full day tour. We did alot and also saw elephants on the way. The tour guides were also very kind and fun. Whould recommend this tour
5
A Great Little Adventure
The Wander Siam trek is perfect for people who don’t want a touristy experience. It’s a proper hike through the jungle, with no goofy photo ops or multiple pointless stops. I’m an avid traveler, and I hate tours. This was a pleasant exception. There were no frills, just a comfortable van and a knowledgeable guide. Don’t bring small kids and wear hiking clothes. I’m a solo female traveler, so being safe while still being able to visit wild places outside of a tour bus is a tall order. This ticked all the boxes for me, and I will likely book another trek with them later in the month.
5
Enjoyable National Park Trip
Our Guide (Surina) and driver (Nu) did everything they could to make this an enjoyable trip. We got started on time and were able to see a few beautiful waterfalls and a variety of animals in the park. The van ride was comfortable despite Bangkok traffic
5
Incredible experience
The tour was a huge experience.
Surina and Mai were so kind and friendly to us.
I recommend them by far.
In my opinion, they are kind of person who are working with big heart and passionnaly 👍
5
A great experience
I had a really good day. As others have said, it’s a long drive for one day but I felt it was really worth it – the 5 hours or so we were at the park felt like a proper mini adventure. We were lucky enough to see a wild elephant, lots of monkeys and a hornbill flying overhead as well as just enjoying being in the forest. Our guide Surina and driver Nu were both enthusiastic and experienced and seemed genuinely invested in us seeing some wildlife which was really nice.
You need to be relatively physically robust to do the walk as it’s a hot couple of hours over up and down terrain.