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
An excellent way to see something other than Bangkok
Tanya was an excellent guide, and Mr Nuong(?) an excellent driver. We saw lovely flowers and countryside, water monitor lizards, many butterflies, monkeys and 2 species of deer, learned lots about Thailand. Be aware traffic coming back to the city was heavy.
5
Great tour
Beautiful national park. Our guide Tania gave us a lot of information about the jungle. The trip was well managed and I would recommend it
5
Sparkle in the Jungle
Excellent, informative and stress-free. Anyone looking to get out of the cities and sparkle in the Jungle, this trip should satisfy that craving. Suggest light pants because there is a narrow path where things can do some damage to your legs, proper bug spray and large bottle of water because it’s pretty humid. When you stop for lunch, there’s also a lady that serves cold drinks est 50-70 (I got a yummy OJ frozen smoothie) so if that’s your thing bring some cash as well on top of food money (got omelette with pork and rice 60)
5
Great trip!
This was an incredibly fun and interesting tour. Thanya took us on a mini-adventure through the jungle and to some very beautiful places. We were lucky enough to spot a baby green viper, as well as many different kinds of insects and mushrooms! It was a great day away from
Bangkok to explore some of the nature Thailand has to offer. Thanya was a great guide to have for this, she was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife.
4.5
Hiking in Khao Yai National Park
I had a great time. The hiking was very intense because we went off the track. But I loved it.
No elephants to be seen through…