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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4.5
Great trip, great guide!
Nice day trip to national park. Although the traveltime of total 6 hours is quite long, its still worth it. Visit of 2 waterfalls (one of the movie The Beach). We had a super guide named Surina, she was very friendly, helpfull and enthusiastic. I really recommend this trip.
5
Amazing views and whole trip was very comfortable.
The tour was well-planned and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and caring. Really enjoyed the scenic views and comfortable to and fro.
4.5
Cool excursion
Surina was super nice, really caring about her role guide and our well being. During the visit of the parc, we saw many waterfalls and had one walk through the forest. We had a lunch into a tasty restaurant of the parc and we had the luck to see a place full of deers!
The reason i can’t note this experience with 5/5 is that i thought it would be more adventurous. I would love to see more things and/or get off the beaten tracks but we just borrowed the same touristic ways that other people took.
Otherwise, i recommend this excursion for people who want to leave Bangkok to discover some beautiful nature for some hours. I think it is still a good way to escape the city, the organisation is great, Surina super nice (as well as her driver) and it worth the price of this is what you are looking for.
5
Best thing to do near bangkok
Our guide Lin was amazing! Our best experince near Bangkok. The walk through the jungle was incredible, we saw a rare snake, countless species of butterfly, deer and giant otters. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Our guide was well versed in first aid which made us feel safe, we spent much time in nature, it couldn’t have gone better. The drive was pleasant as the van was comfortable and good air conditioning.
5
Wonderful nature trip with our amazing guide Surina
Surina took us on a great trip into the pure nature of amazing Thailand. We enjoyed the fantastic impressions, especially at the waterfalls. Surina told us a lot about the fauna and flora of Thailands rain forests and was a very friendly, warm and carrying guide. Thank you for taking those pictures and sending them to us right after the trip.
Definitely a recommendation if you want to enjoy a day in the nature!