Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai is Thailand’s first and oldest national park, located just two hours’ drive to the north east of Bangkok.

Khao Yai National Park, covers over 2,000 sq. km of protected land including rain forests and grasslands, and is part of a much larger forest complex spread along the rugged Dong Phayayen, a World Heritage Natural Site.

It's home to over 3,000 species plants, 66 species of wild animals including elephant, gibbon, macaque, sambar deer and crocodile as well as an array of fascinating reptile and bird species such as the Giant Hornbill.

There are plentiful opportunities for getting up close to nature, cooling down near refreshing waterfalls, taking in the fresh air, experiencing the panoramic views at the mountain peak and if you're lucky spotting some wild animals.

This 3-day journey from Bangkok offers a glimpse into this beautiful national park with some easy walking, a night safari and a visit to spectacular Haew Suwat Waterfall.

Day 1: Khao Yai National Park

You'll be collected from your hotel in Bangkok at around 7:30 by your guide and transferred by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Khao Yai National Park.

You'll have a briefing about the national park and the guide will lead you to where the trail begins.

Enjoy a  mid-morning trek to the national park’s largest and highest (150 m) waterfall ‘Haew Narok’.

The trail is also a great place to spot birds, lizards, macaques and possibly elephants.

Visit the next trail, known as ‘Loneliness Cliff, where you will have vistas over the distant mountains in Prachinburi province.

Visit Haew Suwat Waterfall, made famous in the movie 'The Beach'.

Enjoy a set lunch in a restaurant nearby the waterfall.

After relaxing by the fresh stream, continue with a 3 km walk to Pha Kluay Mai Waterfall which zigzags down a 10-metre cliff.

In March and April, it's festooned with wild orchid blossoms. On the way, you may spot crocodiles that inhabit the river along the trail.

Drive back to your chosen hotel in Khao Yai for check-in.

In the evening, join an open-topped pick-up truck fitted with a powerful spotlight for picking out nocturnal creatures such as Deer, Civets, Owls, Porcupines and Snakes.

Binturongs, Small Cats, Elephants and Slow Loris are occasionally also spotted.

Overnight Khao Yai. Breakfast & lunch included.

Day 2: Khao Yai National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, drive into the national park.

On the way, make a stop at ‘Km. 30 Viewpoint’ and admire the view over the forested mountains which reach up to the green scenic valley in a far distance.

Is this a Private Tour or a Group Tour?

All of our tours are private tailor made itineraries, customised for you - we can amend things to entirely suit you.

You will have your own private car, driver and guide on excursions.

What are the departure dates?

Let us know your preferred dates of travel and we will find the best and most suitable flights to fit your itinerary.

As this is a private tour, there are no set departure dates.

Which Airlines do you use?

We work with all the major airlines flying to Thailand.

Typically for Thailand, Thai Airways, EVA Air, British Airways or Singapore Airlines would be airlines we most often use as well as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways.

However, just let us know your preferred airline if you have one. We can organise flights from any regional destination in the UK.

Thai Airways, EVA Air and British Airways fly directly to Bangkok.

Which Hotels do you use?

We're careful with our choice of hotels, but we're guided by our customers also. If you have some preferred hotels, just let us know.

We specialise in boutique hotels and so we will often suggest some of our favourite smaller hotels where we think these will be suitable.

We keep on top of hotel developments in Thailand from our office in Vietnam and regularly inspect the hotels we use.

Khao Yai has a decent choice of hotels which are excellent value for money.