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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

1. From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

Start your adventure with an early pickup before beginning the 3-hour journey north-east. You’ll have a quick stop at the famous The Birder’s Lodge to grab some coffee before arriving at Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai National Park is one of the largest national parks in Thailand and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll head down one of the many nature trails, admiring the local flora and fauna. As one of the oldest national parks in the country, you’ll find all kinds of animals living in the area, from mammals and reptiles to birds and insects. If you’re really lucky, you may just spot a herd of wild elephants nearby. After lunch, trek to Haew Suwat Waterfall and Haew Narok Waterfall, two of the park’s most picturesque bodies of water. We’ll marvel at the cool cascades, snap photos of the lush scenery, and take a quick respite before making our way back to Bangkok. For itinerary from April to May (Dry season): After lunch, follow a nature trail and walk along the winding paths, taking in the natural scenery. Look as your guide points out some of the park’s most enchanting features, and if you’re lucky, you can see some friendly creatures. After the hike, get to Nong Phak Chi Observation Tower. Climb to the top and get a bird’s eye view of the landscape below.

Koh Chang: Full-Day Reefs or Wreck Sites Snorkeling Trip

2. Koh Chang: Full-Day Reefs or Wreck Sites Snorkeling Trip

Discover the fascinating underwater world around Koh Chang or Koh Rang National Park on this full-day snorkeling tour. After a comfortable hotel pickup, you will be driven to the Bang Bao Pier where you will receive your snorkel equipment, mask and fins. Hop aboard the boat, put on your life jacket and get ready for a marine adventure. Your boat will depart at 9 AM. Visit the beautiful coral sites around Koh Chang on some days, and head to Koh Rang National Park on other days, depending on weather and sea conditions. Both areas are stunning and offer prime snorkeling spots. The Koh Chang sites include a shipwreck, while the National Park sites include a beach stop. Enjoy a total of 3 diverse snorkeling stops. Feel comfortable in the presence of your expert guide, or explore the reefs by yourself if you're an experienced snorkeler. Indulge in a tasty lunch buffet with delicious non-spicy food, and refresh with fresh fruit in the afternoon. Your boat will return between 4 and 5 PM, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your evening.

Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trekking Day Trip From Bangkok

3. Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trekking Day Trip From Bangkok

After hotel pick-up in the early hours, head to the first stop on the trek at the Kilometer 30 viewing point at Thanarat Road. Capture the scenery of the Northern part of Khao Yai National Park, great for photo opportunities. Trek onward to Kilometer 33, known as Nong Park Chi to the locals. Walk for around 2 hours, passing an observation tower and many different species of wildlife. There is a salt lick close to the tower to attract wildlife, along with a lake, open grassland and forest. Savor a traditional Thai lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, head to the Khao Yai National Park Visitor Center in the park headquarters, a useful starting point for visitors with information and interpretive facilities to enhance your appreciation of the park. See exhibits on the natural environment and wildlife of Khao Yai, and get information about day hiking trails. Finally, stop at the splendid Haew Suwat Waterfall, with plenty of shady tree spots to sit under and many large rocks to lie down on and relax. This stunning waterfall was made famous in The Beach, but is unfortunately off limits to swim in. After your full day trekking in the forest, transfer back to Bangkok at approximately 6:00 PM.

Khao Yai National Park: 2-Day Private Tour from Bangkok

4. Khao Yai National Park: 2-Day Private Tour from Bangkok

DAY 1: Around 9:00 AM on day 1 your private driver will meet you at your hotel in Bangkok and take you to Khao Yai National Park. The first stop that you're heading to is Eco Valley Lodge. The transfer takes about 3 hours. Once there, it's time to meet and greet your guide, then continue for the afternoon tour. You will be visiting a Buddhist cave temple, see million wrinkle-lipped bats flying and forming a snake-like stream in the sky and visit a viewpoint overlooking the National Park. This tour will be joined by a small group (max 10 people). After today's tour a transfer to your hotel. DAY 2: Get up at 7 AM, enjoy breakfast, then pick up for the tour will be at 8 AM. The first stop in Khao Yai National park is a stop at the Viewpoint to stretch your legs. You will be joining a guide in a small group party. Then, the guide will take you hiking through the dry evergreen forest where gibbons, monkeys, and hornbills are often seen. After that you will drive up to Haew Suwat waterfall, followed by lunch near the waterfalls and swimming in a natural pool. In the afternoon, you will see the second-highest mountain in the park and relax from a superb viewpoint. Your most favorite part of the day could be the evening when you are going to be checking out the wild elephants that might come to the salt licks. This join tour finishes at 7:30 PM in Khao Yai. Your private driver will take you back to Bangkok. The expected return time in Bangkok is 10:30 PM.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip

5. From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip

Enjoy a full-day trip out of Bangkok, explore the impressive monuments and temple ruins built during the Ayutthaya era. Make your first stop at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to see the 42-meter-long reclining white Buddha. Then, head to Wat Phra Mahathat to spot the famous tree that has grown around a Buddha's head. Take a selfie with the Buddha's head, but make sure you sit on your knees to show respect, as it is considered holy by Thais. Continue to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest temple in Ayutthaya, known for its distinctive row of restored chedis. Housed within the grounds of the former royal palace, the temple was used only for royal religious ceremonies. The three Chedis are very elegant, and the whole place gives a good impression of what it may have looked like before the city was destroyed. You then make another stop in Ayutthaya at Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. This is one of the biggest Buddha images in Thailand, with a lap measurement at 9.55 meters and a height of 12.45 meters. It is a good model of the Buddha image during the end of Ayutthaya reign. From there, continue to a local restaurant, where you will be served authentic Thai dishes. Move on to Khao Yai National Park and stop at Haew Narok Waterfall to see a beautiful view of the waterfall by walking just 1 kilometer from the main road. Taking a safe trail down the cliff, continue to the Visitor Center to hear about the park’s history and attractions. The final stop is KM 30 Viewpoint on Thanarat Road, and after the wonderful journey, you will return to your hotel in Bangkok, arriving at around 6:30 PM.

Khao Yai Vineyard Tasting Tour & Horse Farm Visit

6. Khao Yai Vineyard Tasting Tour & Horse Farm Visit

Take advantage of the day with an early morning pick-up at 6:30 AM from central hotels in Bangkok and depart for PB Valley Khao Yai Winery, one of the finest wineries in Thailand, located at the edge of the Khao Yai National Park. Benefit from the tram that will take you on a comfortable tour around the vast property of around 1000 acres of vineyard and plantation. Learn about wine production and try some of the more famous wines. A highlight of the winery will naturally be the unique wine tasting tour, where four different wines will be served. Discover the wine production center, do some wine tasting and visit the little museum displaying the history of PB Valley. The tour will also include time for a walk through the fruit orchards and flower gardens before you continue to the local restaurant to be served authentic Thai dishes with bottled water with lunch. Afterward, proceed to the horse farm, located close by in the Pak Chong district. Experience life amidst nature and enjoy the farm’s activities in the afternoon, perfect for children from 2 to 12 years of age. Collect eggs from the coop of over 400 free-range hens and put them into a basket, or feed the farm animals and learn how to ride and groom horses/ponies. Horse riding for beginners is a fun and exciting experience. Please wear full-length jeans covering your ankles and sneakers. Helmets will be provided. Once you have completed your horse ride, the transfer to central Bangkok hotels will bring you back, arriving at around 6:30 PM.

Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park with Horseback Ride Day Trip

7. Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park with Horseback Ride Day Trip

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khao Yai National Park on this adventurous day trip from Bangkok. See the impressive Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls and savor authentic Thai dishes for lunch. Gaze at an incredible panoramic view from the Kilometer 30 Viewpoint on Thanarat Road in the National Park. Visit the Khao Yai National Park Visitor Center in the park headquarters and learn more about the park and the jungle. Finally, head to a horse farm and enjoy a 20-minute horseback riding lesson. Feed the animals and learn how to ride and groom horses and ponies. Get closer to nature and spend time with loved ones while stroking and caring for animals.

From Bangkok: Khao Yai Hiking Day Tour

8. From Bangkok: Khao Yai Hiking Day Tour

Take a day trip from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a hike to Heaw Narok Waterfall for breathtaking views. Explore the splendid Haew Suwat Waterfall with its shady spots filled with trees to sit under and large rocks to lie down and relax on. This stunning waterfall was made famous in the film 'The Beach'. Enjoy a Thai lunch menu with seasonal fruits and bottled water at a local restaurant. Then, visit the Khao Yai National Park Visitor Centre in the park headquarters and enhance your appreciation of the park. Your final stop is at the KM. 30 view point on Thanarat Road. After a fun trekking adventure, return to Bangkok at approximately 6:30 PM. 

Khao Yai National Park Private Transfer with Optional Trek

9. Khao Yai National Park Private Transfer with Optional Trek

Khao Yai National Park or Big Mountain attracts one million visitors a year, mostly from Bangkok, which is only a 3-hour drive away. Khao Yai boasts four vegetation zones, spanning elevations from 100 meters to more than 1,400 meters. In its forest and savannah, the park supports a wild elephant herd estimated at 300. Another attraction is a vast population of hornbills of various species being great hornbill, wreathed, oriental pied, and brown. The trip will start from Bangkok in the early morning, around 6:00 AM. You will be greeted by a friendly driver and drive 3 hours to visit the first national park in Thailand. Along the way, you will have a chance to spot greenery wild animals like deer, monkeys and many more. You might even spot an elephant if you're lucky! If you would like to trek in the jungle with a park ranger, select this option while booking. There are up to fifty hiking trails following the migratory paths of wildlife to scenic waterfalls such as Heaw Narok and to grassy savannahs where elephants roam. On this journey, you will be trekking around 3-4km, which is an easy trail of 2 hours. You will also get to visit observation towers which will make it easier to see from the top. Your park ranger will serve as a guide and escort you around while sharing interesting information. At the end of your day, you'll arrive back at your hotel in Bangkok between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. 

Koh Chang: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners with 2 Dives

10. Koh Chang: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners with 2 Dives

Enjoy a 1-day beginner's scuba diving program without certification. Explore the fascinating underwater world around Koh Chang or Koh Rang National Park on this full-day experience. After pickup from your hotel, travel to the Bang Bao Pier where you will hop aboard the boat and get ready for a marine adventure. The boat will depart at 9:00 AM. Receive an introduction to scuba diving and safety guidelines, followed by a few exercises in shallow water. Then, you will be taken on 2 dives to discover the coral reef.  Visit the beautiful coral sites around Koh Chang on some days, and head to Koh Rang National Park on other days, depending on weather and sea conditions. Both areas are stunning and offer prime snorkelling spots. The Koh Chang sites include a shipwreck, while the National Park sites include a beach stop.  Indulge in a tasty lunch buffet with delicious non-spicy food, and refresh your tastebuds with fresh fruit in the afternoon. Your boat will return between 4:00 and 5:00 PM, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your evening.

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This is a fantastic tour and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience the best of nature in the hills and mountains outside of Bangkok!! I truly don't think you will find a better tour for this!! :) From seeing the lovely rice fields near to Khao Yai we ventured up into the incredible National Park. We saw two great waterfalls, experienced the hills and mountains and on the forest walk we were lucky enough to hear the sound of wild elephants which was an amazing experience. Also saw lots of monkeys, majestic hornbills and other animals. The team and the guides were so kind and helpful and professional and great company, helping you with every need or concern - I am so thankful and grateful to them for helping me to have a great day! For me the highlight was the forest walk through the jungle - you get so close to nature and truly walk in the footsteps of all the animals in the park! :) Highly recommend this tour.

The driver and guide (Angie) were great. It was a small group of 5. We saw 3 waterfalls, and Angie helped us alot on the intermediate trail and was good with safety. She was also knowledgable and shared information about the animals and plants along the way. The meet-up at BTS National Stadium is a little messy as there are multiple tours meeting there, even 2 groups departing for Khao Yai National Park. Also, i got a message that the meeting time changed from 7am to 8am with no explanation, but my friend’s email/message on the same tour still had her meetup at 7am.

I had a wonderful day trip to Khao Yai. Beautiful scenery and our amazing guide Angie made sure we were well informed and looked after. She provided lots of information and was a pleasure to meet and spend a lovely hike and sightseeing tour. Highly recommend!

Mr petar is the best so funny, helpful, and explained everything on the weyway . Every min was fun I will definitely do it again ❤️

Everything worked perfectly just like usual with Get your guide! A really lovely day with good snorkelling and diving.