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Khao Yai: Day Trip from Bangkok with Waterfalls & Wildlife★ 4.70 (681) · 11h
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Khao Yai National Park Hiking Tour: Small Group Guide★ 4.94 (16) · 11h
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Khao Yai National Park day tour from Bangkok: private guide★ 4.00 (8) · 11h–12h
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Khao Yai Hiking Tour: Haew Narok Waterfall from BangkokA guided hiking tour of Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok combines jungle trails, a UNESCO-listed ecosystem, and Haew Narok Waterfall—Thailand's highest drop—with a ranger guide, park entry, and hotel pickup. The 12-hour day leaves early and returns by evening; children from age 9 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?The 12-hour commitment means an early start and an evening return, leaving the rest of your day free before or after. This suits travelers based in Bangkok who want a full immersion in the park without an overnight stay, and it works for families with children from age 9 who can handle jungle trails and want to see a major waterfall and wildlife in one outing.
Thai Cooking Class & Khao Yai National Park Tour from BangkokThis 10-hour day trip from Bangkok combines a hands-on Thai cooking class with a national park tour, starting at a local morning market where you pick ingredients with your guide, then preparing five classic dishes in a home kitchen, and finishing with a hike to Haew Narok Waterfall inside Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch, park entry and an ice cream stop on the return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine a cooking class with park exploration in one full day; choose the half-day option instead if you're starting late or prefer to split activities across separate outings.
Khao Yai National Park tour from Bangkok: wildlife and waterfallsA guided tour of Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok includes a 3 to 4 km forest trek, visits to Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, park entry, English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport from your meeting point. Groups stay under 10 people. Wildlife sightings—elephants, gibbons, hornbills—are possible but never guaranteed, as animals roam freely in the park's dense vegetation.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want a dedicated guide and vehicle for your group alone; the small group options work better if you're comfortable sharing the experience with up to nine other travelers and want to keep the cost lower. Either way, the tour's fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange the three-hour drive or navigate the park on your own—the guide handles the route, the timing, and the wildlife spotting.
Khao Yai National Park 2-Day Hike & Elephant Watching TourA 2-day guided tour from Bangkok into Khao Yai National Park where you hike through dry evergreen forest, swim at Haew Suwat waterfall, and spend the evening watching for wild elephants at the salt licks. The tour includes hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, small-group hiking, breakfast and lunch; you stay overnight at Eco Valley Lodge inside the park.Is it for me?Choose this if you want hiking, wildlife watching, and a mountain viewpoint in one day—the guide positions you at salt licks for evening elephants and knows where gibbons call in the forest.
Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park day trip from BangkokThis full-day tour from Bangkok combines Ayutthaya's ancient temples and ruins with a hike through Khao Yai National Park, including hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and park entry. You'll visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and other major sites in the old capital, then travel to the national park to hike to Heaw Narok Waterfall and view the landscape from Thanarat Road. The tour returns to Bangkok by around 6:30pm. Choose between a private tour for your group or a shared departure.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you're traveling with family or friends and want to move at your own pace without waiting for other groups; book the shared tour if you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to meet other travelers while keeping costs down. Either way, the 12-hour day is built to fit both Ayutthaya's temples and a real hike into the jungle, so you're not choosing between history and nature—you get both.
Khao Yai jungle trek from Bangkok: wildlife & waterfallsA full-day jungle trek in Khao Yai National Park departing from Bangkok hotels includes hotel pickup, a licensed English-speaking guide, park entrance, Thai lunch and transport back by evening. The day moves through three stops—Kilometer 30 viewing point, a two-hour trek to Kilometer 33 with an observation tower, and Haew Suwat Waterfall—with a visitor center stop in between to learn about the park's ecology and history.Is it for me?Hotel pickup from central Bangkok means you do not arrange your own transport to the park or navigate the drive yourself—the day is built around a fixed schedule that gets you there early and back by evening, so the full trek and all three stops fit inside one departure.
Private Hiking in Khao Yai National Park from BangkokA full-day private hiking tour from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you trek to Haew Narok Waterfall and Haew Suwat Waterfall with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bangkok, national park entrance, and lunch at a local restaurant are included; the 10-hour day requires a high level of physical fitness.Is it for me?Book this if you're a confident hiker ready for a full day of sustained trekking; casual walkers should choose a shorter half-day option instead.
Khao Yai National Park Private Tour: Wildlife & WaterfallsA full-day private tour of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned vehicle. You visit Nong Phak Chi Observation Tower for wildlife watching, Haew Suwat Waterfall (famous from the film The Beach), Haew Narok Waterfall—the park's tallest—and Lam Ta Khong Campground for views and rest. Park entry ticket and lunch are not included; you arrange those separately or add them at checkout. The tour runs ten hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to move through different parts of the park in one day rather than spend hours at a single waterfall—the route covers wildlife watching, swimming, and hiking without backtracking. The private vehicle and driver mean you set the pace at each stop and do not wait for a group to gather.
Khao Yai National Park Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 11 bookable options for Khao Yai National Park Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 69. The average rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 710 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 11 of the 11 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Khao Yai National Park Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 69. There are 11 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 11 of the 11 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Khao Yai: Day Trip from Bangkok with Waterfalls & Wildlife is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 681 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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