Private Hiking in Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok
Two waterfall hikes in a single day through Thailand's oldest national park
A 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.
10h
Step-by-step itinerary
Full day hiking in Khao Yai Park
- Travel from Bangkok to Khao Yai
- Hike to Haew Narok Waterfall
- Explore Khao Yai National Park
- Hike to Haew Suwat Waterfall
- Enjoy authentic Thai lunch
- Learn about jungle with guide
- Return to Bangkok
The Experience
The day starts with pickup from your Bangkok hotel and a drive to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you arrive, your English-speaking guide leads you into the jungle on foot. The park is home to an abundance of wildlife and dense forest, and the hikes take you past that landscape to reach Haew Narok Waterfall first, then push further to Haew Suwat Waterfall. You spend the full day trekking under the guide's attention, learning about the jungle as you move through it.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant partway through the day—basic and simple Thai food that fuels the second half of the hike. The physical demands are real: this is not a stroll, and the operator notes that travelers should have a high level of physical fitness. The 10-hour commitment means an early start and a late finish, but it also means you see both waterfalls and the park's interior in a single day instead of splitting the experience across two trips.
Hotel drop-off in Bangkok closes out the day. Gratuities for the guide are optional and arranged at checkout.
What’s included
- English-speaking guide for the full day.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from Bangkok.
- national park entrance fee.
- lunch at a local restaurant.
Operated by Explore Asia Tour
Is this one for you?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.
Compare the 9 similar options
Private Hiking in Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok10hENUS$ 145
Khao Yai: Day Trip from Bangkok with Waterfalls & WildlifeLeave Bangkok’s buzz behind for a day in Khao Yai—hike jungle trails, spot wild elephants, and see famous waterfalls. Includes pickup, tickets, and local guide.★ 4.70 (681)11hENUS$ 75View ›
Khao Yai National Park Hiking Tour: Small Group GuideFull-day hiking tour of Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok with English-speaking guide, park ranger and hotel pickup—walk nature trails★ 4.94 (16)11hENUS$ 69View ›
Khao Yai National Park Private Tour: Wildlife & WaterfallsPrivate full-day tour of Khao Yai National Park with air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver10hUS$ 249per groupView ›
Khao Yai Hiking Tour: Haew Narok Waterfall from BangkokHike through Thailand's oldest national park with a ranger guide, see Haew Narok Waterfall dropping 150 meters★ 4.33 (3)12hEN · THUS$ 115View ›
Khao Yai National Park day tour from Bangkok: private guidePrivate day tour of Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok with English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and driver included★ 4.00 (8)11h–12hENUS$ 78View ›
Khao Yai National Park tour from Bangkok: wildlife and waterfallsGuided tour of Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok with English-speaking guide, park entry, and air-conditioned transport — trek through jungle10hENUS$ 75View ›
Khao Yai National Park 2-Day Hike & Elephant Watching TourSmall group gibbon and hornbill hike through dry evergreen forest, then watch wild elephants at salt licks at dusk with guide and Bangkok pickup.2dENUS$ 314View ›
Thai Cooking Class & Khao Yai National Park Tour from BangkokBangkok morning market shopping and Thai cooking class in a home kitchen, followed by a hike to Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai National Park with hotel pickup and lunch.★ 5.00 (1)10hENUS$ 239View › 
Top questions
How far is Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok?
The park is outside Bangkok, reached by a drive from your hotel. The full day is 10 hours, which includes the drive both ways, the hikes, lunch and time at the waterfalls.
What are Haew Narok and Haew Suwat waterfalls like?
Both are waterfalls inside Khao Yai National Park that you reach on foot. The hikes to them are the main activity of the day, and the guide leads you to both in sequence.
What wildlife might I see in Khao Yai?
Khao Yai is home to an abundance of wildlife and nature. The guide will point out what the jungle holds as you hike, though wildlife sightings are not guaranteed on any single day.
Is this tour physically demanding?
Yes. The operator requires a high level of physical fitness and notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The day involves hiking over 10 hours with two waterfall treks.
What's included in the lunch?
Lunch is basic and simple Thai food served at a local restaurant during the day. Drinks and other personal expenses are not included.
Can I bring my infant on this hike?
Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the drive, but the hiking itself is strenuous and not practical for carrying a child over 10 hours.
Private Hiking in Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok
10h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 145 per person
