Khao Yai National Park tour: Wildlife, waterfalls, local guide

Track wildlife through the park with someone who knows where to find it

A full-day guided safari tour of Khao Yai National Park with Mr. Nong, a local guide with 40 years of experience in the park. You'll watch for monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, wild elephants and birds; hike 3.5 kilometers to two waterfalls; and finish with dinner at the night market in Pak Chong. The tour runs 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, lunch, dinner, bottled water and park entry. A shorter half-day evening option runs 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Khao Yai National Park and Night Market

• Start tour at 8:30 am
• Watch animals and visit viewpoints
• Hike 3.5 kilometers at 11 am
• Take lunch break at 2:30 pm
• Visit Haew Suwat Waterfall at 3 pm
• Visit another waterfall and watch wildlife
• Finish tour at 6 pm
• Go to Pakchong night market for dinner
• Drop off at hotel near park

The experience

The tour starts at 8:30 a.m. with a drive through the park to spot animals and stop at viewpoints, then moves into a 3.5-kilometer hike at 11 a.m. You'll walk toward the two waterfalls (first the Haew Suwat Waterfall, then the Haew Narot) with Mr. Nong pointing out wildlife along the way: monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, wild elephants and bird species. He has worked Khao Yai for 40 years and knows where the animals move through the park.

Lunch happens at 2:30 p.m., followed by the waterfall visits and more wildlife watching. The day wraps at 6 p.m., then Mr. Nong takes the group to the night market in Pak Chong for dinner: about two hours to eat and walk around. If you're staying near the national park, he'll drop you back at your hotel when the tour ends. Plastic socks are provided to slip over your shoes during the hike if it rains.

The half-day evening option runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and covers the same waterfalls and wildlife watching, ending with the night market dinner. Mr. Nong leads the tour himself and speaks English and Thai. The tour includes park entry, food, bottled water, dinner and insurance. Children are welcome from age 10.

What’s included

Park entry, lunch, dinner at the night market in Pak Chong, bottled water, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, travel insurance and plastic socks for hiking in rain are included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Accomodation and tourGuide in English or Thai · No fixed timePickup from Pak Chong Hostel is included

Natural Park Khao Yai with Mr NongGuide in English or Thai · No fixed timeThai food, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Infant (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chachirt

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide who knows every trail and animal pattern from four decades in the park, and you're staying within the park area or willing to arrange pickup from your accommodation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on this tour?

The tour focuses on monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, wild elephants and bird species. Mr. Nong knows the park's trails and viewpoints where these animals move, and he brings a camera to photograph wildlife you spot.

How much hiking is involved?

There's a 3.5-kilometer hike at 11 a.m. toward the two waterfalls. Plastic socks are provided if it rains. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the price?

Park entry, lunch, dinner at the night market, bottled water, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, and travel insurance are all included. Mr. Nong also provides photos he takes of wildlife on his camera.

Is there a shorter option if I don't have a full day?

Yes, a half-day evening tour runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and covers the waterfalls and wildlife watching, ending with dinner at the night market.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear trekking or sport shoes for the hike. Bring a raincoat, swimwear and a towel if you want to swim at the waterfalls, and long trousers for protection. Mosquito spray and sunscreen are not provided, so bring your own.