khao yai two day tour

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Khao yai national park, private tour | 2-days wildlife tour in khao yai.

With a 2-day hiking in the jungle you'll see some of Khao Yai's highlights and very likely some exciting species like gibbons, macaques, hornbills, deers and with a bit luck maybe even elephants!

The 2-days tour in Khao Yai includes hiking in the jungle, daytime safari drives, a night safari drive and visiting some major highlights of the park like waterfalls and viewpoints. The jungle hiking will mainly focus on seeing as much of wildlife as possible but also include visiting some beautiful scenery of the park.

Our trips start and end daily at your hotel or other locations we agreed on.

The itinerary below is only an example. The program may change depending on your interests or how much time you spend on different locations.

Day 1 - From 8 - 8:30 am till about 8 - 9 pm

The first day tour starts with a slow drive along the main road into the park for wildlife observation, then hiking in the jungle.

After the lunch break we will visit Haew Narok which is the highest and most impressive waterfall of the park and also visit saltlicks and other areas where wild elephants tend to visit.

After the dinner tour continues with an exciting night safari using spotlights to spot nocturnal wildlife.

Day 2 - From 8 - 8:30 am till about 5 - 6 pm

We will spend the morning hiking in the jungle to find more interesting animals.

After the lunch break we will visit the other two important highlights of the park; Haew Suwat waterfall known from Leonardio Di Caprio's "The Beach" movie and a viewpoint with a great view over Khao Yai's jungle.

Later on in the afternoon the tour will end depending on the choice of a daytime safari along the roads for search of elephants or visiting the bat caves outside the park boundaries.

After the end of the tour you'll be returned to your hotel.

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Where & when?

The tour starts from Pak Chong area which is 2.5 hours away from Bangkok, easy to reach by bus, shuttle minivan.

Private transfers by taxi or minivan can be arranged on request. We can also arrange pick up from Bangkok. It takes 2.5 hours, it costs 2,200 Baht one way.

Our tours are operated all year round.

Important note

Please confirm with us before booking a hotel in Khao Yai area as we don't offer pickup if your hotel is too far away. Or because some hotel owners don't like their guests to be picked up by tour operators.

Tour details in short:

• Duration: 2 day(s)
• Type: Private tour
• Price: 3,300 - 11,700 Baht
• Group size: 1 or more people
• Grade: Easy to moderate
• Transport: Safari vehicle
• Start: 8 - 8:30 am (day 1)
• End: 5 - 6 pm (day 2)

What to bring:

• Long trousers
• Rain clothing
• Sweater or light jacket
• Hiking or sport shoes
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock lotion

You'll be accompanied by a private guide and no other people will join you; the best way to explore nature! Our tours are all-inclusive except for the accommodation.

Tour rates include:

• Entrance fees
• English speaking guide
• Transportation from/to hotel or other meeting point
• Snacks & fruit
• Drinking water
• Leech protection socks

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Reviews from our guests

Rated 4.83 /5 based on 134 customer reviews

By: Dong | posted Tue 4 Jun, 2024

5 / 5 stars

We really enjoyed the tour and our guide Jum was the best!! She was very knowledgeable, professional, kind, and caring. I really recommend this agency. Thank you for showing us the beauty of Khaoyai National Park.

By: Katherine Burgess | posted Sun 5 May, 2024

We had a wonderful time over the two days with an excellent guide who is so knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and nature. We were very well looked after and felt our guide's enthusiasm for making sure that we explored and experienced all we could -responsibly and safely- in this beautiful park. It was a very memorable experience and we would highly recommend this tour.

By: Irina Steinrisser | posted Sat 4 May, 2024

Great adventure, my guide seemed to know everything about the animals and plants, i learned a lot.

By: Anne Cotterell | posted Sat 27 Apr, 2024

We had an enjoyable 2 day safari in Khao Yai with our guide Lek. He was very knowledgeable and pointed out lots of species of birds and other wildlife, and he seemed to know the best places to visit. He had an excellent spotter scope which he set up on the distant birds, which helped me to find them with my camera. We saw: Monitor lizard, deer, Great Hornbill, another species of hornbill, gibbons, a viper, many many colourful birds, and one male elephant. On the second day we finished off at the bat cave where we watched the thousands of bats emerging, which was well worth seeing. Lunch was great on both days. We also arranged our transfer from/to Bangkok through the National Park, which worked very well.

By: Amber Thompson | posted Fri 26 Apr, 2024

absolutely amazing experience, I 100% recommend booking with this company, we done a 2 day safari and from start to finish everything was unreal. very good price for what you get, our tour guide Lan was amazing, we seen a maybe every animal in the jungle except for the elephants which seemed to be hiding, amazing!

By: Shannon Lee | posted Sun 7 Apr, 2024

We had a very good experience doing this wildlife tour with our guide Ruang. I think it’s rly amazing and cool how knowledgeable he was about the diff wildlife, like he could identify the diff animals by their cries or tell us about how diff plants propagate - truly mad respect! We learnt a lot from our guide, and everything was very smooth and well planned :) thank you for the great experience!

By: Michael Gadd | posted Wed 3 Apr, 2024

The tour was brilliant and exceeded expectations. Our tour guide, M, was passionate about his job. He always knew where to spot animals and capture amazing photos via his telescope. Thanks again!

By: Brianna | posted Sat 30 Mar, 2024

Joom was an absolutely perfect guide! We saw so many things with her that we could have never seen ourselves. The addition of the telescope allowed for brilliant pictures and she was so keen for us to have an amazing experience. I fully recommend this tour, it was a truly wonderful time.

By: George and Lauren | posted Thu 28 Mar, 2024

We had an incredible tour, we saw many animals including 3 elephants, monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, snakes, scorpions, lizards and various species of birds. Our guide was brilliant with a huge amount of enthusiasm and knowledge. I would recommend the 2 day tour fully, it was brilliant and we got so much for the cost.

By: Carol Wolrich | posted Thu 21 Mar, 2024

Jum was a fantastic guide and made sure we had a fabulous 2 days. How she managed to spot even the smallest bird or snake as we drove along I don’t know! We saw gibbons, families of macaque monkeys, a rare leopard cat, porcupines, a civet cat, and many birds and lizards among other things. We had a wonderful time. Thank you.

2 Day Khao Yai Itinerary – The Ultimate Tranquil Getaway Just Three Hours From Bangkok

This is my 2 day Khao Yai itinerary! This rural district in Thailand home to many tourist attractions like animal farms, themed attractions, vineyards, sunflower fields, etc. In recent years, it has become a popular destination for tourists looking for a tranquil getaway within easy reach of Bangkok .

My family booked a private customised tour with Klook , and arranged the itinerary with the driver over email before the trip. On the whole it was a convenient and fuss-free experience.

I do not recommend self-driving in Khao Yai because the rural roads are not very well developed. It is especially dangerous at night because many places do not have street lamps.

2 Day Khao Yai Itinerary

– day 1 –, arrive in bangkok.

Ban Mai Chay Nam

Address: 21 Mittaphap Road, Tambon Pak Chong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.6972883,101.408026 /  Google Map Phone: +66 4431 4236 Opening Hours: Daily 9am to 9pm

Primo Piazza

I also had fun feeding the alpacas and sheep. The adorable animals rushed to the fence immediately whenever they saw visitors with food.

Address: 200/2 หมู่ที่ 10 Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.5430415,101.3346868 /  Google Map Link Phone: +664 400 9900 Opening Hours: Daily 9am to 6pm (last entry 5.30pm) Entrance Fees: THB100 (Adults), THB50 (Child)

Pak Chong Night Market

There were plenty of vendors selling sumptuous street food. These included barbecued seafood, waffles, skewered meats, mango sticky rice, pork trotter rice, and more. I was especially impressed by the huge prawns!

Address: 2422 Tambon Pak Chong, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.7045011,101.4116617 /  Google Map Link Opening Hours: Daily 5pm to 10pm

Midwinter Green

I was very much impressed by the wonderful ambience here. We dined outdoors in the cool night air, surrounded by charming stone castle walls and majestic towers.

dusitD2 Khao Yai

After that, the hotel buggy transported us directly to our rooms. This was a nice touch because our legs were really sore after a whole day of exploring Khao Yai.

– Day 2 –

Strawberry Picking In Khao Yai

Unfortunately, when we visited it wasn’t the strawberry season yet so there weren’t any strawberries to pick. Luckily, the scenery was beautiful, so we took plenty of pretty pictures here.

Address: Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.5425006,101.3769041 /  Google Map Link Opening Hours: Daily 7.30am to 6pm

The Bloom by TV Pool

Other than the flowers, the park offers plenty of photo opportunities such as a floral archway, a large ferris wheel, a floral carriage, giant paper windmills, and more.

We spent less than one hour here, because there wasn’t much to do other than taking pictures. In addition, it was really hot because there are very few sheltered areas in the park.

Address: 357 หมู่ที่ 5 บ้านโนนกระโดน, Phaya Yen, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30320, Thailand GPS: 14.5762566,101.2368738 /  Google Map Link Phone: +66 92 279 1666 Opening Hours: Daily 8am to 8pm Entrance Fees: THB100 (Adults), THB50 (Child)

Thames Valley Khao Yai

Even though we were not staying here, we made a quick stop here to check out the beautiful architecture and scenery.

Address: ถนน ธนะรัชต์ Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.5351231,101.3808169 /  Google Map Link Phone: +66 44 009 999 Hotel Reservations: Click  here

Palio Village

Walking around the premise, it felt like I was inside a real Italian village. The designers have definitely done a good job of recreating the rural Italian vibe here.

Address: 146/1 ม.4 Palio Khaoyai ถ.ธนะรัชต์, กม.17, Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.5379964,101.400176 /  Google Map Link Phone: +66 44 365 888 Opening Hours: | Sun to Thurs: 9am – 7pm | Fri: 9am – 8pm | Sat: 9am – 9pm |

The Chocolate Factory

The restaurant menu offers a wide variety of Western and Thai dishes, including pizza, pasta, BBQ pork ribs, steaks, Tom Yum Soup, Fried Shrimp Cake, Green Curry, etc.

The noodles were cooked nicely al dente, and were infused with the rich flavours of tomatoes and Thai herbs. The seafood were very fresh, and I especially enjoyed eating the succulent prawns.

Address: 2 Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.5622038,101.4036166 /  Google Map Phone: +669 2443 8881 Opening Hours: | Mon: 9.30am – 9pm | Tue to Sun: 9.30am – 10pm |

Manee Sorn Sunflower Field

I enjoyed coming here   very much! The sunflower fields were gorgeous and it was my first time seeing something like this.

The surrounding scenery was beautiful too. We were surrounded by sprawling green fields and lush palm trees against a backdrop of mountains in the distance. This was the perfect end to our Khao Yai adventure!

Address: Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand GPS: 14.572517,101.4410162 /  Google Map Link Opening Hours: Daily 6am to 6pm Entrance fee: THB60

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However, he was unclear of the directions sometimes and I actually had to serve as his navigator a few times using Google Maps. This was a little unnerving especially when we were travelling along the rural roads at night.

Also, we had requested to visit Farm Chokchai and PB Valley Khaoyai Winery, but were informed by him that these attractions were “fully booked”. We later found out that while these places did offer tours, it was actually possible to explore the premises for free.

Instead, he brought us to other less popular attractions like The Bloom By TV Pool and Strawberry Picking.

Therefore, my advice is to be to be as clear as possible on the attractions you want to visit when planning your itinerary with the driver over email before the trip. If you wish to visit Farm Chokchai and PB Valley Khaoyai Winery , make sure you mention this explicitly. Also, while it is possible to visit these two places for free, I’m not sure if the driver will prefer you to prebook the tours.

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Khao yai itinerary — how to spend 2 days in khao yai perfectly.

Khao Yai is a peaceful, friendly town far from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. There are also many interesting attractions for you to experience. What to do in Khao Yai? Where to stay in Khao Yai? The following Khao Yai 2 days 1 night tour itinerary will help you answer that question and discover the beautiful Khao Yai. So, is Khao Yai worth visiting and how many days in Khao Yai is enough? Let’s check out our suggested Khao Yai itinerary 2 days on how to spend 2 days in Khao Yai perfectly with Khao Yai day trip from Bangkok as follows!

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How to get to Khao Yai from Bangkok? (#khao yai itinerary)

Traveling to Khao Yai, you must take a flight from Vietnam or other cities to Bangkok airport. Then from Bangkok to Pak Chong city to get to Khao Yai. You should not come to Pak Chong late because the transfer service will stop operating around 6pm.

How to get from Bangkok to Pak Chong?

Bus: Traveling from Bangkok to Pak Chong takes about 3 hours, so you can use public transport such as bus, both cost-effective and safe for you. From the city center of Bangkok you take a taxi to the bus station for 150 baht. Then go to the ticket counter to buy bus tickets to Pak Chong at Mochit bus sation. Bus from Bangkok to Pak Chong costs about 104 Bath / person.

Train: There are 11 daily connecting trains from Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station. Travel time is 3 hours and minutes to 4 hours and 10 minutes with fares from 36/82/161 baht for cabin 3/2/1 respectively.

Rent a private car: If you go with a group of people or with family, and have a good budget, you can rent a private car from Bangkok to Khao Yai. Renting a car is 3,000 Bath ($86.41), if shared with many people, it is also quite cheap.

Transportation from Pak Chong to Khao Yai

Songthaew: A safe and saving money option for you is to choose a Songthaew (a typical vehicle in Thailand or Laos) to go to Khao Yai area. Its operating time from 8am to 4:30pm for 40 baht/ticket. A small note when you take a Songthaew is that you should pay attention to the area of ​​Khao Yai National Park greeting board, then press the horn to get off, or if you are not sure, you can ask the assistant when you arrive to remind you to get off right spot.

Rent a private scooter: Renting a scooter in Pak Chong costs from 300 baht/day (~$8.64). There are a few car rental shops on the main road near the pedestrian bridge, such as: KhaoYai Motorcycle. Alternatively, you can rent a scooter at the north gate of the national park for 600 baht (~$17.28). However, the number of scooters here is not too much for you to choose from.

Day 1: Depart from Bangkok to Khao Yai (#khao yai itinerary)

After a journey of more than 3 hours departing from Bangkok, we officially arrived in Khao Yai. We chose The Magical Ban Mai Chay Nam Restaurant as the first stop for this Khao Yai itinerary 2 days 1 night.

Lunch at The Magical Ban Mai Chay Nam Restaurant (#khao yai itinerary)

Address: 21, Mittraphat Road, Pak Chong, Thailand Opening hours: 10am to 10pm Tel: +66 44 314 236

This restaurant space makes you feel like returning to your childhood which was once close to you. You can choose popular dishes here, from seafood to Thai street food, all on the restaurant’s menu. The price of the dishes ranges from 50 baht to 80 baht.

Stay at U Khao Yai Resort (#khao yai day trip from bangkok)

Address: 99/22 Moo 1, Tanarat Road, Moosri, Pakchong, Khao Yai Room rates: Double room price from $61.56.

The local chain of hotels in Thailand – U Hotels and Resorts, they usually built on small and narrow streets. This hotel in Khao Yai was built at the end of 2016. The entire hotel is located in a resort with a warm yellow hall, fully furnished, and careful. Each room has a small balcony and overlooks the green garden. The hotel has a 24-hour gym, swimming pool and spa. There are also free bikes for you to riding around. Breakfast has a wide variety of dishes. U Khao Yai is the ideal choice for our Khao Yai itinerary 2 days 1 night.

You can check rates, reviews and book via Agoda.com or Booking.com

Dinner at the street food area: Pak Chong night market

Address: PC37+WF4 2422 Tambon Pak Chong, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand Hours: 5–10PM

Pak Chong Night Market is a cheap dining place for your trip. There are many dishes which are mango sticky rice (60 Bath), meat skewers (35 Bath), grilled chicken wings (6 Bath), French fries (39 Bath), salad noodles (60 Bath) and fresh fruit like papaya (20 Bath)… Surely you will get full stomach when you return to the hotel, which only takes around 150 Baht.

Day 2: Khao Yai National Park – PB Valley Khao Yai Winery & Vineyard – Bangkok (#2 days in khao yai)

Khao yai national park.

Address: Hin Tung, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand Opening hours: 8am-20pm daily Price: 400 baht/adult, 200 baht/child (check receipt)

This is Thailand’s first national park with a large area spanning 4 provinces. You should take the time to explore the rich and diverse flora and fauna here during your 2 days 1 night in Khao Yai.

The temperature here is quite low because it is surrounded by mountains and forests. On the way you can encounter monkeys, wild elephants, elk… It it is best to keep personal items away if you do not want to be stolen by monkeys.

Along the way you can see signs of The Boonie Bears, which makes visitors both excited and nervous. Haew Narok Waterfall is famous as a spot that appeared in a Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie. You can hear the songs of more than 300 species of birds here, and many birdwatchers come to enjoy.

You should contact the manager directly or book a day tour. Experienced guides will explain a lot about ecology and animals to you. They also know where the animals will appear, well worth a try.

PB Valley Khao Yai Winery

Address: Phaya Yen, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Ticket price: Free admission

Only a 30-minute drive from Khao Yai National Park, you can go to Khao Yai’s largest wine production area and enjoy delicious, quality glasses of wine, learn about the winemaking process when participating in Wine Tour (fare 300 baht/person). Here, you will have comfortable check-in photos at the vineyard as a souvenir for your memorial Khao Yai travel itinerary.

Lunch at Midwinter Green restaurant

Address: 10 88/88 Soi Ban Sai Thong Mu 24 Soi 2, Nong Nam Daeng, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130 Opening hours: 10am-22pm every day, only Friday and Saturday close at 11pm

The restaurant is located on the main road of Pak Chong to Khao Yai. Styled like a medieval castle, it serves a variety of appetizers, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and meat dishes in classic Western style or innovative Thai dishes. Outside the restaurant there is a small supermarket, inside there is a stage for weekend performances. Lunch at Midwinter Green is probably the most luxurious experience in our 2 days in Khao Yai trip.

Back to Bangkok from Khao Yai

How to go from Khao Yai to Bangkok? You should ask the hotel reception to call a pickup truck to take you to Pak Chong town. The cost is about 200 Baht/trip.

Returning to Bangkok, you can catch a bus for 133 Baht/person (including cookies and water) or rent a minivan for about 160 Baht/person (if you have a lot of belongings, you will have to pay more for your luggage). Whether taking a bus or a minivan, you should remember to tell the driver to let you off at BTS Mochit. We end our Khao Yai travel for 2 days 1 night here to return to Vietnam here.

Some tips before you go

• One of the most important things is that you should print the address + phone number of the hotel, restaurant and also the places you want to go (this especially needs to be printed in Thai to give the taxi, motorbike taxi drivers… to find way easily, especially in the deserted mountains like Khao Yai where the drivers don’t understand what we saying), and in case the phone runs out of battery or breaks down suddenly.
• The bus ride from Bangkok to Khao Yai is only about 3 hours. Remember to tell the driver in advance that you will get down to Pak Chong (the car running for about 2 hours, please tell them to make sure).
• The return bus from Khao Yai to Bangkok runs faster than the departure trip. Only about 2 and a half hours, remember not to oversleep!
• At the airport and bus stations in Bangkok, there are taxi meter platforms, ask the security to find that area to avoid “losing money unfairly”.

Above is my suggestion about Khao Yai travel itinerary 2 days 1 night. After finishing the trip, you can stay in Bangkok to shop or visit famous tourist attractions here. Wishing you a happy, safe and meaningful trip.

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2.5-day wildlife tour in Khao Yai national park

By:   Tontan Travel Wildlife Tours

Tour description in short

Our 2.5-day tour in Khao Yai national park takes off with an afternoon primarily focused on bat watching. Followed by two full days both on foot and by car exploring the national park in search for wildlife.

The main waterfalls and viewpoints will be visited. And one of the evenings will be spend spotlighting wildlife from a car on a night safari drive.

Why our 2.5-day tour?

The leisurely afternoon trip relaxing at the spring and enjoying the amazing bat migration, is a lovely way to start the tour. Khao Yai is the best destination in Thailand for wildlife watching. And besides the half day outside the park, you have a decent chance to see quite some variety of animals and the main scenic highlights on the two full days inside the national park.

Besides the great wildlife watching, the park is easily accessible from Bangkok.

And this tour is also the top recommendation for families with kids!

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Tour package summary

• Wildlife watching
• Safari drive(s)
• Jungle walk(s)
• Night safari drive(s)
• Bat watching
• Waterfall(s)
• Viewpoint(s)

Tour details

• 2.5-day tour
• Private tour
• 4100 - 14800 Baht (per person)
• Difficulty level: Moderate

What's included?

• Entrance fees
• English speaking guide
• Transport during tour
• Lunch (Day: 2, 3), Dinner (Day: 2)
• Drinking water
• Leech protection socks

Tour itinerary

Here follows the itinerary of our 2.5-day tour in Khao Yai national park . Note: Often enough, our itineraries get turned upside down. The half day itinerary is fixed, but the two full days in the park are more flexible. It is impossible to plan in nature; the wildlife does not follow timetables, therefore the following itinerary is just a rough example.

Day 1 (15:30 to ±18:30 or later)

Usually, we start the tour with a visit to a clear, cold water spring where you can have a refreshing swim. Alternatively, if swimming is not of interest to you, it is possible to visit a temple with a beautiful Buddha statue on a mountain with a stunning view over the area.

Depending on what time the bats are expected to fly out, there might be time to explore a cave to look for creatures that inhabit the cave. Followed by the final and main activity of this afternoon trip, watching the daily feeding migration of the Wrinkle-lipped Bats ( Chaerephon plicatus ) that fly out of a cave in a seemingly infinite stream of bats. Millions of them!

The bats do not fly out at the same time all year round. It is therefore not easy to say what time this tour ends.

On the way back you will have dinner, and afterwards you will be returned to your hotel.

Note: this entire half day itinerary takes place outside the national park boundaries. Due to higher costs involved, this half-day itinerary can not be replaced with a visit to the actual national park for this same rate.

Day 2 (08:00 to ±20:30)

Today, will be your first day of the trip inside the national park. First we spend some time driving into the park whilst searching for wildlife along the road and stop at a viewpoint area on the way in. Often this is a good place to see hornbills.

After the safari drive, we head to the starting point of our first walk in the forest. Typically the walks are not too physically demanding, and we take it slow because we are trying to spot animals along the way.

When we return from the jungle walk, it is lunch time. We will eat at one of the park restaurants before we drive to one of the beautiful waterfalls of the park. Both when driving there, as well as around the waterfall there is always a chance to see more bird- or wildlife.

In the late afternoon, we will drive past open grass plains, and mineral licks, and more forest in hope to see some elephants but also other animals.

We will have dinner before we go for a night drive. We look for reflecting eyes as we search the forest and fields with a spotlight to look for nocturnal animals. You will be returned to your hotel after the tour.

Day 3 (08:00 to ±18:00)

On the last day, we start with a walk in a different part of the park than yesterday. Hoping to see other species. And after lunch we take a look at the highest viewpoint of the park.

And finally, we end the last day with another late afternoon safari drive to see if we still have any luck left.

You will be returned to your hotel, or to your taxi to continue to your next destination.

Extra information about the national park

Khao Yai national park lies at just 2.5 - 3 hours northeast of Bangkok and is easily accessible.

Our tours start from Pak Chong, a town to the north of the park. And we are able to organize transfers from Bangkok, and other places.

The park is open all year round, and our tours can take off every day of the year. But booking in advance is recommended!

For information on the best time of the year to visit the park, and for more of our tours in Khao Yai, click here.

How much does a tour cost?

These are the rates (per person) for our 2.5-day wildlife tour package based on your group size. Followed by a list of what is included. And feel free to check out our other packages in Khao Yai, below.

Other tours in Khao Yai national park

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Reviews of the 2.5-day wildlife tour in Khao Yai

Our guests have rated us 4.8 out of 5 stars ( 12 reviews).

Name: Judith , Norway

Tour: 2.5-day wildlife tour in Khao Yai

Tour date: 05 Jan 2023

Rating:  

Amazing trip with expert guide Jum. Open trucks gave a nice safari feeling. The trips had a nice variety of experiences. Full days are bit long. I would definitely come again but than for several trips of five six hours, not 12. The tour guide adjusted the trip to our specific needs. It always felt safe. Good food is provided with nice stops. January is Scandinavian summer. Need some warm clothes for windy days. Choose a hotel not too far from the park entrance. Otherwise it is lots of extra driving time. We swam in a beautiful river close to the source. Saw bats coming out of a mountain in swarms, watched nightlife animals, and had some relaxed hikes filled with impressions. It was reasonably priced.

Name: Martin , Germany

Tour date: 09 Apr 2022

I had a wonderful guided tour, which was perfect organized and can highly recommend it!

Name: Mandy , Netherlands

Tour date: 12 Nov 2018

Beste Tontan Travel, Wij hebben vandaag de jungle tour afgerond en hebben het erg leuk gehad, het was een super ervaring! Onze gids en chauffeur hebben erg hun best gedaan om dieren te spotten en dat is dan ook goed gelukt. Ze hielpen ons ook met foto's maken: onze gids had meer verstand van onze camera dan wijzelf, dus we hebben ook nog een beetje fotocursus gekregen. Erg bedankt! Mandy en Bart

Tontan Travel wrote:

Fijn te horen dat jullie een goede tour hebben gehad. Bedankt voor jullie reactie!

Name: Ferrie en Barbara de Haan , Nederland

Tour date: 03 Nov 2015

Beste Tontan Travel en onze gids Ryan, Normaal huren we nooit een gids maar we wilden graag zoveel mogelijk uit ons bezoek aan Khao Yai NP halen. Omdat de reviews erg positief zijn, hebben we voor TonTanTravel gekozen. We zijn uiteindelijk zeer aangenaam verrast door de goede organisatie, de aandacht en het enthousiasme van onze gids Ryan. Zonder hem hadden we lang niet zoveel dieren gezien. Ryan heeft letterlijk elk hoekje en gaatje bekeken om iets bijzonders te vinden. Hij gaf ons ruim de tijd om foto's te maken en deed zijn uiterste best om gehoor te geven aan onze wensen. Daarnaast hadden we ook een prettige chauffeur die rustig door het park reed en zorgde voor een comfortabele rit. Het enige dat voor ons geen meerwaarde had, was de nachtsafari, dit lag niet aan de gids maar aan de manier waarop het georganiseerd is. Al met al zijn we zeer tevreden en is het voor herhaling vatbaar. Bedankt voor deze mooie ervaring ! Groeten, Ferrie en Barbara

Beste Ferrie & Barbara, Bedankt voor jullie reactie in ons gastenboek. En altijd goed te horen dat onze gids zijn best heeft gedaan er een mooi avontuur van te maken. De nachtsafari moeten we wegens de parkregels via het park regelen waarbij een parkmedewerker het voertuig bestuurt over de vaste route. Aangezien wij niet kunnen kiezen welke chauffeur en assistent we daarbij aangewezen krijgen, hebben we dus ook de kwaliteit daarvan niet in de hand. Wij hebben echter toch besloten dit onderdeel in de tours te houden omdat met wat geluk er best een aantal dieren gespot kunnen worden die overdag niet te vinden zijn. Uiteraard heb je daar wat geluk bij nodig (net als overdag). Het liefst zouden we zelf de wagen besturen, maar helaas is dat niet toegestaan. Bedankt voor jullie deelname, en hopelijk tot ziens! Ton & Tan

Name: Lieke en Joost , Netherlands

Tour date: 25 Jul 2015

Dear Tontan and our guide Tata, Thank you so much for our wonderful experience on our 2,5 day tour in Khao Yai National Park. Both the adults and the children loved the hikes and wildlife spotting together with our guide Tata. We were lucky to see lots of different wildlife and got plenty of explanations about the Thai jungle and the Thai way of life. We certainly can say this was one of best experiences of our Thailand trip! Joost and Lieke Mees, Siem and Veerle

Dear Joost, Lieke, Mees, Siem and Veerle, Thank you for your contribution to our guestbook. Much appreciated! We will pass your comments to our guide Tata. Glad to hear he did a good job (as always! ;) ). Hopefully we will meet you another time. Thanks for joining and greetings from the Thai jungle!

Name: Jan, Miriam, Jochem en Ruben , Nederland

Tour date: 24 Jul 2015

Wij hebben de 2,5 daagse tour gedaan en achteraf spijt dat we niet een langere tour hadden geboekt. Vanaf het moment dat Ton en Tan ons ophaalden bij het station hadden wij een perfecte tijd. Het is bijna ongelofelijk zoveel beesten als Ton weet te vinden, je zou bijna denken dat hij ze er neer heeft gelegd. Wij hebben 40 soorten beesten gezien en dan hebben we de insecten niet eens meegeteld. Gibbons, neushoornvogels, civetkat, stekelvarken teveel om allemaal op te noemen. Daarnaast heeft hij ook heel veel kennis en was hij nooit te beroerd om vragen te beantwoorden. Ook al was het voor de 100ste keer wat het coolste beest was, wat hij ooit had gezien. Thuis wijst Ruben aan iedereen het coolste beest wat Ton heeft gezien aan in zijn dierenencyclopedie ;) Ook Tan is fijn om bij je te hebben. Zij ziet ook veel beesten, maar heeft daarnaast ook goed voor onze jongens gezorgd. Toen ze merkte dat onze jongste (5 jaar) geen Thais eten lust, nam ze brood en beleg mee, waaronder pindakaas. Onze jongens hebben gesmuld. Geweldig was het om achter het geluid van gibbons te gaan en ze dan ook echt te zien. Jochem en Ruben spelen nu geregeld dat ze gibbons zijn. Het lopen door de jungle is ook goed te doen voor kinderen. Ton houdt rekening met het tempo en vertelt ondertussen zoveel dat de kinderen zich geen moment vervelen. Tontantravel is dus ideaal als je als gezin Khao Yai wilt bezoeken. Ton en Tan bedankt voor het hoogtepunt van onze reis!!

Hoi Jan, Miriam, Jochem & Ruben! Allemaal weer heelhuids thuis aangekomen? Wat een prachtige bijdrage aan ons gastenboek. Al die positieve woorden, bedankt! Het was geen enkele moeite om de vragen van die twee kleine blonde jungle avonturiers te beantwoorden, zelfs niet voor de honderdste keer ;) We horen het wel als de jacht op het lievelingsdier, de Aziatische Tapir, gaat beginnen ;) . Groetjes uit de jungle! Ton & Tan

Name: Chase , United States

Tour date: 16 Feb 2015

Hey Tony & Tan, Good afternoon. We've finally a moment to relax now, and I just wanted to say thank you for an awesome trip. Guide Tata was quite the wizard in spotting all the animals and whipping up some Thai dishes that made me cry (in a good way). Found a gibbon on the first day out, among a number of other cool species. The food, the views, the cabin, the park and all the animals were excellent. Really an unforgettable trip. Thanks again! We're definitley gonna try the other two parks next time we come back :) ~Chase

Hi Chase, Great to hear you have enjoyed your trip! We will pass your comments to our guide Tata. You're always welcome to come back ;) Thanks for booking with us! Tan & Tony

Name: Suzan en Inge , Nederland

Tour date: 24 Aug 2014

Hallo Ton en Tan, Heel erg bedankt voor de fantastische afsluiter van onze reis door Azië! We hebben een 2,5 daagse tour gedaan door het Khao Yai National Park. We hebben veel dieren gespot, onder andere olifanten en een krokodil! Een tour bij Ton en Tan is niet alleen even snel een fotootje nemen en weer door, er wordt echt de tijd genomen om de dieren te zoeken en te bekijken. Ton en Tan konden erg veel vertellen over de dieren die we gezien hebben, wat ervoor zorgde dat je naast het bekijken van het mooie dier ook nog veel informatie krijgt over de manier van leven van het dier. Het enthousiasme en de bevlogenheid waarmee ze op zoek gaan naar de dieren en erover vertellen is erg aanstekelijk, wat het een bijzondere tour maakt. De tour was tot in de puntjes verzorgd, overal was aan gedacht en er hing een gemoedelijke sfeer. Ook het guesthouse dat ze voor ons hadden geboekt is goed bevallen. Kortom, we raden een tour bij Tontan Travel zeker aan! We hebben fantastische dagen gehad en heel erg genoten van de gastvrijheid en de deskundigheid van Ton en Tan! Groetjes, Suzan en Inge

Hoi Inge & Suzan, Bedankt voor jullie mooie reactie in ons gastenboek. Was gezellig om met jullie op stap te zijn, en helemaal leuk dat we ook nog zoveel gezien hebben. Hopelijk hebben jullie er net zo van genoten als wij! Groetjes, Tan & Ton

Name: Mark & Marjon , Nederland

Tour date: 19 Aug 2013

I have experienced safari's in Africa and India before but they were uncomparable to the safari we made in Khao Yai. Ton and Tan suprised us in a positive way! We had a great safari which was definitely a big highlight of our holiday. Ton and Tan are both super enthousiastic and are eager to show you all the wildlife you want to see. Game drives are combined with jungle walks and they have great knowledge about the wildlife and the area. We saw a lot of elephants, bamboo vipers, 2 species of gibbon, dholes!! and a lot more. It was an amazing experience, thanks for the great time! We will keep a close eye on the development of your tours to other national parks/ area's in Thailand. So in the future we may contact you again to track down a tiger :) Kind regards, Mark & Marjon

Hi Mark & Marjon, Thank you for your addition to our guestbook. We're glad to hear that we surprised you in a positive way. We know for many people it comes as a surprise that Thailand has such a great diversity of wildlife to offer. Few people know about that. However, luck is an important factor to actually encounter all the amazing animals. You've been quite lucky seeing quite a few endangered species like the big herds of elephants, the Asian Wild Dogs on a kill, both gibbon species, the Siamese Crocodile. We enjoyed hearing about your previous wildlife experiences and it was great fun to guide such enthusiastic people around in the jungle. We're looking forward to meet you again to go track the tiger and bears, ;). All the best, Tan & Ton

Name: Sandra Sprengers , Nederland

Tour date: 08 Jul 2013

Ton en Tan, wat hebben wij genoten van jullie en van alle mooie dingen die jullie ons hebben laten zien!!! Wij, ik, mijn man en twee zoontjes van 10 en 8 hebben de 2,5 daagse tour gedaan. Het grote avontuur begon direct, in de pick up naar de heldere waterbron. Prachtig maar zelfs daar waren mijn zoontjes met Ton al dieren aan het spotten. Dat zou wat beloven voor de komende dagen!! De vleermuizengrot en de trektochten door de jungle waren spannend en intensief maar echt de moeite waard. Wat hebben wij spannende momenten beleefd!! Tontantravel is echt een aanrader! Ze zorgen ervoor dat je net die specialere plekjes krijgt te zien dan de standaard plekken. Ton en Tan zijn super met kinderen, het was natuurlijk top dat ze gewoon in het Nederlands konden praten. Ze hadden dan ook heel veel vragen maar die werden allemaal beantwoord door Ton en Tan. Tijdens de tochten werd elk hol ontdekt en probeerde ze zelfs het diertje naar buiten te laten komen. Vaak lukte dit en één keer zat het dier zelfs op mijn zoon zijn hand!! Van elk beest werd op een fraaie wijze een foto gemaakt door Ton, dat vonden de kinderen super om terug te zien tijdens de lunch. Aan het einde van de tour wilde mijn oudste zoon niets liever dan bij Ton en Tan blijven gedurende de rest van de vakantie! Hij vond het zo geweldig!! Ton en Tan bedankt voor een onvergetelijke tijd!!! Frank, Sandra, Hugo en Rik.

Hoi jungle avonturiers! Leuk dat jullie van je laten horen! Wij zijn jullie nog niet vergeten. Zo stoer dat Hugo zelfs een schorpioen op zijn hand durfde te houden, er zijn maar weinig mensen die dat durven! Wij kunnen ons herrinneren dat jullie vaak gezegd hebben dat we wel veel geluk hebben gehad. En na het doorkijken van alle foto's van de verschillende dieren, is het overduidelijk dat jullie inderdaad heel veel geluk hebben gehad! Zelfs de 's werelds grootste, maar zeldzame, wilde runderen - de Gaur - gezien tijdens de struintocht door de open savannah. En de ernstig bedreigde Siamese krokodil... Het spijt me dat wij nog geen foto's hebben doorgestuurd, we hebben nog maar nauwelijks vrije tijd gehad om de vele foto's van juli door te kijken, maar ze gaan zeker nog een keer komen. Bedankt voor jullie foto's, zijn heel erg leuk. Mooi om nogmaals op de foto's de gedrevenheid van de kinderen te zien. Bedankt voor jullie deelname! Jullie waren echte jungle avonturiers die zich zelfs door stevige regen niet uit het veld lieten slaan. En je hebt gezien dat jullie doorzettingsvermogen door moeder natuur wordt beloond. Groeten uit de jungle, Tan & Ton

Name: Dror Nadam , Israel

Tour date: 22 Jul 2012

We are 2 families from Israel that had 3 wonderful days with Tan & Tony at Khao Yai. From the first moments of our 3 days tour, we knew that Tan & Tony are not the typical tour operators & that we are in good hands. We came to the park's entrance few minutes before the due time & were under the impression that we have sufficient time to wander around, as punctuality has its own meaning in Thailand. However, it was only few seconds afterward, when Tony got out of their Pick-Up, armed with his Camera & with a smile. Needless to say, that from the first moment until the very last second of our trip, Tony was fully dedicated to present us the wonders of Khao Yai, its fauna, flora & wildlife, while Tan was caring for the tours logistics & from time to time reminded us all that there is a lot more to see & that we should continue to our next stop, while doing that with grace & a charming smile. The Jungle walks were an extra- ordinary experience. But the real fun was to see the kids, which were literally enchanted by Tony & Tan & followed them like shadows in the jungle's trails & were highly enthusiastic from every plant & animal. One of the most fun activities was the Night Safari. Indeed we did not see wild elephants during our visit, but we had the chance to see many other interesting animals, such as Asian Wild Dogs, Crocodile, Porcupines, Hornbills & Gibbons. Many thanks for a wonderful experience.

Hi Dror! Thanks a lot for taking your time to write this wonderful message in our guestbook! We would like to thank you just as much for the wonderful time we had. It was great fun to explore Khao Yai with you. And we totally agree that the most fun was seeing the kids enjoying it so much. We felt sad when we had to say goodbye at the end of the 3 days. Luck was on your side with all the great sightings. Even a group of Otters, and Asian Wild Dogs! Both a lot rarer to see than wild elephants, which we luckily did not see, because that gives you a good reason to come back ;). Warm greetings from Thailand to y'all in Israel!

Name: Familie van Wordragen en familie Pete Németh , Nederland

Tour date: 11 Jul 2012

Hoi Ton en Tan, We hebben met 3 volwassenen en 5 pubers 3 dagen met jullie doorgebracht in de jungle van Khao Yai. Het was echt een superervaring om zoveel wilde dieren in het wild te spotten. Dat kwam vooral door jullie: Ton, jij ziet werkelijk álles... ongelooflijk. De olifant, slangen, stekelvarkens, gibbons, slangenarend, makaken, de zeer zeldzame Siamese krokodil en natuurlijk de prachtige neushoornvogels. Ook de urenlange uittocht van de vleermuizen was geweldig en niet te vergeten het zwemmen in de heldere bron. Verder waren we heel erg blij met de pindakaas en hagelslag op geroosterd brood. Door jullie enthousiasme en betrokkenheid hebben wij een vakantie in Thailand gehad waarvan deze dagen toch wel verreweg het mooiste waren. Als we weer in Thailand komen zullen we zeker weer een meerdaagse tour bij jullie doen! Groetjes en van de meiden een dikke knuffel aan Tan. (Nog elke keer als we een konijn zien moeten we denken aan de reactie van Tan: een Labbit ;-)) Groetjes en tot ziens

Heel erg bedankt voor jullie reactie! Erg leuk om te horen dat de dagen die jullie met ons in de jungle van Khao Yai hebben doorgebracht de mooiste dagen van jullie hele reis waren. Dat een simpel 'doe-alsof-je-thuis-bent' ontbijt met hagelslag een mens zo gelukkig kan maken, ;)... The 'Labbit' die we zagen op de night safari kwam voor ons als een totale verrassing. Even hoopten we dat we met een Burmaanse haas van doen zouden hebben. Een dier dat 10 jaar geleden geregeld gezien werd op de avondsafaris in Khao Yai, maar wat wij nooit hebben gezien in de afgelopen jaren. Zeer waarschijnlijk is de soort door stroperij ernstig bedreigd in het park. Daarom was onze reactie misschien nog wel enthousiaster dan toen we de olifant zagen, haha. Maar het dier dat we met jullie zagen, was gewoon een verwilderd huiskonijn, helaas geen Burmaanse haas. Ook dat roept vraagtekens op, hoe komt dat beest daar. Is ie misschien gebruikt om een van de waardevolle katachtigen te lokken maar weten te ontsnappen? Maar goed, het was grappig om te zien. Hopelijk zien we jullie nog eens terug in Thailand. Groetjes en een dikke knuffel van Tan!

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Thailand’s Hidden Gem: 2 Day 1 Night Itinerary In Khao Yai

Located near to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand lies Khao Yai a gem hidden in the mountainous regions of Thailand. Known amongst locals for natural springs, waterfalls, and fruit and flower farm, it is just a 2.5-3 hour drive away from the city. Escape the bustling life of Bangkok to Khao Yai for the weekend and find your inner peace and tranquility whilst gazing at the mountainous landscapes on your drive up. I just spent 2 days there and I definitely would make a trip to Khao Yai again on my next trip to Bangkok. There is just so much to see and do!

If you are planning on adding another stop on your Thailand itinerary, take a look at this 2 Day 1 Night itinerary. It’ll be sure to give you a magical experience of the charm and magical experience that Khao Yai has to offer.

Day 1: Depart Bangkok For Khao Yai at 10AM

The easiest way to get to Khao Yai from Bangkok is by car. We rented a car from Chic car rent for a reasonable price of 786.45 baht per person for both days, equivalent to $29 SGD. The 2.5-3 hour car ride up north would require you to pay several toll booths of various amounts as well, so be prepared to do so. Leaving at 10am from Bangkok would get you into Khao Yai just in time for lunch assuming that traffic is smooth.

1:00PM Lunch At Ban Mai Chay Nam Resort and Village

Stop at Ban Mai Chay Nam Resort at Pak Chong in Khao Yai and enjoy a leisurely lunch whilst also being able to explore this quirky and vintage resort. With a museum of old antique dolls, furniture and artefacts, this place is sure to leave you fascinated with their range of collections. At the meuseum restaurant, you’ll want to try there most exotic dish, ant egg omelette. That’ll be surely one to remember!

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Address: 21 หมู่บ้านเกาะแก้ว ปากช่อง Pakchong Pak Chong, Pakchong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand

3:00PM Ban Tha Chang Spring

After lunch take a dip in the springs of Ban Tha Chang, where you can swim, soak yourself, and even kayak in the spring. Get an idea of how the locals have fun on the weekend with nature. It is free to swim and just play in the spring, however if you’re looking to kayak, they do charge for half an hour of kayaking in the spring. This situated by the roadside so it is very convenient to get to. However, because of how small it is, you won’t plan to stay longer than an hour or two.

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Address: ซอย โยธาธิการ Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand

5:00PM Lala Mukha Resort & Dinner

After getting wet and having a dip at the natural spring, get ready to check in to your accommodation for the trip. Lala Mukha is an eco lifestyle camping resort. If anyone has ever tried glamping, this is glamping at its finest. With a mix of room types ranging from their Eco Safari Tent, Deluxe Savanna Tent, Deluxe Signature Tent and Tree Top Loft, there is one for every travellers needs. Whether you prefer camping out in a tent by the campfire, sharing bathroom facilities, or having your luxurious tree top loft complete with a bath tub, this resort brings nature closer to you at every level. Although the resort is not big, guests can still opt to rent a bicycle to explore the resort and within the vicinity. 

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Have a night in and rest and relax in the resort. Have dinner at the resort’s restaurant overlooking the lake and mountains in the background.

Wake up for breakfast and check-out, before venturing out to your next point of interest. Catch the sunrise from the central lake in the resort to take in the breathtaking views of the mountains nearby.

Address:  515 Moo 5 Musi Pakchong Nakhonratchasima Thailand

Day 2: 9AM Yellow Submarine

Fancy an outdoor cafe for a quick pick me up coffee and breakfast bite? Yellow Submarine is the perfect place for coffee, with its modern and unique architecture and iconic ‘submarine’ exterior. The outdoor seating is rustic and incorporates nature into its design with roots of trees being part of the dining halls and having stone as feature walls. For food, they offer a wide range of coffee beverages, with the option to substitute normal milk for oatmilk for those who cannot take normal milk. They also have brownies, cakes and cookies to order in their cafe.

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Address: 149 หมูสี อำเภอปากช่อง Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand

Day 2: 10 AM Primo Piazza

Primo Piazza is a quaint little Italian style village, also known as the ‘Little Italy of Thailand’. There you have Tuscan styled houses with bursts of reds, beige, and yellow houses. The village is a great place to take instagram-worthy shots, especially under ‘umbrella alley’ (you can’t miss it). Walk along cobblestone paths, have a bite or gelato at one of their cafes. Primo Plazza is also home to a sheep farm where buying a ticket for the attraction also allows you to trade in the bottom part of your ticket for some grass to feed the sheep. It is quite a fun little thing to do and its a great place to take pictures up close with the animals. 

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Address: 200/2 หมู่ที่ 10 Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand

12 PM Lunch at Piya Radna

A popular place amongst locals, this eatery serves up tasty and good quality phad see iw and rat na with fresh noodles or deep fried noodles. Their signature rat na dish is served with a homemade gelatinous gravy and tender slices of pork.

Address: 994 Mukkamontri Road, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima. Tel. +66 8 4496 4368

3 PM: Hokkaido Flower Park

Hokkaido Flower Park was the most beautiful of the few that we went. If Primo Plazza is Little Italy, then Hokkaido Flower Park is ‘Little Japan’. A field full of flowers with various different types, there are boardwalks for you to walkover them to get the perfect picture spot. You can see Verbena, Maragaret, red celosia flowers. Centred in the middle of the flower field is also a Japanese styled hut cafe for you grab a bite and drink as well. 

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Address: 102/2 Moo5, Mitraparp Road Payayen Pakchong Nakhon Ratchasima 30320, Thailand

5 PM: PB Valley Winery

On your last stop before heading back to Bangkok for the day, check out PB Valley Winery. Embark on a tour to see how green and white grapes are grown locally to produce the wines that are produced in Thailand. After that take a more in depth look at the wine making procedure from the various filter machines to the ageing room. Buy a bottle of local wine or even buy some grapes to enjoy on the road trip home. This tour also includes a series of wine tastings. Our tour offered three different glasses. One glass of moscato, one glass of white wine and one red. 

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Address: 102/2 Moo5, Mitraparp Road Payayen Pakchong Nakhon Ratchasima 30320, Thailand

6PM: Back to Bangkok

Head back to Bangkok just in time for dinner and resume the rest of your vacation!

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Wildlife Tours in Khao Yai Thailand

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Khao Yai Package Tour 2D1N

Khao yai tour package from Bangkok,  Khao yai tour 2 days 1 night tour from Bangkok with accommodation stay 1 night at Khaoyai. Early morning pick you up at your hotel in Bangkok and drive to Khao Yai National park Pak chong Nakhon ratchasima Province Thailand.Khao Yai National Park spans over four provinces, which are Sara Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, and Nakhon Nayok. Khao Yai is the first national park in Thailand, comprising mixed forest, rain forest, and meadows all 400 – 1,000 meters above sea level. Khao Yai is one of interesting things to do in Nakhon Ratchasima. There are more than 3,000 kinds of flowers, 250 kinds of birds, and a lot of 67 kinds of mammals like as; elephants, tigers, gibbons, deer, and boars up there.Now Khao Yai national park is visitor popular famous destination for adventure trekking and touch to the nature near by Bangkok,Thailand.

Khao Yai Tour 2 days 1 Night Tour from Bangkok

First day, Visit Thailand’s first national park and second largest national park in Thailand,Now was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy to Khao yai tour 2 days 1 night tour from Bangkok. Amazing adventure experience explore to the forest wild jungle with trekking tour into the park for Animal watching tower or Nong Pak Chi Tower in the park. Afternoon enjoy to see two famous popular  beautiful of the Water fall in Khao yai national park  “Haew Suwat Waterfall and the largest fall in the park “Haew Narok Waterfall. Stay overnight there 1 night. Second day, breakfast and relaxing at your accommodation, After lunch enjoy with Elephant riding trip in the jungle and crossing the creek as well”

First day ; Visit the Beautiful and Biggest Waterfall popular attraction in Khao Yai National Park, “ Haew Suwat Waterfall ” This waterfall was made famous in in Khao Yai National Park, after it was featured in a Leonardo DiCaprio movie ” The Beach ”.and then our guide will take you for soft trekking in the jungle for watch the beautiful waterfall “ Haew Narok Waterfall ” this water fall is most impressive waterfall. It was said to tumble in three drops combining for a total of over 150 meter in height.

Second day ; Morning in Khao Yai and breakfast and then time for relaxing free leisure by yourself. After lunch finish, Enjoy to Elephant riding and Trekking to the jungle and crossing the creek as well. Then drive back to Bangkok and sent you to at your hotel in Bangkok.

Khao Yai Tour 2 days 1 Night Tour From Bangkok

• Departure: Every day
• Operating time:06.30 Am. – 18.00 Pm.
• Destination: Kah Yai National Park
• Start from: Bangkok
• End: Bangkok

What you see highlight attractions of this tour?

• Experience travel to Khao Yai National World heritage, declared by UNESCO
• Animals washing tower ( Nong pak chi tower)
• Visit Haew Suwat Waterfall and soft trekking to the jungle forest for watches the largest water fall Haew Narok Waterfall in the park
• Elephant riding trekking & crossing the creek in the jungle
• Enjoy to see the beautiful mountain view and countryside

Khao Yai Tour 2 days 1 Night Tour From Bangkok;

First Day: Bangkok –  Khao Yai National park Pak – Animal Watching Tower (Nong Pak Chi ) – Haew Suwat Fall – Haew Narok Fall – Stay 1 Night 06.30 am. Pick up you from hotel in Bangkok. And Then driving to Khao Yai National park Pak chong Nakhon ratchasima Province Thailand 10.30 am. Trekking at “km. 33-Nong Park Chee” (3.4 km.) wildlife refreshing tower, the walking time around 2 hrs. Good for impressive big tree and wildlife. 12.00 pm. Lunch at the park 01.45 pm.visit the beautiful waterfall “Haew Suwat Waterfall” This waterfall is famous 20-meter waterfall from Leonardo DiCaprio ‘s The Beach (The novel by Alex Garland) 02.30 Pm. Soft trekking in the evergreen forest “Khao Yai” and then you will the biggest water fall in Khoyai National Park “Heaw Narok Waterfall” 04.00 Pm. Check in for accommodation in Khao Yai.

Second Day : Breakfast – Elephant Ridding 07.30 Am Good morning in Khaoyai with breakfast, then free time relaxing for check out 11.45 Am. Lunch 01.0 pm. Elephant riding in the jungle and crossing the creek as well. 02.45 pm. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful country side. 06.30 pm. Arrive Hotel in Bangkok

* Child rate 3-9 year only Private tour departure is guarantee for minimum 4 persons Recommend to similar program tour KHAO YAI DAY TOUR daily tour from Bangkok

Private Tour Price included;

• All transportation by Air-conditioned Van
• English Speaking Guide
• Khao Yai National Park Fee
• Accommodation 1 Night
• Elephant Ridding
• Refreshing Towel
• Rain Coat and Leech Socks ( For Rain Season )

Excluded: Dinner

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Khao Yai National Park Tour from Bangkok – Full Day

• Spend a day in nature with a visit to one of Thailand’s largest and oldest national parks, Khao Yai National Park
• Hike along one of the many nature trails, admiring the local flora and fauna
• See the majestic Haew Suwat Waterfall and Haew Narok Waterfall
• Explore responsibly with TripGuru, a GSTC-certified sustainable tour platform in Thailand.
• Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring, reducing the overall carbon footprint of tourism.
• Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option

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23 Best Day Trips from Bangkok

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Thailand’s capital needs no introduction, but have you ever dug deeper than beyond the city perimeters?

Positioned in central Thailand, this part of the country is loaded with history relating to Lanna culture and the Ayutthaya era. Plus, it sits just above the coast, so you best believe you’ll have your cake and eat it too on any of these best day trips from Bangkok !

Buddha statues (galore) aside, on one end, there are riches of royal palaces, ancient ruins, essential temples and significant pagodas; then the other side of BKK’s spectrum offers beaches, islands and even … diving !

Choose between day adventures to waterfalls or the Death Railway in Kanchanaburi, explore caves, revive body, mind and soul at hot springs or head off to Khao Yai National Park and stick your head between floating clouds.

Veer to out-of-the-ordinary places like pottery islands and riverside communities; join a river cruise or go on a longtail boat ride through floating markets; run through flower fields or beneath bamboo groves and even go wine-tasting (how romantic).

All so close to the city, this leaves Bangkok as one of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia .

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1 – Marvel over the Angkor Wat of Bangkok: Ayutthaya

Would you believe that around 700 years ago, Ayutthaya was once a thriving empire, home to the capital of the Siam Kingdom, i.e., Thailand?

Walking amid the UNESCO-listed ruins today, it’s hard to imagine this site as a bustling economy, but as you see the ancient remnants and stone carcasses, you’re transported to times yonder in a flash!

Strategically positioned, the city was built as an island amid three converging rivers: Chao Phraya, Lopburi and Pa Sak. Arrive in Ayutthaya from the riverside, and there are boat tours doubling as day trips to the famous site.

The old city is officially part of the Ayutthaya Historical Park, where the bulk of temples, stupas, monasteries and prangs (reliquary towers) are.

Highlights include:

• Wat Chaiwatthanaram: a temple constructed in 1630 on the Chao Phraya River
• Wat Yai Chaimongkhon: a royal monastery with Reclining Buddha
• Wat Maha That: a royal temple and one of the oldest here
• Wat Phra Si Sanphet: three chedis with the relics of three Ayutthaya Kings
• Wat Phanan Choeng: housing one of Thailand’s oldest Buddhas

Get dressed in traditional Thai costumes and pose for pictures, and renting out a bicycle to explore Ayutthaya is a must!

Other things to do around Ayutthaya? Hang out in the rice paddies at Rak na Ayutthaya (รักษ์นา อยุธยา), dine on the river at The Wine Ayutthaya, shop local markets and visit the nearby Bang Pa-in Summer Palace (often included as part of guided day tours).

Travel time: 1h12min

• Ayutthaya day trips from Bangkok

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2 – From sunflower fields to the famous Death Railway, explore Kanchanaburi

Rainbow flower fields, riverside dining with the jungle surrounding you, WWII history, ornate temples and so many photo opportunities you’ll fill your camera space in minutes; Kanchanaburi is a very special oasis, with an Eden of greenery at your fingertips.

Traveling just two hours outside Bangkok, prepare for a completely different world!

Frolick among rows of sunflowers and cosmos in bloom at Baan Rai Nai Rung; ride a cable car up (or walk the stairs) to the top of the Tiger Cave Temple, i.e., Wat Tham Sua to see the giant golden Buddha; and spot the remains of two Khmer temples at Muang Sing Historical Park.

There are so many Instragrammable cafes you won’t know what to do with yourself like Rakkanna Cafe, set up in the middle of rice paddies and U&ME Cafe with its gigantic hands’ sculpture!

Tour the iconic Death Railway , along with the JEATH War Museum and the real River Kwai Bridge. Another fantastic museum option is the Ban Kao National Museum , where you can study Thailand’s 4,000-year-old Neolithic history.

For a cultural overdose, visit Mallika City and experience a traditional show!

Drive here, or for something extraordinary, enjoy a scenic train ride from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi!

Travel time: 2h23mins

• Kanchanaburi day trips from Bangkok

3 – Discover something for everyone inside the exciting Khao Yai National Park

Brush up on your knowledge of Thai wildlife and flora from an in-person vantage point as you spend the day trekking through lush jungles and waterfalls inside the Khao Yai National Park .

Technically, Thailand’s first-ever official national park (opening in 1961) spans four provinces: Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok. (The closest town to Khao Yai is Pak Chong).

Blessed with abundant natural fauna, spot lar gibbons (now endangered), pig-tailed macaques, barking deers, elephants and so much more during a park hike!

Strangely enough, this part of Thailand seems to have an affinity for all things European, and there are quite a few restaurants, accommodations and tourist attractions modeled after places across this continent.

Travel to Italy at Primo Piazza or pretend you’re in the English countryside at Thames Valley . LOTR fans, there’s even a Hobbit House (Baan Suan Noi)!

Get fancy schmancy at PB Valley Khao Yai Winery and go wine tasting … Then, visit Ban Tha Chang Spring for scenes out of a fairytale. More unusual activities include a tour of the Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave .

Traveling with little ones? Pop into The Chocolate Factory Khao Yai , or get your adrenaline pumping at Khao Yai Speedkart .

Travel time: 2h26mins

• Khao Sok National Park day trips

4 – Swim beneath an elephant-head-shaped waterfall in Erawan National Park

It’s time to go chasing (jaw-dropping) waterfalls in Erawan National Park, home to mystical caverns, magical cascades and fairy-like natural pools — and warped in Thai mythology.

This day trip is for serious nature enthusiasts, and if there’s one waterfall adventure you should choose, it would have to be the iconic 1,500-meter-high Erawan Falls!

To reach the main attraction — a seven-tiered waterfall — involves trekking through lush jungle-scapes and stone staircases, but the rewards are tenfold. Designated trails guide you through the forest.

Cool off beneath the powerful spurts, hang out on logs across glassy waters, and grab epic insta-worthy shots wallowing like a mermaid in the milky blue-colored springs.

Don’t be surprised if you spot a monkey peering out from the trees to say hello!

Situated in the Tenasserim Hills in West Thailand (in the Kanchanaburi province), swimming is allowed! Listed across the board as the most beautiful waterfall in the Land of Smiles, the journey is totally worth it!

P.S. Another awesome waterfall in the area is Namtok Sai Yok Noi.

Travel time: 3h10min

• Erawan National Park day trips

5 – Do your shopping on water at the Floating Markets

Something you will only typically experience in Southeast Asia, don’t miss out on discovering the floating markets around Bangkok, including the most famous and largest in the world: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Fill your cup with a taste of complete local living, witnessing vendors selling goods from wooden boats on the water, and cruising between the canals yourselves on an authentic longtail river taxi.

Shop for fresh tropical fruits, classic Thai ingredients and other bits and bobs!

Appearing in movies, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is renowned for its variety of goods and its size — and for its boat noodles. Around the corner is the less-touristy Tha Kha Floating Market if you’re hoping to escape overwhelming crowds.

Amphawa Floating Market is a hotspot for seafood lovers!

No less than 30 kilometers from Bangkok, Bang Nam Pheung is hyper-local and a fab spot to pick up interesting fruits like gac .

Travel tip: If you don’t have time for a day trip to the floating markets, there are a handful on the city outskirts, for example, Taling Chan Floating Market , Bangnoi Floating Market and Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market .

Travel time: Damnoen Saduak -1h25mins; Tha Kha -1h15; Amphawa -1h19min; Bang Nam Phueng – 39 minutes

• Floating market of Damnoen Saduak day trips

Hot tip: For those seeking a well-rounded journey through Bangkok’s iconic landmarks, our 3 Days Bangkok Itinerary is your go-to resource.

6 – Transport yourselves to Sri Lanka at Wat Saman Rattanaram

What’s that bright pink statue blazing above the Bang Pakong River? Why it’s Wat Saman Rattanaram’s 22-meter-long Ganesha statue, of course!

An idyllic location for temple-sightseeing fans; it feels like you’re somewhere in Sri Lanka or India instead of Thailand.

Constructed on a tiny island along the river, the temple complex is a fascinating celebration of multiple religions. However, it mainly focuses on highlighting various Hindu deities.

The reclining pink Ganesha (the deity of authors, scribes and intellectuals and the god of new beginnings) holding a lotus flower in one hand draws in crowds.

A beautifully massive depiction of Brahma (the Hindu god of creation) poses gently, and there are two red and green nagas perched on the riverbank.

Around the complex are more reliefs, sculptures and statues of Ganesha in various shapes and forms, and every corner is decorated with vibrant religious artworks.

Feeling peckish? There’s a local food market selling typical Thai street foods and drinks like fresh coconut water.

Don’t be surprised to hear locals chanting mantras around the Hindu god, and if you’re keen to join in, the phrase “ Om Gan Ganpataye Namah ” is one example.

Travel time: 1.5 hours

Travel tip: Nakhon Nayok  (see #8) is an hour onward from here, so make a day of them both. 

7 – Play a round of golf, chill on the beach & go wine-tasting in Hua Hin

Did you know that Thailand has its very “Riviera,” inspired by places like France and Italy?

Nicknamed by locals as the “Santorini of Thailand,” Hua Hin is a unique destination where blue bays greet you, and most things to do are centered around the ocean — except it doesn’t have that typical Thai island vibe.

The beaches here are great for families, with shallow, calm waters. Build sandcastles, snorkel along the shoreline or catch up on some reading time beneath swaying palm trees.

Hua Hin Beach is the most popular, Suan Son Pradipat Beach is on the south-side and Khao Takiab Beach is overlooked by a glistening Buddha.

But the coastline isn’t the only attraction! Work on your backswing at Black Mountain Golf Club (voted Thailand’s best golf course); get involved in an art workshop at Baan Sillapin Hua Hin Artist Village ; learn a new outdoor sport at Black Mountain Wake Park ; or make a splash on the rides and slides at Vana Nava Water Jungle !

Any wine connoisseurs in the house? See what Thailand’s bottles are all about at either Monsoon Valley Vineyard or Hua Hin Hills Vineyard .

Located between Phetchaburi and Chumphon, about an hour’s drive from Hua Hin is the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park , home to the mystical Phraya Nakhon Cave.

Travel time: 2h50mins

• Hua Hin day trips from Bangkok

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8 – Walk among towering bamboo and play in waterfalls in Nakhon Nayok

Welcome to the town of the extraordinaire, where getting a fish pedicure while eating a bowl of noodles on the riverside is totally normal!

Are we in Kyoto or Nakhon Nayok? Wat Chulabhorn Wanaram temple’s bamboo grove will have you thinking otherwise! No need to travel to Japan here …

Home to the majestic nine-tier Sarika Waterfall (Namtok Sarika), cool off in its natural pools positioned at varying levels of the cascade. Another waterfall that’s close by is Wang Takrai Waterfall .

A haven for outdoor activities, get your adrenaline going when cruising down river rafting rapids or tearing up the mud through the jungle on an ATV.

Or, if you prefer the more mellow side of life, hit up one of the nature trails or spend the afternoon drinking green tea at a riverside cafe.

On the cultural and historical front, check out the Royal Military Academy Museum with its golf course, archery activities and parachuting drills; the Khmer Ban Dong Lakhon Archeological Site ; and the Wat Tham Sarika (วัดถ้ำสาริกา) temple built inside of a cave!

P.S. Don’t leave this destination without trying its famed mango plums known as ‘maprang.’

Travel time: 1h54mins

• Nakhon Nayok day trips from Bangkok

9 – Great for sightseeing temples, join life in the slow lane in Ratchaburi

Masses of tourists head for Ratchaburi on the daily when visiting its world-famous Floating Market, but there’s a lot more to the province than its iconic shopping waterway .

With the Mekong flowing through parts of the town, it has a traditional-rural feel to it. It’s the perfect introduction to quintessential Thai country-life living.

It’s the type of destination to tickle your cultural fancies, whether talking natural or artificial! Bordering Myanmar, there are especially loads of religious monuments.

Uncover a Buddha statue inside of a cave at Khao Ngu Stone Park ; investigate Wat Mahathat Worawihan (enshrining Buddha relics) and marvel at the silver temple known as Wat Pho Rattanaram (also called Wat Poe Khu).

Watch a traditional puppet show at Wat Khanon Nang Yai Museum .

Try something different and rejuvenate tired muscles at Bo Khlueng Hot Stream (ธารน้ำร้อนบ่อคลึง), where waters reach up to 60 degrees Celsius, and on the way here is the multi-tiered Khao Chon Waterfall (น้ำตกเก้าชั้น).

Fun fact: Ratchaburi is famous for its ceramic dragon jars with engravings of fiery scenes. Visit Ong Ritsilp Factory (โรงโอ่งฤทธิ์ศิลป์) or create your own with เรื่องของโอ่ง Pottery Legend.

Travel time: 1h49mins

10 – Craving a bit of TLSea? Hit up the beaches in Pattaya

A destination favored by locals for a weekend oceanic getaway, there’s loads of things to do in Pattaya . Work on your tan at Pattaya or Jomtien Beach, feast on seafood or go snorkeling in less than 2.5 hours!

Part of the Chonburi Province, it straddles the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Catch a short boat ride over to pristine Koh Larn Island (also known as Coral Island ) for a playground of watersports and activities.  

It’s a perfect amalgamation of things to do, catering to all types of travelers’ needs, whether you’re on a family vacay, a romantic trip for two, or even solo adventures.

Plus, there are so many themed playgrounds both outdoors and inside it’s hard to choose: Ramayana Water Park , Mini Siam, Harbor Land Pattaya and Legend Siam .

Kids especially love the Underwater World Pattaya aquarium, the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and Pattaya Sheep Farm .

Get your thrills on bungee jumping 240 meters from the top of the Pattaya Park Tower, or go ziplining instead at Tarzan Adventure Pattaya .

Take some time out among the botanicals at the stunning 202-hectare Nong Nooch Tropical Garden , and make sure to keep time for the mesmerizing Sanctuary of Truth !

Travel time: 2h12mins

• Pattaya day trips from Bangkok

11 – Walk among 116 monuments, from Thai junk boats to mystical Mount Meru at Ancient City (Muang Boran)

If you aren’t able to visit some sites on your Thailand Bucket List during this vacation (or you weren’t born in the right century), not to fear when the Ancient City is near!

Established in 1963 (and opening to the public in 1971), this open-air museum is incredible, and it truly feels as if you’re traveling through multiple worlds, eras, cities and islands.

Divided into various zones that span different periods, it houses replicas of important temples, palaces, and sculptures and displays actual remains and real artifacts from some of the destinations (now kept here for safekeeping and preservation).

Witness the best of Lanna architecture in the ‘Northern Region’ zone (where places like Chiang Mai are situated). The ‘Northeastern Region’ zone (known as Isaan) is jam-packed with cultural and religious monuments!

Honing in on Thai civilization chronicling the Ayutthaya history, the ‘Central Region’ features buildings and landmarks from the Siam Kingdom. The ‘Southern Region’ showcases the different religions and cultures hailing from Thailand’s tropical areas.

The Suvarnabhumi zone (meaning “Golden Land”) celebrates ancient myths, folklore and ideologies, and it’s a fascinating part of the park!

Travel time: 57 minutes

• Ancient City tickets & tours

12 – Discover a pottery island: Ko Kret

From a former shipping canal created during the Ayutthaya era to a manmade island perfect for temple-hopping, history buffs and interesting cultural workshops, Ko Kret is right around the corner.

Thanks to its proximity to Bangkok, there’s no need to rush through the day. Join an authentic coffee-making workshop, or visit the Pa Tum Pottery Factory.

On that note, the island is famous for producing Thai-style pottery, with many shops selling all sorts of handmade glazed ceramics.

Young Thais love this artificial islet, arriving just to snap pics at its uber-pretty cafes.

Lounge over the water on nets at Rongsi Studio (with plenty photo ops), enjoy a traditional tea set at Homm TeaHouse and feast on classic Thai dishes next to the river at Yok Yen Kuen Bok restaurant.

The main temple you see here is known as the Phra Chedi Mutao , modeled in the Mon-style. There are quite a few Mon-related sites around the island (like Wat Poramai Yikawat temple and museum), as most of the community are descendants of the Mon hill tribe.

Travel time: 30 minutes

13 – Meet aliens and take a peek inside a Giant’s House at Dream World (in the Thanyaburi district)

Insane photo spots featuring fairytale scenes and buildings from around the globe … Grand shows and parades … And fantabulous rides on land and slides through water, the hours easily slip away at Dream World amusement park.

Ride the cable car across nearly half the park and sweep in the bird-eye views, or enjoy a scenic train ride instead!

Snap pics in front of the Seven Wonders of The World (in down-sized versions), get lost in a world of fantasy movies inside Photopia, find Cupid inside the Love Garden and let your imaginations run wild in the Crazy Zone.

Discover attractions for all ages: hold onto your stomachs on Tornado, fly on the Sky Coaster, float along the Grand Canyon, escape ghosts inside the Haunted Mansion, and try to survive on the Vikings ship.

Test your driving skills on the Go Kart track and build snowmen at Snow Town (where temperatures are below -10 degrees Celsius!).

Skip the lines and get your Dream World tickets  here! 

Travel time: 42 minutes

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14 – Cruise around Koh Larn island in a glass-bottom kayak and snorkel

It’s time to get your snorkel on ( yup , you did read that correctly) in Koh Larn, otherwise known as Coral Island, but also spelled Ko Lan .

Before getting your hopes up, for the best snorkeling , skip the beaches and explore the ocean around Koh Larn during a snorkel boat tour.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t fun in the sun down on its shores!

• Tien Beach is sought-after for its calm aqua-blue water.
• Go parasailing at Tawaen Beach.
• Nual Beach is great for families.
• Ta Yai Beach, nestled on the north side, is the smallest and quietest, away from the crowds.
• Tong Lang gets busy but not as much as Koh Larn’s main beach, Samae Beach.

Get your fix of watersports from sea kayaking to SUPing, parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, canoeing, sea walking and fishing! Let’s not forget the fresh seafood restaurant options! Yum!

One of the easiest ways to enjoy this little slice of heaven is with scheduled day trips to Coral Island and Pattaya. To get to Koh Larn, travel from Bangkok to Pattaya and catch a 45-minute ferry to the island.

Travel time: 2.5 hours

• Koh Larn day trips from Bangkok

15 – Arrive in the middle of a market by train at Maeklong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)

How many times have you gone shopping alongside a running train track in the midst of mountains?

Unless you’ve traveled to Hanoi before (minus the hills), the Maeklong Railway Market is one of the most unique day trips from Bangkok!

The atmosphere is electric, and the mix of people or the approaching train is chaotic in the best way possible.

Makeshift tables spill over with goods; vendors offer the freshest produce on floor fabrics; permanent stores sell souvenirs, and bright Thai handicrafts hang from tin roofs.

Arriving here by the train that runs through the market is unparalleled, disembarking in the business of it all! Your windows are so close to the shoppers and sellers; it’s pretty insane!

(Catch the train from Wongwian Yai Station in Bangkok.)

Shop for second-hand and new books, jewelry, trinkets, hippy clothes, elephant pants and strings of lucky birds. Cafes sell coffee from window counters, and it’s an epic destination for street food!

The real trick is trying to photograph the perfect shot without a million hands in front of you after the same thing — good luck!

Travel time: 1h8mins

• Maeklong Railway market day trips

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16 – Stand in awe over the pink dragon spiral temple in Nakhon Pathom

Ever heard of the famous “bamboo tattoo temple?” Or perhaps you’ve seen that image of a gigantic naga dragon circling the entirety of a pastel pink tower, ahem, we mean, temple?

Welcome to weird and wonderful Nakhon Pathom, a perfect combination of age-old Thai culture and history, mixed in with some odd modern additions.

Get a new spiritual chop at the Wat Bang Phra where Buddhist monks bamboo poke the tattoos themselves (and the design is specifically chosen for you).

Dating as far back as the third century, explore the world’s largest and oldest chedi at Phra Pathom Chedi . Discover how royalty once lived at the restored Sanam Chandra Palace (built between 1902 and 1911). There are five buildings to investigate, as well as a Ganesha shrine.

Got an affinity for vintage automobiles and planes? Visit the Jesada Technik Museum ! Or, say hello to (a replica of) Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk at Hangar Cafe!

Sit front row for a cultural show at Sampran Riverside and learn more on the ethnology of Thailand (in wax form) at the Thai Human Imagery Museum .

Boat ride through lotus ponds and shop the Wat Lampaya Floating Market (Nakhon Pathom Floating Market).

Travel time: 53 minutes

• Nakhon Pathom day trips from Bangkok

17- Go whale watching and see other natural phenomena in Phetchaburi

Fun fact: Bryde’s whales are one of the more uncommon whale species to see out and about. However, in places such as South Africa, New Zealand, Brazil … and the Gulf of Thailand, these extraordinary creatures are often spotted gliding underwater or breaching mid-air if you’re lucky!

Positioned on the north of the Malay Peninsula, with the Gulf of Thailand to the east, the Phetchaburi province is one of the few places for a whale-watching excursion!

Apart from the once-in-a-lifetime experience, other things to do in Phetchaburi are a perfect amalgamation of mountains and the ocean.

Sticking to Mother Nature’s finest, deep dive into the heart of Thailand’s biggest national park: Kaeng Krachan National Park!

Boasting rich biodiversity, there are plenty of stunning hikes inside the UNESCO-listed rainforest, and it forms part of the Tenasserim Range. Hunt down Pala-U Waterfall and head to the top of Panoenthung Scenic Point for breathtaking views!

Not far from the park is the mesmerizing Tham Khao Luang cave, where streaks of sunlight through its ceiling draw in influencers!

Learn about salt production at the Petchaburi Salt Farms , or get salty at the beaches, ending the day with a mouth-watering seafood lunch.

Travel time. 2.5 hours

18 – Mentioned by Marco Polo, history buffs fall in love with Lopburi

A landscape of ancient ruins, you can spend hours walking around Lopburi town, where relics and remnants are scattered in between houses, alleys and roadsides, and its most famous residents are … monkeys!

Well, that’s typically the case at Phra Prang Sam Yot (also called Phra Prang Sam Yod), where local crab-eating macaque monkeys live around the temple grounds.

Considered one of the most notable spiritual sites around, it’s usually included in temple-hopping day trips or with Ayutthaya.

This 13th-century sanctuary forms part of the Lopburi Heritage Walk, along with 12th-century Khmer-rooted Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (once the main temple in Lopburi) and King Narai’s Palace i.e. Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (ruler during the Ayutthaya period).

Other fascinating ruins that make up the walk are what’s left of Ban Wichayen (Wichayen House) — the former residence of a foreign diplomat circa the 17th century — and Wat Sao Paulo (Church of St. Paul).

With historic sites and complexes aside, get your whimsical on running between giant sunflowers! There are three places where the brightly-colored sunshine florals grow, blooming between November and February.

Travel time: 2h45mins

19 – Visit the animal farms in family-friendly Suan Phueng

Are you vacationing in Bangkok with the little ones? A wonderful destination for families; visit an alpaca farm, a Swiss-themed rendition and a waterpark in Suan Phueng!

Meet the fluffy mammals in person at Alpaca Hill , as well as ducks, prairie dogs and flamingos; pet the sheep at Swiss Valley with extra activities like pony rides, archery and mini golf available; and make waves at The Resort Water Park.

Dine in the middle of a stream, go on wagon rides, feed the animals and join a pottery lesson at The Scenery Vintage Farm .

Spot swans swimming gracefully by at Veneto Suanphueng (เวเนโต้ สวนผึ้ง), drive an automobile peddle boat on the lake, trick your eye at the 4D gallery and hang out with the animals at its petting zoo.

A former mine has been converted into the Khao Ngu Stone Park . Sail between the rock formations or meander along a snake-shaped boardwalk built across the lake.

Get crafty at a candle-making factory doubling as a cafe (Baan Hom Tien) — and on that note, in the country for unusually-themed eateries, feel like you’re in Chile at Moai Coffee with its Polynesian monolithic statues (known as moai).

Travel time: 2h33mins

20 – Go on a Michelin food hunting expedition in Nonthaburi

Just a short half-hour drive from Bangkok, arrive in Nonthaburi for the authentic food and culture! (Plus, it’s literally around the corner from the city, but it feels worlds away).

Serving up plates of classic Royal Thai food (the term for cuisine from Central Thailand), one-Michelin-star Suan Thip is set around a pond in the middle of riverside gardens (open from 11 AM to 9 PM).

More options with the Michelin seal of approval in Nonthaburi include Dhabkwan (in a teak teahouse), Kaeng Pa (Loong Sa-Nga) for Thai curry fans, Banya (translating to ‘grandmother’s house, it’s all about home cooking), Chai Phochana for seafood, and third-generation run Pae Bronze Pot Porridge 38 Years .

Treat yourself to pancakes (with a view) in a jungle of tropical banana trees at Bananoffee Cafe. If you’re in Nonthaburi in the late afternoon, stay for the quirky Owl Market .

Add the Museum of Nonthaburi (พิพิธภัณฑ์จังหวัดนนทบุรี), Wat Chomphuwek and Wat Sangkhathan Buddhist temples and the Tooney Toy Museum to your sightseeing lists for this city!

Travel tip: Enjoy a longtail boat tour to Thonburi and Thonburi along Bangkok’s canals  

21 – See the Grand Canyon of Thailand in Chonburi

From zipline adventures to wine-tasting expeditions, stone quarries and glistening beaches, Chonburi is perfect for a day outdoors!

Many locals favor Pattaya , but Chonburi is, in fact, the closest seaside town to the Thai capital!

Situated south of Bangkok, it’s part of the Gulf of Thailand on the eastern side, and with a 45-minute drive from its city center, reach the coastline. From here, boat across to islands like Koh Sichang and Coral Island .

Or, stay closer to the shoreline at its beaches, like Bang Saen Beach.

Chon Buri’s Snow Mountain is dubbed the “Grand Canyon,” and another unique tourist attraction in the area is Thailand’s most extensive butterfly garden, Saithip Butterfly Garden (which has a Bee Museum and Orchid Farm, too).

If you consider yourself a foodie, the Nong Mon Market is a must! Not anything fancy and very local vibes, it’s a treasure trove of quintessential traditional street foods, like sticky rice served in bamboo shoots, dried fish snacks, Thai arabica coffee and deep-fried seafood dim sum.

Travel time: 1h50mins

22 – Meet the country’s biggest Buddha at Ang Thong

Mark off how many golden Buddha statues you can see around Ang Thong, from reclining figurines to sitting giants!

One of the main reasons why masses of tourists flock to the “gold basin” is to catch sight of Thailand’s largest Buddha statue, 92 meters tall, located inside Wat Muang temple.

But it’s not the only Siddhartha in town … Wat Khun Inthapramun houses the longest Buddha statue in Thailand: the 50-meter-long reclining Buddha. At Wat Siroi , you’ll see a massive statue of Buddha in a seated position.

Sang Kra Tai Temple (now engulfed by vines) and Wat Thanon are two extra sites worth exploring.

Luring in travelers with its cultural facets, why not partake in a traditional Thai workshop?

Learn the art of bamboo-basket weaving at Bang Chao Cha Community , make your own percussion instrument at the Tambon Ekkarat Drum-Making Village and get accustomed to handcrafted Thai-style colorful clay dolls at Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Center .

Travel time: 1h52mins

23 – Hang out in the sun on Koh Samet, a gorgeous uncrowded island oasis

To reach the closest island to Bangkok remotely resembling your classic ‘deserted-away-from-the-world-Thai-jungle-vibes,’ all you need to do is travel to Rayong (about two hours away), then catch a 30-minute ferry over Koh Samet!

(Regular Thailand travelers, you’ll catch our drift!)

Sitting in the Gulf of Thailand on the eastern side, Koh Samet surprisingly isn’t on everyone’s radar, but that means it’s retained a relaxing atmosphere and is a superb option for a family beach outing in heaven.

• Ao Wong Duan (Duean) Beach, also called Full Moon Beach
• Ao Prao Beach
• Ao Pakarang Beach
• Ao Hin Khok Beach
• Haad Sai Kaew – Diamond Beach

If you’ve always dreamed of riding a scooter, Koh Samet is the perfect place to cruise around on a moped or join a scooter tour.

Enjoy a beach massage, feel the thrill of jet skiing or try something new like parasailing!

Travel time: 3 hours

Where to next?

Thanks to Bangkok’s central positioning, it’s easy to explore the rest of Thailand from here! But some of its not-to-miss destinations are located a little further away than what’s convenient for a day trip.

If you’ve opted to make Bangkok basecamp for your vacay in the Land of Smiles, but are keen on a weekend away or a two-day trip close enough (without an entire day on the road/sea), check out these other incredible places to visit in Thailand.

Wake up on the edge of a mountain, drinking your morning coffee with your head in a sea of floating clouds in Khao Kho (5.5 to 6 hours away from Bangkok). The temperatures are fresh year-long, and its unique dining options with jaw-dropping settings make this paradise a must!

Nothing like a typical southern Thai isle, eastern Koh Chang has its own unique allure. Expect deep-green jungle surroundings (the towns in between) and wild coastlines with plenty of hippy vibes! With car and ferry rides, it takes about six hours to reach from Bangkok.

If there’s one other place you have to experience that’s not Bangkok or Phuket, it’s gotta be Chiang Mai! Catch a direct one-hour flight from the capital here (or drive nine). Check out the things to do in Chiang Mai , and feel as if you’ve discovered another side of Thailand altogether in this green oasis!

Final thoughts

Year after year, Thailand’s capital clocks in the Top 3 of the World’s Most Visited Cities — it’s no shock, with such an outpouring of things to do in Bangkok !

Just as much as there is to explore within its perimeters, there’s just as much magic to uncover outside of the city, as you can see with these best day trips from Bangkok! For your next vacation, consider one of these epic daytime adventures #leavenoregrets.

Have you visited this part of Thailand before? What are some of your favorite Bangkok memories? Share with us in the comments; we love hearing from you, dear reader (said in Julie Andrews voice).

As always, happy travels in the Land of Smiles !