Day trip from Bangkok · KHAO YAI DAY TOURS

The 15 Best Khao Yai Day Trips from Bangkok

18 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 average  ·  from $46

Thailand’s oldest national park, two and a half hours northeast, with waterfalls, gibbons and a real chance of wild elephants on the road. These 15 small-group days leave around six in the morning; compared here on what the day covers, group size and price.

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip - Starting early: BTS National Stadium pickup and hotel lobby options
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

1.Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · 11 hours · from $46Our pick

A full-day hike and waterfall circuit in Khao Yai National Park, guided by a ranger, with wildlife spotting chances and deer at Lamtakong.

“We had a lovely day with Angie, our driver was Noi. Angie was really enthusiastic, told us a lot about the history of Thailand and fun facts, we went to 2 waterfalls, had lunch, then hiked for appr. 2 hours in the jungle, we had a great time, definitely would recommend!”

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Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok - Including Ticket - Pickup details: where you get on the van, and how not to miss it
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Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok – Including Ticket

2.Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok – Including Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · from $78.27

Full-day Khao Yai hiking and waterfalls from Bangkok with park ticket included, small-group pickup, and real nature time beyond the city.

“Very beautiful and amazing experience. One needs to be fit to walk in the jungle and climb stairs to and fro to see the waterfalls. Waterfalls are pretty and picturesque. One can spot wild animals, birds and reptiles. The guide had good knowledge. Food options for vegetarians are less inside the national park. The campsite is well maintained and fabulous with sambar deer roaming around near camps. Overall incredible experience.”

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Bangkok: Khao Yai Nature Trails & Heaw Suwat Waterfall - KM 30 Viewpoint: Short Stop, Worth It for First Impressions
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Bangkok: Khao Yai Nature Trails & Heaw Suwat Waterfall

3.Khao Yai Nature Trails & Heaw Suwat Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 12 hours · from $80

Ranger-led Khao Yai hike, Thai lunch, and Haew Suwat waterfall from Bangkok, with round-trip van service.

“Wonderful day trip. We arrived the National park at around 9am and started hiking for 3 hours. The road can be slippery sometimes so watch your step. Then eat a quick lunch inside the park and continue our trip. Afternoon trip is was easier, we drive to a waterfall, climb some rock and took wonderful photos. We saw many animal on the way like big money, deer and snake. Overall experience is very nice.”

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch - Pickup zones, van comfort, and how the day actually starts
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

4.Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $181

One-day trek from Bangkok to UNESCO Khao Yai, with guided jungle hiking, Thai lunch, Haew Su Wat, and hotel pickup.

“The car was very comfortable and the driver very attentive, providing lots of information, bottled water and freshening wipes. The walk through the jungle was great - sadly we didn’t see elephants but saw lots of birds and insects toucans and gibbons swinging through the trees.”

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Khao Yai National Park: 2-Day Private Tour from Bangkok - Eco Valley Lodge and the small-group guide style
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Khao Yai National Park: 2-Day Private Tour from Bangkok

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · 2 days · from $337

2-day private style safari from Bangkok to Khao Yai, with bat cave flights, forest hikes, waterfall swim, and possible wild elephants.

“the guides are highly knowledgeable and the national park is amazing. the pickup driver was very good as well. the hotel is ok. highly recommended for those who share the passion for nature and wildlife.”

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Khao Yai National Park: Waterfalls - Heaw narok & Heaw Suwat - Nakhon Nayok fresh market stop: where Thai flavor starts
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Khao Yai National Park: Waterfalls – Heaw narok & Heaw Suwat

6.Khao Yai National Park: Waterfalls – Heaw narok & Heaw Suwat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $189Top rated

Waterfall day trip from Bangkok to Khao Yai, hitting Haew Suwat and Haew Narok with market snacks, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Preecha (or Peter) was an absolutely amazing tour guide!! He picked us up at 6:30am promptly, as stated, from our hotel, and made the drive to the market (our first stop) extremely comfortable and relaxing, making sure if we wanted to nap, we could. He was extremely knowledgable about all topics, so we learned a lot throughout the day. We went to the market to pick out our food for the cooking class, which was so much fun. Our meal was the best we've had in Thailand! Khao Yai National Park was beautiful, especially the waterfall, and Preecha made it so enjoyable for us the entire time. He was very…”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip - Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, reclining Buddha first
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip

7.Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $221

A one-day Bangkok trip to Ayutthaya and Khao Yai, with UNESCO ruins, Wat Mahathat banyan head, Haew Narok falls.

“The tour guide (Chan) was great. He had a good foundation of knowledge of the area and also helped me try some different food that I never would have tried on my own.”

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Khao Yai: Private Custom Tour with Driver From Bangkok - The big win: a 12-hour private car charter (not just a taxi)
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Khao Yai: Private Custom Tour with Driver From Bangkok

8.Private Custom Tour with Driver From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $164

Private custom Khao Yai tour from Bangkok with a driver, 12-hour flexibility, park views, waterfalls, Chocolate Factory, and optional wine.

“Ms. Narumon has been an excellent driver for us for our 4 day/3 night trip to Khao Yai. She has been very prompt and flexible with things like our delayed flight. She is always early to pick us up and very pleasant to spend time with. She communicates well and confirms our requests to make sure we are satisfied. We would highly recommend her services.”

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Khao Yai National Park Hiking Day Tour: Haew Narok and Haew Suwat - Waterfall season reality check, low flow to full roar
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Khao Yai National Park Hiking Day Tour: Haew Narok and Haew Suwat

9.Khao Yai National Park Hiking Day Tour: Haew Narok and Haew Suwat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $185.74

Early Bangkok pickup for a full-day Khao Yai hike to Haew Narok and Haew Suwat, lunch included, plus wildlife stops.

“Peter was my guide for the day. He knows many things not only about the park and all the animals but also the whole history of Thailand and all about the culture. Did not get to see elephants in the park so he took me out of the way to see them in a preserve where I even gRead more”

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai Private Charter with Multiple Options - Price and logistics: what the $157 covers, and what to expect on the road
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai Private Charter with Multiple Options

10.Khao Yai Private Charter with Multiple Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $157

Private 10-hour Khao Yai charter from Bangkok for up to 3, flexible stops at Palio Village, national park, PB Valley, and markets.

“Too faraway, it’s 3,5 hour to get there and the same to get back guide not prepared to do what he supposed to do, I ask to take to a place that was in the program and he pretended or he didn’t really know where it was. To make it short horrible experience.”

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Khao Yai One Day Tour from Bangkok - Price and Logistics: What $78.13 Really Covers
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Khao Yai One Day Tour from Bangkok

11.Khao Yai One Day Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $78.13

Private 12-hour Khao Yai day trip from Bangkok with PB Valley winery tastings, Hokkaido Flower Park photos, chocolate stop, and outlets.

“The driver is good and punctual but unfortunately cannot speak English. As for the trip, only PB valley and Lago are places you should visit. The guided tour and wine testing are well conducted at the winery. We liked the restaurant at the Lago too that provides a fantastic view.”

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Khao Yai national Park day tour from Bangkok - Pickup, drive time, and planning a long day without losing steam
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Khao Yai national Park day tour from Bangkok

12.Khao Yai national Park day tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $81.38

Private Khao Yai day trip from Bangkok with A/C transport, waterfalls, wildlife chances, and a flexible plan, plus park entry paid on site.

“My “guide” spoke very limited English and did very little guiding. He kept asking me what I wanted to see. He pointed out no wildlife. I do applaud him for his safe driving and clean car and providing icy cold cloths for my comfort.”

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Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ayutthaya to Khao Yai National Park - How the Khao Yai shift feels, from ruins to real outdoor sounds
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Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Ayutthaya to Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai Private tour from Bangkok - Money and time: what $77.82 really covers
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Khao Yai Private tour from Bangkok

15.Khao Yai Private tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $77.82

Private Khao Yai day trip from Bangkok with winery tasting, Lago di Khao Yai coffee gardens, Primo Piazza and Premium Outlets shopping.

“The different places we wanted to go to and suggested to the personal driver to bring us there. Overall, its a fantastic place. I will need a second visit next time and allocate more time as well. Highly recommended.”

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