Wild Thailand
Khao Yai → Kaeng Krachan → Kui Buri
Trip Overview
Explore Thailand's best national parks, home to wild elephants, hornbills, gibbons, and diverse ecosystems.
Highlights
Regions Covered
Estimated Costs
*Estimates per person, excluding international flights
Best Season
November - February
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai
Morning
Drive from Bangkok (3 hrs)
Afternoon
Check in, Haew Narok waterfall
Evening
Night safari - spot deer, civets, elephants
Khao Yai Wildlife
Khao Yai
Morning
Early morning wildlife walk, hornbill spotting
Afternoon
Haew Suwat waterfall (The Beach movie location)
Evening
Bat cave emergence show
Transfer to Kaeng Krachan
Kaeng Krachan
Morning
Drive to Kaeng Krachan (5 hrs)
Afternoon
Check in, lake exploration
Evening
Stargazing, forest sounds
Kaeng Krachan Safari
Kaeng Krachan
Morning
4AM safari drive - wild elephant territory
Afternoon
Jungle trekking, waterfall swim
Evening
Wildlife photography
Pala-U Waterfall
Kaeng Krachan
Morning
Hike to Pala-U Waterfall (16 tiers)
Afternoon
Bird watching - over 400 species here
Evening
Night sounds walk
Kui Buri Elephants
Kui Buri
Morning
Drive to Kui Buri National Park (2 hrs)
Afternoon
Afternoon elephant watching safari
Evening
Wild elephant herds at grasslands
Departure
Hua Hin / Bangkok
Morning
Morning safari or beach time in Hua Hin
Afternoon
Return to Bangkok
Evening
Depart
Packing Tips
- Binoculars
- Dark/muted clothing for wildlife
- Hiking boots
- Layers for cool mornings
- Headlamp
Pro Tips
- 4AM safari drives are worth the early wake-up
- Stay quiet and patient for wildlife sightings
- Hire park guides for best experiences
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