Wild Thailand
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    7 Days
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    mid-range

    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

    Wild elephants
    Hornbill watching
    Waterfalls
    Night safaris
    Jungle trekking

    Regions Covered

    Central Thailand
    Western Thailand

    Estimated Costs

    Budget฿18,000
    Mid-Range฿40,000
    Luxury฿85,000

    *Estimates per person, excluding international flights

    Best Season

    November - February

    Difficulty

    moderate

    Duration

    7 Days

    Day-by-Day Itinerary

    1

    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

    Stay:Khao Yai lodge
    Meals:Dinner included
    Tip:Khao Yai is Thailand's most accessible UNESCO park
    2

    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

    Stay:Same lodge
    Meals:Breakfast, lunch included
    Tip:Millions of bats fly out at sunset
    3

    Transfer to Kaeng Krachan

    Kaeng Krachan

    Morning

    Drive to Kaeng Krachan (5 hrs)

    Afternoon

    Check in, lake exploration

    Evening

    Stargazing, forest sounds

    Stay:Park accommodation
    Meals:Breakfast, dinner included
    Tip:Kaeng Krachan is Thailand's largest national park
    4

    Kaeng Krachan Safari

    Kaeng Krachan

    Morning

    4AM safari drive - wild elephant territory

    Afternoon

    Jungle trekking, waterfall swim

    Evening

    Wildlife photography

    Stay:Same accommodation
    Meals:All meals included
    Tip:Early morning is best for elephants
    5

    Pala-U Waterfall

    Kaeng Krachan

    Morning

    Hike to Pala-U Waterfall (16 tiers)

    Afternoon

    Bird watching - over 400 species here

    Evening

    Night sounds walk

    Stay:Same accommodation
    Meals:All meals included
    Tip:This park has incredible biodiversity
    6

    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

    Stay:Kui Buri guesthouse
    Meals:Breakfast, dinner included
    Tip:Kui Buri has Thailand's best wild elephant sightings
    7

    Departure

    Hua Hin / Bangkok

    Morning

    Morning safari or beach time in Hua Hin

    Afternoon

    Return to Bangkok

    Evening

    Depart

    Stay:N/A
    Meals:Breakfast included
    Tip:You've seen wild Thailand!

    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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