Thailand · NATIONAL PARKS
Good national park tours fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai with twin pagodas, hill-tribe coffee, and Wachirathan’s 80m waterfall on a GSTC tour.
“Got to see many different attractions, but would be better if lunch was provided (paid 150 THB each for a "buffet" lunch)”
Small-group day trip from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park, with guided hikes, wildlife chances, and Haew Suwat and Haew Narok falls.
“Very good and and nice atmosphere with the group and instructor”
Full-day Chiang Mai tour to Doi Inthanon with a jungle trek to Pha Dok Siew waterfalls, Karen coffee stops, Twin Pagodas, and Wachirathan.
“Really great full day trip. Convenient transport to and from all the stops, beautiful views and a great (and not too hard) hike. Great way to get out in the nature. Tasty and healthy lunch at the Karen village with authentic delicious local food.”
Full-day Khao Yai trip from Bangkok with park entry, a jungle hike, and Haew Suwat plus Haew Narok waterfalls.
“This was such a fun experience that I would highly recommend to hiking nature lovers! Jimmy was the best tour guide and took us on an amazing hike off the beaten track. Recommend bug spray, as there are ticks in the winter and I had tRead more”
Doi Inthanon waterfalls, King and Queen Pagodas, and a hill tribe village on an easy small-group day trip from Chiang Mai.
“Bus was on time the day was packed with lots to see. The two waterfalls were amazing and flowing very well. The king and queen pagodas were amazing to see and I would recommend this Tour to families.”
Small-group Doi Inthanon day trip: waterfalls, twin pagodas, Karen village lunch, highest point, with optional park fees.
“Spectacular views of the waterfalls and informative tour but sadly it was raining and very foggy so not much views from the top. Overall, awesome trip and enjoyed the cool temperature of 13 degrees celcius. 👍😊”
A full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, with the highest peak, royal twin pagodas, village coffee stops, and a waterfall finish.
“The excursion to Doi Inthanon was well organised, time-efficient and led to many of the most rewarding places. The guide was a broadly read person with a wide personal horizon and a very good english.”
A guided, 1.5-hour elephant sanctuary visit in Phuket with ethical observation, food prep, feeding, and insightful guide commentary.
“Very nice to see elephants in a more natural habitat. Guide was knowledgeable and the elephants are treated well no chins or riding not allowed to touch. Elephants seem very happy.”
Two days in Khao Sok with treehouse sleep, canoeing, elephant bathing, Cheow Lan Lake longtail boats, caves, and jungle trek.
“The whole trip was awesome, especially our guide Oil.”
Hike the Doi Suthep jungle to a hill tribe village, then ride an off-road downhill mountain bike descent to Huai Tueng Thao lake.
“This was an awesome experience, beautiful views, but a very real workout, especially the hike. I would recommend.”
Hike Doi Suthep National Park from Wat Pha Lat to Doi Pui with temple trails, jungle walking, 180-degree valley views, and lunch.
“Was a great hike, very challenging long day. Went to some amazing spots and our guide was great. No warning on how hard the home would be tho”
Jungle hike up to Doi Pui, then a steep downhill mountain bike ride near Chiang Mai, finishing with a swim at Huay Tung Tao.
“we had an excellent hike and ride today. they had two guides for the hike and so it allowed for all levels of fitness as they had one at the front to lead and then other as the last person. the bike was very good, the guide gave a high level of knowledge about the track and would let us know what was coming up in the different areas.”
Hua Hin Kui Buri safari for wild elephants and gaurs, bird watching, and a Thai dinner with an English-speaking guide.
“Probably one of the only elephant experiences in Thailand where there is no 100% chance to actually see elephants - but certainly one of the only ones where you can be 100% sure there is no animal cruelty involved. If you are unlucky you get a fun ride on the back of a pick-up truck through the stunning landscapes of Kui Buri National Park. If you are lucky - like we were - you get a wildlife experience you won't ever forget. We saw several groups of wild elephants including one large group of about 20 elephants with baby elephants from a distance. We also saw a large herd of…”
Private 2-day Bangkok to River Kwai and Erawan tour with Damnoen Saduak, Bridge over the Kwai, a bamboo floatel, and 7-tier waterfalls.
“This tour was AMAZING!! Our guide Nira and driver Sam were fantastic. Nira took us to extraordinary and scenic areas we didn’t even expect; such as the train market in Bangkok and a flower garden overlooking a large hydroelectric plant/dam. The crown jewel of this epic tour was the floating bungalow resort. I had no idea it was a twenty minute boat ride up river into a remote and gorgeous area. Absolutely stunning!! Highly recommend this tour!!”
Cool rainforest hike, Twin Pagodas, Karen Hill Tribe coffee, and rice-terrace views on a Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai.
“My favorite day of the trip! Tui was an incredible tour guide. The hike was gorgeous. We learned about Buddhism and the rain forest and all that comes from it.”
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