Wildlife Tours in Khao Yai Thailand
Want to experience Khao Yai National Park by both day and night in a single trip? The Khao Yai one day tour with night safari is the most complete wildlife experience available in the park — combining a full day of jungle trekking, waterfall visits, and elephant spotting with a thrilling guided night safari and dinner before you head back to your hotel. If you only have one day near Khao Yai but don’t want to miss the park’s incredible nocturnal wildlife, this is the tour built exactly for you.
This is a private tour, departing from Pak Chong hotels or the train station, led by an experienced English-speaking guide who knows exactly where Khao Yai’s wildlife hides — by daylight and after dark.
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A standard day tour shows you the park’s forests, waterfalls, and viewpoints — but it misses one of Khao Yai’s biggest draws: nighttime wildlife spotting. Many of the park’s most elusive animals are far more active after sunset, which is exactly why this combined tour exists.
Here’s what sets this Khao Yai night safari tour apart:
Your guide slowly drives toward the park headquarters, actively scanning for wild animals along the road, before stopping at the scenic Khao Yai viewpoint, roughly 700 meters above sea level. At the visitor center, your guide arranges the required permit, and you set off on the first trekking tour through dense evergreen forest, searching for wild animals and native plant life.
Refuel with a Thai-style lunch at a restaurant inside Khao Yai National Park before heading back out for the afternoon’s adventure.
Visit the iconic Haew Suwat Waterfall, famously featured in the movie The Beach, then continue on a second trekking trail deeper into the forest.
Head to the wild elephant salt licks in the southern part of the park — a top spot for potential elephant sightings — then drive to the park’s highest viewpoint and walk 800 meters to a cliff standing 1,150 meters above sea level for a sweeping panoramic view. Your guide will also check a second salt lick area in the southern park, watching for elephants that may pass through (sightings are never guaranteed, since these are wild animals).
Enjoy dinner at a restaurant near the park before setting out on the highlight of the trip: a guided night safari tour through Khao Yai. Using spotlights and expert tracking knowledge, your guide will help you spot nocturnal species that are rarely seen during the day.
👉 Daylight trekking, sunset views, and a night safari — all in one trip. BOOK NOW to reserve your spot.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 AM | Pickup from hotels in Pak Chong area or Pak Chong train station |
| 08:30 AM | Arrive at Khao Yai National Park gate, begin exploring |
| Morning | Wildlife spotting drive, Khao Yai viewpoint, visitor center & permit, evergreen forest trekking |
| 11:45 AM | Thai-style lunch inside Khao Yai park |
| 01:00 PM | Haew Suwat Waterfall & second trekking trail |
| Afternoon | Wild elephant salt licks, panoramic viewpoint (1,150 m, 800 m walk), second salt lick check |
| Evening | Dinner at a restaurant near the park |
| Night | Guided night safari tour in Khao Yai National Park |
| 08:00 PM | Return to your hotel in Pak Chong / Khao Yai area |
Note: This is a long, adventure-packed day — comfortable shoes and a flexible mindset are recommended, as timing may shift slightly depending on weather and wildlife activity.
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 4,600 THB |
| Child (3–9 years) | 3,600 THB |
This is a private tour — your group only, no shared seating with strangers.
Tour price includes:
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Deciding between the day tour, the night safari add-on, and this combined one day tour with night safari comes down to your accommodation and how much time you have near the park:
Choose the Khao Yai one day tour with night safari. It’s the only option that lets you experience both daytime trekking and nighttime wildlife spotting without needing a second day in the area.
You have more flexibility — consider splitting the experience into a standard Khao Yai day tour on one day and a separate night safari tour on another evening, allowing a more relaxed pace for each.
A standard Khao Yai tour from Bangkok with round-trip transfer is a better starting point, since the night safari’s late return time (around 8:00 PM) works best for travelers already based in the Pak Chong / Khao Yai area rather than commuting back to Bangkok the same night.
This combined tour is ideal — daytime trekking covers elephants, gibbons, and birdlife, while the night safari opens up chances to spot nocturnal species like civets, slow lorises, and owls that daytime tours simply can’t offer.
Consider the standard Khao Yai day tour without the night safari, since this combined itinerary runs a long day, from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM, which may be tiring for very young travelers.
👉 Not sure which itinerary fits your trip best? BOOK NOW or message us and we’ll help you plan the perfect Khao Yai schedule.
If you want to see Khao Yai National Park at its fullest — from misty morning treks and cascading waterfalls to elephant salt licks, panoramic clifftop views, and a spotlight-guided night safari — this one day tour with night safari delivers all of it in a single, expertly guided private trip. It’s the most complete way to experience Khao Yai’s wildlife, day and night.
Private tours have limited daily availability, especially for the night safari portion, so early booking is strongly recommended.
The tour includes private transportation, park entrance fees, lunch, dinner, snacks, water, leech socks, binoculars/telescope, an English-speaking guide, and the guided night safari.
Pickup is at 08:00 AM from hotels in the Pak Chong area or the Pak Chong train station, with return to your hotel at approximately 08:00 PM after the night safari.
Nighttime wildlife in Khao Yai can include civets, slow lorises, owls, deer, and other nocturnal species, though sightings vary and are never guaranteed since these are wild animals in their natural habitat.
Yes, this is a fully private Khao Yai tour — your group will not be combined with other travelers.
The tour includes two separate trekking trails through evergreen forest, plus an 800-meter walk to a panoramic viewpoint at 1,150 meters above sea level.
The itinerary includes visits to two wild elephant salt lick areas, among the best-known spots in the park for potential elephant sightings.
Yes, dinner at a restaurant near the park is included before the night safari begins.
It’s best suited to older children and adults, since this is a long day (08:00 AM–08:00 PM) with significant trekking and a late finish.
Yes, pickup is available from both hotels in the Pak Chong area and the Pak Chong train station.
We recommend booking at least 2–3 days in advance, as private tours and night safari slots have limited daily availability.