Khao Yai
Everything you Need to Know about Khao Yai
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai is Thailand’s third largest and one of the most visited national parks. It spreads across four provinces, namely Saraburi (west), Nakhon Nayok (east), Nakhon Ratchasima (north) and Prachinburi (east). The highest peak, at Khao Rom, is 1,351 metres above sea level.
Blessed with a lush, mountainous landscape, with fertile valleys, pounding waterfalls and rich biodiversity, Khao Yai is a year-round getaway destination just three hours’ drive from Bangkok. The west side boasts a range of wild-west theme parks and vineyards of Thailand’s award-winning labels, such as Pirom Khao Yai Reserve and Sawasdee Chenin Blanc. The south and east are peppered with a wealth of natural wonders, from Prachinburi’s jungle-clad waterfalls to Wang Nam Kheo’s ozone-rich valleys.
An established tourist destination, Khao Yai offers a multitude of accommodation choices. The Saraburi-Pakchong route offers more in terms of types and styles, from tented camps all the way to luxury spa resorts. The Pranchinburi-Wang Nam Kheo route has fewer choices overall but the feel is more secluded. Read More...
From cowboy theme parks to mountain-hugged vineyards and Khao Yai National Park’s endless carpets of green, Khao Yai serves as an ideal place to escape from the ordinary everyday life. Day trippers can enjoy a range of sight-seeing opportunities along the Saraburi-Pakchong route, then head back to the city at the end of the day without feeling too tired from the journey. Read More...
Dining in Khao Yai is an eclectic experience. All eateries seem to come with a view of either the surrounding mountains or a natural lake, or both. On the Saraburi-Pakchong side, you will find a combination of western-style steakhouses and concept dining venues where the interior décor speaks for the type of cuisine served. Read More...
Being a nature-oriented getaway destination, Khao Yai offers little when it comes to nightlife although a handful of resorts may have a bar area that stays open until late. The feel is more relaxed and chilled out with soft CD music in the background or none at all, which makes sense since most visitors come to Khao Yai for its nature and wildlife instead of a wild party. Read More...
Shopping is an exciting part of a Khao Yai trip, because it is as immersive as the travel experience itself. Imagine taking a stroll in a ‘Tuscan’ countryside surrounded by endless fields of grapes, touring a cattle ranch in a horse-drawn cart, or even try your hand at milking a cow for the first time. Read More...
Khao Yai is a haven for both nature and adventure lovers. It’s an all-in-one destination where you can pack as many or as few activities as you want in one day, whether a waterfall hiking trip, a round of golf, farm tours, scenic mountain biking, or fun theme park with horseback riding, ATV adventures and combat-style games. Read More...
Khao Yai is accessible by two different routes from Bangkok, but the Saraburi-Pakchong route (Highway 2) is the most popular because it passes through a number of tourist attractions along the way. The Prachinburi route runs through Wang Nam Kheo and its steep slopes with sharp turns. No matter which route you take, these two merge at Khao Yai National Park’s headquarters. Read More...