Top 14 National Park Day Trips in Thailand

1.Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · 11 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend 11 hours exploring Khao Yai from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide and park ranger. Walk the Nong Phak Chi trail, visit three wildlife areas and two waterfalls, and watch for deer, monkeys, hornbills, and elephants. Guides such as Angie, Surina, Tank, and Niranya are praised for their care and humor.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Full-Day Experience at Khao Yai National Park! We took the Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok (Full Day) tour, and it was truly exceptional, thanks in no small part to our incredible guide, Angie. Angie's warmth, humor, and heart made the entire day a delightful and memorable experience. She delivered a fantastic amount of engaging information about the park's diverse flora and fauna, as well as captivating facts about Thailand itself. Every moment was entertaining and informative. Angie always had a bright smile for every participant, making us feel genuinely welcome and cared for throughout the journey. She turned a simple day trip into a truly special adventure.…”

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2.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31Best value

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park in a small group of up to 15, stopping at two waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, and Ban Mae Klang Luang. Guides such as Paula, Oil, Yak, and Choo lead the day. Lunch and hotel pickup are included, but park and pagoda fees are extra.

“The day went abit longer than expected however it was very welcome! The tour guide was excellent! Very lovely and she was always happy to explain everything and help however she could! The sites were very nice and good to see also! We Read more”

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3.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $43

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Ang Ka Nature Trail, twin royal pagodas, village coffee makers, and Wachirathan Falls. Expect a 10-hour day, a maximum of nine people, hotel pickup, and extra fees for park entry and pagodas.

“The trio was spectacular. The waterfalls and the summit area with the twin pagodas and flowers were breathtaking Our guide was very knowledgeable and nice The food at restaurant stop was great and the coffee area we visited was very interesting”

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4.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain in a small group of up to 13. Visit Wachirathan Falls, the summit, twin pagodas, a hill market, and a seasonal nature trail. Lunch and entry fees are included. Guides may include Choo, Billy, Oliver, or Kalaya.

“Booked this as a solo traveler since it is a must-do from Chiang Mai. Mediocre experience. Lots of time wasted before getting to the national park (~1h picking up from hotels, ~40 min stop at gas station for food) meaning the actual 2h hike takes place during the hottest part of the day (1-3p). The tour guide provides no value (no explanation of history, doesn’t walk around the pagodas or waterfall with you).”

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5.Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide, from Thailand’s highest point and twin pagodas to a two-hour forest hike, rice terraces, waterfalls, and coffee in Mae Klang Luang. Small-group and private options are available.

“Amazing. Toy and the driver were excellent. Thanks for the great day - a must in Chiang Mai”

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6.Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Spend nine hours above Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Ize, Mumu, or Piano. Walk a short forest trail, visit Thailand’s highest point, see hill-country rice terraces, drink local coffee, and finish at Wachirathan Waterfall.

“The Doi Inthanon National Park and the waterfall are amazing. The paths around the waterfall need to improve for safety.”

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7.Khao Sok: Elephant Day Care, & Bamboo Rafting Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 109 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Spend five busy hours around Khao Sok with an English or German-speaking guide, meeting rescued elephants, making medicinal treats, bathing them, rafting the Sok River, tasting bamboo coffee, learning papaya salad, and stopping at a viewpoint, waterfall, and temple.

“everything was amazing, the guide was very friendly and accommodating, iris , he was great!”

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8.From Khao Lak: Day Trip to Khao Sok with Elephant Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 8 hours · from $99Top rated

Leave Khao Lak for an eight-hour Khao Sok outing with hotel pickup, an English, German, or Thai-speaking guide, river canoeing, a Thai buffet at a treehouse resort, and hands-on time feeding and bathing elephants. Guides such as Daniel and Gift have been praised for their local insight and warm manner.

“Tour was awesome!! Quick little visit to a local market and great facts galore from our guide. Beautiful view from viewpoint, fun and laughs watching the monkeys at the monkey temple followed by relaxing and fun kayak down the river where we spotted monkeys, lizards, frogs, birds and 3 trees snakes. Very lucky!! Lunch at the treehouse hotel was substantial and good for people who aren't into spice. Unfortunately no monkeys to be spotted there but looks like a lovely place to stay. Unfortunately straight after lunch the rains arrived and by rains I mean heavy torrential rains!! We arrived at the elephants to go and wash them in the…”

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9.From Krabi: Khao Sok Cheow Lan Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 10 hours · from $130

Travel from Krabi to Khao Sok National Park for a long-tail boat ride on Cheow Lan Lake, photos at Khao Sam Kloe, Thai lunch at a floating restaurant, swimming, kayaking, and a guided walk to Coral Cave or Nam Ta Lu Cave. Guide Tuk-tuk received special praise.

“Superbe journée passée au parc national Khao Sok. Le paysage est magnifique. Le guide, Tuk-tuk, était génial. À faire lors de son passage à Krabi !”

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10.Khao Lak: Private Day Trip Khao Sok with Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private car from Khao Lak to Cheow Lan Lake, then explore by private longtail boat with a local captain such as Suwit or Pat. You’ll see the Three Brothers, visit Diamond Cave, eat Thai food at Nang Prai Raft House, and swim in emerald water.

“Amazing day, great transport, great guide and beautiful location, I just wish we had more time to explore the lake”

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11.Phuket: Private Day Trip Khao Sok w/ Lake Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 11h 30m

Travel from Phuket by private car to Cheow Lan Lake, then spend four hours with a local captain aboard a private longtail boat. See the Three Brothers, swim at Nang Prai Raft House, eat a Thai lunch, and explore Diamond Cave. Choose an early start or a later departure for sunset views.

“The views of Khao Sok absolutely incredible. The pick up and transfer was smooth and comfortable. Our long tail boat captain was amazing and took us to the best spots. We never felt rushed and 4 hrs on the boat was enough to admire all the views, especially when it’s just your party. I didn’t love the lunch provided but my husband did, so it just boils down to preference. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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12.koh lanta:National Park and Old Town Easy Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 4h 30m · from $50

Spend 4.5 hours with a Lanta-born guide such as Deen or Ricca, visiting Mu Ko Lanta National Park and Old Town. Walk to the lighthouse, spot wildlife, swim or hike, then choose your own food and shopping. Small groups are limited to eight, with hotel pickup on Koh Lanta.

“We really enjoyed our trip with Deen. We were lucky that it was just the 2 of us as it gave us a bit more time at each location. The National Park is really worth a visit. We did the short & longer trails, plus the lighthouse. I would advise wearing trainers for the longer trail. It is very steep & uneven in places... but worth doing if you are able. Lanta Old Town has some good restaurants, shops & great sea views. Particularly recommend Old Town Cowboy bar for its range of beers & cider! Deen showed us around the museum which was interesting. This trip suited us perfectly…”

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13.Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $221

Travel from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Preecha, Peter, Ti, or Chan to Ayutthaya’s best-known temples, then Khao Yai National Park. Expect a long but rewarding day, local lunch, comfortable transport, a waterfall walk, and a final viewpoint.

“Peter is a great guide, motivated to share the best knowledge he has about both places. I enjoyed listening to the history around both places and Thailand generally. I cannot imagine having a better guide for the day trip. Thank you.”

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14.Krabi: Private Day Trip Khao Sok w/ Lake Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Krabi or Ao Nang by private car to Khao Sok, then spend four hours on Cheow Lan Lake with a local captain. You will see the Three Brothers, visit Diamond Cave, stop at Nang Prai raft house, eat Thai lunch, and have time to swim.

“The drive was great! The driver was very friendly. The activity was well organized, I do wish we got to go on the jungle hike that other tours mentioned. Overall good experience if you want this tour to be private.”

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