Bangkok to Chiang Mai Khao Yai National Park Explorer

Travel by scenic train from Bangkok to Pak Chong, the gateway to Khao Yai National Park. Enjoy hot springs, a temple visit, a local market, and spectacular bat watching at sunset and discover Khao Yai through guided jungle trekking, waterfall visits, and wildlife spotting, including a safari drive in search of animals in their natural habitat and continue by train to Chiang Mai, where you’ll have free time to relax and explore the charming northern city at your own pace.

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Unique Experiences:	Experience a new way of travel aboard Thailand’s scenic train routes. Relax in natural hot springs and explore local temples and vibrant markets. Witness the fascinating sight of thousands of bats filling the evening sky. Observe wildlife in their natural habitat while trekking through the lush forests of Khao Yai National Park. Embark on a safari drive in search of diverse animals roaming freely in the park.
Trip Length:	5 Days
Participants:	Up to 18 travelers may book this trip. This trip departs with a minimum of 2 travelers. One or more components of this trip are a private experience.
Physical Difficulty:	2 out of 5
Inclusions:	Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches Accommodations: 4 nights at The Pino Hotel in a Standard Room Transportation: You hotels to Krung Thep Apiwat Train Station by Car or Van, Bangkok to Pak Chong by Train 2nd Air, Pak Chong Train Station to Your hotels by Car or Van, Your Hotels to Tour Starting Point by Car or Van, Tour Ending Point to Your Hotels by Car or Van, Your Hotels to Tour Starting Point by Local Transportation, Tour Ending Point by Local Transportation, Your Hotels to Tour Stating Point by Local Transportation, Tour Ending Point by Local Transportation, Pak Chong to Pak Chong Train Station by Car or Van, Pak Chong to Bangkok by Train in 2nd Class, Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Overnight Train in 2nd Class. Miscellaneous: English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fee
Exclusions:	Travel Insurance (Compulsory) Tips and Gratuities Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges
Age Policy:	Adults: 18 to 99 years of age Children: Prohibited Infants: Prohibited

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Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok to Pak Chong
Make sure to be in the hotel lobby at the designated pick-up time for your private transfer to the railway station. Board the scenic day train to Pak Chong, the gateway to the famous Khao Yai National Park. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours.

On arrival at the station, hop on a private car or van for a short transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Get ready for a fun afternoon adventure! At 3:00 PM, meet your driver and guide at the hotel and begin the tour.

Relax and soak in the natural hot springs, explore a lively local market, and visit a famous Buddhist cave temple in Pak Chong. End the day with an unforgettable bat-watching experience as thousands of bats fill the evening sky.

After the tour, return to your hotel to relax and prepare for the next day.

Transportation: You Hotels to Krung Thep Apiwat Train Station by Car or Van, Bangkok to Pak Chong by Train 2nd Air, Pak Chong Train Station to Your Hotels by Car or Van, Your Hotels to Tour Starting Point by Car or Van, Tour Ending Point to Your Hotels by Car or Van
Accommodation: The Pino Hotel Pak Chong in a Standard Room

Day 2: Pak Chong
Earlier in the day, you’ll hike through lush evergreen forest inside Khao Yai National Park, learning about the park’s rich biodiversity while keeping an eye out for wildlife along the trails. You’ll visit scenic waterfalls where you can relax.

Enjoy lunch surrounded by nature’s soundtrack. Later, overlooking the forested landscape.

In the late afternoon, using transport, you’ll venture deeper into the park for a wildlife-spotting safari drive, searching for deer, gibbons, hornbills, and perhaps even wild elephants before returning for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Your Hotels to Tour Starting Point by Local Transportation, Tour Ending Point by Local Transportation
Accommodation: The Pino Hotel Pak Chong in a Standard Room
Miscellaneous: National Park Fee

Day 3: Pak Chong
After Breakfast your guide and driver will head to further exploration of Khao Yai National Park, offering new trekking routes through different sections of the park. With fresh trails come new opportunities to encounter diverse wildlife and discover hidden waterfalls tucked deep within the jungle. Your guide will lead you through varying terrains, sharing insights about the park’s ecosystem while increasing your chances of spotting animals in their natural habitat. The day continues at a relaxed yet adventurous pace, allowing time to fully appreciate the untouched beauty of the forest. After a full day immersed in nature, you’ll return to your hotel or hostel in Pak Chong around 7:00 PM, concluding a memorable two-day journey filled with adventure, scenic landscapes, and remarkable wildlife experiences.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Your Hotels to Tour Stating Point by Local Transportation, Tour Ending Point by Local Transportation
Accommodation: The Pino Hotel Pak Chong in a Standard Room
Miscellaneous: National Park Fee

Day 4: Pak Chong to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, check out and make your way to the nearby train station where your journey first began. Board the train back to Bangkok and settle in, giving your muscles a well-deserved rest after the past days of trekking through the jungle.

On arrival in Bangkok, you’ll transfer to the overnight sleeper train bound for Thailand’s northern capital, Chiang Mai. Stretch out in your berth, listen to the gentle rhythm of the tracks, and drift off as the train carries you toward your next adventure.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Pak Chong to Pak Chong Train Station by Car or Van, Pak Chong to Bangkok by Train in 2nd Class, Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Overnight Train in 2nd class.

Day 5: Chiang Mai
Arrive early this morning at Chiang Mai railway station. Welcome to Thailand’s northern capital!