Khao Yai Nature Safari
Code: ISN005
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Khao Yai National Park, some 3 hours northeast of Bangkok consists of moist evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest, and dry evergreen forest. With some 2,000-2,500 plant species, over 350 bird species, and large mammals including elephants, white handed gibbon, gaur, Asiatic black bear and wild dog, Khao Yai is a natural choice for a Wild Watch adventure.
This 3 day trip in Khao Yai national park takes you on a number of nature hikes with your naturalist leader through some of the parks best wildlife habitat. Possible wildlife sightings include gibbons, stump-tailed macaque, sambar deer, barking deer, great hornbills, elephants, wild dog and more.
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| 3D / 2N ROUTING:
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Bangkok - Khao Yai National Park - Bangkok |
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| Day 1: Bangkok - Khao Yai National Park |
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Depart your Bangkok hotel at 0600 for the 2-hour transfer to Khao Yai. Meet your naturalist guide for breakfast at the edge of the park and head out on a nature walk for the rest of the day through the lush evergreen forest that dominates the central regions of Khao Yai national park. Picnic lunch is in the jungle. Having freshened up after your walk, you will visit the park headquarters to learn more about the park and hear about on-going attempts to bring together wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching training and rural development projects to conserve the parks diverse wildlife. After dinner, set out on a night drive through the forest to look for elephants, deer, civets, porcupine and other wildlife.
Walking Distance: 6 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Juldis Resort |
| Day 2: Khao Yai National Park |
An early morning walk to a wildlife watchtower on the look-out for birds such as the great hornbill, and to witness dawn activities at a nearby mineral lick. Back for breakfast, then set out on a full day nature trek with your naturalist leader. Again, porters will be carrying essentials for breakfast and another delicious lunch in the forest. After finishing the walk and having dinner, you will have the opportunity to take an optional night drive to view nocturnal life.
Walking Distance: 6 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Juldis Resort
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| Day 3: Khao Yai National Park - Bangkok |
Embark on a morning nature trek that focuses on the lives of the parks gibbon population. You will set off early in an attempt to view these amazing forest acrobats at close range. After lunch on the trail, exit the forest at approximately 4pm and transfer back to Bangkok.
Walking Distance: 4- 5 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: None
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| Rates
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Khao Yai Nature Safari (CODE: ISN005)
Tariff: Based on Thai BAHT per person
on twin sharing room
CONVERT to currency of your choice.
Period |
2 Pax |
3-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
SS |
| 1st Nov 08 - 30th Apr 09 |
15,850 |
12,400 |
8,940 |
1,540 |
| 1st May 09 - 31st Oct 09 |
15,690 |
12,230 |
8,780 |
1,380 |
Peak season surcharge at Juldis Khao Yai Resort:
Dec 31st, 08 – Jan 1st, 09 @ THB 300 /room/night
Apr 13th – 15th, 09 @ THB 300 /room/night
Compulsory Gala Dinner on 31st Dec 08 @ THB 1,300 /person
Price includes:
- Accommodations
- Meals as mention
- All transfers and transportation by private air-con van
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Park entrance fees
Price does not include:
- Items of a personal nature
- Alcoholic drinks at meal times
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Accommodation in Bangkok
Suggested Items to Bring:
- Light walking boots or sports shoes
- Camera and binoculars (very useful)
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
- Mosquito repellent, sun hat and sun cream
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