Highlights
- Alcidini’s finest wines, crafted with passion from local Thai grapes.
- Trek through lush forests and spot wildlife like elephants and gibbons
- Enjoy a Thai-style BBQ dinner and a wine tasting at a boutique resort
- Stargaze under the dark sky and learn to capture stunning star photos
- Kayak at a natural spring and visit a centuries-old Biang tree
Description
**Khao Yai: 2-Day Nature Journey with Trekking & Stargazing**
Explore Thailand's wild side through forests, wildlife, local flavours, and unforgettable nights beneath the stars.
This immersive two-day journey through Khao Yai National Park invites you to experience nature at a slower pace while discovering one of Thailand's most important natural landscapes. More than an outdoor adventure, it offers a deeper appreciation of the ecosystems, wildlife, and natural wonders that make Khao Yai a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
**Day 1: Forest Trails & Night Skies**
Depart Bangkok and travel into the lush landscapes of Khao Yai National Park. Along the way, stop at Saisook Café, known for its creative ice cream flavours inspired by local wildlife and nature.
Begin your exploration with a guided trek along Trail No. 3, where forest paths, open grasslands, and shaded woodland reveal the park's diverse habitats. Learn how to observe the subtle signs of life hidden within the landscape while keeping watch for hornbills, white-handed gibbons, and other wildlife that call the forest home.
After your walk, enjoy lunch at Penlaos, a Michelin Guide restaurant showcasing regional flavours and local ingredients.
In the afternoon, visit Bo Nam Phut, a crystal-clear natural spring surrounded by peaceful scenery. Take time to relax, explore the area, or simply enjoy the slower rhythm of nature.
As evening approaches, check in to your boutique resort before enjoying a traditional Thai BBQ dinner (Mookrata), one of Thailand's favourite social dining experiences.
Continue to Alcidini Winery for a guided vineyard walk and wine tasting, offering a unique glimpse into Thailand's emerging wine culture.
Later, experience the beauty of Khao Yai after dark at Rai Khao Noi Suwanna. Using an astronomical telescope, discover constellations, planets, the moon, and, on clear nights, the Milky Way. Far from city lights, the night sky becomes a reminder of the wonder that still exists beyond our everyday routines.
**Day 2: Into the Heart of the Forest**
After breakfast, continue deeper into Khao Yai along Trail No. 5, one of the park's most rewarding trekking routes.
Walk through evergreen forest, grassland, and secondary woodland while discovering the remarkable biodiversity that thrives within the park. Along the trail stands an ancient Biang tree, estimated to be more than 400–500 years old, a living witness to centuries of natural history.
Learn how to read the forest through footprints, sounds, feeding marks, and other signs often missed by casual visitors. Keep watch for elephants, hornbills, gibbons, and other native wildlife as you move through their natural habitat.
After a final local lunch, return to Bangkok with a deeper understanding of Thailand's wild landscapes and the life they sustain.
**Accommodation**
Stay in a boutique resort in a deluxe ensuite room surrounded by nature.
Single-room upgrade available upon request.
Includes
Round-trip transportation between Bangkok and Khao Yai National Park
Professional guide with nature and cultural insight
National park entrance fees (2 days)
Guided trekking/Ranger Fee on Trails No. 3 and No. 5
Kayaking at a natural spring
1 night accommodation (boutique hotel, ensuite room)
1 breakfast at the hotel
2 lunches
Thai BBQ dinner (Mookrata experience)
Wine tasting at Alcidini Winery
Stargazing experience with astronomical telescope
Visit to wildlife photo exhibition
Crafted ice cream inspired by local wildlife
Bottled drinking water throughout the journey
Travel Insurance
Binoculars
Excludes
Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping)
Optional activities during leisure time (spa, massage, café visits)
Alcoholic beverages outside of wine tasting
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Single room supplement (if applicable)
Important Information
- Things to Know Before You Go
Before your journey, our team will contact you to confirm your meeting point or hotel pick-up details and answer any last-minute questions.
For insurance purposes, we kindly require the following information from each guest:
* Full name (as shown on passport)
* Date of birth
* Passport number
* Nationality
All information will be kept strictly confidential.
A few days before departure, you will receive:
* Pick-up or meeting point confirmation
* Departure time and guide contact details
* Weather and packing recommendations
* Important journey-specific information
We recommend bringing comfortable clothing and footwear, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, personal medication (if required), and a camera to capture the experience.
Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, allergies, or special requests.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
