Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comKhao Yai National Park and Elephant Ride Day Trip from Bangkok
based on 34 reviews
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Product code: 3685BKK27
34 reviews of Khao Yai National Park and Elephant Ride Day Trip from Bangkok
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Outstanding tour with multiple features reflecting Thailand, including food market tour, oxen ride, tour through different terrains, waterfall hike, and best of all the elephant ride.
Reviewed by: Rebecca G, United States of America, November 2009
Don't miss this. It's fantastic.
Reviewed by: Myriam C, Spain, July 2009
We loved it! The ox cart ride and waterfall jungle experience was an added bonus, and the elephant ride was incredible! This was super fun, and the guide was terrific. We loved feeding the elephants too.
Reviewed by: Jason C, United States of America, July 2009
An excellent day out - highly recommend it! Only down side is the amount of traffic in Bangkok on our return, leave plenty of time to get back to your hotel if going out in the evening!
Reviewed by: Linda P, United Kingdom, July 2009
Sounds expensive, but was worth it. Except for the aircon leaking on my head in the van! Other than that, yeah, I would recommend to anyone. 10 times better than the floating market.
Reviewed by: Thiam Soon T, Australia, June 2009
Unfortunately, the water level was low and the waterfall was more like a "tricklefall"...but the National Forest trail was still nice. The elephant ride was fantastic. Our guide was adorable and let us ride the elephant by ourselves through the river with him just yelling commands. My daughter and I laughed and had a blast.
Reviewed by: Karen O, United States of America, March 2009
Fantastic experience in a beautiful location.
Reviewed by: Sean D, United Kingdom, March 2009
I can recommend this trip, and the elephant trek was the highlight. We were picked up on time, but unfortunately we had trouble with our English speaking guide as his version of English was different to ours. The ox ride was interesting but was bum numbing. The national park to see the waterfall is a waste of time in the dry season. Walking and up 430 steps in a steep drop and climb is not worth the effort to see where a waterfall would be if there was any water. The meal at lunchtime was disappointing in quantity, not quality. The portions to be shared were small. The elephant ride was amazing though, and the opportunity to sit on the neck of the elephant has to be taken up. The handlers are only to keen to photograph the experience for you. We were 10 people in a van whose air-con could not handle the afternoon trip home, resulting in a hot return to a long but great day.
Reviewed by: Bruce M, New Zealand, March 2009
It was a very good tour. We visited the local food market and tried some local fruit, rode a carriage driven by Thai oxen, saw a waterfall in the National Park, saw monkeys, had a good Thai lunch and rode an elephant. I even rode on elephant's head, which was VERY exotic. Two aspects, which we did not like at all 1. we were picked up from the hotel 40 minutes later than scheduled 2. our guide did not speak a lot. We expected more information from him throughout the tour.
Reviewed by: Marina , United States of America, January 2009
We were picked up from our hotel on time, had a lovely day. The guide made it all so interesting and certainly packed a lot in. Wonderful lunch, 5 happy travellers in all. I would say the best "must do" whilst staying in Bangkok.
Reviewed by: Ronald S, Australia, December 2008
Nice.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, November 2008
Varied trip from local market, waterfalls to riding elephants a real adventure if you want it to be, or a nice viewing experience if you don't want to get as involved.
Reviewed by: Andrew M, United Kingdom, October 2008
This is a fantastic tour you'll love it! We went in October and the rainy season created a huge waterfall and the river was up to our elephant's belly. I definitely recommend this tour while you are in Thailand. Make sure you have a rain coat though. It poured right as we entered the forest but it totally added to the experience! Check out our pictures.
Reviewed by: Michele W, United States of America, October 2008
What an amazing adventure. We stopped at a local food market, then went on an ox-cart ride, trekked through the park to the waterfall, stopped on the road to take pictures of the monkeys that had surrounded our van and just when you think it couldn't get any better it was time for the elephant ride, followed by an amazing lunch one of the best meals we had in Thailand.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, September 2008
Great tour but be prepared for a very full day. Loved that the tour was as described and no side trips to gem stores for pressured buying! The markets were great, no pressure there either. The ox cart ride was a bit too long and bumpy in the heat but I guess that was part of the experience. The chance to ride the elephant without a Mahout was brilliant! The Mahout was nearby taking photos though which was great. Overall a really great tour.
Reviewed by: Robert E, Australia, September 2008
