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Khao Yai Night Safari Private Tour
Experience a private Khao Yai night safari with an official park ranger. Ride an open-air truck to spot wild elephants and civets. Book your adventure!
- Location: Pak Chong, Khao Yai
- From: 7,000 THB / person
- Meeting Point: See details
- Cancellation: See policy
Tour Itinerary
04:00 PM – Hotel Pickup Your private driver collects you from your accommodation in Pak Chong or along Thanarat Road. Relax during the scenic drive up toward the national park entrance.
Arrive before dark to complete the park check-in process. Take a brief rest before transferring to the official open-air ranger truck.
Set off on the designated 10-kilometre night route through the jungle. The ranger will scan grasslands and the Nong Pak Chi salt lick for deer, civets, and wild elephants.
Conclude your spotlight adventure and return to the visitor center. Here, you will safely rejoin your private driver for the journey home.
Enjoy a comfortable and safe drive back down the mountain. Arrive back at your hotel in Khao Yai or Pak Chong to end the evening.
Description
This private Khao Yai night safari is a 4-hour evening adventure featuring convenient door-to-door hotel transfers from Pak Chong. Ideal for nature lovers and families, it includes an official ranger-led drive on an open-air truck to spot nocturnal wildlife like deer, civets, and wild elephants. Experience this exclusive private night safari starting from just 1,750 THB per person (for a group of 6), making it an incredible value for families and friends. Solo travelers can book the entire vehicle for 7,000 THB.
As the sun drops behind the lush mountain ridges, the jungle does not sleep; it simply changes shifts. Step into the cool evening air for an exclusive Khao Yai night safari where the forest's hidden inhabitants finally come alive.
Your private driver collects you directly from your hotel, whisking you up the scenic mountain roads to the national park visitor center. Here, you transfer into an official high-bed, open-air ranger truck designed for unobstructed viewing. Setting off along a designated 10-kilometre route, the expert park ranger uses a high-powered spotlight to pierce the darkness, actively scanning the forest edges and the famous Nong Pak Chi salt lick.
Listen to the rustle of leaves as you search for the glowing eyes of sambar deer, porcupines, and elusive civets. With no glass windows to block your view, you are fully immersed in the raw sights and sounds of the wild. The slow, ethical drive ensures minimal disturbance, maximizing your chances of encountering majestic wild elephants grazing quietly under the stars.
Always bring a warm jacket, as the open truck gets surprisingly cold once you are moving through the mountain air at night. Since flash photography is strictly forbidden to protect the animals, simply lower your camera and enjoy the sightings with your own eyes. Finally, use the restroom at the visitor center before the drive begins, as there are no stops along the 10-kilometre forest route.
Tour Highlights
⭐Search for wildlife alongside an official Khao Yai National Park ranger.
⭐Ride in a purpose-built, high-bed open-air safari truck for clear sightlines.
⭐Scan the Nong Pak Chi salt lick for grazing wild elephants and deer.
⭐Enjoy the exclusivity of a private round-trip transfer from your hotel.
⭐Experience an ethical wildlife encounter with no flash photography or off-road driving.
Why Book With Us
✅Transparent and flexible pricing that gets more affordable the more friends you bring, starting at just 1,750 THB per person for groups of 6.
✅All-inclusive private rates with no hidden fees; 7,000 THB total for solo travelers, and dropping to 3,500 THB per person for couples.
✅Door-to-door private transfers ensure no dark mountain driving or waiting for group vans.
✅Dedicated official park rangers operate the spotlight to protect wildlife and maximize ethical sightings.
Tour Includes
✅Open-Air Tuck transfer from your hotel in Pak Chong
✅Khao Yai National Park admission fee
✅Official high-bed open-air ranger truck
✅Approx. 1-hour night safari led by a national park ranger
✅High-powered spotlights operated by the ranger
✅Return transfer to your hotel
Tour Excludes
❌Accommodation in Khao Yai or Pak Chong
❌Dinner and personal snacks
❌Alcoholic beverages
❌Personal expenses and souvenirs
❌Travel insurance
❌Gratuities for your driver and park ranger
Child Policy
⭕ Free of Charge: Children under 3 years old (0–100 cm in height). No separate seat provided.
⭕ Child Rate: Children aged 3–11 years old (101–150 cm in height).
⭕ Adult Rate: Children aged 12 years and above or taller than 150 cm.
What to Bring
⭕Warm jacket or sweater (the open truck gets cold after dark)
⭕Comfortable walking shoes (for navigating the visitor center safely)
⭕Insect repellent (to keep forest bugs away during check-in)
⭕Camera (flash must be disabled to protect animal eyesight)
Terms & Conditions:
Booking Requirements
✅ Book by 8:30 PM the day before your tour.
✅ Full payment is required to confirm your seat and receive the voucher.
⚠️ Important Notes & Policies
♦ Book in Advance: Tours fill up quickly during peak seasons, early booking is highly recommended.
♦ Flexible Hotel Info: You can book now and update your hotel name later if needed.
♦ Secure Transactions: All payments are fully protected and secured.
♦ Weather & Safety First: Tour itineraries may be modified without prior notice due to weather, tides, or unforeseen conditions to ensure your absolute safety.
How To Book?
1️⃣ Step 1: Choose your preferred date and number of guests
2️⃣ Step 2: Message us on WhatsApp or use the booking form on this page
3️⃣ Step 3: Complete your secure payment via Bank Transfer (0% fee, Thai banks only) or Online Payment Gateway (6% fee)
4️⃣ Step 4: Receive your confirmed e-voucher instantly by email
5️⃣ Step 5: Present the voucher to our staff at your hotel lobby on the day of the tour
Booking is confirmed only after full payment is received.
Please contact us on WhatsApp for a custom quote before booking.
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Meeting Point Information
➤Pickup is provided from your accommodation in Pak Chong or along Thanarat Road. Your private driver will collect you directly from your hotel lobby.
Price:
➤ 1 traveler — 7,000 THB total
➤ 2 travellers — 3,500 THB /person
➤ 3 travellers — 2,650 THB /person
➤ 4 travellers — 2,200 THB /person
➤ 5 travellers — 1,950 THB /person
➤ 6 travellers — 1,750 THB /person
Cancellation Policy:
✅ Full Refund: Cancel 48 hours or more before departure.
⚠️ 50% Refund: Cancel 25–47 hours before departure.
❌ No Refund: Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
❌ No Refund: No-shows on the day of the tour.
ℹ️ If the national park closes the night safari route, we reschedule you free of charge or issue a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Khao Yai night safari a completely private experience?
A: Your round-trip hotel transfer is completely private. The safari truck itself is operated by national park rangers on a dedicated route, ensuring a safe and authentic wildlife experience.
Q: What happens if it rains during the night safari?
A: The park operates the safari in light rain, but for heavy storms, the national park may cancel the drive for safety, and we will assist with rescheduling or refunds.
Q: Is this evening tour suitable for young children?
A: Yes, it is very family-friendly, but keep in mind the open-air truck gets chilly, so warm clothing for children is highly recommended.
Q4: Will the driver pick us up directly from our hotel?
Q: Will the driver pick us up directly from our hotel?
A: Yes, we provide private door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel located in Pak Chong or along Thanarat Road.
Q: How does the pricing work for different group sizes?
A: Our private night safari is priced to offer better value for larger groups. A solo traveler pays 7,000 THB for the exclusive experience, but the per-person rate drops as your group grows—for example, it's 3,500 THB per person for two people, and down to just 1,750 THB per person for a group of six.
