Khao Yai National Park has 350 bird species, the park offers some of Thailand’s best birdwatching opportunities. Birds of note include four species of hornbills, the red-headed trogon, sultan tit, coral-billed ground cuckoo, crested-serpent eagle to mention just a few. Also home to a range of other wildlife, you will most likely see mammals such as deer, monkeys and maybe elephant on your stay in the park.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart your Bangkok hotel at 0600 for the 2-hours transfer by private vehicle to Khao Yai National Park. Breakfast en route before heading out to Khao Khieo mountain, an area dominated by hill evergreen forest above1,000 m. After lunch, set out on a roadside birding tour in the area of the headquarters and take a short easy walk through the grassland habitat of Nong Phak Chi for birding and on the lookout for some of the other wildlife that inhabits the park.
Possible sightings include Wild Dog, Sambar Deer, Stock billed-Kingfisher, Bright-capped Cisticola, Hill Myna and Wreathed Hornbill. After dinner, we head out on a nighttime spotlighting trip on the look out for deer, civet, porcupine, slow loris and possibly elephant. Overnight: Juldis Resort & Spa, (3 star) Superior room.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2: Spend the morning birding in some of Khao Yai’s best evergreen forest. Look out for Red-headed Trogon, Slaty-backed Forktail, Blue Pitta, Greater Flameback, Dusky Broadbill, Banded Broadbill, Blue-winged Leafbird, Green Magpie, White-crested Laughingthrush and many more. Depart the park at approximately 1600 for the transfer back to Bangkok. Arrive back at your hotel at approximately 1900.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch.
* Notes:
- The tour is on private basis ( No other participants will join you)
- Can be arranged on any of your requested date (Flexible departure)
- You can upgrade to luxury 5 star accommodation on extra cost
- This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same.
* Things to bring:
- Light walking boots or sports shoes
- Camera and binoculars
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
- Mosquito repellent, Sun hat and Sun cream.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- English Speaking professional bird leader
- Accommodation as listed for 1 night (twin share basis)
- Private transfer throughout the trip including fuel and tollway fees
- Meals as listed including bottled water and fruits
- Park entrance fees
- Travel equipments (rain coats, special socks etc.)
- Travel insurance.
Price Does Not Include:
- Personal Expenses
- Personal Tips
- Telephone calls
- Internet access
- Alcoholic drinks.
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