Before you go Here are some suggestions of accommodations for every wallet size in Khao Yai: Budget Hotel SGD 40/night and below ● Fortune D Plus Khao Yai ● Golden Gold KhaoYai Resort & Spa ● Khao Yai Purin Resort SGD 60/night and below ● Treasure Inn Khao Yai ● Ma Villa Khao Yai ● Rabbit Hill Cafe & Resort @ Khao Yai SGD 100/night and below ● The Focus Khao Yai Resort ● Splendid Hotel @ Khaoyai ● The Witch Chill House Khao Yai Custom Tour from Klook Khao Yai is about a 3-hour drive from Bangkok and not the easiest to get around unless you rent a car or get a private car charter. Luckily, Klook has a multi-day Khao Yai custom tour package which means, you get to plan your own itinerary with the comfort & convenience of a driver bringing you everywhere from door-to-door! Package inclusive of: ● Private customizable tour ● 12 hour charter service (per day) ● Experienced driver ● Air conditioned vehicle ● Fuel costs ● Toll charges ● Car seat (available upon request) ● Insurance provided by operator ● Guide (optional) ● SIM card (optional) Remember to pre-book your Khao Yai custom tour from Klook! DAY 1 OVERVIEW Time Activity Getting There 1000-1300 Travel from Bangkok to Khao Yai Khao Yai Custom Tour from Klook 1300-1430 Lunch at The Witches Brew Restaurant 1430-1600 Admire the view and architecture in Palio Khao Yai 1600-1610 Travel to Primo Piazza 1610-1800 Get friendly with the furry friends in Primo Piazza 1800-1820 Travel to Midwinter Green 1820-1930 Dinner at Midwinter Green 1930 Return to hotel DAY 1 | Khao Yai 1 Upon arrival: Lunch at The Witches Brew Restaurant After your 3-hour drive from Bangkok to Khao Yai, you must be famished! Check out The Witches Brew Restaurant for lunch, located at Veneto Piazza. Decked with witch-themed memorabilia, don’t forget to snap some quirky photos while waiting for your food. The restaurant serves classic comforts like pizzas, local favourites and Western cuisine. You can wash your food down with a mug of ice cold beer! Photo Credit: The Witches Brew Address: The Witches Brew Restaurant Khao Yai, 379/10 Veneto Piazza Thanarad Road, Moosi, Pak Chong Restaurant Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 9pm | Closed on Tuesdays 2 1430-1600: Walk off your meal at the Palio Khao Yai Located beside Veneto Piazza is Palio Village. Known for exuding an Italian charm, it’s a colourful old town with narrow streets of small shops, cafes, restaurants, and stone bridges. There’s an art gallery, wine cellars, a garden, bakery and a little maze in this quaint space! With picture-perfect corners everywhere it’s easy to see why so many couples come here for their wedding shots. There’s certainly no need to fly to Europe for these picturesque Photo Credit: @jessicachaw & @jojoanneee scenes! Address: 146/1 ม.4 Palio Khaoyai, ถ.ธนะรัชต กม.17, Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130 Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm | Friday & Saturday, 8:30am to 8pm DAY 1 | Khao Yai 3 1610-1800: Get acquainted with the furry friends of Primo Piazza A short drive from Palio Village is Primo Piazza, a picturesque “Tuscan Village” affectionately known as the Little Italy of Thailand. The beautiful terracotta-toned buildings in Primo Piazza will easily win your heart over with stunning views and its architecture. There’s a petting zoo where you can interact with the alpacas, sheep, donkeys, and friendly animals. Living up to its Italian charm, this village is also dotted with little cafes, cosy restaurants, souvenir Photo Credit: @jessicachaw shops and gelato stalls. Address: 200/2 หมูที่ 10 Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130 Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 6pm 4 1815-1930: Dinner at Midwinter Green Midwinter Green would be the perfect place for date night if you’re looking to treat your better half like royalty for a night. Step into the castle grounds and get into the medieval mood as you walk past those brick walls. We’d recommend getting their house specialty, the Midwinter pizza! Don’t be shocked when you get served because these delicious parcels don’t come served like your regular pizza but rather like Mexican Quesadillas. Address: 88 88 หมู 10 ถนน ธนะรัชต Tambon Nong Nam Daeng, Amphoe Pak Chong, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima 30130 Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 10pm | Friday & Saturday, 10am to 11pm DAY 2 OVERVIEW Time Activity How to get there 0900-1030 Stop and smell the roses at The Bloom Khao Yai Custom Tour from Klook 1030-1300 Sip some local wine at PB Valley Winery and enjoy breakfast at The Great Hornbill Grill 1300-1330 Travel to Farm Chokchai 1330-1430 Immerse yourself in the farming life at Farm Chokchai 1430-1450 Travel to Ban Mai Chay Nam (Museum Restaurant) 1450-1600 Lunch at Ban Mai Chay Nam 1600-1640 Travel to Baan Suan Noi (Hobbit House) 1640-1800 Get dressed up for your photo op in Baan Suan Noi (Hobbit House) 1800-1840 Travel to Krua Nan Nam 1840-2000 Dinner at Krua Nan Nam 2000 Return to hotel DAY 2 | Khao Yai 1 0900-1030: Stop and smell the flowers at The Bloom Start your day bright and early at The Bloom, biggest flower garden in Thailand! The Bloom is home to over 30 different species of flowers. Apart from fawning over the flora, you’ll also find quirky installations like a giant pink handbag, windmills and a very photo worthy Wisteria tunnel! Address: 357 หมูที่ 5 บานโนนกระโดน, Phaya Yen, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30320 Opening Hours: Daily, 8am to 8pm 2 1030- 1300: Taste local wine at PB Valley Winery + Breakfast at The Great Hornbill Grill Have a taste of the locally produced wine at PB Valley estate, Khao Yai’s largest vineyard. Whether you like reds, whites or roses, they’ve got you covered at the wine tasting session! For those wine enthusiasts, you might want to opt for the wine-making tour that takes you behind the scenes of the winemaking process. If you don’t fancy wine or you’re not of legal age, they also serve 100% pure shiraz grape juice! Parents, you won’t have to worry about not having anything for your children. If you’re feeling hungry, you can also grab a bite at The Great Hornbill Grill, a restaurant inside the winery. As you enjoy your meal, you can take in the killer view of the vineyard! Address: 102 Moo 5, Phaya Yen, Pak Chong Nakorn Ratchasima 30320 Opening Hours: Daily, 8am to 8pm DAY 2 | Khao Yai 3 1330-1430: Experience the farming life at Farm Chokchai In this 100-hectare farm, you can feed the sheep & horses onsite! For those who are feeling adventurous, you can ride an ATV into the forest as well. There’s also a Chokchai museum with cowboy merchandise, vintage cars and cameras. If you manage to pre-book a private tour, you check out the farm’s agriculture processes, a rodeo show and even an ice cream making class. Photo Credit: xiquinho for Flickr Address: 169 หมู 2, ถนนมิตรภาพ, ตําบลหนองนํ้าแดง อําเภอปากชอง จังหวัดนครราชสีมา, 30130 Tambon Pak Chong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima 30320 Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 8:30pm | Closed on Mondays 4 1450-1600: Lunch at Ban Mai Chay Nam (Museum Restaurant) If you’re craving for some delicious, authentic Thai cuisine, you’ve come to the right place at Ban Mai Chay Nam. They have a menu with various options from tom yum, fried fish cake to papaya salad, green curry, and more. Besides that, this unique restaurant and museum a visit is filled with retro items and antiques that will transport you back to your childhood days! Photo Credit: @jessicachaw Address: 21, Mittaphap Road, Tambon Pak Chong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30130 Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm DAY 2 | Khao Yai 5 1640-1800: Baan Suan Noi Resort (Hobbit House) If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, relive the movie magic at the Hobbit House! Don on costumes from a time of the past and make believe as if you’re a hobbit living in one of these tiny little houses. The attention to detail on these features really amazed us! Even if you’re not a fan of the movie, you’ll can choose to dress up as Elsa from Frozen or even Harry Potter! Address: 292, Lat Bua Khao, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30340 6 1840-2000: Dinner at Krua Nan Nam Restaurant This humble Thai restaurant along the river is one of the local’s favorites! Serving authentic Thai cuisine, some of the recommended dishes include steamed snakehead fish and their house speciality curry. With great food and great views of the river, what more could you ask for! Address: 109/1, Mittaphap Road, Tambon Nong Sarai, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30130, Thailand Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 8pm DAY 3 OVERVIEW Time Activity How to get there 1000-1500 Get acquainted with nature at the Khao Yai Khao Yai Custom Tour National Park from Klook - Haew Narok Waterfall - Pa Deo Die Cliff - Haew Suwat Waterfall 1500-1800 Rest in hotel + nearby lunch 1800-2000 Dinner at Pak Chong Night Market DAY 3 | Khao Yai 1 1000-1500: Spend a day in nature at the Khao Yai National Park This UNESCO world heritage Khao Yai National Park with its refreshing scenic landscapes is a great breakaway from city life. The untouched jungles, waterfalls and mountain streams also make it ideal for spotting animals and exotic birds! Here are 3 of the top hiking and sightseeing spots in Khao Yai National Park: Haew Suwat Waterfall The Heaw Suwat Waterfall is a great place to take a dip after sweating it out on your trek around the park.