6-Day Nature Itinerary in Thailand for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Chiang Mai
    30 minutes (5.2 miles) from Chiang Mai International Airport

    Start your trip in Chiang Mai, surrounded by beautiful mountains and lush countryside. Visit the Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest peak and stunning waterfalls. Spend the night in a peaceful eco-lodge immersed in nature.

  2. Day 2: Pai
    3 hours (80 miles) from Chiang Mai

    Drive through the scenic countryside to reach the charming town of Pai, surrounded by green rice fields and hills. Visit the Pam Bok Waterfall and enjoy a refreshing swim in its natural pools. End the day with a relaxing hot springs bath at Tha Pai Hot Springs.

  3. Day 3: Khao Yai National Park
    14 hours (557 miles) from Pai

    Take a flight to Bangkok and head straight to Khao Yai National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife and beautiful scenery. Go on a guided trek to explore the park's lush forests and waterfalls, and watch out for elephants, gibbons, and hornbills along the way.

  4. Day 4: Erawan National Park
    4 hours (105 miles) from Khao Yai National Park

    Drive to Erawan National Park, known for its emerald green ponds and cascading waterfalls. Take a dip in the refreshing waters of the Erawan Falls and hike through the park's lush jungle trails.

  5. Day 5: Koh Tao
    12 hours (306 miles) from Erawan National Park

    Catch a flight to the island of Koh Samui and take a ferry to the stunning island of Koh Tao. Snorkel or dive in the clear waters of Shark Bay and Chumphon Pinnacle to see colorful corals, tropical fish and maybe even a whale shark.

  6. Day 6: Khao Sok National Park
    9 hours (208 miles) from Koh Tao

    Take an early morning ferry to the mainland and drive to the breathtaking Khao Sok National Park, home to one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Go on a canoe or kayak trip along the Khao Sok River and spot monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife. Spend the night in a treehouse in the heart of the jungle.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Doi Inthanon National Park (4 hours, ฿300)
  • Pam Bok Waterfall (1 hour, Free)
  • Tha Pai Hot Springs (2 hours, ฿300)
  • Khao Yai National Park (2 days, ฿1,200)
  • Erawan National Park (4 hours, ฿300)
  • Shark Bay and Chumphon Pinnacle (1 day, ฿2,000)
  • Khao Sok National Park (2 days, ฿1,500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ฿5,600
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