Wild Elephant watching @ Kui Buri

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Overview

  • Duration:6 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:2 - 15 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, Thai
  • Email Ticket:Yes
Discover the wild heart of Thailand with our exclusive Kui Buri Elephant Tour, a perfect escape for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Located just a short drive from Hua Hin, Kui Buri National Park is one of the best spots in Thailand to witness wild elephants in their natural habitat. With its untouched beauty and diverse wildlife, the park offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close, along with other rare species.

Wild Elephant Sightings: Kui Buri is famous for its large population of wild elephants. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you watch these gentle giants roam freely through the park’s lush forests.

Spot Exotic Wildlife: In addition to elephants, Kui Buri is home to a variety of animals including gaur (Indian bison), deer, wild boar, and diverse bird species. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of leopards or other elusive creatures.
Stunning Scenery: The park’s rolling hills, dense forests, and open grasslands provide a picturesque backdrop for your wildlife adventure.
Knowledgeable Local Guides: Our expert guides have an in-depth understanding of the park’s ecosystem and wildlife. They will enhance your experience with fascinating insights into the behavior of the animals and the park’s conservation efforts.
Eco-Friendly Experience: We emphasize responsible and sustainable tourism, ensuring that your visit helps protect the natural environment and the wildlife it supports.
In addition to the Asian elephants and gaurs, the park is also inhabited by various other mammals such as golden jackals, deer, langurs, white-handed gibbons, Burmese hares, Malay porcupines, and wild boars. While rare, sightings of tigers, leopards, bantengs, Malay tapirs, and dholes (Asian wild dogs) are also possible.

The park boasts a rich avifauna, with over 260 bird species recorded. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of birds including crested falcons, grey peacock pheasants, ferrous partridges, Tickell's brown hornbills, white-crowned hornbills, brown fish owls, yellow-ventilated green pigeons, white-fronted dwarf-eared owls, mustache hawks, red-necked hornbills, blue-collared parrots, chestnut-nickel fork tails, red-bearded bee-eaters, maroon woodpeckers, red-winged philentomes, spectacled spider hunters, spotted neck chatter, mustache chatter, and many more.

Herons are a common sight around the elephant herds, while other birds like red jungle fowls, Indochinese rollers, and Asian openbills are also frequently observed.

The park is home to approximately 60 reptile species, including the red-headed kraits, southern variant of Pope's pit vipers, dog-toothed cat snakes, stump-headed tree snakes, brown kukri snakes, Indochinese earth snakes, speckle-headed whip snakes, Drapiez cat snakes, rough-necked monitor lizards, elongated turtles, Burmese green lizards, and Malay softshell turtles.

The diverse forest landscape of Kui Buri comprises dry and moist evergreen forests, characterized by species such as Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Hopea odorata, Terminalia chebula, and various palm trees.

Exploring Kui Buri National Park promises an unforgettable wildlife experience, immersing visitors in the natural wonders of Thailand's biodiversity.
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Highlights

  • Kui Buri Elephant Tour – A Journey into Thailand’s Untamed Wilderness

Includes/Excludes

  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Round-trip transfers from your hotel in Hua Hin.
  • Kui Buri National Park entrance fees.
  • Guided elephant safari led by expert local guides.
  • Lunch / Dinner at local restaurant
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Other meals than mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses such as beverages, tips, souvenirs, laundry etc.
Please note

 

Infants must sit on your lap

Accessible for those with limited mobility

 

What do I need to bring?

 

Comfortable walking shoes.

Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Camera or smartphone for wildlife photography.

Light jacket for cooler evenings.

 

Supported accessibility

 

Limited mobility

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before event

 

Itinerary

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14:00 Pick up from your hotel in Hua Hin and Cha Am Area.

14:00 Pick up from your hotel in Hua Hin and Cha Am Area.

15:30 Arrive at the visitor center of Kui Buri National Park and switch to a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

16:00 - 18:00 Explore Kui Buri National Park and observe the wildlife, including the 320 wild elephants. Discover the beautiful dry-moist

forest and spot birds such as the Crested Fireback, Indian Roller, and Asian Openbill bird. With luck, you might also encounter Gaurs and Leopards.

19:30 Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, where you can share your experiences of the day.

20:30 Return to your hotel.at. Hua Hin and Cha Am Area.

20:30 Return to your hotel.at. Hua Hin and Cha Am Area.

from$53.00 /person
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