Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip

Classic Thailand Bird Watching – 25 Days / 24 Nights is an extensive, immersive birding journey through Thailand’s most diverse habitats, from lush rainforests and highland mountains to wetlands and coastal forests. Over 25 days, you’ll explore iconic birding destinations with expert local guides, searching for a wide array of resident, range-restricted, and migratory species. This comprehensive tour is ideal for serious birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to experience Thailand’s full

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About this tour

Classic Thailand Bird Watching – 25 Days / 24 Nights

Embark on the ultimate birding adventure through Thailand’s rich and varied landscapes on this 25-day exploration of the country’s most iconic birding sites. This comprehensive tour is designed for dedicated birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to experience Thailand’s full breadth of avian diversity, from tropical lowland forests and coastal wetlands to highland woodlands and remote mountain habitats.

Over more than three weeks, you will travel with experienced local guides who are intimately familiar with Thailand’s bird species and their preferred habitats. Each region visited offers unique birding opportunities — from rare and range-restricted species to colorful tropical birds and spectacular migratory arrivals. The journey takes you through multiple climate zones, ecosystem types, and protected areas, allowing time for in-depth observation, thoughtful exploration, and unmatched wildlife encounters.

Each day includes guided birding walks and drives timed to coincide with peak bird activity, ensuring you get the most from every habitat. You will search for sought-after species such as hornbills, pittas, pheasants, flycatchers, barbets, babblers, kingfishers, raptors, waders, and countless passerines. Along the way, your guides will help with identification, bird behavior insights, habitat interpretation, and local ecology — enhancing your understanding of the remarkable avifauna and the natural world.

In addition to birdwatching, the tour showcases Thailand’s stunning scenery, from misty mountain ranges and tropical rainforests to serene wetlands and dramatic limestone coastlines. Comfortable accommodations are selected near key birding hotspots, and daily logistics are arranged to maximize time in nature while minimizing fatigue.

This extended itinerary is structured to provide balance between intensive birding, relaxation, cultural experiences, and scenic travel, making it suitable for experienced birders and serious naturalists seeking a deep, immersive experience. Whether you are looking to add rare species to your life list, improve your birding skills, or simply enjoy the beauty of Thailand’s wild places, this 25-day tour offers a richly rewarding adventure.

By the end of your journey, you will have explored a remarkable range of habitats, observed an extraordinary diversity of bird species, and experienced the very best of Thailand’s natural heritage.

Birds you can spot

Annam Gypsophila
Annam Gypsophila
Gypsophila annamensis
target
Ashy-throated Warbler
Ashy-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus maculipennis
target
Asian Openbill
Asian Openbill
Anastomus oscitans
target
Asian Pied Starling
Asian Pied Starling
Gracupica contra
target
Bamboo Partridge
Bamboo Partridge
Bambusicola fytchii
target
Black-crowned Night Heron
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
target
Black-naped Oriole
Black-naped Oriole
Oriolus chinensis
target
Black-throated Bushtit
Black-throated Bushtit
Aegithalos concinnus
target
Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler
Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler
Cettia castaneocoronata
target
Collared Falconet
Collared Falconet
Microhierax caerulescens
target
Common Tailorbird
Common Tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
target
Crested Finchbill
Crested Finchbill
Spizixos canifrons
target
Duyvenbode's Sunbird
Duyvenbode's Sunbird
Aethopyga duyvenbodei
target
Eurasian Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
target
European Bee-eater
European Bee-eater
Merops viridis
target
Giant Nuthatch
Giant Nuthatch
Sitta magna
target
Golden-fronted Leafbird
Golden-fronted Leafbird
Chloropsis aurifrons
target
Gould's Sunbird
Gould's Sunbird
Aethopyga gouldiae
target
Hodgson's Frogmouth
Hodgson's Frogmouth
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
target
Hume's Pheasant
Hume's Pheasant
Syrmaticus humiae
target
Intermediate Egret
Intermediate Egret
Ardea intermedia
target
Lineated Barbet
Lineated Barbet
Psilopogon lineatus
target
Little Cormorant
Little Cormorant
Microcarbo niger
target
Nepal Cutia
Nepal Cutia
Cutia nipalensis
target
Painted Stork
Painted Stork
Mycteria leucocephala
target
Pygmy Cupwing
Pygmy Cupwing
Pnoepyga pusilla
target
Rippon's Liocichla
Rippon's Liocichla
Liocichla ripponi
target
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Niltava sundara
target
Rufous-throated Partridge
Rufous-throated Partridge
Arborophila rufogularis
target
Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler
Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler
Pomatorhinus phayrei
target
Rusty-necked parrotbill
Rusty-necked parrotbill
Paradoxornis guttaticollis
target
Scaly Laughingthrush
Scaly Laughingthrush
Garrulax merulinus
target
Siberian Rubythroat
Siberian Rubythroat
Calliope calliope
target
Silver-eared Mesia
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
target
Slaty-backed Forktail
Slaty-backed Forktail
Enicurus schistaceus
target
Slaty-bellied Tesia
Slaty-bellied Tesia
Tesia olivea
target
Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker
Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker
Prionochilus maculatus
target
Spot-winged Starling
Spot-winged Starling
Machlolophus spilonotus
target
Whiskered Yuhina
Whiskered Yuhina
Yuhina flavicollis
target
White-breasted Waterhen
White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
target
White-browed fulvetta
White-browed fulvetta
Trochalopteron milnei
target
White-crowned Forktail
White-crowned Forktail
Enicurus leschenaulti
target
Yellow-throated Bulbul
Yellow-throated Bulbul
Pycnonotus xanthorrhous
target
Itinerary
Day 1
Bangkok-Pak Thale and Lam Pak Bia
05:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
05:00 Pick-up from Hotel in Bangkok transfer to Pak Thale.
07:30 Early morning explore Spoon-billed Sandpiper and other birds.
09:00 Continue to second program/Explore Malaysian and White-faced Plover,Chiness -Egret and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
13:30 Start the afternoon program.
17:00 Transfer to Kaeng Kracharn National Park./Check into Bungalows.
19:00 Dinner
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 2
Kaeng Krachan National Park
06:00 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast/Transfer to Kaeng Krachan National Park/Bird Watching on the Way,You"ll see Greater Flameback,Common Flameback,Laced Woodpecker,Blue-winged Leafbird,Bar-backed Partridge,Great Slaty Woodpecker and other Birds.
11:30 Arrive at Baan Krang Camp/Lunch
14:00 Start the afternoon program near the River to explore Blue Pitta,Green Magpie, Black-backed Kingfisher, Black and Yellow Broadbill,Greater Yellownape,Dusky Broadbill, Banded Broadbill and other birds.
17:00 Transfer backed to Bugalows.
18:00 Dinner
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 3
Kaeng Krachan National Park
05:00 - 21:00
Meals: B L D
05:00 Early morning drive up to Phanern Thung Summit,to explore Ratchet-tailed Treepie,White-hooded Babbler,White-browed Shrike-Babbler,Orange-bellied Leafbird, Streaked Spiderhunter,Mountain Imperial Pigeon and other species.
09:00 Breakfast/drive down to km.27,the others point to explore Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Red-headed Trogon,Great,Wreathed Hornbill,Golden Babbler,Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo,Green Magpie and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
14:00 Start the afternoon birding program near the river,to explore Blue Pitta, Black-backed Kingfisher,Black and Yellow Broadbill,Greater Yellonape,Lesser Yellownape ,Great-slaty Woodpecker,Dusky,Banded Broadbill and other birds.
17:00 Drive back to the Hotel/Dinner.
19:00 Start the Night Bird watching.
21:00 Return back to Bungalows
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 4
Kaeng Krachan National Park
06:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast/Check Out/Transfer to Baan Krang Camp/Continue to Bird Watching.
12:00 Lunch.
13:00 Transfer to Khao Yai National Park.
18:00 Arrive at Khao Yai/Check in to Hotel.
19:00 Dinner
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 5
Khao Yai National Park
06:00 - 20:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast.
06:40 Start the bird watching at the View Point,You'll see Great Hornbill,Wreathed Hornbill, Green Magpie,Hainan Blue Flycatcher and other birds.
09:00 Continue to bird watching at Thanarat Zone.
12:00 Lunch at Pha Kluoy Mai.
14:00 Start the afternoon birding at Dr.Boonsong camp site,You'll see Banded Kingfisher, Orange-breasted Togon,Red-headed Trogon,Banded Broadbill,Long-tailed Broadbill, Orange-headed Thrush,Black-throated Sunbird,Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Brown Hornbill ,Great Hornbill,Oriental Pied Hornbill,Siberian Blue Robin and other birds,than walk throught the trail near the Park office to explore other birds.
16:00 Transfer to Bat Cave,You'll see Million of Bat,and some Raptors.
19:00 Dinner.
20:00 Return back to Hotel
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 6
Sakae Rat Forest > Pra Puttha Baht Temple
05:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
05:00 Transfer to Sakae Rat Forest to see Siames Fierback and other Birds/Breakfast on the Way.
12:00 Lunch.
13:00 Transfer to Praputtha Baht Temple to see Limestone Wren Babbler.
16:00 Transfer back to hotel.
19:00 Dinner
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 7
Khao Yai National Park.
06:00 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast.
06:40 Early morning bird watching,We will start birding from the First check point,You'll see Greater Racket-tailed Drongo,Hair-crested Drongo,Golden-fronted Leafbird,Green-billed Malkoha and other birds.
07:30 Drive up to scond point at the First see view point,in this area you will see Great,Wreahted and Oriental Pied Hornbill,Green Magpie,Common and Greater Flameback,Chestnut-flanked White-eye,Crimson,Ruby-cheeked Sunbird,Black-crested,Black-headed Bulbul,Asian-fiary Bluebird,Black-naped MonarchBlue-winged Leafbird,Jerdon's Baza,Shikra and other birds.
10:00 Move to Wang Jum Pee,You"ll see Long-tailed Broadbill,Red-throated Flycatcher, Slaty-backed Forktail and may be Blue-eared Kingfisher,walk throught Pong Ton Sai salt lick,see Barred Cuckoo Dove,Emerald Dove,Thick-billed Pigeon,Mountian Imperial Pigeon and other birds.
12:00 Lunch at Pha Klouy Mai Waterfall.
14:00 Start the afternoon birding at Pha Klouy Mai,You"ll see Moustached,Green-eared, Coppersmith,Blue-eared Barbet,Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Grey-headed Flycatcher, and other birds.
15:30 Move to Heaw Suwat Waterfall,in this area you will see Great Hornbill,Sultan Tit, White-rumped Shama,Hainan Blue FlycatcheR,Striped Tit-Babbler,Puff-throated, Grey-eyed Bulbul and other birds.
17:00 Return back to Hotel.
18:00 Dinner
Overnight at resort near the park
Day 8
Khao Yai National Park > Bueng Boraphet
06:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast/Check Out.
06:40 Early morning birding around the Hotel,You"ll see Red-breasted Parakeet, Asian Barred Owlet,Lineated Barbet,Verditer Flycatcher and other birds.
07:30 Drive up to Dong Tiw,to explore Plue Pitta,Laced Woodpecker,Silver Pheasant,Red-headed Trogon,Orange-breasted Trogon,Heart-spotted Woodpecker and other birds.
10:30 Drive up to Pha Diew Dai and Khao Kiew Summit/Continue to bird watching.
12:00 Lunch at Pha Kluoy Mai.
13:00 Transfer to Bueng Boraphet in Nakhon Sawan Province.
18:00 Arrive at Bueng Boraphet/Check into Mai Hom Resort.
19:00 Dinner
Overnight at Mai Hom Resort
Day 9
Bueng Boraphet
18:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
We'll spend 2 days bird watching at Bueng Boraphet,to explore Pied Kingfisher, Red-throated Pipit, Eurasian Wryneck,White-browed Crake and other birds.
Day 10: Afternoon transfer by air-con van to Mea Wong National Park in Kampeangphet province.

Overnight at Mai Hom Resort
Day 11
Mae Wong National Park
06:00 - 18:30
Meals: B L D
We spend for 2 days bird watching in Mea Wong National Park,to explore Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler, Red-headed Trogon, Long-tailed Broadbill, Burmese Yuhina, Grey Peacock-Pheasant, Rusty-naped Pitta and White-hooded Babbler,Great-Barbet, Golden-throated Barbet, Black Eagle, Bay Woodpecker, Greater Yellownape, Flavescent Bulbul, Mountain Bulbul and other birds.
18:30 Dinner.
Day 12: Afternoon transfer by air-con van to Chiang Mai province/Check into Hotel in Chiang Mai.
Overnight at Boon Mark Resort
Day 13
Huay Hong Krai > Doi Suthep > Doi Inthanon
06:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast/Transfer to Huay Hong Krai to see Green Peafowl and other Birds.
08:00 Transfer to Doi Suthep/Continue to Bird Watching.
12:00 Lunch.
14:00 Start the afternoon bird watching program
16:00 Transfer to Doi Inthanon
18:00 Arrive at Doi Inthanon/Check into Mr.Daeng Birding Center.
19:00 Dinner
Day 14
Doi Inthanon National Park.
06:00 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
Home to Thailand's highest mountain of 2,530 m, Doi Inthanon National Park is an internationally recognised bird watching location. With more than 300 species of birds, the park consists of a range of habitat types from dry diperocarp forests on lower slopes to hill evergreen and pine forests at higher altitudes. On the lower slopes, birds to look out for include wintering species such as Grey Bushchats, Siberian Ruby throats, Buff-throated, Radde's and Yellow-streaked warblers and a few Little and Chestnut Buntings. Buzzards and occasional Grey faced Buzzard may also be found.

In the Hill evergreen forest above 1,500 m and montane-type forest around the summit species include Red-flanked Bluetails, White-tailed and Ashy-throated leaf-warblers, together with wintering Orange-barred leaf-warblers. Flocks of Scarlet Rosefinches are often present and frequently contain occasional surprise visitors, such as the Dark-breasted Rosefinch. Located close to Chiang Mai town, Doi Suthep National Park boasts over 340 species of birds including rarities such as Green Cochoas and Hume's pheasants.

06:00 Breakfast at Mr. Daeng birding center,before start a full day of bird watching with your expert guide, Start bird watching from the second checkpoint where typical species include Black-headed Sibia, Fulvetta, Pigeon, Minivet, and Nuthatch. Next to the summit of Doi Inthanon where exciting species such as the Pygmy Wren Babbler can be found.
12:00 Lunch at Mr.Deang birding center.
14:00 Continue to second program at Jeeb Track.
17:00 Return to Bungalows.
19:00 Dinner
Day 15
Doi Inthanon National Park.
05:30 - 18:30
Meals: B L D
05:30 Breakfast at Mr.Deang Birding Center.
06:10 Transfer to KM.13/You'll see White-rumped Falcon,Collared Falconet,Black-headed Woodpecker,Asian Barred Owlet,Red-biiled blue Magpie,Maroo Oriole,Gre-chined Minivet,Black-backed Forktail,White-crowned Forktail and other birds.
16:00 Lunch at Mr.Deang birding center.
14:00 Start the afternoon bird watching,to explore White-capped Water Redstart,Plumbeous Redstart,Slaty-backed Forktail,Black-tailed Crake and other birds.
17:00 Retern back to Bungalows.
18:30 Dinner
Day 16
Doi Inthanon National Park
05:30 - 19:00
Meals: B L D
05:30 Breakfast at Mr.Deang Birding Center
06:10 Early morning bird watching at KM.28/to explore Large Niltava,Small Niltava,Streak-breasted Woodpecker,Chestnut-fronted Shrike-Babbler,White-browned Shrike-Babbler, Rufous-backed Sibia,Spectacled Barwing and other birds.
12:00 Lunch at Mr.Deang birding center.
13:00 Transfer to Chiang Saen Lakes.
18:00 Arrive at Chiang Saen Lakes/Check into Resort near the Lakes.
19:00 Dinner
Day 17
Chiang Sean Lakes > Thaton
05:30 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
05:30 Breakfast.
06:10 We'll spend 2 days bird watching in Chiang Sean Lake,Explore Spot-billed Duck, Common Teal,Northern Pintail,Ferruginous Pochard, Bear's Pochard,Tuft Duck and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
Day 18: Afternoon transfer to Thaton.
Day 19
Thaton
06:00 - 17:30
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast.
06:40 We'll spend a full day bird watching in Thaton, explore shorebird and other birds, You'll see Jordon's Bushchat, Rain Quail, Pied Harrier, River Lapwing and other birds.
12:00 Lunch
16:00 Continue to Afternoon program By Long-tailed Boat.
17:30 Return back to Resort/Dinner
Day 20
Doi Lang or Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
06:00 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
We will stay at Thaton Garden River Side ,and We'll spend 3 days birdwatching in Doi Lang or Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park. You'll see Scarlet Finch, Red-tailed Laughingthrush, Rusty-naped Pitta, Spotted Wren Babbler, Golden Bush Robin,Green Cochoa, Jerdon's Bushchat, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Mountain Bamboo Partridge. Another bird to present such as Black-breasted Thrush, Grey-sided Thrush, Eyebrowed Thrush, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Black-eared Shrike-Babbler, Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, Red-faced Liocichla, Orange-flanked Bush-Robin, White-tailed Flycatcher, Black-throated Tit, Whiskered Yuhina and other birds.
Day 22: Afternoon transfer to Doi Angkhang.
Day 23
Doi Ang Khang National Park
06:00 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 We will spend 3 days of bird watching in Doi Angkhang National Park, Explore Hume's Pheasant around stand of pine trees above 1000 meters, you will see Common Buzzard, Rufous-winged Buzzard, Hume's Pheasantand other species.
12:00 Lunch.
14:00 Continue to second program.
18:00 Dinner
Day 24: Afternoon transfer to Doi Chiang Dow.
Day 25
Doi Chiang Dow
06:00 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
06:00 Breakfast.
06:40 We'll spend a Halfday bird watching in Doi Chiang Dow.
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Transfer to Chiang Mai/Bird watching at Mae Hia
17:00 Dinner.
18:00 Transfer to Chiang Mai Air-Port/Takes the Flight to Bangkok/Fly Back to Your Countries.

Included

  • English-speaking Bird leader
  • Bird check list
  • Park entrance fees (400 Baht/per/person)
  • Refreshment
  • Meals, Fruits, Coffee and Tea
  • Transportations
  • Insurance
  • Vat 7%

Not included

  • Any other service not mentioned in the programs
  • Personal expenses
  • All alcoholic

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What gear should I bring?

Light walking boots or sports shoes
Spotting Scope and binoculars
Long trousers and long sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
Mosquito repellent, sun hat and sun cream

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