Khao Yai Signature — Hornbills, Blue Pitta & Million Bats Flight
3 days / 2 nights private birding tour to Khao Yai National Park featuring hornbills, trogons, Blue Pitta, Siamese Fireback and the spectacular Million Bats Flight.
About this tour
A premium private birding and wildlife photography tour to Thailand’s most famous and accessible national park. Khao Yai is renowned for its rich rainforest bird diversity, excellent hornbill activity, and outstanding opportunities for both birdwatching and wildlife encounters.
This itinerary combines classic forest birding with two signature experiences: the dramatic Million Bats Flight at sunset and an afternoon visit to Sakaerat Environmental Research Station for the chance to photograph Thailand’s national bird, the Siamese Fireback.
This itinerary combines classic forest birding with two signature experiences: the dramatic Million Bats Flight at sunset and an afternoon visit to Sakaerat Environmental Research Station for the chance to photograph Thailand’s national bird, the Siamese Fireback.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Thailand.
Birds you can spot
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni
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Anorrhinus austeni
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Banded Broadbill
Eurylaimus javanicus
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Eurylaimus javanicus
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Banded Kingfisher
Lacedo pulchella
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Lacedo pulchella
target
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia unchall
target
Macropygia unchall
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Blue Pitta
Hydrornis cyaneus
target
Hydrornis cyaneus
target
Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo
Carpococcyx renauldi
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Carpococcyx renauldi
target
Dusky Broadbill
Corydon sumatranus
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Corydon sumatranus
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Great Hornbill
Buceros bicornis
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Buceros bicornis
target
Long-tailed Broadbill
Psarisomus dalhousiae
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Psarisomus dalhousiae
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Orange-breasted Trogon
Harpactes oreskios
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Harpactes oreskios
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Oriental Pied Hornbill
Anthracoceros albirostris
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Anthracoceros albirostris
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Red-breasted Parakeet
Psittacula alexandri
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Psittacula alexandri
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Red-headed Trogon
Harpactes erythrocephalus
target
Harpactes erythrocephalus
target
Siamese Fireback
Lophura diardi
target
Lophura diardi
target
Silver-breasted Broadbill
Serilophus lunatus
target
Serilophus lunatus
target
White-browed Scimitar Babbler
Pomatorhinus schisticeps
target
Pomatorhinus schisticeps
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Wreathed Hornbill
Rhyticeros undulatus
target
Rhyticeros undulatus
target
Itinerary
Day 1
Bangkok → Khao Yai National Park → Million Bats Flight
Transfer to Khao Yai. Birding inside the national park focusing on hornbills, trogons and key forest species.
Afternoon drive outside the park for the Million Bats Flight at sunset.
Overnight: Khao Yai Nature Life & Tours
Afternoon drive outside the park for the Million Bats Flight at sunset.
Overnight: Khao Yai Nature Life & Tours
Day 2
Khao Yai (Morning) → Sakaerat Research Station (Afternoon)
Morning birding in Khao Yai for target species and photography.
Afternoon transfer to Sakaerat Environmental Research Station.
Main target: Siamese Fireback.
Return to lodge. Overnight: Khao Yai Nature Life & Tours
Afternoon transfer to Sakaerat Environmental Research Station.
Main target: Siamese Fireback.
Return to lodge. Overnight: Khao Yai Nature Life & Tours
Day 3
Lodge birding → Khao Yai → Bangkok
Morning birding around the lodge.
Further birding inside the park for remaining targets.
Afternoon transfer to Bangkok.
End of services.
Further birding inside the park for remaining targets.
Afternoon transfer to Bangkok.
End of services.
Locations & map
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request
Included
- Private Bangkok ↔ Khao Yai round-trip transfer by minivan
- 2 nights accommodation at Khao Yai Nature Life & Tours (twin/double share) including breakfast
- Private birding & wildlife photography guiding (3 full days)
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Lunch inside the national park (local restaurant)
- Khao Yai National Park entrance fees
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips / gratuities (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages & desserts during dinner
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.