Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
#5 in Best Places in Thailand
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park is a nature lover’s dream thanks to its various ecosystems and diverse flora and fauna. Inside this expansive national park, which boasts nearly 31,000 acres, travelers will find everything from sea cliffs to rainforests to its two namesake mountains, plus wildlife like macaques, Malayan porcupines and crested serpent eagles. Visitors can take in the scenery during a guided hike, go for a dip in one of Ton Chong Fa Waterfall’s ponds or relax at Khao Lak Beach or Small Sandy Beach.
Khao Yai National Park
#6 in Best Places in Thailand
Khao Yai National Park boasts a number of impressive superlatives: It’s the oldest and most-visited national park in Thailand, the country’s third-largest national park and one of mainland Asia’s largest intact monsoon forests. Plus, this stunning national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features more than 30 miles of hiking trails, some of which lead to breathtaking waterfalls. Keep in mind, though that guides are required for most of the trails. While exploring, you may spot some of Khao Yai’s wild residents, including elephants, sun bears and several species of hornbills.
