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Friday 5 April 2019

8D7N Itinerary in Khao Yai and Bangkok for Family with Kids (Part 2)


Day 1: 18 January 2019 (Friday)  PENANG – BANGKOK – KHAO YAI
Penang (PEN - Penang Intl)
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) via AirAsia  FD404
PM: Arrive Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
PM: Pick-up rental car at Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) Terminal 2
PM: Self-drive to Pak Chong, Khao Yai. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i/Sj-Vn      (Approx. 170km / 2hr 40minutes drive)
PM: Dinner at Pak Chong Night Market, Pak Chong, Khao Yai  
PM: Check-in Hotel Together, Pak Chong, Khao Yai  

Day 2: 19 January 2019 (Saturday)    KHAO YAI    
AM: Breakfast at Hotel Together, Pak Chong, Khao Yai  
AM: Piazza Palio Khao Yai
AM: Primo Piazza
PM: Coffee Break at Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank
PM: Dinner at Ban Mai Chay Nam Museum & Restaurant, by the river
PM: Supper at Mid-Winter Green Restaurant

Day 3: 20 January 2019 (Sunday)    KHAO YAI    
AM: Breakfast at Hotel Together, Pak Chong, Khao Yai  
AM: Farm Chok Chai
AM: Sunflower Farm in Pak Chong
PM: Check-in Lala Mukha Tented Resort Khao Yai
PM: Dinner at Jabulani Restaurant, Lala Mukha Tented Resort Khao Yai

Day 4: 21 January 2019 (Monday)    KHAO YAI    
AM: Breakfast at Lala Mukha Tented Resort Khao Yai
AM: Visit Khao Yai National Park (Visitor Center, Saisorn Reservoir, Heo Suwat Waterfall, Khao Yai Training Center, Lam Takhong Camping Ground, Jao Pho Khao Khiao Shrine, Pha Diao Dai (Lonely Cliff) Viewpoint
PM: Check-in Watermill Resort, Pak Chong, Khao Yai
PM: Dinner at Khrua Mae Pranom Restaurant
PM: Visit The Chocolate Factory

Day 5: 22 January 2019 (Tuesday)    KHAO YAI – BANGKOK   
AM: Breakfast at Watermill Resort, Pak Chong, Khao Yai
AM: Stroll around Watermill Resort
AM: Drive to Saraburi Sunflower Field. Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/wGxMhZVcH4J2
PM: Drive to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to drop off car
PM: Take Grab taxi to Arnoma Grand, Bangkok
PM: Check-in Arnoma Grand, Bangkok
PM: Dinner at Baiyoke Sky Hotel Sky Dining and visit the Observation Deck on the 77th floor and Revolving View Point on the 84th floor

Day 6: 23 January 2019 (Wednesday)    BANGKOK   
AM: Breakfast at Arnoma Grand, Bangkok
AM: SEA LIFE Ocean World, Siam Paragon
PM: Return to hotel for afternoon nap
PM: Take BTS from Chit Lom to Saphan Thaksin. Take ferry / express boat along Chao Phraya River
PM: Dinner at The Never Ending Summer Restaurant by the riverside
PM: Shopping at Big C Supercenter next to Arnoma Grand

Day 7: 24 January 2019 (Thursday)    BANGKOK   
AM: Breakfast at Arnoma Grand, Bangkok
AM: Prayer at Four-faced Buddha
AM: Shopping at Platinum Fashion Mall
PM: Return to hotel for afternoon nap
PM: Stroll at Central Chit Lom and Central World
PM: Dinner at Food Hall, 7th floor, Central World
PM: Supper (dessert) at After You Dessert Café, 7th floor, Central World
PM: Shopping at Isetan Department Store, Central World

Day 8: 25 January 2019 (Friday)    BANGKOK –  PENANG
AM: Breakfast at Arnoma Grand, Bangkok
AM: Check-out from Arnoma Grand, Bangkok
PM: Depart from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) Penang via AirAsia FD401 

And our journey in Khao Yai continues….
The surrounding area is gorgeous
The entire area is surrounded by mountains and plenty of greenery
Morning view from our tent
Lake views outside our tent
A family-friendly resort. We had a great time here
On the third day of our trip, we checked-in to Lala Mukha Tented Resort. Staying in a tent is the first time experience for both of us. There are plenty of things you can do in Lala Mukha to relax far away from city life. Enjoy Mother Nature, swimming in an infinity pool and many more. At Lala Mukha Tented Resort, you can choose to stay in a tent with public shared bathroom (our choice), or choose the deluxe tent with en-suite bathroom or even stay in a loft tree house. The shared bathrooms weren’t too far away from the tents, were modernly designed and clean! The cost of this accommodation is the most expensive among our 4nights. With the plenty of facilities, great food and serene nature atmosphere, I think the price is worth the paying.
We had fun experiencing glamping for the first time
One for the album
Glamping with a view
Tents surrounded by nature
A glamorous glamping experience
Enjoy the scenic view from the tent
Our eco-safari tent
Enjoy the cool and fresh air here
The loft three house
The entire area is surrounded by mountains and grassland
One for our album
Smiles for the camera
On the fourth day of our trip, we engaged a private driver for a half-day wildlife tour in Khao Yai National Park. The tour started in the morning, around 9.30am  and ended around 2.30pm. The park is truly amazing. It’s filled with lush flora and fauna, tons of birds, waterfalls, beautiful hikes, a few wild animals, and most importantly is empty of tourists. 
Permanent residents of Khao Yai
Wildlife watching at Khao Yai
Spot wild animals from the grassland
Khao Yai National Park is a great place to see wild animals
Watch out for wild animals
Watch out for wild animals - deer
This tour brought us to a few places like Saisorn Reservoir, Khao Yai Training Center, Lam Takhong Camping Ground, Jao Pho Khao Khiao Shrine, Pha Diao Dai (Lonely Cliff) Viewpoint and Heo Suwat Waterfall. The driver also drove us along the roads on search for elephants and other exiting animals like deer, monkeys and elephants. The view from the cliff was magnificent and we had a short trekking in the forest and, seeing wild animals. Overall, it was indeed a refreshing and peaceful experience for the three of us! If you love nature and spot wild animals, then Khao Yai is for you! Remember to check out Khao Yai Nature and Wildlife Tour with Klook and immerse yourself with the untouched beauty of nature. 
The Heo Suwat Waterfall
Hang Hang first trekking adventure
One for our album
Hang Hang's first trekking adventure. More to come boy!
Managed to make our way to this cliff
The Pha Diao Dai cliff
One for our album
After settling down at Watermill Resort, we spent our family leisure time at the resort. It’s an amazing place to spend an afternoon near exquisite waters as well as for picnic. The entire resort was all surrounded by trees and greens, pristine and crystal waters, really gorgeous! Towards the evening, we went out for a simple dinner at Khrua Mae Pranom Restaurant along Pak Chong, as recommended by a local hotel staff. Reasonable price but nothing exceptional!
Smiles for the camera
Beautifully decorated green garden. Definitely a place for family retreat
We loved the place, open space with natural setting. It was a great place to relax and unwind
The Watermill Resort with a wooden watermill
There are so much to do here at the river banks - swimming, kayaking, fish feeding, and other water activities
One of his favourite - daily fish feeding at the river banks
Beautiful landscape. The ground of this resort is so peaceful and beautiful
Smiles for the camera
Following that, we visited The Chocolate Factory in Khao Yai for some dessert. The Chocolate Factory is an Italian restaurant and chocolate shop; with the chocolatier leaded by Chef Eric Perez, a Chef from France. The chocolate here is freshly made daily; using the finest and best ingredients imported from Belgium, France and Switzerland. This a great place for a relaxing tea.

The following day was our final day in Khao Yai. After breakfast, we spent some family moment in the resort before heading to Saraburi. Our plan for that day was to hunt for more sunflowers in Saraburi. It was about nearly2 hours’ long drive from Khao Yai and unfortunately, there wasn’t any sunflower when we had arrived there. We were told by locals that the sunflowers had already been harvested. We couldn’t easily see any sunflowers by the road that we supposed to. We were left with a feeling of disappointment and ended our journey in Khao Yai and return to hazy Bangkok!

Thank you Khao Yai for this peaceful and breathtaking vacation! 
Follow our adventures in Khao Yai (Part 1) here: bit.ly/smallworldtravels_khaoyai1
Thank you Khao Yai for this natural retreat! Hope to see you again in future
Highlights of our 5D4N Khao Yai Trip:
  1. Take pictures at the endless field of sunflowers
  2. Visit Thailand’s largest dairy farm, Chok Chai Farm
  3. Feed Alpacas, Donkeys & Sheep at Primo Piazza
  4. Experience glamping (glamour + camping) at Lala Mukha Tented Resort
  5. Gift Shopping at Palio Khao Yai & The Chocolate Factory
  6. Drop by castle-like Midwinter Green Restaurant
  7. Indulge in authentic local Thai food at Ban Mai Chay Nam Restaurant
  8. Tuck away in fairy-like forest family-leisure Watermill Resort
  9. Experience Khao Yai National Park and safari drives
  10. Spend a few days off the city, under the stars, in fresh air and enjoy mother nature
Air Itinerary Details:
AirAsia: Penang (PEN) – Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) - Penang (PEN)
From To       Flight             Date               Dep                Arr
PEN                DMK              FD404            18 Jan 2019    14:15    15:05
DMK               PEN                FD401             25 Jan 2019    13:30   16:20
Return ticket airfare/person: MYR487.90/person (Economy Class)
Total airfares for 3 persons: MYR1463.70 (Economy Class)

Accommodation(s):
KHAO YAI
Hotel Together (18 – 20 Jan 2019)
Address: 141 Moo 12 Pakchong Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Pak Chong, Khao Yai, Thailand 30130
Tel: +66 44 081 465
Room price: MYR287.37 /1  night for 2 adults & 1 child booked via Agoda
Room type: Deluxe Mountain View inclusive of breakfast

Lala Mukha Tented Resort Khao Yai (20 – 21 Jan 2019)
Address: 515 Moo. 5 Tambon Mu Si, Amphur Pakchong,, Khao Yai National Park, Khao Yai, Thailand 30130
Tel: +66 44 300 691
Room price: MYR412.20 /1 night for 2 adults & 1 child booked via Agoda
Room type: Eco Safari Tent inclusive of breakfast
Website: http://lalamukha.com/

Watermill Resort (21 – 22 Jan 2019)
Address: 99/11 Moo 8 Thanarat Road, Km 3, Tambon Nongnamdang Ampor Pakchong, Khao Yai National Park, Khao Yai, Thailand 30130
Tel: +66 80 809 9155
Room price: MYR264.24/1 night for 2 adults & 1 child booked via Agoda
Room type: Cream colour duplex inclusive of breakfast

Transportation(s):
Car rental (Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Khao Yai)
Pick up: 18 Jan at 16:00 at Don Mueang Airport
Drop off: 22 Jan at 14:30Don Mueang Airport
Type of car: Toyota Yaris
Deposit: THB 10,000.00 including tax
Rental fee: US$104.56
Booking site: www.rentalcars.com

Enjoy convenient private transfer between Bangkok and Khai Yai via Klook website 

Ticketing(s):
Primo Piazza Khao Yai
861 Moo 6, Thanarat Road
Tambol Nong Nam Daeng
Pak Chong District,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130
Opens daily from 9.00 am to 6.00pm

Ticket(s): 200 Baht / Adult and 100 Baht/Children

Piazza Palio
Tambon Mu Si,
Amphoe Pak Chong, Chang Wat
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Contact: +66 44 365 899
Opens daily from 10.00 am to 7.00pm
Ticket(s): Free

Chok Chai Farm
169 Moo 2 Friendship Highway,
Nongnamdang, Pakchong,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130 Thailand
Contact: +66 44 328 485
Opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 8:30pm
Ticket(s): 300 Baht / Adult and 150 Baht/Children for 2 hour farm tour

Khao Yai National Park
Opens daily from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm
Ticket(s): 400 Baht / Adult

Private Trek to Khao Yai National Park
Time: 9.30am – 2.30 pm (5 hours)
Cost: 1500 Baht / trip

Where to Eat:
Baan Mai Chay Nam
21, Mittraphap Rd.,
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Opens daily from 10.00 am to 10.00pm
What to order: Tomyum goong, Stir fried clams with chili paste, Fried prawn cake, Stir-fried kailan with crispy pork

Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank
Mu Si, Pak Chong District,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Contact: +66 96 981 0682
Opens from Friday – Sunday from 9.00 am to 7.00pm
What to order: Charcoal Honey Toast

The Chocolate Factory
352 Moo 2, Thanarat Rd,
T. Musee Pakchong District,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130
Opens daily from 9.30 am to 9.30 pm

Midwinter Green Restaurant
Nong Nam Daeng,
Pak Chong District,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Contact: +66 44 365 288
Opens daily from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm
What to order: Pork ribs with BBQ sauce

Jabulani Restaurant
Lalamukha Tented Resort
515 Moo 5 Musi Pakchong Nakhonratchasima,
Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong, Chang Wat
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Contact: +66 44 297 760
Opens daily from 7.00 am to 9.30 pm
What to order: Tomyum Goong / Fried Rice

Note: All entrance / transportation fees and accommodation rates/charges listed on this post are based on our (chengywong.blogspot.com) travel dates (2019) and therefore subject to change(s). ©chengywong.blogspot.com is not responsible for content on external web sites.

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