Kuiburi National Park is the only place in Thailand where more than 320 protected wild elephants live and you will have the unique 90 - 95% opportunity to see them in this untouched wildlife. In addition to Asian elephants and gaurs, the other relatively common mammals are golden jackals, various deer, langurs, white-handed gibbons, Burmese hares, Malay porcupines and wild boars. Kui Buri has a rich fauna of birds with over 260 species currently. 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.There are also birds like the Crested Fireback, Indian Roller and Asian Openbill bird or even gaurs and leopards.
Tour Options
Afternoon Join Group
13.30 Join group Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission included240 min
After a one-and-a-half-hour drive, we reach the Kui Buri Visitor Center and transfer from the national park to a guided safari vehicle. We travel to the Huai Luek Wildlife Area and wait for the elephants and other animals to forage.
We also visit the beautiful dry-humid forest and observe birds such as the Crested Fireback, the Indian Roller, and the Asian Spoonbill! Occasionally, we may also spot gaurs and leopards. Please note before booking: This trip is not a zoo visit. There are approximately 320 protected wild elephants left in this national park, and the chance of seeing elephants in the wild and on rough terrain is about 90-95 percent. However, we cannot guarantee 100 percent that or how many elephants you will see. Sometimes you will see them from a distance or just a few hundred meters away. There are also many other animals to observe, such as birds and gaurs. We will stay in the park about 3 Hours or sometimes until it is getting almost dark.
45 min
After visiting the national park, we will have a typical Thai dinner at a Thai restaurant near the national park to support the locals before returning to your hotel
Highlights
shared Binacular
Bottled water
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Excellent Tour Guide
What's included
Included
shared Binacular
Bottled water
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Excellent Tour Guide
Not included
Tips
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup service is available only in the Hua Hin, Cha Am, and Pranburi areas. We’ll confirm the pickup time the day before the tour, once all bookings and pickup locations are finalized. Our tour guide will arrive in a minivan at the confirmed time to find you. Please wait in the hotel lobby or in front of your house.
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Elephant and Animal Watching in Kuiburi National Park - Join Afternoon Tour lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $84 per person for this Hua Hin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup service is available only in the Hua Hin, Cha Am, and Pranburi areas. We’ll confirm the pickup time the day before the tour, once all bookings and pickup locations are finalized. Our tour guide will arrive in a minivan at the confirmed time to find you. Please wait in the hotel lobby or in front of your house. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMWK8q4Dl0rgsI1sfvq+Mhw=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNxd8k33SV0FVAXj3AKzT0U=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in TH, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(95)
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Corry_P
August 29, 2026
Wild elephants and animal safari
We had an amazing little safari at Kui Buri National Park! A nice van picked us up from our hotel with three other tourists (five of us total) for the one-hour drive to the park. From there, we switched to an open pickup truck. Our guide, Amp (like amplifier, lol!), let us know that the park is only open from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, so tours always run in the afternoon. Despite the rain, we explored the park and managed to spot a handful of elephants, gaurs, and exotic birds like hornbills, egrets, and colorful kingfishers. It was an incredible experience!
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chaddaiq
August 14, 2026
Worth it
We managed to see the elephants and much more with our guide pointing out all of the wildlife! Was very convenient to be collected and returned to our hotels and the overall experience included diner. Worth the money
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charlotterZ1517JZ
July 18, 2026
Really good guide tour
We had the pleasure of the driver and guide who was to ug, they were good at spotting the animals. So we got to see a lot
Really good experience
Can warmly recommend
Schedule observed.
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Discover324808
June 5, 2026
An indescribable experience
It was an incredibly beautiful experience, including the sighting of a herd of elephants with about 30 animals in front of us while crossing the road.
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LoveTravel431442
May 24, 2026
Nice Exploration of Thai Wildlife
Easy clean process. Group of 8 with efficient pickup at each hotel. Engaging guide. Good ranger with good sightings in the park. Open air riding in pickup truck was a surprise as well as focus on four viewing stations where most got out of the truck.
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t_r_sar2026
May 18, 2026
A smooth organization, a moment out of time
Great experience with the agency and M our guide! Message on Tripadvisor and Whatsapp the day before to confirm and specify the pick-up. (Allow about 30 minutes to gather everyone).
M was smiling and friendly, allowing us to experience this incredible moment while providing relevant information at the right time. We were lucky to see a lot of elephants (about thirty) and dozens of gaurs. The park staff was great too :) Thank you!
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Djwest78
May 3, 2026
A good experience
I glad that I did the tour. Our guide Amp was an excellent how providing commentary on the way when things of interest came along. As we approached the park, the Mango Trees, Pineapple Fields, and Rubber Trees were interesting to see on the Farms.
Once we arrived at the parks we drove out in pick-ups. You should understand that the main view is at 2 view points. We spent an hour an a half at the first one with a number of other people. We didn’t see much the first hour and then a number of gaur came through the forest and we also saw a Thai deer and a number of birds. Al we were leaving one of th guides spotted an elephant (or 1/2 an elephant, as we could only see the back). Bring some snacks for this part.
We then left for the 2nd viewpoint where you only stop for 15 to 20 minutes. Here we saw a male elephant and a heard of gaur.
We then headed out and stopped for dinner. Dinner was very nice and they had the food on the table as we walked up.
This is a national park experience and there is no guarantee that you will see anything, so in the end it was well worth the trip.
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HappyTraveller2073
April 30, 2026
Safari
Fab experience saw elephants, monitor lizards and hornbills. The guide was brilliant and was really enthusiastic.
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Connector43270927362
April 24, 2026
Best day of Thailand
It was a fantastic trip, best day of Thailand ever, tour guide Mr.B is so attentive and friendly
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439tyw
April 23, 2026
Great time viewing
Wonderful adventure would highly recommend
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