Khoa Yai and Beyond

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The journey begins with an exploration of a wildlife park, where the travelers initially considered arranging the trip themselves to save costs. However, they soon realized the importance of having a guide. The guides, led by Dio, were exceptional, with a deep understanding of animal signs and a knack for making the experience better. They were also adept at navigating the park's roads to reach various trails. Dio, in particular, was a hit with the children, proving to be a lovely person who was great with kids.

The travelers had some reservations before booking due to a few negative comments they had come across. However, they soon realized that the issues with those trips were likely due to the individuals who booked them, not Dio. The trip was not a luxury African safari, but it exceeded their expectations. The travelers were warned about the food, which was served at local food courts in the park. They were advised to pack suitable food for their fussy kids, although Pringles and Coke were readily available. The wildlife sightings were plentiful, with gibbons, a male elephant, and white-lipped pit vipers being the highlights. The walks were interesting, and the night safaris were fun. The travelers would recommend the trip without hesitation and would book again.

The two-day wildlife tour with an overnight stay in the park was a hit. The travelers had ample time to explore the park and spot different birds and animals, including hornbills, gibbons, monkeys, snakes, porcupines, bison, slow loris, deer, jackals, and an elusive elephant. The guide, Deaw, went the extra mile to find the elephant, which was a rewarding experience. The travelers highly recommended the tour and would love to do it again. Deaw was praised for being great company and an excellent guide.

The travelers embarked on a two-day, one-night trek and night safari with Khao Yao and Beyond. Deaw was an extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide, with an extraordinary ability to track and find animals and interesting birds in the jungle. He was also appreciated for interpreting the jungle's signs, such as bear claw markings on trees, elephant footprints, and termite tracks. However, the business was a bit rough around the edges, particularly when it came to the lodge accommodations in the park. Despite the trip description indicating private rooms and toilet/shower facilities, Deaw booked a four-person room with two beds for two couples. The travelers were unhappy with this arrangement and ended up booking a room outside the gate and paying for a second entry to the park.

The tour was described as the best ever by a family of five who visited on August 15th, 2022. They were amazed by the jungle tour and night safari, with Deaw showing them many things, including birds, snakes, scorpions, and monkeys. Deaw even extended the night safari by over an hour to ensure the family saw the elephants. The tour was highly recommended for its impressive experiences.

The travelers had a thrilling two-day tour with a night at the ranger camp. They spotted hornbills, gibbons, and several elephant bulls. They felt that more information about the park would have been beneficial, but they were satisfied when they asked for it.

The travelers had an amazing two days with Deaw, who was described as a kind and fun guy. As a local, Deaw was very experienced and knowledgeable, and his English was good and understandable. The travelers appreciated that the tour was not a fixed standard tour, but rather one that was decided on the spot based on what they wanted to see and do. They spotted elephants, gibbons, and tons of other birds and animals during the day. They also hiked to a secret place known only to Deaw, where they spent the night. The trip concluded with a freshly cooked Thai meal, some ingredients of which were picked up from their hike. The next day, they woke up early to see the sunrise and hiked to a viewpoint before heading back to reality. The weekend was a memorable one, and they thanked Deaw for the experience.