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Tourists in the back of a pickup truck on a guided safari tour.

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How Much Does a Kui Buri Elephant Safari Cost?

Visiting Kui Buri National Park requires paying two separate charges. You pay an individual entry fee plus a flat rate for a mandatory 4x4 safari truck.

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In short

  • Foreign adults pay 200 THB and foreign children pay 100 THB.
  • Every group must hire a park ranger 4x4 truck for 850–1,200 THB.
  • Guided tours from Hua Hin start at 1,800 THB and include all fees.
In this article
  1. What is the entrance fee for Kui Buri National Park?
  2. How much does the mandatory safari truck cost?
  3. Can I drive my own car inside the wildlife area?
  4. Do guided tours include the park entrance fees?
  5. How much does a taxi to Kui Buri cost?
  6. What payment methods do they accept at the ranger station?

Planning your budget for an afternoon of wildlife watching is straightforward. The park authorities standardize all costs at the Huai Luek Ranger Station. You pay in cash upon arrival unless you book an all-inclusive tour.

What is the entrance fee for Kui Buri National Park?

Foreign adults pay 200 THB, and foreign children pay 100 THB.

Thai citizens pay a reduced rate of 40 THB per adult and 20 THB per child. You pay these fees at the Wildlife Watching Area registration point.

How much does the mandatory safari truck cost?

The mandatory 4x4 safari truck costs a flat rate of 850–1,200 THB per vehicle.

You cannot split this cost per person unless you arrange to share the truck with other visitors. Each truck holds up to six to eight people. A local park ranger drives the open-air vehicle.

Elephants bathing and relaxing in a muddy watering hole in the park.
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Can I drive my own car inside the wildlife area?

No, private vehicles are barred from the wildlife watching zone.

You must park your rental car or taxi at the Huai Luek Ranger Station. From there, you transfer to the mandatory park ranger 4x4 vehicle.

Do guided tours include the park entrance fees?

Most half-day tours from Hua Hin cover all park fees and the 4x4 truck cost.

Booking a shared or private tour costs from 1,800 to 3,000 THB per person. This price includes round-trip transport from Hua Hin, the truck, the entry ticket, and sometimes dinner. Prices change based on the platform and group size.

A large herd of gaurs scattered across a rolling green hillside.
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A wild elephant partially hidden by lush green vegetation in Kui Buri National Park.
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How much does a taxi to Kui Buri cost?

Hiring a private taxi from Hua Hin costs between 1,500 and 2,500 THB for a return trip.

The drive takes about 1.5 hours each way. If you choose this option, you must pay the park entrance fees and the 850–1,200 THB truck fee yourself upon arrival.

What payment methods do they accept at the ranger station?

You must bring Thai Baht in cash to pay your fees.

The park does not accept credit cards for the entrance ticket or the truck fee. Bring extra cash for renting binoculars or tipping your guides. Kui Buri Packing

Entrance sign of Kui Buri National Park overlooking a scenic green valley.
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Questions travellers ask

How many people fit in one 4x4 safari truck?

One safari truck can accommodate groups of up to six to eight people.

Is the 850–1,200 THB truck fee per person?

No, the 850–1,200 THB fee is a flat rate per vehicle, regardless of how many people are in your group.

Do Thai citizens pay a different entrance fee?

Yes, Thai citizens pay 40 THB per adult and 20 THB per child for park entry.

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