Loei

Phu Kradueng National Park is a very popular natural tourist attraction in Thailand with their richness of its biodiversity and geographical variety, including svannas, coniferous forest, evergreen forests, waterfalls and viewpoints from the cliff.

Located in Si Than sub-district and covering a total area of 348 square km, the area was officially declared a national park on 23rd November 1962. The park is deservedly one of the country’s most popular natural tourist attractions due to its natural abundance and diverse ecosystem which takes in grassy plains, hillside pine forests, jungle, maple forests and is home to wild roses and shaggy-petaled Erias. The overhanging cliffs and ravines which offer great views and are the park’s distinguishing feature are formed from sandstone and there is a large, heart-shaped plateau at a height of 1,200 metres above mean sea level.

Tourists who are thinking of visiting Phu Kradueng should fully prepare and do a routine health check prior to their visit as the path to the summit is around 9km in length (5km uphill and 4km on the flat) The ascent is fairly steep throughout but there are resting spots areas for rest. These spots have foods and beverages for sale to tourists on their way to the peak. There are many more places of interest within Phu Kradueng National Park including Pha Mak Duk cliff, Pha Daeng cliff, Pha Yiab Mek cliff, Pen Pob waterfall, Pen Pob Mai waterfall, Pone Pob waterfall, Thum Yai waterfall, Tarn Sawan waterfall, Thum Sor Nuea cave, Thum Sor Tai cave, and Anodad pond. 

The park is closed to allow the ecosystem to recover and replenish between June and September of each year. The best  time to visit is during  October-February, the coldest time is December.

Cr:  Information from Tourism Authority of Thailand

ITINERARY

Day 1

• Guide will meet and greet at Loei airport OR Loei bus station

• Then heading to Huai Krating Reservoir to have lunch on floating raft restaurant, delicious with Isan and Thai cuisine, relax and  enjoy the beauty of reservoir.

• Drop for coffee and drinks at Café Amazon  

• Travel to Phu Bo Bit Forest Park, featuring a 600-meter climb up steep stairs. This easy-level hike rewards you with a stunning sunset and panoramic views of the city. 

• Hotel check-in at Loei Palace Hotel (City hotel)

• Free time dinner at local street food, enjoy your time at Loei city

• Relax and overnight at hotel

Day 2

Guide will take care your group from the basesite until up to the campsite on Mt. Phu Kradueng, and stay there to take care your group

• Breakfast at hotel

• Hotel check-out and leave your luggage at hotel, take only essential things and your belongings with your backpack

• Travel to Phu Kradueng National Park

• Prepare for hiking 5 km to the summit, hike from the basesite to the camp site on the mountain. Take approx. 5-6 hrs. (Medium Hiking Level Trail)

• Lunch at local stalls on the trail

• Continue hiking until get to the summit. When you reach the summit of Phu Kradueng, don’t miss taking a photo with the 'Conqueror of Phu Kradueng’ sign.

• Arrive at campsite, take a rest and prepare to hike to see sunset at cliff (If you get to the summit early and not too dark) or just relax at your tent

• Free time dinner at food stalls at the campsite

• Relax and sleep in the tent

Note:  Things you should bring with; 

Medium backpack bag to put personal belongings, torch, insect repellent spray, sun block cream, personal drinking bottle, hat, hiking shoe, personal pill etc.

Day 3

• Early morning at 05.00 am Start hiking from the campsite to see sunrise at Pha Nok Ant Cliff, then come back for breakfast 

• Start hiking to visit waterfalls, ponds, cliffs along the route and Lom Sak Cliff, the signature cliff of Phu Kradueng that is 9 km away from the campsite

• Lunch at food stalls on the way

• Reach to Lom Sak Cliff, enjoy taking photos and relax at your leisure, then heading back to campsite

• Free time dinner at local stalls at the campsite

• Relax and sleep in the tent

Note: The route and timing will be adjusted depending on the situation and national park rule

Cr:  Photos from  Phu Kradueng National Park 

Day 4

Guide will take your group down Mt.Phu Kradueng

• Approx 8:00 am. Check-out from campsite, return sleeping materials to the campsite office and then start hiking down to the basesite 

• Approx 13:00 pm. Get down to the basesite and have lunch at food stalls

• Travel to Loei Palace Hotel to get your luggage

• Transfer to Loei airport OR Loei bus station

Note:

If you want to extend your trip to Chiang Khan, please inform us before booking

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Note:

• This is private tour

• Price depends on number of travelers 

• As the high season at North-East of Thailand starts from October until February so please make booking at least 30 days before starting tour    

• For more information or want to book this tour please contact us