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- Your hotel & room sharing
- Travel dates & flights back to Singapore
- Sunday dinner & food requirements
- Night safari, Day 2 track & last-morning options
Your Weekend at a Glance
Welcome to your interactive travel companion for the joint LSE Alumni Association Singapore & LSE Alumni Thailand weekend getaway. Explore our sequenced driving routes, morning national park tracks, vineyard flagship tours, weather outlook, and packing guide below.
LSE Alumni Trip
Saturday 21 November 2026
Sunday 22 November 2026
at GranMonte [flagship]
Monday 23 November 2026
*Optional activities such as sightseeing, pickleball, golf, spa, art gallery, temples, cafés. Optional night safari on Sat 21 Nov.
Where we're going
Khao Yai is Thailand's first national park and part of the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex World Heritage Site. Here's what's waiting on the trail.
Where you'll stay
Two stay options on Thanarat Road in Mu Si, Pak Chong, close to the entrance of Khao Yai National Park. Tap a hotel to open it in Google Maps.
MUTHI MAYA
Forest pool villas, each with its own private pool, on the edge of Khao Yai National Park. Part of the Kirimaya estate.
Atta Lakeside Resort Suite
Lakeside suites with views of the lake and the Khao Yai mountains, close to the Sunset Social and Acala dinner on Day 1.
Your hosts on the ground
For any assistance before or during the Khao Yai retreat—including convoy coordination, National Park track selection, or dietary requests—please reach out directly to our Thailand host coordinators via Phone or WhatsApp.
Pornpatra Minerva Rojanapenkul (Minerva)
President of the LSE Alumni Association Thailand
BSc Economics • Lead Host & Alumni Relations Coordinator
Police Major Taiyawat Vivatkiat (Knowhow)
Committee Member of the LSE Alumni Association Thailand
MSc Media & Communications (Data & Society), 2021 • Route & On-Ground Logistics
Every stop, in order
Select a day or track below to plot the exact stop order (1 → 2 → 3), view directional lines, and open multi-stop turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
Day 1 Route Sequence
Total ~188 km • ~2 hr 25 min drive
Day by day, hour by hour
Complete departure times, highway navigation notes, leg-by-leg driving distances, and activity details for every moment of the trip.
Arrival in Khao Yai, Lakeside Check-in & Al Fresco Welcome
Departs from Bangkok
Morning departure from Bangkok heading northeast toward Pak Chong & Khao Yai.
Lunch at Midwinter Khaoyai
MapWelcome group lunch inside an iconic European castle-inspired setting serving Thai and Western classics (Midday temp ~29°C).
Check in at your hotel: Atta Lakeside Resort Suite (lakeside suites) or MUTHI MAYA Forest Pool Villa Resort (forest villas, each with a private pool). Both are on the Kirimaya estate. Enjoy optional leisure activities: sightseeing, pickleball, golf at Kirimaya, or relaxing at Maya Spa.
Sunset Social · Kirimaya zone
Golden-hour drinks and alumni mingling by the water as the mountain breeze cools (~23°C).
Al Fresco Dinner at Acala Restaurant · Kirimaya zone
MapOpen-air dinner under the stars on the resort grounds (Evening temperature cools to ~19°C–20°C).
Night Safari in Khao Yai National Park
Ride in a park pickup with a ranger's spotlight to look for deer, porcupines, civets and, with luck, elephants. Each ride is about one hour along the park's main roads.
- Our slot: 20:00 (about 1 hour). Meet at the Visitor Center by 19:45.
- 8–10 people per truck; about ฿600 per truck, shared, plus park entry. The team books the trucks.
- Bring a jacket; it gets cold in the open truck.
Khao Yai National Park (2 Tracks), GranMonte Winery & Rooftop Dinner
Choose Your Khao Yai National Park Experience
Compare both morning tracks side-by-side below, or highlight your chosen track on the interactive map.
Pha Kluai Mai – Haew Suwat Trail
For nature & trail enthusiasts • Morning mountain temp: 15°C – 18°C
Khao Yai Highlight Photo Spots
Relaxed morning start & iconic views • Late morning temp: 21°C – 24°C
GranMonte Vineyard Flagship Tour & Rooftop Dinner
Reunion Lunch at GranMonte Vineyard and Winery
MapTrack 1 and Track 2 reunite at VinCotto Restaurant inside the GranMonte estate for lunch overlooking the lush Asoke Valley vineyards.
Vineyard & Winery Tour, Wine Tasting [Flagship]
Guided exploration through the tropical wine grapes, winemaking cellar facility, and curated wine tasting session (Sunny & pleasant ~28°C).
Rooftop Dinner at Timber Tales Cafe and Bistro
MapEvening rooftop dining surrounded by forest gardens in Mu Si. Temperature dips to a crisp 19°C–21°C.
Leisure Morning Activities & Return Journey to Bangkok
Breakfast at Resort
Enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast overlooking the lake and mountain mist (~20°C–22°C).
Choose Your Last Morning*
Pick whatever you like before the 12:00 check-out. The cafés and temples also work as a stop on the drive home. Maya Spa and Kirimaya golf on the estate are still open to anyone who prefers to stay in.
Check-out & Return to Bangkok
Check out from the hotel. Optional scenic coffee stop along the Pansuk-Kudkla shortcut (such as Pirom Cafe) before joining Mittraphap Highway / M6 Motorway back to Bangkok.
Forecast for 21–23 November
Late November marks the arrival of Khao Yai's cool winter breeze—expect crisp mornings on the mountain, sunny vineyard afternoons, and low (~10%) rain probability.
Saturday, 21 Nov
Sunday, 22 Nov
Monday, 23 Nov
What to wear, what to bring
Curated wardrobe recommendations for each setting and an interactive checklist you can tick off as you pack.
Smart Casual / Vineyard Chic
- Color Palette: Earth tones, white, cream, beige, warm brown, olive green, or subtle florals photograph beautifully against stone castles and grapevines.
- Footwear: Flats, loafers, or fashion sneakers for walking comfortably across vineyard grass and soil (avoid stiletto heels).
Trail & Trekking Gear
- Breathable Layers: Moisture-wicking sportswear topped with a light windbreaker or long-sleeve layer for the cool 15°C–18°C morning start, paired with flexible long pants.
- Shoes & Socks: Trail shoes or sneakers with good grip (rocks and tree roots can be damp with morning dew), plus long socks or leech socks for peace of mind.
Sightseeing & All-Day Chic
- All-Day Outfit: Because Track 2 drives directly from Khao Yai National Park to GranMonte for lunch and the afternoon winery tour, dress in your comfortable Smart Casual / Vineyard Chic attire from the morning.
- Comfortable Steps: Wear comfortable flat shoes or sneakers suitable for walking across the Kong Kaew suspension bridge and down the steps at Haew Suwat Waterfall.
Interactive Packing Checklist
Click any item to check it off—your progress is saved automatically on your device.
Landscape photos are from Wikimedia Commons under free licences (tap a title for the author and full licence). Free-licence photos of the resort and restaurants don't exist, so their cards link to each venue's photos on Google Maps instead.
- Misty morning forest, Khao Yai — Manoonp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountain ridges of Khao Yai — Kleinhev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morning mist, Khao Yai — Yason002, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View over Khao Yai National Park — Jacco van Trigt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nong Phak Chi grasslands, Khao Yai — Kawpodmd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haew Suwat Waterfall — Chris huh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haew Suwat Waterfall — Nawit science, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sai Sorn Reservoir — BerryJ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pha Kluai Mai Waterfall — Kawpodmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kong Kaew Waterfall, by the Visitor Center — เพชรบุรี, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Viewpoint near KM. 30 — ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0
- On the way: Motorway 6 & Lam Takhong Reservoir — Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY 4.0
- Rainforest trail, Khao Yai — Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
- Wild elephants on the park road — Khunkay, CC BY-SA 3.0