How many days do you need for Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi together?

Two days and one night is just right. Spend day one at the Nakhon Nayok waterfalls and stay a night by the stream in Hin Tang, then cross to Muak Lek in Saraburi on day two for the sunflower fields, Chet Sao Noi Waterfall, and the dairy farm, before heading back to Bangkok in the evening.

When do the Saraburi sunflowers bloom?

In the cool season, roughly mid-November to late January. They're usually at their fullest from late November into December. Each farm plants in staggered plots, so check with the farm or a local page before you travel.

Is it far to drive from Nakhon Nayok to Muak Lek?

About 70 km, around 1–1.5 hours along the road that skirts the hills. That's close enough to roll both provinces into one easy trip.

How are the Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi waterfalls different?

On the Nakhon Nayok side, places like Nang Rong and Sarika are tall cliff-face waterfalls with easy swimming at the lower levels. Chet Sao Noi on the Saraburi side is a low waterfall of seven stacked tiers that flows year-round, set in a national park. Entry for Thais is 20 THB for adults and 10 THB for kids.

Can you do this without your own car?

You can, but it's harder. The waterfalls and sunflower fields are outside town and public transport doesn't reach every spot. If you're not driving yourself, renting a car with a driver or joining a private-car day trip is far more flexible.

Nakhon Nayok–Saraburi 2-Day Trip: Waterfalls + Sunflowers

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

A lot of people assume Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi are separate trips. In reality the two provinces are neighbours, linked by the road skirting Khao Yai. It's only about 70 km between Nakhon Nayok town and Muak Lek district — a little over an hour's drive. Leave Bangkok early on a Saturday, do the Nakhon Nayok waterfalls first, stay the night, then move on to Saraburi on Sunday morning, and you get both waterfalls and flower fields in a single trip.

The one big catch is that the sunflowers only bloom in the cool season. Roughly mid-November to late January is when they're at their fullest. Come outside that window and you'll just see green fields. The waterfalls, on the other hand, run almost year-round, with the most water from late rainy season into early winter. That makes this plan best around November to January, when you get both full waterfalls and sunflowers in deep colour.

The 2-day, 1-night route at a glance

Day 1 (Nakhon Nayok side): Bangkok → Nang Rong Waterfall → Sarika Waterfall → riverside stay in Hin Tang
Day 2 (Saraburi side): drive over to Muak Lek → Khun Surat Sunflower Field → Chet Sao Noi Waterfall → Thai-Danish Dairy Farm → back to Bangkok
Total distance: Bangkok–Nakhon Nayok is about 110–150 km, then around 70 km on to Muak Lek, looping back to Bangkok via the Mittraphap Highway — perfect for self-drive

Before you set off

Make sure the sunflower field you're heading to is actually in bloom, since each farm plants in staggered plots at different times. Call ahead or check the I Love Saraburi page and the farm's own page a day or two before you go, so you don't show up to a field that's just been harvested.

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Day 1 — Waterfalls on the Nakhon Nayok side

Leave Bangkok a bit early to reach the waterfalls before the crowds build up. Nakhon Nayok's waterfalls sit in Mueang district and Hin Tang, close enough together that you can comfortably do two in a single day.

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