The Vana Nava Water Jungle is Asia’s first themed water jungle cum park, which is located in the famous resort town of Hua Hin in Thailand. With over twenty attractions that comprise of rides, slides, as well as Thailand’s first professional underwater studio, the jungle is an excellent combination of nature and modern technology.
The Water Jungle offers exceptional state of the art entertainment opportunities to its visitors amidst natural surroundings of a tropical jungle with has over 200,000 plants and trees spread over a total area of over 3 hectares. First of its kind, The Vana Nava Water Jungle is a top-rated tourist attraction in Thailand, and for all the right reasons. It is undoubtedly the best family leisure destination in all of Thailand, which appeals to visitors of all ages.
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Entry Fee and Packages
General Admission Pass (per person - to visit the Vana Nava Water Jungle Park) Adult (height 122 cm and above) : THB 1,200 Children (height between 111 cm and 122 cm): THB 800 Senior Citizens (for those above 60 years of age): THB 800
Other than these, visitors can also purchase special packages that offer a whole lot of benefits at discounted prices.
All-In Day Pass Buffet (per person - includes one ticket, one locker, one towel and one lunch buffet) Adults: THB 1,450 Children: THB 1,050
Moreover, if tickets for this special package are booked online; prices for each are reduced by THB 100; which means that an adult ticket would cost only THB 1350 and a ticket for a child would cost THB 950. Moreover, on booking two adult passes, you get a free card for one child.
Terms and Conditions
The timings for the lunch buffet are from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
In case of online bookings, passes must be purchased two days in advance.
Rides and Attractions at the Vana Nava Water Jungle
There are a plethora of rides and attractions at the Vana Nava Water Jungle for people of all ages to enjoy. These rides are broadly divided into four categories, which include Adult Rides, Family Rides, Kids Zone, and an Adventure Zone.
1. Adult Rides Mostly meant for those who are above 12 years of age, adult rides at this jungle park are one of a kind. Enjoy Abyss, the largest water slide in Thailand, as you enjoy vertical spins from a height of 28 meters, and then fall into a massive funnel at a speed of over 45 kilometres per hour. Highlights The park also houses the Boomerango, measuring for 179 meters long, Boomerango is the longest water slide in Thailand. Aquacourse is another highlight of the place; it is a challenging course of ropes, obstacles, and water guns. Visitors can also enjoy other activities like freefall from a height of 18 meters and a vertical looping slide; amidst other such fun-filled rides and slides.
2. Family Rides Apt for family relaxation and group rejuvenation; you can enjoy at the Coconut Beach. A vast spread of 1600 square meters, the Coconut Beach also houses the Cabana and Beach Huts. Here, you can unwind and enjoy a Thai massage, while witnessing the performances at The Wave Stage. Highlights The Kiddie Cove is the ideal place for kids, with eleven fountains, and seven slides, Kiddie Cove is the complete child-friendly pool. You can also enjoy a swim at the infinity plunge pool while drinking at the bars. The tallest man-made Asian waterfall, Vana Nava Falls is a sight to long for. You can also enjoy yourself at the Lazy River and the Rainfortress.
3. Kids Zone The Kids Zone features the Vana Wonderland, which is spread over a total area of 500 square meters and is an exciting place where kids can enjoy fantastic rides and slides.
4. Adventure Zone Meant for those who are looking to experience an adrenaline rush, the Adventure Zone comprises of the Chang Surf Zone, where you can ride the waves and witness surf classes. You can enjoy rope climbing up to a height of 13.4 meters at the Ropes Course and the Climbing Wall; featuring a 13-meter high wall.
Facilities at the Vana Nava Water Jungle
Visitors get to enjoy a host of facilities while at the Vana Nava Water Jungle. Some of these include:
Source1. RFID Wristband This latest technology serves to help the visitors to have a fun and carefree time in the water park, without having to carry money or a camera. Visitors can top-up payment on the wristband to enjoy food and drinks, and scan it at designated points to activate photo-taking at various attractions.
2. Vanadio Travellers can choose from ten fantastic graphic themes and even avail full facilities, including props and costumes, to enjoy getting clicked underwater at this professional studio.
3. Cabana and Beach Huts Cabana and Beach Huts can be rented for THB 1300 and THB 800 respectively, to enjoy a luxurious and relaxing experience on the Coconut Beach all day long.
Other than these, visitors can also enjoy other facilities at the water park, which include
Lockers
Shower rooms
Photo services
Photo Booths
Massage pavilions
Limousine services
Dress Code
Please ensure that you follow the proper dress code while at the Vana Nava Water Jungle.
All visitors are supposed to wear swimsuits or full-body swimwears to enjoy the water rides.
Wearing regular everyday clothes, such as skirts, jeans, and jackets are not allowed.
Visitors are also not allowed to enter the pools in their undergarments.
Tips
Smoking is allowed only in specific locations that have been marked out with signage. Make sure that you do not smoke elsewhere.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the premises.
Handheld cameras are not allowed on any attractions inside the park.
Pregnant women and those who have a history of back or heart problems are advised not to ride the attractions.
Interesting Facts About the Vana Nava Water Jungle
The Vana Nava Water Jungle not only boasts of being the first ecologically-aware community water park but also features the world’s largest waterslide; the Abyss, and the country’s longest slide, Boomerango.
It also features the Vana Nava Falls, which, standing at the height of 31 meters, are the tallest human-made mountain waterfall in all of Asia.
How To Reach Vana Nava
Via Drive Hua Hin is located only 200 kilometres away from Bangkok, and for those driving to this attraction directly from Bangkok, it will take around 2-3 hours of highway driving. Bypass Route The easiest way to reach the water park is to take the Hua Hin – Cha-Am bypass towards Pranburi and turn left on to Hua Hin 112. After this make a U-turn under the railway overpass, and follow the local road.
Via Bus Alternatively, you can board a bus from Bangkok’s Sai Tai Mai terminal to reach Hua Hin. Buses from this terminal depart every 20 minutes.
Via Minivan Minivans also ply on this route and depart from Bangkok’s Victory Monument.
Via Train The attraction is also located quite close to the Hua Hin Railway Station, in case you wish to travel by train.
