Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour with Optional Luxury Vehicle
by Thailand Insight Travel
Overview
This private tour from Bangkok lasts about 13 hours and visits natural and historical sites in Kanchanaburi. The day begins with a three-hour visit to Erawan Waterfall, where visitors can walk around and swim in the green ponds of the seven-tiered falls. Afterward, lunch is provided. The tour then continues to the River Kwai Bridge for a 30-minute visit, followed by a 30-minute stop at the JEATH War Museum, which displays exhibits about World War II prisoners of war. Next is a visit to Wat Tai, an old temple, where a 45-minute long-tailed boat ride on the River Kwai begins. This boat trip leads to Wat Tham Khao Pun, a cave temple with narrow illuminated passageways, visited for about 30 minutes. The tour also includes a visit to the Death Railway and, optionally, Chong Kai War Cemetery, located about 2 kilometers south of Kanchanaburi town on the Kwai Noi River. The cemetery visit lasts around 15 minutes if selected. Hotel pickup and dropoff in downtown Bangkok are included. Travelers may choose between a standard air-conditioned vehicle or upgrade to a luxury VIP van featuring air conditioning, plush seating, and complimentary drinking water. An English-speaking licensed guide accompanies guests throughout the tour. Admission fees to Erawan Waterfalls, JEATH War Museum, and Wat Tham Khao Pun are included, along with a local lunch with drinks and travel accident insurance coverage.
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Itinerary
Hotel pickup in Bangkok
Pickup for this tour starts at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. Travelers staying in hotels near the BTS skytrain are collected here as part of the standard pickup service.
Erawan Waterfalls
Erawan Waterfall is a seven-tiered cascade spanning about 1,500 meters in a rainforest park. The falls feature emerald green ponds where visitors can swim during a three-hour stop. The name 'Erawan' refers to a white elephant from Hindu mythology, with the top tier said to resemble the elephant's head. Admission fees for foreigners are included.
180 min
River Khwae Bridge
The Bridge on the River Khwae is a black iron steel bridge known worldwide due to films and books. It has steel plates over the ties for walking and viewing platforms between the trestles, allowing visitors to see the river and step aside when trains pass. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
JEATH War Museum
The JEATH Museum is named after the countries involved in the WWII Death Railway: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand, and Holland. It houses photos and illustrations showing the harsh conditions of prisoners of war. The museum building was once a detention hut used during the railway's construction. Visitors spend around 30 minutes here.
30 min
Wat Tai and River Kwai Boat Ride
Wat Chai Chumphon Chana Songkhram, known as Wat Tai, is an old temple important to Kanchanaburi locals. From here, take a 45-minute Thai-style long-tailed boat ride on the River Kwai, enjoying the river scenery while heading to the next stop, Wat Tham Khao Pun.
45 min
Wat Tham Khao Pun
Wat Tham Khao Pun is a cave temple featuring a maze of illuminated passageways. The trail includes narrow sections where visitors must duck under limestone formations to reach the subterranean shrines. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Chong Kai War Cemetery
Located 2 kilometers south of Kanchanaburi town on the Kwai Noi River, Chong Kai War Cemetery marks the site of a former prisoner of war camp. Visitors interested in Thai-Burma history can request a stop here. The cemetery offers a quiet space reflecting on the war and its impact. The stop lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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