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Discover the wonders of Kanchanaburi on our 13-hour full-day tour, expertly guided to give you an unforgettable experience. This tour perfectly blends the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical landmarks into a single, awe-inspiring day. Highlights include the stunning Erawan Waterfall, the iconic River Kwai Bridge, Wat Tai, the JEATH War Museum, Wat Tham Khao Poon, the historic Death Railway, Chong Kai War Cemetery, and a scenic long-tailed boat ride on the River Kwai.
Your journey begins with a refreshing three-hour exploration of Erawan Waterfall, where you can swim in its emerald ponds. After lunch, immerse yourself in Kanchanaburi's rich history with visits to significant landmarks, enjoy picturesque views from the River Kwai, and feel the excitement of a passing train. This tour is your gateway to the best of Kanchanaburi in one incredible day!
This tour is available in multiple languages—English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Mandarin Chinese.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our pick-up service covers hotels along the BTS Skytrain routes up to Siam, National Stadium (west), Phrom Pong (east), and Saphan Taksin (south); MRT Subway routes up to Chinatown (west) and Sukhumvit (east); accommodations in Khaosan and Rama III; and major hotels along the Chao Phraya River. Our guide and driver will wait for you at your hotel lobby to pick you up.
Our guides and drivers will arrive at your location approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure punctuality.
If your hotel is not in Bangkok downtown, please meet our guide at the bus stop in front of Center Point of Siam Square and Innisfree at BTS Siam Station, directly opposite Siam Paragon. Look for the bus stop and the green sign "MAR MAI Siam Soi 3."
Itinerary
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Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square (Pass by)
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square is the center of our standard pickup service. We pick up travelers living in hotels along BTS skytrain.
Admission ticket free -
1Erawan Waterfalls
Erawan Waterfall is recognized as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand. The major attraction of the park is the 7-tiered Erawan Falls with emerald green ponds. Erawan has seven separate tiers spanning approximately 1,500 meters through the thick rainforest of the park. The park are named after "Erawan", the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The top tier of the falls is said to resemble an elephant head. Admission fee for foreigners are included in your tour.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2River Khwae Bridge
Thanks to several films and books, the Bridge on the River Khwae has become famous and attracted both Thais and foreigners to the site. If an ordinary black iron bridge can tell a story, you can be sure it's a dramatic one. The bridge has steel plates over the ties to make it easy to walk over the span. There are also viewing platforms between the trestles to give you a view of the river as well as to give you a place to get out of the way if you're on the bridge when a train comes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3JEATH War Museum
The name JEATH is derived from countries engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. The JEATH museum displays photographs and illustrations narrating the living condition of prisoners of war (POWs) during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former POWs who survived. The museum building itself was also turned from the detention hut, used during that period.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Wat Chai Chumphon Chana Songkhram
Wat Chai Chumphon Chana Songkhram, or Wat Tai, is an old temple that is invaluable to the people of Kanchanaburi province. In ancient times, Thai army had gathered many soldiers who were overwhelmed to join the ceremony to set up a shrine to worship the superstitious guardian angel. Our travelers will enjoy 45-minute Thai-style, long-tailed boat ride from here to Wat Tham Khao Poon and savor beautiful scenery of River Kwai.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Wat Tham Khao Pun
Wat Tham Khao Pun is a cave temple with a fun labyrinth of illuminated passageways. The marked trail is a bit of a squeeze in some places, but ducking beneath limestone protrusions to discover these subterranean shrines is a special experience that you can't miss it!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Chong Kai War Cemetery
Chong Kai War Cemetery is your optional visit. You can tell your guide to visit this place if you are interested in Thai-Burma history. Situated only 2 kilometers south of town on the bank of the Kwai Noi River, the cemetery occupies the site of the Chong Kai which once was the prisoner of war camp. Its tranquility reminds the visitors of the war and its after-effects.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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