15 Waterfall Tours in Kanchanaburi For A First Thai Trip

1.Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with an English-speaking guide such as Rach, Alice, or Tum Tum. Visit the JEATH War Museum, Bridge Over the River Kwai, and Erawan’s seven waterfall levels, with time to hike and swim. Air-conditioned transport and pickup from a free pickup area are provided, but lunch and listed entrance fees cost extra.

“It was well managed and went smoothly. The tour guide was very cooperative and everything was right on time.”

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2.Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $227Top rated

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for a private, guide-led day in Kanchanaburi. Swim at Erawan’s seven waterfall levels, walk historic railway sites, visit the River Kwai Bridge, and prepare food, feed, and bathe rescued elephants. Guides such as Peter, Bella, Ann, Nan, and Preecha have earned praise for friendly service and local insight.

“Recommend not using Bella since she had medium language skills and knowledge. Bella was not very engaging. Lunch was adequate but not appealing.”

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3.Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $210

Start at 7:00 am for a private trip from Bangkok to Erawan Waterfall, where you can walk among seven tiers and swim if conditions allow. Your English-speaking guide then leads you to Phra That Si Mueang Kan Chedi, the WWII Cemetery, and the Bridge over the River Kwai, with lunch, bottled water, private transport, and a River Kwai boat ride included.

“This tour turned out to be such a pleasant and refreshing experience. The waterfall was cool and invigorating a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery. The boat ride afterward was calm yet scenic, giving us time to really take in the surrRead more”

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4.Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $246

Spend about 13 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Erawan’s seven-tier waterfall, the River Khwae Bridge, war museums, temples, and a cave shrine. You’ll swim, walk, ride a long-tail boat, play an augmented reality phone game, and eat included lunch with drinks. Guides such as Nina and Pop are noted for attentive, informative service.

“Jam packed day of exciting tours in nature and history. Our guide Nina was super attentive and organized making sure we saw all the waterfalls, river Kwai boat ride and walk over the famous bridge. Long day made effortless. Definitely advice all who can to take this tour!”

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5.Erawan Waterfall & Train Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

This 8-hour TripGuru tour links Srinakarin Lake, Erawan National Park, a local lunch, and a train ride over part of the Siam-Burma Railway. You’ll have an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, park admission, and a group capped at nine people. Guides such as Na, Kanitsupa, and Dominik have helped guests make the most of early arrival times and train seating.

“Très belle excursion aux chutes d’erawan. La voiture particulière très confortable, la guide était très gentille, le restaurant sympa avec son buffet varié. Le seul point négatif serait la longueur du trajet en train (presque 1h20 alors que 30-45 min serait largement suffisant)”

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6.Private Tour: Death Railway, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $208

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for a private, 12-hour journey to Erawan’s seven-level waterfalls, Hellfire Pass, Krasae Cave, and the River Kwai Bridge. Your air-conditioned vehicle, guide, lunch, water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as Nan, Bella, Peter, and Pookie have helped make this packed route personal and flexible.

“Amazing trip into the history of Thailand and the Second World War, we learnt a lot and our guide was so funny. We had the chance to cool down in the nice waterfalls on our way to the hellfire pass.”

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7.Floating & Railway Markets and Erawan Waterfall [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $245

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for a private 14-hour journey through western Thailand. Ride a long-tail boat at Damnoen Saduak, watch the train enter Mae Klong Market, visit salt and coconut farms, swim at seven-tiered Erawan Falls, and finish at River Kwai Bridge. Standard and luxury vehicles are available.

“Overall a fun and interesting experience. The train ride to the railway market was good and arriving at the market was fun. The boat ride through the floating markets was also good. Or your guide Ice was very considerate and knowledgeable.”

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8.Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $210

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at all seven tiers of Erawan Waterfall, Phra That Si Mueang Kan Chedi, the WWII Cemetery, and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Poppy is one named guide associated with the tour. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.

“Great day with Poppy! She is joy to be with for a day. The Erawon Falls are beyond belief and the history or the bridge over River Kwai interesting. The boat ride was an added bonus! Lunch was amazing and Poppy guided us through multiple delicious Thai specialties. Highly recommended.”

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9.Private Tour : Erawan Waterfall and Bridge over the River Kwai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $168

Leave Bangkok at 7 a.m. for a private day in Kanchanaburi, visiting the war cemetery, River Khwae Bridge, and Erawan Waterfall. Your English-speaking guide, such as Army or Lek, travels with your group in private transport. Expect a long day, a short historical visit, and about two hours on the waterfall trail, with time to swim near the upper cascades.

“Great trip with fantastic guide Army. Even though only 2 of us we travelled in a very comfortable SUV/van which was great.”

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10.Private Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai, Death Railway Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $179

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with a private car, English-speaking guide, and Thai lunch. Visit the JEATH War Museum, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the Death Railway Museum, and Erawan Falls. You may raft and swim on the River Kwai, depending on conditions. Guides may include Siri, Aey, Aer, Ms. A, or Wat.

“Siri was an amazing tour guide. She instantly made me feel relaxed and comfortable and her English was fantastic! This was a very special experience and It was like having my own private photographer so I have some very special memoriesRead more”

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11.Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $198

Leave Bangkok for a private, all-inclusive day in Kanchanaburi. You’ll hike among Erawan’s seven waterfall tiers, visit the JEATH War Museum and Bridge over the River Kwai, and ride a long-tail boat. Guide Oil has earned special praise for clear, personal explanations. Expect 11 to 13 hours on the road.

“The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Will definitely recommend to others.”

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12.Private Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall&Thai-Burma Death Railway Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $180

Leave Bangkok early in a private van for Kanchanaburi’s war cemetery, JEATH Museum, River Kwai Bridge, and seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall. An English-speaking guide, local lunch, hotel transfers, and a train ticket are included. Expect a long day, a moving history lesson, and time for swimming beneath the falls.

“My family of 3 booked this 13 hour trip with UME Tours and Mr Monchai, our tour guide was very attentive to our needs and questions throughout the trip. A comfortable big van came to pick us up at our hotel promptly at 7.30am and dropped us off at around 8.30pm. OvRead more”

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13.Private Tour: Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $179

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 am with a private air-conditioned car and English-speaking guide. Visit the JEATH War Museum, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Erawan National Park, and its seven-tier waterfall area. The day also includes a Thai lunch, bamboo rafting, and a Death Railway train ride, though you should confirm the exact order with your guide.

“Great Family adventure, indeed must go , swimming under waterfall, walking on the bridge, encounter elephants, rafting in the river and taking the Train in the countryside were amazing experiences. but the Guide was not as expected, he staRead more”

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14.Floating and Railway Markets and Erawan Waterfall (Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $161

Start at 6 a.m. with a shared ride from central Bangkok. Cruise Damnoen Saduak’s canals, watch Mae Klong’s market clear for a passing train, see coconut sugar and salt farming, then spend three hours at Erawan Waterfall. The day ends at the River Kwai Bridge, with drop-off at MBK Center.

“We wanted to combine the floating market with the Erawan waterfalls in one day away from Bangkok, that’s why we took this tour. It’s a lot of driving since the markets and Erawan are not close together. But we knew that. First of all, we Read more”

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15.Erawan Waterfall and Elephant care from Bangkok -Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $203

Leave Bangkok around 6 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Siri. Visit rescued elephants at Elephant Haven Thailand, eat a buffet lunch, then explore all seven levels of Erawan Waterfall. The long day runs about 12 to 13 hours and includes transport, tickets, water, lunch, fuel, and expressway fees.

“This is a bucket list item in Thailand for sure! We were up close and personal with so may beautiful elephants, and we got to see their brand new baby Mes̄ʹāyn at just 3 days old! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, and you can tell they hRead more”

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