Leave the bustling city of Bangkok behind for a full-day journey to Kanchanaburi, a province steeped in both history and natural beauty. This tour provides a moving glimpse into the legacy of the Death Railway while showcasing the lush landscapes of Erawan National Park.
Your day begins with a visit to the iconic Bridge on the River Kwai, a poignant symbol of courage and suffering during World War II. Built as part of a strategic railway to Burma, the bridge was constructed under brutal conditions by Allied prisoners of war, along with local laborers. Work that Japanese engineers expected to take at least five years was completed in just 16 months. The harsh reality of forced labor, malnutrition, illness, and mistreatment claimed the lives of more than 100,000 workers. Visiting the bridge is a powerful reminder of this difficult chapter in history.
From the bridge, embark on a short longtail boat ride along the river to the JEATH War Museum, taking in the scenic surroundings. The acronym JEATH stands for the primary nationalities involved in the construction of the railway: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand, and Holland. This small museum displays original tools, photographs, and a bamboo hut replicating the shelters where prisoners lived. You can even see a dud bomb left from an Allied attempt to destroy the bridge.
After a reflective morning, we continue to Erawan National Park to immerse yourself in its stunning natural beauty. The park is home to the famous seven-tiered Erawan Falls, named after the three-headed elephant of Hindu mythology. The emerald pools invite a refreshing swim, while a hike to the top of the falls rewards you with panoramic views over the lush jungle.
At the end of a full day of history and nature, relax on the journey back to Bangkok, where you’ll be dropped off at your original meeting point, taking with you memories of both the region’s breathtaking scenery and its remarkable story.
Important notes:
- The journey from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, with an additional 1.5 hours from Kanchanaburi city to Erawan National Park. It’s a long day, but packed with fascinating history and stunning natural beauty, making every moment worthwhile.
Pick up/Meeting point:
We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square.
If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up area, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. Our office in Chinatown is just a short 5-minute walk from Wat Mangkon MRT (metro) station.
For the exact location of our WanderSiam office on Google Maps, please click HERE.
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5
Great trips, excellent service!
This tour was great fun, we had Nicky as our tour guide and she was very engaging, made us laugh and very much looked after us. We had a private tour which made for a very comfortable journey. The tour itself won’t leave you disappointed, but I would warn that if your climbing all of the falls in Erawan, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring bite spray!
We also used the same tour company to do the guided night time tuk tuk tour of Bangkok with Surin, Surin was great and took us to all the places we wanted to see as well as taste some great food in Chinatown.
Overall, I very much recommend the tour company and have loved my time in Bangkok!
5
Perfect trip to a wonderful natural park
Fantastic trip, with wonderful nature, an interesting museum, and the famous bridge.The guide and the driver were friendly and very helpful. I totally recomend to take this tour. Thanks to my guide Mam
5
Think no more
Great experience, excellent service. The guide keeps us engaged and hooked. From the time management to knowledge about the place, everything is just perfect. Highly recommended!
5
Great experience and tour guide
If I could give them 10 out of 5 I would. I was the only one on the tour and I showed up a little early. My tour guide Mam or Auntie greeted me at the meeting point and we headed off to the tour. Since I was early Mam was kind enough to let me ride the train and paid for my ticket to the River Kwai. She rode with me and told me all about the history of the train. Once we arrived, we walked the bridge on the River Kwai and she continued to tell me about the history of the bridge. We then visited the museum as she also paid for my entry fee there too. After that we headed to Erawan National Park. On the way to Erawan Falls we stopped for lunch where I got to taste authentic Thai local food. I paid for my own lunch, but it was only 100 baht. Once we arrived to the park(entry fee also paid for), auntie bought snacks as it was a long hike ahead. She waited for me at the base where I then hiked all 7 levels. I was given 2 hours, but it only took 1 hour and 30 minutes. (If you would like to stay longer to swim just ask). After that we headed back to Bangkok and stopped when needed. With that said, I would 100% recommend especially for the price compared to others.
5
Great daytrip from Bangkok
Great trip. Waterfalls were beautiful and ride comfortable. Guide was really friendly and helpful. I recommend this daytrip.