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
Nice day
Nice day, everything went smooth, it’s a long day but worth it, we had a very nice guide but I forgot her name 😬 just heated it Na, nice guide !!
5
Most Underrated Trip
This was the most amazing solo trip activity I could have booked. The falls are BEAUTIFUL and the JEATH museum + boat ride and walk across the bridge was extremely underrated. This is my fifth time in Bangkok and I never knew about the WWII history here or the beauty in the falls.
5
Wonderful experience- a must do , a great company to deal with in Bangkok🙏
Our guide and driver were prompt and polite.
Everything was explained enroute to the war museum which was our first stop.
Again, sunny was informative and spent time going round the site.
We then went on the long boat to the Bridge over the river Kwai. What can I say, superb experience.
Last stop was the waterfalls. Again, our guide accompanied us the whole time ensuring that the 10000 steps we did were done at our pace.
We stopped for dinner , on us, and set off for the return journey
All in all a long day but a very enjoyable day doing things on our bucket list.
Highly recommend this tour company and this specific tour.
Thank you
H
5
One of the highlights of our trip to Thailand as a family with a great guide!
We loved our day on the River Kwai and visiting the Erawan Falls. Our guide, Nikki was very well informed and shared such valuable information with us about the Thai-Burma Railway, Bridge over River Kwai and life in Thailand from a cultural, social and economic perspective. Our driver was also great. I would highly recommend this tour to any family looking for a great day out of Bangkok to see Kanchanaburi and the waterfalls which all the delights along the way. Very professional and enjoyable. Thanks WanderSiam and Nikki!
5
Highly recommend!
The tour was nice! I like how it is organized. The guide was nice and helpful. It took around 3-4 to get there.