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15 Best Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips In Bangkok

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The 15 most popular kanchanaburi & river kwai day trips in Bangkok. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and the operator who runs each.

15 Best Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips In Bangkok

From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour - How the day runs from Bangkok (and why it feels long)
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From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

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1.From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

Bangkok to Kanchanaburi for JEATH Museum, Bridge over the River Kwai, and Erawan Waterfall swim and hike in a small-group AC van.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“the minivan was comfortable and it was nice to have time to wonder around the waterfalls by yourself. my advice is to go straight to number 7 which is the nicest one,and then get down from there. the time is a bit tight for the waterfalls but it is to be expected on a day…”

1,582 reviews12 - 14 hoursFrom $59by TripGuru Thailand

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From Bangkok: Historical Day Tour to River Kwai - War Cemetery and POW graves: start here for the right mood
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From Bangkok: Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery: A Sobering Start That Changes How You See the Bridge
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

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3.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

From Bangkok, visit Kanchanaburi POW sites, ride a long-tail boat to the Bridge on the River Kwai, then travel on the Death Railway.

★ 4.5

“I simply could not fault this experience. Our tour guide (Peter) was interesting, entertaining & informative. From hotel pickup through journey, boat ride, train to Wanpo & lunch was absolutely fabulous. Everyone should know the history of the death railway & the impact it had post WWII. Many thanks for giving us such a wonderful…”

658 reviewsFrom $108.17by Tour East Thailand

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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - Getting There: The Long Van Ride and How to Prep
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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

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

Tour from Bangkok to JEATH War Museum, the River Kwai Death Railway bridge, and Erawan Waterfalls with time to hike and swim.

★ 4.5

“This trip is totally worth it for the amazing waterfall alone! Such a beautiful place and was so lovely to chill and swim. Our guide Cherry was great and made sure we had everything we needed. If you are in Bangkok you should definitely do this trip.”

372 reviewsFrom $56.00by TripGuru Thailand

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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour - The 7:00 am start, road time, and why you should plan past 11 hours
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

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5.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

River Kwai, Bridge and POW sites, plus a Death Railway train ride from Bangkok. Boat, lunch, and guides included; expect a long day.

★ 4.5

“It was average. The day as a whole was ok but the bus was poor and the boat ride was short. We paid the extra 300 but really didn't need to. Could have been better but our tour guide was good.”

353 reviewsFrom $94.53by I Asia Thailand

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Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur - Death Railway Museum and Research Centre: a short walk with heavy meaning
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Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

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

Private day trip from Bangkok to Erawan Waterfall, WWII sites, and Kanchanaburi elephant sanctuary with lunch and swim time.

★ 5.0

“The tour was quite surprising as we expected the most spectacular impressions to come from the natural sites or historic attractions. At the end of the day, this was the visit in the elephants’ farm which made the tour. Elephant feeding and cleaning experience was unforgettable though we initially thought about skipping this point to…”

339 reviewsFrom $227.66by Idaytrip

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Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls - Price and what $87.07 covers (and what it doesn’t)
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Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

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7.Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

Kanchanaburi full-day trip to JEATH Museum, River Kwai Bridge, and Erawan Falls. A long meaningful day of history and swims.

★ 5.0

“A very moving day. It was a long journey to the Jeath death railway museum and memorial. We then travelled on to the Erawan national park and swam in the pools by the waterfalls. This was where our tour guide Na turned a good trip into a great one. Apart from her knowledge about everything…”

327 reviewsFrom $87.07by WanderSiam

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Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak floating market by longtail boat: what you’re signing up for
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Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

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8.Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

Small-group day trip from Bangkok blending Damnoen Saduak floating markets, coconut sugar tasting, and WWII memorial stops at River Kwai bridge.

★ 4.0

“If you are looking for a way to see the floating markets and the river Kwai as an independent traveler who is looking for a way to get there then this is the tour for you. Our tour guide did not spend a lot of time on giving us any information on the market or…”

253 reviewsFrom $85.17by Tour East Thailand

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River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture - The small-group setup: why max 15 matters on a long day
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River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture

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9.River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture

Small-group WWII day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: war cemetery, JEATH museum, River Kwai Bridge, and a ride on the Death Railway.

★ 4.5

“It is a long day but worth it. Unfortunately our guide was not proficient enough in English to tell us anything more than we were able to read for ourselves at the various stops nor offer any commentary along the way.”

206 reviewsFrom $97.77by Sunleisure World

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Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride - Getting There: 7:00 am Pickup and a Long Ride Worth It
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Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride

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10.Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride

Private Bridge on the River Kwai and Hellfire Pass day trip from Bangkok with memorials, museums, cemetery, and scenic train ride. Lunch included.

★ 5.0

“This is a fabulous look back at WW2 history. Fairly long day for us, due to our hotel location in Bangkok. But, we greatly appreciated the hotel pickup/dropoff service.”

199 reviewsFrom $172.84by Amazing Asia Tours Co., Ltd.

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Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery: The First Reality Check
Bangkok, Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips, Private, Private & Custom City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Experiences

Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

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11.Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

Private River Kwai day trip from Bangkok: war cemetery, JEATH museum, boat under the bridge, Death Railway train, Thai lunch.

★ 4.5

“Early start, long tour but was worth it, the boat ride under the bridge was the highlight, train ride very good, our guide was very helpful, if you're a history buff highly recommend”

172 reviewsFrom $168.69by Tour East Thailand

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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi - Erawan Waterfall: seven tiers, swim time, and smart walking
Bangkok, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips, Private, Private & Custom City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

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

Private Kanchanaburi day trip with Erawan Waterfall, golden stupa, WWII cemetery, and a River Kwai boat ride plus Bridge visit.

★ 5.0

“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”

92 reviewsFrom $210.00by Poppy Friendly Trips

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City Tours, Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips, Museums, Samut Prakan, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Bangkok: Samut Prakan Ancient City and Erawan Museum Ticket

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Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury] - Erawan Waterfall: the main event (and where time can feel tight)
Bangkok, Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips, Private, Private & Custom City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, VIP

Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

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

Private 13-hour trip from Bangkok to Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi. AR game, long-tail boat, lunch, and WWII sites.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed every moment of this private tour. Our guide was incredibly generous with her knowledge of the country, history and culture. She was sensitive to our needs and made us very comfortable by keeping us aware of what event wRead more”

67 reviewsFrom $246.01by Thailand Insight Travel

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