Kanchanaburi Private Tour: Erawan Waterfalls, River Kwai & Temple Discount Tickets

Overview

Discover a different side of Kanchanaburi on a private day trip combining Erawan’s forest waterfalls with peaceful temples and countryside landmarks. Unlike many Erawan tours centered on the River Kwai and wartime history, this itinerary focuses on nature and local culture. Spend approximately three hours exploring the waterfall, with the freedom to swim at the lower pools or hike toward the higher tiers according to your interests and fitness. After Erawan, enter the natural cave sanctuary of Wat Tham Phu Wa, pause beneath the enormous canopy of the Giant Rain Tree, and finish at Wat Tham Sua, known for its golden Buddha, colorful architecture and wide countryside views. With private transportation and a licensed guide, the pace can be adjusted for swimming, walking, photographs and rest without following a large-group schedule.

Pickup Information

Please wait at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Your personal guide will meet you there holding a sign with your name.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Accident insurance

Bottled drinking water

Admission fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary

Pickup and drop-off from one Bangkok hotel

Licensed English-speaking private guide

Private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel, tolls and parking

Exclusion

Lunch, snacks and additional drinks

Personal expenses and optional gratuities

Overtime requested by guests beyond the stated tour duration

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transportation.

Most travelers can participate, but the tour involves walking on uneven, wet and sometimes slippery forest paths.

The lower waterfall levels are easier to reach. Hiking toward the higher tiers requires more time, steps and physical effort.

Visiting all seven waterfall levels is not guaranteed and depends on fitness, trail conditions, weather and the time guests choose to spend swimming.

Swimming is optional. Guests who wish to swim should bring swimwear, a towel and dry clothes for the temple visits afterward.

Shoes with good grip are recommended. Flip-flops are not ideal for the higher waterfall trails.

Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting the temples. Guests who swim should change into dry, temple-appropriate clothing before continuing.

Children must remain under adult supervision around the waterfall pools and walking trails.

Access to individual waterfall tiers or swimming areas may change because of weather, water conditions or national-park safety regulations.

The order and duration of brief stops may be adjusted according to traffic, park conditions and attraction closing times.

otal tour duration may vary depending on Bangkok traffic and the pace of the waterfall visit.