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The ones worth your time.
The 15 kanchanaburi tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Private 2-day trip from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak, River Kwai, a bamboo floatel stay, and Erawan’s 7-level waterfalls.
“Absolutely amazing experience with such variety- the train market, floating market and Erwin National Park contrasting with the war museum and cemetery which were so important to see. Accommodation at the Float House was a brilliant experience”
A private 11-hour WWII journey from Bangkok: River Kwai sites, Hellfire Pass walking trail, and a Death Railway train ride, plus Saiyoke Noi.
“Had a great day with our guide Ken and driver Ywon from Amazing Asia Tours. Nothing was too much trouble and at no time was we rushed. Ken spoke great English and was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend the tour and Ken as a guide.”
Early Kanchanaburi day trip to Srinakarin Lake, Erawan Waterfall, and the Siam-Burma Railway, with a small-group train ride plus guided stops.
“Der Ganztagesausflug hat uns von Anfang bis Ende rundherum sehr gut gefallen und würden wir jedem wieder empfehlen. Unsere Tourguide Kanitsupa hat sich große Mühe gegeben uns einen perfekten Tag zu gestalten, mit viel Energie und Freude, sehr ansteckend. Wir wurden von unserem Hotel welches nicht in näherem Gebiet lag nach kurzer Absprache trotzdem abgeholt.…”
Private longtail ride on the River Kwai Bridge with stops at Wat Tham Khao Pun cave temple and the JEATH War Museum.
“Luolaa emme lötäneet, mutta muuten kaikki oli ok.”
Kanchanaburi day tour: Elephants World sanctuary with mud bath and feeding, then Erawan National Park trekking to seven-tier waterfalls.
“Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.”
Learn SUP basics on Thailand’s River Kwai with a private coach, then paddle for views. Small group, safety-first, 1.5-2 hours, $22.
“It was really so much fun! We all enjoyed it very much and learned some new technicus. My children loved it (13, 12 and 10) as much as I did :-). Amd super nice to reveive the pictures afterwards! Joe (not his real Thai name) did a very good job! I can ansolutely recommend it!”
Private Bangkok tour to Kanchanaburi WWII sites and River Kwai bridge, then Erawan waterfalls for a swim, lunch included.
“Ken was a wonderful guide! He was always making sure we were comfortable, was very insightful and knowledgeable! The sights themselves were great, too! Especially the Erawan Waterfalls were absolutely worth the hike (not easy!) and the views were nothing but spectacular! Highly recommend!”
Full-day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai train tour from Kanchanaburi with hotel pickup, guided stops, and seven-tier views.
“I feel like this trip is way too expensive for what it contains. For USD 200 I would expect a little more. The major issue is; 1) the trip starts from Kanchanaburi and not Bangkok, although I feel, that within $ 200, they can easily manage to provide Read more”
Small-group day tour from Kanchanaburi to River Kwai, Death Railway sites, JEATH Museum, and Tiger Cave Temple, with pickup and guide.
“Guide is very enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgable. pick up and transport very convenient”
Ride rural Kanchanaburi by bike with a private guide, passing rice fields and sugar cane, with optional SUP and Thai lunch upgrade.
“Très belle balade en vélo(20 km) dans les très beaux paysages campagnards de Kanchanaburi....avec notre guide Joe extrêmement sympathique ....une autre manière de découvrir la quiétude Thaïlandaise hors des sentiers battus....👍”
WWII memorials in Kanchanaburi from Bangkok: War Cemetery, JEATH Museum, Bridge over the River Kwai, plus optional Death Railway train.
“We booked the Cemetery and Death Railway tour (11 hr). Instead we were taken with 3 others on the Cemetery, Death Railway AND Erawan Falls. As a result we had only the last 10-15 minutes of the day to visit the Cemetery and find and sit at my uncle’s grave. It was rushed and so…”
3 days from Bangkok to River Kwai, Erawan Falls, Lopburi and Ayutthaya, with markets, temples, and included lunches.
“Two words to describe this holiday? NIGHTMARE.”
Bangkok to River Kwai Bridge, Death Railway train, Kra Sae Cave and WWII cemetery. Private car, guide, tickets, lunch included.
“Lin our tour guide and Mr M our driver for the day were excellent throughout the day. Well organised and arranged by both Lin and M who were attentive and full of knowledge and a bit of fun along the way! Thank you both for making our day out more special. Scott & Marie”
Private longtail boat and railway markets plus coconut farm, Erawan seven-tier waterfall, and River Kwai Bridge with lunch.
“Our guide was amazing and we got to see a lot. It’s a very long day and we made the railway when it was dark out but still stopped. It’s a lot of driving and we didn’t spend as much time swimming in the hike as the fish nibble you and the kids didn’t like…”
Electric scooter through Kanchanaburi countryside, coffee break over rice fields, then River Kwai Bridge and a Chinese temple.
“A great activity to do that combines fun (both for children, ours aged 7 and 12, as well as for parents) and the discovery of rice fields. Both guides are super welcoming and take the time to explain everything.”
