Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour
ID: GYG384787-696325
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Embark on a full-day private trip and visit the highlights of Kanchanaburi. Admire the famous bridge over the River Kwai, visit the impressive war museum and war cemetery, and marvel at the amazing waterfalls at Erawan National Park.
Explore western Thailand on a private tour from Bangkok. Starting with pickup at 7:00 AM, travel 2.5 hours to Kanchanaburi, learning about the history of this area and life under Japanese occupation in WWII from your English-speaking guide as you go.
The first stop will be at the Allied Cemetery and the JEATH (Japanese-English-American-Australian-Thai-Holland) War Museum. Learn about the poor circumstances of the Asian convicts and European POWs during the construction of the Myanmar railway. Next, you will visit the iconic bridge over the River Kwai, the main landmark of Kanchanaburi. Wait until the local train passes and enjoy the view of the picturesque river.
After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you will proceed to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, the Erawan Waterfalls. The waterfall consists of 7 plateaus and has many caves hidden behind the walls of water. If you wish, you can take a dip in the crystal-clear pools.
At the end of the tour, hotel drop-off will be provided. You will reach your hotel in Bangkok at around 6:00 PM.
Highlights
- Hike and swim in the spectacular waterfalls of Erawan National Park
- See the historical railway and the iconic bridge over the River Kwai
- Learn how the area was impacted during WWII at the JEATH War Museum
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Travel with a private guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned van
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• People with impaired mobility can still book this tour and enjoy Erawan National Park
• The climb to the top of Erawan National Park is a bit difficult, but you can stay at the base and enjoy the waterfalls from there
• Those who wish may take a swim at the waterfalls
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is available from centrally located hotels in Bangkok: Pratunam, Sukhumvit, Silom and Sathorn.
Please inform the local partner of your accommodation name and address at the time of booking. The day of the activity, please meet your driver outside the hotel lobby.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
