Day trip from Bangkok · RIVER KWAI & KANCHANABURI TOURS

The 15 Best Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Tours from Bangkok

68 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $51

The bridge on the River Kwai, the Death Railway and the war cemeteries are memorial sites to the prisoners of war and conscripted labourers who built the line, and the better tours treat them that way. These 15 days are compared on what they include — Hellfire Pass, the museums, Erawan Falls — plus departure time, group size and price.

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From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour - JEATH War Museum: short stop, big emotional context
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From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

1.Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,582 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $59Our pick

Bangkok day trip to Erawan Waterfall, the JEATH Museum, and the Bridge over the River Kwai. History, swim time, small group.

“The Erawan Waterfall experience with our Tour Guide, Jack was 5/5 stars!! All day trip from Bangkok to River Kwai to Erawan Nat. Rainforest, (7am-7/7:30pm)”

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From Bangkok: Death Railway & Hellfire Pass Tour with Lunch - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum and walking trail: seeing the mountain work
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From Bangkok: Death Railway & Hellfire Pass Tour with Lunch

From Bangkok: Historical Day Tour to River Kwai - Kanchanaburi drive time and what you should pack
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From Bangkok: Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

3.Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 868 reviews · 10 hours · from $51Best value

Small-group WWII day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, with War Cemetery, Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, Death Railway train ride, River Kwai Bridge, lunch.

“I like how the guide (Bobo) was very meticulous with his explanation of the area and how well he took care of us throughout the trip, making sure that we are well hydrated (because it is was really hot) throughout the trip and we don’t lose our way.”

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From Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour - Inside ElephantsWorld: feeding, mud baths, and no elephant riding
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From Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour

4.Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 826 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

A full-day Bangkok trip to ElephantsWorld for rescue-elephant care, then Kanchanaburi’s Bridge on the River Kwai and WWII cemetery.

“The place is absolut fabulous and the "Go Go" guide from the sanctuary is a very top guy. Don't miss this activity for nothing!”

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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour - Getting From Bangkok: Early Pickup, AC Comfort, and Driver Check-Ins
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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

5.Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 820 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Elephant sanctuary at ElephantsWorld plus Erawan Waterfall hike and swim, with hands-on elephant care and carbon offsets from Bangkok.

“Areas of Excellence 1. Driver: Siri (yes, “Hi Siri”) is an exceptionally considerate and easygoing person. Communication regarding logistics during the tour was clear. He even treated us to a local specialty when we stopped in a town on the way to the sanctuary!!! He kept us informed about his plans, such as asking for permission before stopping for restroom breaks. 2. Vehicle We traveled in a Toyota Fortuner. It has 7 seats, which was more than ample for the two of us. The vehicle was clean and in great condition. 3. Elephant Sanctuary The elephant sanctuary we visited was Elephant World in Kanchanaburi Province. There, each mahout (elegant keeper)…”

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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - JEATH War Museum: A Short Stop With Big Emotional Weight
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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour - Your day starts early, and it’s longer than you think
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur - Erawan Waterfall: Swimming in Emerald Pools and Climbing the Seven Levels
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Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls - JEATH War Museum: confronting the Death Railway story
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Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - JEATH War Museum and the War Cemetery: What These Stops Actually Do
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Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · from $85.17

Damnoen Saduak floating markets and the River Kwai bridge by coach from Bangkok, with lunch and WWII memorial stops.

“Wonderful tour. So interesting to see the floating market. The long boat boat ride was really fun through the canals to the market. Great guide. Really enjoyed the time at River Kwai I like history Plenty of time to enjoy.”

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River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture - JEATH War Museum: the POW camp replica sets the context
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River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture

Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride - Pickup and the Ride Out of Bangkok (Comfort Matters)
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Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $172.84

Private day trip from Bangkok to Hellfire Pass, River Kwai Bridge, war sites, and a scenic Death Railway train ride with guide and lunch.

“Fantastic and educational trip with Ken, our guide for the day. What a lovely fella he is. From the start to finish on what is a long day he made the trip run smoothly which is a credit to him and Yuri our driver - I would highly recommend this trip as a must do!”

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Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok - Stop 1, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery: where the story becomes names
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Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · from $168.69

Private day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, with POW cemetery, River Kwai long-tail boat under the bridge, and the Death Railway train.

“We were picked up as planned in a fairly comfortable van, the driver was safe and certainly knew his way around, the guide had good English and was very knowledgeable although we thought he could have given us more interaction on thRead more”

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From Bangkok: Death Railway & River Kwai Bridge Private Tour - Burmese Railway Museum: the easiest way to understand what you are seeing
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From Bangkok: Death Railway & River Kwai Bridge Private Tour

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