Private Tour | Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass & historical sites | day tour
Our tours are private, meaning no others will share the transfer or the guide with you.
Kanchanaburi Province in west Thailand is home to several natural and historical sites popular among both local and foreign tourists.
Erawan National Park with it's famous falls are no doubt one of the most iconic attractions in Thailand but it is also one of the most beautiful falls in entire Asia.
What?
This one day tour includes a visit to popular Erawan Falls in Erawan National Park, Hellfire Pass & Hellfire Park Memorial Museum and Death Railway Wooden Bridge & Krasae Cave.
Itinerary
The itinerary below is for a tour to start from downtown Kanchanaburi. Additional charges may add if the pickup location is off route.
The tour will embark at 8 am from your hotel in Kanchanaburi City where our guide will meet you. Our first destination will be Erawan Falls.
Once at the falls, we will spend 3 hours walking up to all 7 tiers of Erawan Falls. If you are faint hearted we will only walk to the easily accessible first few lower tiers, you will decide how far we should go. It is possible to swim in blue/green waters which are full of fish. Good to bring with you hiking shoes, swimwear and towel.
After having lunch at local restaurants near the visitor center we will drive you to Hellfire Pass and the Memorial Museum dedicated to the memory of all men and women who worked and died during World World II. The complex consists of a memorial site located within Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting), a museum exhibiting artifacts and the Memorial Walking Trail where we are going to hike.
Before continuing our trip to the next destination we will stop by at a café.
After the coffee break we will drive to Death Railway Wooden Bridge and Krasae Cave. There we will walk along the spectacular part of the Death Railway that bends and cuts through steep mountain slopes but also over an interesting wooden bridge which is still in working condition. The nearby Krasae Cave was used as a hospital during WWII.
Around 3:3-4 pm we will arrive back at Kanchanaburi City to walk over The Bridge over River Kwai. The bridge is named after the film from 1957 based on the novel written by the French writer Pierre Boulle. Around 4-4:30 pm you will be taken back to your hotel.
Where & When?
This full day tour can be booked all year-round. Our guide will meet you at 8 am in your hotel’s lobby where the tour will embark from.
During the dry/hot seasons the water flow is less in Erawan Falls, but it will be beautiful as the water gets crystal clear and more ideal for swimming.
This tour is available all year round, with exception of long public holidays when Erawan Falls gets painfully overcrowded.
When to book?
For the high season months from November to April, we recommend booking a few months in advance because for certain periods the guides may get fully booked. Though, for certain dates there may be guides available even when booked days/weeks before.
Tour details in short:
- Duration: 1 day
- Type: Private tour
- Price: 1,500 Baht Baht and up per person (depending on group size)
- Group size: 1 or more people
- Grade: Easy to moderate
- Transport: SUV or minivan with a/c
- Start: 8 am
- End: 4 - 4:30 pm
What to bring:
- Hiking or sport shoes
- Swimming clothing
- Towel
- Insect repellent
How much?
This tour is a private tour. You'll be accompanied by an English speaking licensed guide and no other people will join you; the best way to explore the falls and the historic sites. The listed prices below include private luxury transport, entrance fees, refreshments and lunch.
A day trip to the falls including visiting all historic sites mentioned in this trip is possible due to the long driving time from/back to Bangkok. If you need a tailored trip from Bangkok, please let us know and we can inform you of the feasibility with a price.
We can however arrange an early pickup from Bangkok if the drop off location is a hotel in Kanchanaburi.
| Price per person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pax | From Kanchanaburi | From Bangkok |
| 1 | 5,000 THB | 7,500 THB |
| 2 | 2,950 THB | 4,250 THB |
| 3 | 2,300 THB | 3,150 THB |
| 4 | 2,060 THB | 2,770 THB |
| 5 | 1,850 THB | 2,400 THB |
| 6 | 1,700 THB | 2,170 THB |
| 7 | 1,600 THB | 2,000 THB |
| 8 | 1,520 THB | 1,900 THB |
| 9 | 1,460 THB | 1,800 THB |
Displayed prices are per person
Tour rates include:
- Private good English speaking tour guide
- Private transport from/to your hotel in Kanchanaburi City
- Erawan Falls
- Hellfire Pass & Memorial Museum
- Death Railway Wooden Bridge
- Krasae Cave
- All entrance fees
- Lunch
- Coffee/tea break & snacks
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
Reviews from our guests
By: Peter Mattheus | posted Sun 1 Dec, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
I had a great time during this tour with my guide Bass. I enjoyed the time at the Erawan waterfall and learned about the history of the Death Railway. Thanks a lot for a fantastic day!
By: The Travelling Kage | posted Wed 27 Nov, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
This was an absolutely amazing experience!
Om and our driver (can't remember his name - my apologies) went above and beyond for us, including taking us along the death rail and going over an hour over tour time to make sure we saw absolutely EVERYTHING.
We had only one full day in Kanchanaburi and chose this tour and DO NOT regret it for a moment. We feel like we saw so much and got such a great deep view into the area and its history and the phenomenal waterfalls. Om was an absolute champ, hilarious and fun and even treated us to some tasty snacks at the railway. The provided lunch was HUGE and when Om saw how much we were enjoying it, went back to get us a side platter of fruit (just incase). We didnt need it (like I said, the food given was huge) but the gesture was so appreciated and the fruit was fresh and lovely.
We learnt so much, saw so much and were just blown away. I've worked within the tourism industry for several years and this was above and beyond what I was expecting. Don't hesitate, just book it.
By: Daisy Ruter | posted Sat 23 Nov, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
Goed georganiseerde tour met een goede Engels sprekende gids (Bass)! Overal voldoende tijd om rond te kijken. Lunch was zeer goed. Zeker een aanrader!
By: Claudine Cordeiro | posted Tue 12 Nov, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
We loved our tour. Our guide Kaew was wonderful. Would recommend!
By: Rudi Eduard Ebbing | posted Sat 9 Nov, 2024 | From Bangkok
Het was een hele mooie excursie wat ook echt de hele dag duurde. Met dank aan onze gids Natie.
By: Jacqui and Joe Fuster | posted Sat 2 Nov, 2024 | From Bangkok
We cannot rate this tour highly enough!! :)
We have participated in many tours worldwide and this tour of Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass and Historical sites rates with the best of the best that we have done.
Our guide was Fang and our driver was Somkid.
We went on the full day tour which started with a transfer from Bangkok Airport, to Kanchanaburi where we stayed overnight
(at our expense) which meant that the next morning we started the full day tour bright and early and refreshed.
Our first stop was Erawan Falls where we conquered the 7 tiers to reach the top and after coming back down we had the most delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, we went to Hellfire Pass which was an unforgettable experience, the Death Railway and we finished the day at the Bridge over the River Kwai.
We have to say that whenever we asked Fang how long we had to spend at any particular place, his answer was always the same , which was, "as long as you wish" which meant that at all times we were able to enjoy the entire day without feeling rushed.
At the end of the day, we were then tansferred back to our hotel in Bangkok by our wonderful driver, Somkid.
The tour was so good that we would consider doing it again if we have the time on another trip to Thailand.
Thankyou also to those kind people at Thai National Parks who helped us to book this tour, it was a very easy process and everything ran like clockwork.
Best wishes to one and all.
Jacqui and Joe
By: Liane Tackaberry | posted Mon 28 Oct, 2024 | From Bangkok
We had an absolutely wonderful day with our driver Ana and our guide Jackie. Ana was a fabulous driver that we felt safe the entire trip and Jackie was an incredibly wonderful, patient and professional guide. From pickup at our hotel in Bangkok, to Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass, the Death railway, Krasae cave and finally the Bridge on the River Kwai, to drop off at our hotel in Kanchanaburi, everything went smoothly and we loved it all! The lunch at Erawan Falls was delicious! Thank you Ana and Jackie and Thai National Park tours! We highly recommend this tour.
By: Anouck Roger | posted Thu 10 Oct, 2024 | From Bangkok
Amazing day tour to Erawan Falls and Hellfire pass from Bangkok. Our guide Om was very nice and left us time to appreciate both the waterfall and the memorial. We got to discuss the itinerary to spend time where we wanted most and not be in a rush. Our driver Mr Treerapat was friendly and drove safely. Rushen was helpful to help organise the trip and answer our questions, even on very short notice. Thank you!
By: Gary Stimson | posted Fri 20 Sep, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
We could not have had a better experience on our outing to Erawan Falls and Hellfire Pass. Our guide Fang was very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. He spoke very good English and had a great sense of humour. We would highly recommend using Thai National Parks for your next tour.
By: Rachel Lake | posted Fri 6 Sep, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
Great, informative trip with an excellent tour guide. Booked at very short notice and they were very helpful in arranging everything. Very recommended!