Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

4.9 (20 reviews) 11–13 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

The historic River Kwai is a must-visit on your trip to Thailand! Learn all about the Thai history connected to the river, take a peaceful ride on the river itself, followed by a visit to the most beautiful seven-tiered waterfall, all in one day on our Mystical Waterfall & River Kwai day tour.

This all-inclusive day tour will begin in the morning when you’ll be picked up from your hotel by your own personal driver and tour guide for the day.

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Full Tour Schedule

7:00 AM - Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)

10:00 AM - Begin your hike up the Seven Tier Mystical Erawan Waterfalls

1:00 PM - Lunch Time!

2:00 PM - Arrive at the WWII built Bridge Over River Kwai

2:30 PM - Take a peaceful Long Tail Boat Ride on the River Kwai

3:00 PM - Arrive at the historic JEATH War Museum

3:30 PM - Depart and head back to your hotel

6:30 PM - Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)

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At a glance

Duration: 11–13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: ForeverVacation Thailand

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Wet napkins
Included: All entrance fees
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Erawan Waterfalls

3 hours Admission included

The major attraction of the park is Erawan Falls, a waterfall named after the erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The seven-tiered falls are said to resemble the erawan. There are four caves in the park: Mi, Rua, Wang Bahdan, and Phartat.
River Kwai

one hour

The Khwae Yai River, also known as the Si Sawat, is a river in western Thailand. It has its source in the Tenasserim Hills and flows for about 380 kilometres through Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat, and Mueang Districts of Kanchanaburi Province, where it merges with the Khwae Noi to form the Mae Klong River at Pak Phraek.
JEATH War Museum

one hour Admission included

The JEATH War Museum is a war museum in Thailand about the Death Railway built from 1942 to 1943 by Allied POWs under the direction of the Japanese, a part of the Thai-Burma railways.
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

Passing by

The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre is a museum and research centre in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. It is privately funded and is run by Rod Beattie, an Australian who is an expert in the history of the Thailand–Burma Railway.
Khuean Srinagarindra National Park

Passing by

Khuean Srinagarindra National Park is a national park in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The park, centred on the Srinagarind Reservoir, is part of the Western Forest Complex protected area.
Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park

Passing by

Mueang Sing is a historical park in Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. It protects the remains of two Khmer temples dating to the 13th and 14th centuries. It was declared a historical park in 1987. Built in the Bayon-style, the temples date to the Khmer kingdom in the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
River Khwae Bridge

45 min

Called the "Bridge on the River Kwai" because of the famous movie of the same name, the Death Railway Bridge is the best-known historical landmark in Kanchanaburi. It was erected through the forced labor of British, Dutch, and American prisoners of war during WWII.
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

Passing by

The well-curated exhibits of the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre provide an excellent overview of the railway's history and the brutal conditions suffered by the POWs and forced labourers who built it. Poignant personal accounts, photographs, artifacts, and videos illuminate this dark slice of history, from the Japanese invasion to the lives of some of the survivors after the war.
Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail

Passing by

The Hellfire Pass is a 500-meter-long portion of rock that 1,000 prisoners of war dug out (by hand) to pave the way for the Death Railway. Seven hundred of those men died during the 12-week digging period. Today, it's possible to walk the old railway track into the jungle (which takes about four to five hours), and visit a memorial museum honoring those who died. Established by the Australian government to honor Allied POWS, the museum tells the poignant stories of these men through artifacts, tools, photos, and multimedia displays.
Bang Kao

Passing by

Step back 4,000 years to the Neolithic period and marvel at artifacts from deep into Thai (and human) history at this intriguing museum on the banks of the Kwai Noi River. Founded at the site of a Neolithic burial center discovered by an Allied prisoner of war, Ban Kao National Museum displays the remains of several skeletons, bone jewelry, shell ornaments, tripod pots, axes, and other articles excavated from the area.
Sai Yok Yai Waterfall

Passing by

This is a waterfall fit for a king. Indeed, King Rama V once visited this site, and it's been praised in Thai songs and poems. The falls are found within the Sai Yok Yai National Park, but are set back three kilometers from the road, so be prepared to do some walking or hop on a motorbike. You can take a dip in the river or skim along it between the towering rock walls.
Srinagarind Dam

Passing by

The Srinagarind Dam is an embankment dam on the Khwae Yai River in Si Sawat District of Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The purposes of the dam are river regulation and hydroelectric power generation. The dam's power station has a 720 megawatts capacity of which 360 megawatts is pumped storage. The dam was named after Princess Srinagarindra
Phra That Cave

Passing by

Cave and waterfall
Chinatown - Bangkok

Passing by

Bangkok's Chinatown is a colorful, exotic and pleasingly chaotic area, packed with market stalls and probably the highest concentration of gold shops in the city. During major festivities like Chinese New Year and the Vegetarian Festival, the dynamism and spirit of celebration spread across town like wildfire, and if you happen to be around, don’t miss an opportunity to witness Chinatown Bangkok at its best.
Sky Bar, Bangkok

Passing by

Sky Bar boasts sweeping views from the top of State Tower, one of Bangkok's tallest buildings. With its highly visible golden dome, the bar is tucked away in a corner of the award-winning, open-air Sirocco restaurant on the 64th floor. Sky Bar's counter is illuminated and changes color every few minutes.
Chatuchak Weekend Market

Passing by

Once only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees. The market is home to more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer
Stop 17

Passing by

The pioneer of Bangkok floating markets, Damnoen Saduak continues to offer an authentic experience despite its increasingly touristy atmosphere. Imagine dozens of wooden row boats floating by, each laden to the brim with farm-fresh fruits, vegetables or flowers. Food vendors fill their vessels with cauldrons and charcoal broils, ready to whip up a bowl of ‘boat noodle’ or seafood skewers upon request. The market is around 100 km southwest of Bangkok.
Jim Thompson House

Passing by

Jim Thompson’s 3 decades of dedication to the revival of Thai silk, then a dying art, changed the industry forever. After he mysteriously disappeared into the jungles of Malaysia, he left a legacy behind, which is reflected through his vast collections of Thai art and antiques now on display at the Jim Thompson’s House and Museum. It's a lovely complex of 6 Thai-style teakwood houses that are preserved in their original glory.
Asiatique The Riverfront

Passing by

Asiatique: The Riverfront is a successful combination of 2 of Bangkok’s most popular shopping experiences: a night bazaar and a mall. You can find it 10 minutes downriver from the Saphan Taksin BTS Skytrain Station. Once a bustling international trade port, it has been transformed with over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed inside a huge replica warehouse complex.
The Chao Phraya River

Passing by

One of the most scenic areas, the Chao Phraya riverside reflects a constantly changing scene day and night: water-taxis and heavily laden rice barges chugging upstream, set against a backdrop of glittering temples and luxury hotels. The areas from Wat Arun to Phra Sumeru Fortress are home to some of the oldest settlements in Bangkok, particularly Bangkok Noi and its charming ambience of stilt houses flanking the complex waterways.
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

Passing by

SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World is a large aquarium that is 3 storeys underneath the glitzy Siam Paragon shopping mall. It’s an aquatic wonderland the size of 3 Olympic swimming pools – the underground aquarium is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
Assumption Cathedral

Passing by

Assumption Cathedral is Bangkok's principal Roman Catholic cathedral and the main church of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, which dates back to 1662. Located in Bang Rak, the church was built between 1910 and 1918 to replace an earlier church on the same spot and was repaired after sustaining severe damage during World War II. Pope John Paul II visited the church during his trip in 1984. To get to the church, you can either take a taxi or embark on the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Oriental Pier.
Phra Sumen Fort

Passing by

14 forts were built during the reign of King Rama I to protect the borders of the Old City, but most have disappeared over the years. Only Phra Sumen Fort and Mahakhan Fort have managed to remain in Bangkok.
Holy Rosary Church

Passing by

The Holy Rosary Church was originally built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in 1768, following a land grant by King Rama I. The Portuguese Catholic church that you can see near the Bangkok riverside today is the result of rebuilding work between 1891 and 1898.
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum

Passing by

Suan Pakkad Palace is a place to find visions of Thailand you thought long since vanished in Bangkok. Its name means 'cabbage patch', referring to times when the land was nothing more than just that. Today, however, it's a well-tended tropical garden with serene ponds surrounding 8 traditional Thai houses, each of which brims with fine arts, antiques and oddities belonging to Prince and Princess Chumbhot
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre

Passing by

Bangkok Art and Cultural Center (BACC) offers a wide range of contemporary art, design, music, theatre and film.
Baiyoke Observation Deck

Passing by

At 304 meters tall, Baiyoke Tower II is one of Bangkok's (and Thailand's) tallest buildings. The 88-storey building has a public observatory deck on the 77th floor, while the top floor is an open-air, 360-degree revolving roof deck (an admission applies). Both venues offer a bird's-eye view of the sprawling Thai capital. Baiyoke Sky Hotel covers from the 22nd to the 74th floor.
Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

Passing by

Bangkok Butterfly Garden & Insectarium is where you can take the family for a day out admiring nature’s artistry in Chatuchak. You enter the huge and lofty enclosure of the conservatory with rockeries, shady ferns, wildflowers and a cooling waterfall – all the elements that make up the insects' natural habitat.
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

Passing by

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Mariamman. It was built by Tamil immigrants in the 1860s, featuring a riotous blend of rich colors and ornate decoration that makes for rather unexpected sight in Silom. It’s a great site for a little taste of Indian architecture right in the heart of Bangkok.
King Rama I Monument

Passing by

The monument of King Rama I, otherwise known as King Puttayodfa, is a double lifesize monument to the Thai royal that was built to mark the city's 150th anniversary in 1932. It was built along with the Puttayodfa Memorial Bridge next to which it sits.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 24
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok by IHG
Gardengrove Suites
OYO 265 Ratchada Connect
Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 24
Badbed Hotel
Ozone Hotel Samyan
Travelodge Sukhumvit 11
Lhong Yaowarat Hostel
OYO 299 Crown Bts Nana Hotel
Capital O 445 Ongkara
Cloud Nine Lodge Hotel

and 804 more pickup points

We provide a pickup for you directly from your hotel as long as you are in the main pickup areas of Pathum Wan, Lumphini, Samphanthawong, Ratchathewi, Phra Nakhon, & Phaya Thai areas. If you are outside of these areas please contact us and we can let you know if we can arrange a hotel pickup. Additional costs might be applied. Thanks!

Here's the full schedule :

7:00 AM : Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)

10:00 AM : Begin your hike up the Seven Tier Mystical Erawan Waterfalls

1:00 PM : Lunch Time!

2:00 PM : Arrive at the WWII built Bridge Over River Kwai

2:30 PM : Take a peaceful Long Tail Boat Ride on the River Kwai

3:00 PM : Arrive at the historic JEATH War Museum

3:30 PM : Depart and head back to your hotel

6:30 PM : Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)

Using your ticket

Once we receive the payment you will get a confirmation text message to the phone number provided.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.