From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

Soak up Thai history on this day trip to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok with optional hotel transfers. Visit Erawan National Park, the JEATH Museum, and the Bridge Over the River Kwai on a walking tour.

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Duration 14.0 hour

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English,Spanish

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Itinerary

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Bangkok to explore the captivating history and stunning landscapes of Kanchanaburi. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Your journey begins with a visit to the JEATH Museum, where you’ll uncover the harrowing stories of the Prisoners of War who constructed the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II. This thought-provoking experience offers a profound insight into an important chapter of Thailand’s past. Next, we’ll explore the iconic Bridge Over the River Kwai, a historic landmark surrounded by breathtaking limestone mountains. Known as the "Death Railway," this bridge stands as a poignant reminder of resilience amidst hardship. Walk across its spans, admire the scenic surroundings, and learn its stories from our expert guide. Afterward, we’ll pause for a delicious local lunch (at your own expense) before heading to Erawan National Park. Here, you’ll be enchanted by the magnificent Erawan Waterfall, a seven-tiered cascade that’s perfect for hiking and swimming. Take in the serene jungle setting and enjoy a refreshing dip in its crystal-clear pools. As the day concludes, we’ll make our way back to Bangkok, ensuring a comfortable and convenient drop-off at your accommodation. From poignant history to natural splendor, this tour offers a well-rounded and memorable experience. Don’t miss the chance to explore one of Thailand’s most fascinating regions. Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring. On this tour, you explore sustainable experiences that prioritize providing water in glass bottles and offsetting carbon emissions in every tour, reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in exciting stories from Thailand’s fascinating history
Visit Erawan National Park, the JEATH Museum, and Bridge Over the River Kwai
Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle that is well-maintained
Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
Explore responsibly with a GSTC-certified tour.

Know before you go

Same-day booking is available for the meeting point option subject to availability This is a sustainable and GST-certified experience that cuts your carbon footprint and reduces emissions

Includes

Entrance fees (if option selected) Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected) English-speaking tour guide Air-conditioned vehicle Walking tour A glass bottle of drinking water Insurance

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - Thailand

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-22)

👍

Maria - Mexico

1 /5

(Written on 2024-11-21)

To the guide. His English is not understood. And he is very despotic.

GetYourGuide traveler

1 /5

(Written on 2024-11-25)

They changed my pickup at hotel option to pickup at collection point, as my hotel was outside their “designated area”, although it was within the wider city centre, without refunding me the extra paym (Read More)ent I did for the hotel pickup. The guide was annoyed from the morning, he let us spent 2 hours at the national park, where the walk in one direction takes about an hour. We spent about 20 minutes at the top location (the reason for visiting the park) and then we had to run back on a rocky slippery road, because the guide was calling us on Whatsapp and rushing us back to the car, which completely ruined our trip experience. The trip was supposed to be 14 hours long, he rushed us to the car because he wanted to be back home asap in 12 hours. The worst organization of a day trip I experienced in my life.

GetYourGuide traveler - Brazil

4 /5

(Written on 2024-11-18)

The trip was good, the place is a little far and the driver was in too much of a hurry.

GetYourGuide traveler - Italy

4 /5

(Written on 2024-11-20)

The museum was really bare, not very interesting even though the topic could offer good ideas. The waterfalls are beautiful and deserve more time.

Ruben Galvez - Spain

1 /5

(Written on 2024-12-01)

The meeting point was fateful, since we had to go up the stairs of the BTS station to look for exit N2 which was impossible to find due to the GPS location (3 out of 6 people got lost) and then had to (Read More) get off where the mini bus was (nonsense). The bus is not comfortable and the service was poor compared to other excursions we have taken. They have not even given us water. The excursion DOES NOT INCLUDE A BOAT RIDE, which the guide EDDY suggests you pay 300 baths for a boat for a 20 minute ride along the river (but on a boat he knows, not just any other). Food is also NOT included in the excursion, as clearly reflected in the reservation details, but nevertheless the guide EDDY forces you to eat in a terrible restaurant in ERAWAN, not knowing the reason for his decision to go to restaurant N5. Please note that the guide EDDY is not a professional, he offers a vehicle to visit the place, his explanations are sketchy and the service is terrible.

GetYourGuide traveler - Thailand

2 /5

(Written on 2024-11-16)

The day trip went as planned, but our guide (Pop) was not a fluent English speaker. No one knew what he was saying most of the time, except for the odd few words - most of his speaking was just babbli (Read More)ng gibberish. It was awful! He definitely should not be doing English tours. When we left the JEATH museum, I had to use ChatGPT to understand the meaning of the site because I just had no clue! He meant well, but Christ, it was almost a chore to try and understand him. I am English, so I picked up on a few more words than some of the other people in the group who had English as their second language - they couldn’t understand a thing! It was a shame, really.

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