7 Waterfall Tours in Bangkok Worth Booking

1.From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

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

Travel from Bangkok in a small group of up to nine to the JEATH War Museum, Bridge over the River Kwai, and Erawan National Park. Guides such as Nancy, Jack, and Ohm add history and humor, while several hours at the falls allow hiking and swimming.

“The trip to Kanchanaburi and Erawan was excellent! The drive in a mini-van was smooth, the lunch was great and swimming in Erawan park was awesome. A special thank goes to Tank, our guide. He looked after us like we were his own family. Thank you Tank for making this day unforgettable!”

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2.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127Top rated

Travel from central Bangkok with a private guide and driver to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Ride a long-tail boat, take the train into the market, and stop at a coconut sugar farm and salt fields. Add Erawan Falls and the Bridge over the River Kwai for a much longer day.

“Jim was extraordinary! She was well versed in her country's history and knowledgeable in current trends. She anticipated great picture locations and placed us in prime seating and prime locations to get the best experience! She asked our fooRead more”

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3.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

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

Leave Bangkok early for ElephantsWorld, where sanctuary staff guide you through preparing food, feeding elephants, a mud bath, and river washing. After lunch, hike Erawan Waterfall’s forest pools. English-speaking drivers such as Siri, Krit, and Artit are often praised for safe, thoughtful service.

“My day trip started in the Elephant Sanctuary, which my guide Siri took the lead of the things from the lobby of my hotel till the wished destination! Siri was such a nice compliment in the tour, talking about Thai culture, and even got some treats as Tui doughnuts, delicious! When we got to the elephant sanctuary, I couldn’t believe my eyes, such lovely creatures, exposing feelings never thought! Simply amazing! After a long morning we finished up at the ERAWAN waterfalls! The paradise is there, such a raining tropical forest, with beautiful views and landscapes that will take your breath away! HIGLY recommend! Siri thanks for the lovely day,…”

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4.Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $56Best value

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with an English-speaking guide such as Rach, Alice, or Tum Tum. Visit the JEATH War Museum, Bridge Over the River Kwai, and Erawan’s seven waterfall levels, with time to swim. Expect a comfortable but lengthy van ride.

“This tour was amazing. I travelled with my parents who dont speak English and still they really enjoyed it. RACH, our guide, was super attentive, nice and organized. He paid attention to every detail and also informed very well throught the Read more”

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5.Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $227

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for a private Kanchanaburi tour with a guide such as Peter, Bella, or Preecha. Swim at seven-level Erawan Waterfall, walk the Death Railway, visit Krasae Cave, and feed and bathe rescued elephants. Lunch, transport, water, and entrance fees are included.

“The waterfall was beautiful. The elephant sanctuary is exactly as explained in the other reviews. i want to take a second to Thank my guide Peter who went above and beyond his usual responsibilities. A hat was left behind at the elephant saRead more”

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6.Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $87

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with an English-speaking guide such as Na, Lisa, or Paul. Visit the JEATH War Museum, cross the River Khwae Bridge, and spend time at Erawan’s seven waterfall levels. Expect a long day, lots of driving, swimming, and a small-group feel.

“Erawan Falls is beautiful and I’m glad we went even though it is 3.5 hour drive from Bangkok (7 hour round trip). The museum and river bridge are underwhelming. I wish we had skipped those so we could spend more time at the falls. The guide did a good job and the lunch spot was good. We really just needed more time at the falls. There are 7 levels to the and you can swim at each level (except one) but there was not enough time to do that. You could either walk to top and swim in maybe 2 pools or just swim in lower falls and not make…”

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7.3-Day River Kwai, Floating Market and Erawan Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $622

Travel privately from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide and driver to Damnoen Saduak, Hellfire Pass, Erawan Falls, and Kanchanaburi. Sleep on the River Kwai at a bamboo floatel, swim at the waterfalls, and visit the famous bridge and war cemetery. Premium accommodation options are available.

“I posti proposti. La guida ha fatto di tutto x esaudire i nostri desideri extra ( abbiamo dovuto fare uno stop all‘ospedale a causa di un‘otite) La guida era molto corretta, competente e piena di esperienza.”

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