Erawan Falls Tours from Bangkok & Kanchanaburi: the 15 Best

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

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

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

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

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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5.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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6.From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi, River Kwai and Erawan Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 169 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $73

Leave Bangkok early for Erawan National Park, where you can swim beneath tiered waterfalls, then visit the River Kwai Bridge and JEATH Museum. A small group of up to 12 travels by air-conditioned vehicle, with lunch, entrance fees, water, and an English or Thai-speaking guide included.

“The guide and the driver were magnificent! 👏👏👏 The day was tremendous.”

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7.Bangkok: 2-Day River Kwai & Erawan National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 2 days · from $446

You’ll travel privately from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide and driver, visit Damnoen Saduak and the Bridge over the River Kwai, sleep on the Kwai Noi River, and hike Erawan’s seven waterfalls. Guides such as Ken, Pam, and Rudy are praised for flexibility and family care.

“Ana our guide was amazing! We travelled with two little kids and she was so kind! We could ask her anything! The tour was super well planed and they are very flexible ti adjust to your style (we didnt want to see another temple for ex.). Totaly recomand if you want to do kanchanaburi!”

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8.Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $210

Spend 11 to 13 hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Erawan Waterfall, Phra That Si Mueang Kan Chedi, the WWII Cemetery, and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Guides such as Cherry, Poppy, Tina, and Patrick have led departures, with lunch, hotel pickup, and a private boat included.

“Wow, what an epic day! Cherry was an amazing guide super knowledgeable, friendly, and kept everything organized so we could just enjoy ourselves. Erawan Waterfall totally blew us away, and visiting the River Kwai Bridge and the WWII CeRead more”

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9.Samut Prakan: The Erawan Museum Admission Ticket (NON THAI)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 8 hours · from $12Best value

Visit the Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan with an admission ticket for non-Thai visitors. See Lek Viriyapant’s giant three-headed elephant, explore its Underworld, Earth, and Heaven sections, make offerings, and reach the site by BTS to Chang Erawan Station with a free shuttle tuk-tuk.

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10.From Bangkok: Erawan Waterfall & Kanchanaburi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $185

Travel privately from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide such as Time, Kim, Patrick, or Harry, depending on assignment. Visit the River Kwai Bridge, swim at Erawan’s seven-tier waterfall, see Krasae Buddha Cave, and ride the former Death Railway in an air-conditioned car.

“Our guide, Yo, from Quality Thai Guide, was great. We have enjoyed a complete day visiting the bridge of the river Kwai, the espectacular Erawan Waterfalls, a buda temple in a cave, and we travelled in the Death Train. And also we had a delicious lunch, 100% thai food. We had a great day, totally recomended!”

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11.Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $246

Travel from Bangkok to Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi in a private vehicle with a guide, included lunch, drinks, admissions, and round-trip transfers. Swim in emerald pools, cross the River Khwae Bridge, visit museums and temples, ride a long-tailed boat, and try a phone-based augmented reality game.

“Jam packed day of exciting tours in nature and history. Our guide Nina was super attentive and organized making sure we saw all the waterfalls, river Kwai boat ride and walk over the famous bridge. Long day made effortless. Definitely advice all who can to take this tour!”

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12.Kanchanaburi: Erawan Waterfall & Train Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Start early at Srinakarin Lake, explore Erawan National Park and its seven waterfall tiers, then ride the Siam-Burma Railway past Tham Krasae Bridge and the River Kwai. An English-speaking guide leads this small-group day, with groups capped at nine and private hotel pickup available.

“Super excursion, Na connaît bien tous les bons plans pour profiter au mieux de la journée (horaires sans trop de touristes, places dans le train…) On a eu plein d’explications, c’était très intéressant. Erawan vaut vraiment le coup, et le trajet en train est très sympa.”

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13.Bangkok: Ancient City Muang Boran and Erawan Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 6 - 8 hours

Meet your English or Thai-speaking driver at your Bangkok hotel for a private day trip to Muang Boran and Erawan Museum. You can add a guide, rent a golf cart, pause for photos, and explore at your own pace. Guides have included Grace, Alice, Tiger, Pom, and Yu.

“Had a great day exploring the Ancient City Museum, the place is really big, we went in the car which helped a lot with seeing more of it. Our guide Tiger and driver Yu were amazing, knowledgeable and did everything at our request, I would highly recommend this trip if you’re considering going to the Ancient City!”

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14.Bangkok: Erawan Park & Elephant observation Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 11 hours · from $205

Leave Bangkok early for Erawan National Park, where a guide such as Ken, Kat, or Tao can lead you up seven jungle waterfalls. Swim at the lower pools, enjoy lunch, meet elephants without scheduled riding, then stop at the River Kwai Bridge before returning to Bangkok.

“Guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. Attractions were fun, educational, and exciting. Highly recommend”

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15.Private Tour: Death Railway, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $208

This private 12-hour tour pairs swimming at Erawan Waterfalls with sobering World War II sites, including Hellfire Pass, Krasae Cave, and the River Kwai Bridge. Hotel pickup, lunch, bottled water, private transport, and a guide such as Bella, Nan, Peter, or Pookie are included.

“Peter curated an amazing day for my husband and I along with our 3 children. This really could/should be split into two days of trips but when you only have two weeks to tour the country, combining them works. I was nervous that my kids Read more”

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