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15 Private Waterfall Tours in Thailand to Build a Day Around

31 tours  ·  from $48 a head

Good private waterfall tours in Thailand fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour - Coconut Sugar and the Small Rural Stops
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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127Our pick

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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Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur - Krasae Cave and the bridge beside the river
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Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

2.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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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek - Hotel pickup and the start of the forest walk
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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

3.Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48Best value

Spend four hours in Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as June, Big Boy, Diamond, or Aek. Walk rainforest trails, search for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, spiders, and insects, then cool off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Private and small-group options cost $48 per person.

“Our guide Aek gave us the most amazing experience. We booked a private tour with Aek and had an incredible amount of fun. We saw many animals, including a tarantula, lots of monkeys, and even an elephant nearby. He really did everything possible to make this the best tour for us. He was extremely flexible and catered to our individual wishes. The tour was even better than we had imagined.”

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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and its 300 steps
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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

4.Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $109

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private local guide visiting Doi Suthep Temple, climbing Bua Thong’s sticky waterfalls, stopping at a Karen Long Neck village, and eating lunch at an orchid and butterfly farm. Guides such as Yut, Tuk, Puma, Cai, May, Mae, and Noom are praised for flexibility and good company.

“Fascinating tour to see the amazing temple and learn about its history from our knowledgeable guide, May. 3 of us walked the 300 steps which wasn't difficult while May took one our party in the lift. Unfortunately the view from the top Read more”

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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi - Phra That Si Mueang Kan offers a quiet pause
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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

5.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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From Bangkok: Erawan Waterfall & Kanchanaburi Private Tour - The River Kwai Bridge: a short stop with a large story
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From Bangkok: Erawan Waterfall & Kanchanaburi Private Tour

6.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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Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury] - Three hours among Erawan’s seven tiers
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Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

7.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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Bangkok: Erawan Park & Elephant observation Private Tour - Why the waterfall climb works well
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Bangkok: Erawan Park & Elephant observation Private Tour

8.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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Private Tour: Death Railway, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Waterfall - Hellfire Pass: the emotional centre of the day
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Private Tour: Death Railway, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Waterfall

9.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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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi - Phra That Si Mueang Kan offers a quiet pause
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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $210

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 am for a private Kanchanaburi day with an English-speaking guide such as Poppy. Swim or walk among all seven Erawan Waterfall tiers, enjoy Thai lunch, see the Phra That Si Mueang Kan Chedi and WWII Cemetery, then cruise privately to the Bridge over the River Kwai.

“Great day with Poppy! She is joy to be with for a day. The Erawon Falls are beyond belief and the history or the bridge over River Kwai interesting. The boat ride was an added bonus! Lunch was amazing and Poppy guided us through multiple delicious Thai specialties. Highly recommended.”

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Sticky Waterfall Half-day with Private Car - The Ride from Chiang Mai to the Falls
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Sticky Waterfall Half-day with Private Car

11.Sticky Waterfall Half-day with Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours

Ride from Chiang Mai to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall in a private car with an English-speaking driver such as Jay, Ton, or Pom. Spend about two hours climbing the limestone falls and swimming, with time for lunch or an optional local stop before returning.

“Jay made all the difference with this trip. We really enjoyed the sticky waterfall that are (even if it is very crowded) and so welcome when the weather is so brutally warm. Jay made it special by guiding us and taking many pictures of us (allowing us to enjoy the water and the place). Jay was super generous in making a detour to enjoy the blue temple (a MUST to do). Thank you Jay for a wonderful afternoon, for your kindness !”

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Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour - Starting at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
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Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour

12.Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 11 hours · from $195

Travel from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide such as Ken or Pam, visiting the Allied Cemetery, JEATH War Museum, River Kwai bridge, and Erawan’s seven waterfall levels. The private air-conditioned van, included lunch, and flexible park time make this a full but convenient day.

“Ken was a wonderful guide! He was always making sure we were comfortable, was very insightful and knowledgeable! The sights themselves were great, too! Especially the Erawan Waterfalls were absolutely worth the hike (not easy!) and the views were nothing but spectacular! Highly recommend!”

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Private Tour : Erawan Waterfall and Bridge over the River Kwai - The early start from Bangkok
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Private Tour : Erawan Waterfall and Bridge over the River Kwai

13.Private Tour : Erawan Waterfall and Bridge over the River Kwai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $168

Travel from Bangkok in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the Bridge over the River Kwai, and Erawan Waterfall. Guides such as Army and Lek pair the historical stops with a nature walk and time to swim near the fifth waterfall.

“Great trip with fantastic guide Army. Even though only 2 of us we travelled in a very comfortable SUV/van which was great.”

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Private Guided Day Tour to Erawan Museum & Ancient City - Erawan Museum and its three-headed guardian
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Private Guided Day Tour to Erawan Museum & Ancient City

14.Private Guided Day Tour to Erawan Museum & Ancient City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $111

Visit the giant three-headed elephant at Erawan Museum, then explore Muang Boran, a vast open-air park of Thai temples, palaces, and historic replicas. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Yut, Wat, Pat, and Jon have received especially warm praise.

“Wat and Pat were amazing. They were so knowledgeable and catered to us at every turn. Such a great intro to Thai culture.”

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Private Chiang Mai Tour to Bua Thong Waterfalls and Ziplining - One hour on the forest zipline
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Private Chiang Mai Tour to Bua Thong Waterfalls and Ziplining

15.Private Chiang Mai Tour to Bua Thong Waterfalls and Ziplining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $138

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver exploring Chiang Mai beyond the city. Visit a local market, zipline through forest, meet Karen villagers, eat lunch, and climb the five levels of Bua Thong Waterfalls. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“M was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgable, helpful and fun to have around. Plus he speaks really great English. I would give him 10 stars if I could.”

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