15 Waterfall Train Trips to Book Before You Fly

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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2.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park on a 4 to 5 km guided walk with Christian, Samantha, Angelo, or another local guide. See the upper and lower lakes, use the park shuttle or train, cross the best viewpoints, and finish with a 15-minute electric boat ride. Park admission is extra and paid in cash.

“Christian was a very experienced and informative guide , regardless the rain he had all bases covered, big thank you”

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3.Niagara Parks: Power Pass + Falls Incline Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 164 reviews · from $26Best value

Visit Niagara Parks Power Station by day and after dark, using self-guided audio tours to explore its turbines, artifacts, and 2,200-foot Tailrace Tunnel. A glass elevator drops you 180 feet to a falls-side viewing deck. Your pass also includes the climate-controlled Falls Incline Railway and Currents light show.

“The access to the viewing platform through the tunnel was brilliant.”

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4.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Boat & Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from central Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Karlo, Dragan, or Marija. You’ll receive park entry on arrival, then follow a 4 or 8 km route with the Kozjak boat and panoramic train included. The $53 price excludes the entrance fee.

“The trip to Plitvice was nice. The bus had AC, which was perfect, the guide explained to us what routes we can take and how long they take. The guide answered all our questions regarding the trip, which was also nice. A pick-up from and to the hotel was organized for us and this again is an extra point. As someone who does not know Zadar and plans a trip pretty much as soon as arrives there, having transportation organized was very handy. We were also given instructions on how to prepare for the trip to Plitvice. I recommend this trip.”

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5.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Boat & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park, then explore its 16 lakes and waterfalls with an English-speaking guide. Your day includes the Lake Kozjak electric boat and panoramic train, while the park entry fee is paid separately in cash.

“brilliant tour, guide and I really liked the whatsapp group chat to inform us of history and where to meet etc”

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6.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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7.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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8.Erawan Waterfalls-Death Railway & River Kwai Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · from $123

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 AM for Erawan National Park, where you can hike, swim, and enjoy a picnic. Then ride the historic Death Railway and visit the River Kwai bridge before returning by minivan. Expect a small group of up to 15, long road time, and a very full day.

“Let me start with the positives. Erawan Falls was beautiful and for the brief time we spent at Death Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai it was worth the visit. Negatives: The driving to and from these sites was a nightmare. The driver was watching Youtube videos, taking mRead more”

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9.Floating & Railway Markets and Erawan Waterfall [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $245

Start at 6:30 am for a private, 14-hour journey from Bangkok with guide Ice or another local guide. Ride the train into Mae Klong Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak, see salt and coconut sugar production, swim at seven-tiered Erawan Falls, and finish at the River Kwai Bridge. Choose standard or luxury transport.

“Overall a fun and interesting experience. The train ride to the railway market was good and arriving at the market was fun. The boat ride through the floating markets was also good. Or your guide Ice was very considerate and knowledgeable.”

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10.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Walking, Boat, and Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide, such as Tony, at Entrance 1 for a five-hour private tour of Plitvice Lakes. Walk beside the Lower and Upper Lakes, see Croatia’s largest waterfall, ride a boat across Kozjak Lake, and return by panoramic train. Park tickets are extra.

“We were able to explore a large section of the park using various modes of transportation”

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11.Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai & Railway Tour : From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 12 hours · from $125

Travel from central Bangkok to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned van, visit the River Kwai Bridge, ride part of the Death Railway, enjoy Thai lunch, then swim or hike at Erawan Waterfall. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with German and Thai available.

“Good and well structured trip. Great transport and enough time in all attractions. The guide didnt share much detail about the places, that could have been better.”

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12.Private Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai, Death Railway Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $179

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 a.m. for a private Kanchanaburi day trip with an English-speaking guide, Thai lunch, Erawan Falls, bamboo rafting, the Bridge over the River Kwai area, and wartime museums. Guides such as Siri, Aey, and Wat have earned praise for warm, personal service.

“Would be 5 stars, but they need to fix the description. There is no riding the death railway and no swimming during rafting. The waterfalls are superb. The guide and driver were great. You get personal service, so if you have the means, need to do this trip in in day, and want to raft down the River Kwai this is the trip for you.”

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13.Private Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall&Thai-Burma Death Railway Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $180

Leave Bangkok at about 7:00 am with a private van and English-speaking guide for Kanchanaburi’s cemetery, JEATH Museum, River Kwai bridge, train ride, and seven-tier Erawan Waterfall. You get hotel pickup, lunch, a train ticket, and time to swim, though the full day can last up to 13 hours.

“My family of 3 booked this 13 hour trip with UME Tours and Mr Monchai, our tour guide was very attentive to our needs and questions throughout the trip. A comfortable big van came to pick us up at our hotel promptly at 7.30am and dropped us off at around 8.30pm. OvRead more”

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14.Kanchanaburi Day Trip: WWII Death Railway & Erawan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $183

Travel from Bangkok with Lily and driver Wat on a private 10 to 12-hour tour through Kanchanaburi. Visit the war cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Krasae Cave, and Erawan Falls, with an air-conditioned vehicle, water, guide, and entrance fees included.

“The facts at the experiences were amazing. Lily our tour guide was fantastic caring for us with water and more. Wat our driver was fabulous for being willing to drive for hours on end. Personally it’s the best tour I’ve ever had.”

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15.Plitvice Private Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Meet your private guide at Entrance 2 for a 4 to 6-hour walk through Plitvice Lakes. You’ll see the upper and lower lakes, canyon viewpoints, waterfalls, shuttle train, and a 15-minute boat ride. Guides may include Emanuel, Irena, Yves, Samantha, or Angelo, with several language options.

“Superb, the tour was excellent and Samantha went above and beyond to ensure our experience was seamless - She also called ahead to ensure we had a taxi ready as we ended our tour. 5*”

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