River Kwai Bridge, Death Railway & Erawan Falls

Duration

Full day · about 13 hours

Starts

Central Bangkok hotels

Ends

Central Bangkok hotels

Group size

Up to 12 guests

Tour style

Small group, history and nature

Guide

English-speaking guide

Age

6+

Activity level

Moderate, trail walking to the upper falls

Overview

A long day that pairs Second World War history with one of Thailand's most beautiful waterfalls. The morning is spent at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the museum and the bridge over the River Kwai, followed by a ride on the historic railway along the Wampo viaduct.

In the afternoon we head into Erawan National Park, where seven tiers of turquoise pools step down through the forest. Bring a swimsuit.

Highlights

• The bridge over the River Kwai
• A ride on the Death Railway over the Wampo viaduct
• Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and museum
• Swimming in the pools of Erawan Falls
• Thai lunch by the river

Itinerary

1. 06:30Hotel pickup

   Drive west to Kanchanaburi, about 2.5 hours.

2. 09:15War Cemetery & museum

   Quiet time at the cemetery, then the railway museum.

   Included: Museum entry

3. 10:30Bridge over the River Kwai

   Walk the bridge and the riverside.

4. 11:15Death Railway train ride

   About an hour on the local train to Tham Krasae, crossing the wooden Wampo viaduct.

   Included: Train ticket

5. 12:30Lunch

   Thai set lunch near the river.

   Included: Lunch

6. 14:00Erawan National Park

   Walk up through the tiers of the waterfall and swim in the pools.

   Included: National park entry

7. 16:30Return to Bangkok

   Drop-off around 19:30.

What's included

What's not included

• Drinks
• Tips

Good to know

• Train timetables are set by the State Railway and can change; if the train runs late we adjust the order of the day.
• Wear shoes that can get wet for Erawan.
• Food isn't allowed past the second tier at Erawan.
• Fees in Thai baht are set by the parks and sites and can change without notice.

Cancellation

Cancel at least 24 hours before your start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours we can't refund, because guides, vehicles and tickets are already committed. If we cancel for weather or safety, you choose a full refund or a new date.