River Waterfall Tours in Bangkok: the 8 to Book First

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with an English-speaking guide. Visit the JEATH War Museum, Bridge Over the River Kwai, and all seven levels of Erawan Waterfalls. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup in a free pickup area, water, and park entry are included, but lunch and some entrance fees may cost extra.

“Guide Rach was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the trip. He has a strong sense of history and explained everything clearly, especially at the war sites. The journey felt meaningful and insightful, not rushed. Overall, it was a well-guided and enriching experience thanks to him.”

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2.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 in waterfall pools, then visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and JEATH Museum. The small-group tour includes transport, entrance fees, lunch, and water. Guides such as Nicky, Palm, TuTu, and Katie have helped make the long day lively and well organized.

“it was the most beautiful day our Guide was amazing and funny lunch was supurb in the most beautiful setting if you get a chance go”

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3.Erawan Waterfalls-Death Railway & River Kwai Tour

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

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for Erawan National Park, where you can walk, swim, and picnic beside seven waterfall tiers. Later, ride the historic Death Railway and visit the River Kwai Bridge. Expect a small group, hotel pickup, a long minivan journey, and limited time at the final stops.

“Our tour guide took my wife and I to the best places and explained everything On my own opinion she is the best went out of her way to make it pleasant for us she’s awesome”

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4.3-Day River Kwai, Floating Market and Erawan Waterfalls

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

Travel privately from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak, Hellfire Pass, Erawan Falls, and the Bridge on the River Kwai. You’ll sleep on a bamboo floatel, swim at waterfall pools, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Ken or Aye, subject to availability.

“Super 3 dagen gehad met gids Aye en chauffeur Tao. Aanrader!”

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

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

You’ll leave Bangkok at 7:00 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide and driver for Kanchanaburi’s war cemetery, the River Kwai Bridge, and Erawan Waterfall. Guides such as Army and Lek lead the day, while a comfortable SUV or van makes the long outing easier.

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from central Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, with a guided visit to the River Kwai Bridge, a Death Railway train ride, Thai lunch, and time to swim or hike at Erawan Waterfall. English, Thai, and German guides are 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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7.Private Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai, Death Railway Tour from Bangkok

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

Travel privately from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with an English-speaking guide, visiting the JEATH War Museum, war cemetery, Death Railway Museum, River Kwai, and Erawan Falls. You will hike, swim or paddle at the falls, eat Thai food, and take a bamboo raft ride. Guides may include Siri, Aey, Ms. A, or Wat.

“Had a bad experience and will NOT be using Viator again due to their terrible customer service. Be prepared you will be in the car for 8-9 hours!”

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8.Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $198

Travel from Bangkok in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Erawan Falls, then visit the JEATH War Museum and Bridge over the River Kwai. Lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and a long-tail boat ride are included. Guide Oil has earned special praise for her clear, warm explanations.

“The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Will definitely recommend to others.”

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