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The 15 Best Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Day Trips from Bangkok

33 tours  ·  from $51 a head

The bridge, Hellfire Pass and the war cemeteries are the reason most people make the two-hour drive west, and the museums treat the history seriously. The 15 below differ on which memorial sites they include, whether Erawan Falls is added, and how long the day runs.

From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour - The long ride west from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

1.Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,582 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $59Our pick

Review of the Bangkok to Kanchanaburi and Erawan tour, with war history, the River Kwai bridge, waterfalls, swimming, and practical tips.

“It was a very enjoyable day . Jack was very knowledgeable and made everything flow well. Would highly recommend”

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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour - Leaving Bangkok at 6:30 am
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

3.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $108

Ride Thailand’s Death Railway from Bangkok, visit Kanchanaburi’s cemetery and museum, and reach the River Kwai Bridge by long-tail boat.

“A long day but the trip was worth it, the forces cemetery, museum, boat ride along the river to the bridge and train ride across the bridge. Good guide, good driver. All very interesting.”

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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - Starting at the JEATH War Museum
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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour - The early departure from Bangkok
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur - Walking the Death Railway beside the River Kwai
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Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls - Erawan Falls Is the Day’s Main Reward
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Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - Reaching Damnoen Saduak by longtail boat
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Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

8.Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · from $85

Review of Bangkok’s 10-hour floating markets and River Kwai tour, with boat rides, wartime sites, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“The floating markets were awesome. Our tour guide Nikko was beyond great. Very knowledgeable, informative and kind. He took his time to explain the history of the land and to show us certain key things. I wish we had more time at the floating markets and that it wsnt so crowded, but besides that, it was great. I would definitely recommend it along with Nikko as the tour guide!”

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River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture - Leaving Bangkok for Kanchanaburi
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River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture

Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride - Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Trail
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Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride

Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok - Leaving Bangkok at 6:30 am
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Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

11.Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · from $168

Visit Kanchanaburi’s cemetery, JEATH Museum, River Kwai Bridge, and Death Railway by boat and train on a private Bangkok day trip.

“Well worth it!!!! From the ride to the river, the outstanding and professional guide and driver. The train ride and all the attractions involved were outstanding. Would strongly recommend this day trip to anyone in Bangkok.”

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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi - Thai lunch with time to recover
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Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

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

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

Review of a private Bangkok to Kanchanaburi tour with Erawan Waterfall, Thai lunch, WWII sites, and a private River Kwai boat ride.

“This tour turned out to be such a pleasant and refreshing experience. The waterfall was cool and invigorating a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery. The boat ride afterward was calm yet scenic, giving us time to really take in the surrRead more”

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Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury] - Starting from Bangkok at 7:00 am
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Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

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

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

Combine Erawan’s seven-tier waterfalls with Kanchanaburi’s bridge, museums, temples, and boat ride on a private 13-hour tour from Bangkok.

“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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From Bangkok : Kanchanaburi Tour with Floating market Visit - Watching a train squeeze through Maeklong Railway Market
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From Bangkok : Kanchanaburi Tour with Floating market Visit

14.Kanchanaburi Tour with Floating market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $195

Review of a private Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak, and Kanchanaburi's River Kwai bridge.

“Harry, our guide of the day, was knowledgeable and professional to show us around the entire day. Very helpful to our requests and patient to our complaints to the heat. I would recommend Harry to take you around with Mr Off, the most skillful driver.”

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Kanchanaburi: Erawan Waterfall & Train Full-Day Tour - The road trip requires realistic expectations
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Kanchanaburi: Erawan Waterfall & Train Full-Day Tour

15.Erawan Waterfall & Train Full-Day Tour

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

See Erawan’s seven jungle falls, swim in emerald pools, ride the Death Railway, and visit the River Kwai on a small-group day tour.

“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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