The 15 Best Bangkok Waterfall Tours

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

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

Travel from central Bangkok in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Ride a long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak, board a local train into Maeklong Railway Market, and visit a coconut sugar farm and salt fields. Add Erawan Falls and the Bridge over the River Kwai for a much longer day.

“Our guide was on time, informative, personable and professional. It was a private full day of guided exposure to Bangkok and Thailand people's sites and history. Brilliant!”

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2.Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 820 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Leave Bangkok early for ElephantsWorld in Kanchanaburi, where sanctuary staff guide you through food preparation, feeding, a mud bath, and river washing with elephants. After lunch, hike Erawan National Park’s falls. A professional driver such as Siri, Krit, or Artit handles the long road journey, but no dedicated tour guide is included.

“We had the most amazing 12 hours here from Bangkok up to Kanchanaburi. We were picked up from our condo at 6 am and drove up to the Elephant Sanctuary with our guide. My 2 girls and I loved learning about the sanctuary before we arrived by our guide. The Hamout were wonderful and taught us about the elephants. We got to bathe, mud, wash and feed the babies all the way up to the 81 years old grandma elephant. We had a yummy lunch then were driven to the Erewan Falls hike. We hiked all the way up to level 7 and back with incredible photo ops. This was…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $56Best value

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi in a small group of up to nine, with an English-speaking guide such as Rach, Alice, Tum Tum, or Cherry. Visit the JEATH War Museum, River Khwae Bridge, and Erawan’s seven waterfall levels. Expect about 12 hours, long van rides, swimming time, and lunch at your own cost.

“Once you figure out where to meet in the morning, take the metro it is so much easier and cheaper, as we found out on the way back to the hotel, the day is really good. The guide Alice was really good and very informative on all the places wRead more”

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4.Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $227

Leave Bangkok early for Erawan’s seven emerald pools, then visit the Death Railway, Tham Kra Sae Bridge, and the Bridge over the River Kwai. You’ll feed and bathe rescued elephants at a Kanchanaburi sanctuary. Private transport, lunch, water, entrance fees, and a guide are included.

“Great experience at the erawan waterfalls and the bridges and elephant sanctuary. The waterfalls are lovely and great for a good swim 7 levels in total. From level 3 upwards they are slightly harder to traverse with steps etc well worth going though. The bridge and cave were stunning but an eye opening experience as to the events that occurred there. The elephant experience was a once in a lifetime experience feeding, bathing and playing with elephants. The staff at the sanctuary were great. Our guide Nan and our driver were amazing and we had a fantastic day.”

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5.Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $87

Spend about 12 hours outside Bangkok with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 10, though the stated maximum is 30. Learn about the Death Railway at the JEATH War Museum, cross the River Khwae Bridge, and swim or hike at seven-tiered Erawan Falls. Guides such as Na, Nan, Lisa, and Paul are known for lively explanations and helpful photos.

“Enjoyed the long boat ride up to the Bridge. The time spent at the Waterfall was amazing. The guide Na was very professional and helpful and went above and beyond to ensure that everything was done correctly.”

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6.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 walk to jungle pools and swim beneath waterfalls. After lunch in a scenic Kanchanaburi setting, visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and JEATH Museum with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Small groups are capped at 12, though the day includes several hours on the road.

“The guide, the views, the transportation and the stop in the resort.”

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

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

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 am for a private day in Kanchanaburi. Swim or walk among all seven tiers of Erawan Waterfall, enjoy lunch, see Phra That Si Mueang Kan Chedi and the WWII Cemetery, then cruise the River Kwai to the famous bridge. Guides may include Cherry, Poppy, Ava, or Jimmy.

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8.Erawan Waterfall & Kanchanaburi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $185

Travel from Bangkok in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. See the River Kwai Bridge, swim at Erawan Waterfall, visit Krasae Buddha Cave, and ride the Death Railway for about 30 minutes. Guides such as Time, Kim, Harry, Patrick, and Nick have earned praise for history, humor, photos, and family-friendly help.

“Time and Mark couldn’t be more polite and helpful. Time took loads of pictures for me and was very patient and knowledgeable. I felt very pampered the whole day. I’d recommend this trip and these guides to anyone wishing to visit and learn about the culture and history of this amazing country.”

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

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

Travel from Bangkok to Erawan’s seven-tier waterfall, then explore the River Khwae Bridge, JEATH War Museum, temples, a cave shrine, and possibly Chong Kai War Cemetery. Your private vehicle, lunch, drinks, admissions, boat ride, guide, and return transfer are included. Expect a long 13-hour day with swimming, walking, and history.

“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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10.Khao Yai Nature Trails & Heaw Suwat Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 12 hours · from $80

Leave Bangkok early for Khao Yai National Park, where a park ranger leads a 2.5-hour walk through forest, grassland, and lake country. Look for gibbons, deer, hornbills, macaques, and other wildlife, then enjoy Thai lunch and Haew Suwat Waterfall, made famous by The Beach. Guides such as T and Mai add useful local insight.

“We had a great time, our tour guide T was really friendly and kept it fun throughout the day. Our driver was great too. We saw lots of monkeys, gibbons and deer and we had an amazing trek through the jungle. The lunch was really nice, especially after the trek. Overall 10/10, would highly recommend”

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11.Private Tour: Death Railway, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $208

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Erawan Waterfalls, Hellfire Pass, Krasae Cave, the Death Railway, and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Guides such as Bella, Nan, Peter, and Pookie have been praised for personal service and clear explanations. Lunch, water, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“The trip was outstanding. Bella and Mr Black went above and beyond even took us to geed the monkeys. The day is very long so be rested and have a great time.”

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12.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 to the seven-tiered waterfall, swim, and eat lunch. Then ride the historic Death Railway and see the River Kwai Bridge. The small group has a maximum of 15 people, but long van rides and brief railway stops require stamina and tight timekeeping.

“Magnifiques cascades, mais peu de temps pour en profiter, bon repas, très belles découvertes du chemin de fer de la mort et du pont sur la rivière Kwaï. Nous deconseillons la balade à dos d'éléphants, pour leurs bien être. (Pâte attaché au sol sans liberté de mouvement, mal nourris, et en plein soleil, dans leurs escrements).”

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

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

Set out from Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for a private 14-hour trip through Western Thailand. You’ll ride a long-tail boat at Damnoen Saduak, take a local train into Mae Klong Railway Market, visit salt and coconut sugar farms, hike and swim at Erawan Waterfall, then see the River Khwae Bridge. Guide Ice is praised for considerate service.

“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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14.Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi

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

You’ll visit all seven tiers of Erawan Waterfall, enjoy a prepared Thai lunch, see Phra That Si Mueang Kan Chedi and the WWII Cemetery, then cruise privately along the River Kwai to the famous bridge. Poppy may guide your day, with hotel pickup, transport, admission, and bottled water included.

“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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15.3-Day River Kwai, Floating Market and Erawan Waterfalls

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

Travel by private car from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak, Hellfire Pass, Erawan Falls, and the Bridge on the River Kwai. You will sleep one night at the bamboo River Kwai Jungle Rafts, with oil lamps instead of electricity, then stay in Kanchanaburi. English-speaking guides such as Ken or Aye lead the trip, with swimming, hiking, history, and local meals built in.

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

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