Private Tour | Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass & historical sites | private day tour
Our tours are private, meaning no others will share the transfer or the guide with you.
Kanchanaburi Province in west Thailand is home to several natural and historical sites popular among both local and foreign tourists.
Erawan National Park with it's famous falls are no doubt one of the most iconic attractions in Thailand but it is also one of the most beautiful falls in entire Asia.
What?
This one day tour includes a visit to popular Erawan Falls in Erawan National Park, Hellfire Pass & Hellfire Park Memorial Museum and Death Railway Wooden Bridge & Krasae Cave.
Itinerary
The itinerary below is for a tour to start from downtown Kanchanaburi. Additional charges may add if the pickup location is off route.
The tour will embark at 8 am from your hotel in Kanchanaburi City where our guide will meet you. Our first destination will be Erawan Falls.
Once at the falls, we will spend 3 hours walking up to all 7 tiers of Erawan Falls. If you are faint hearted we will only walk to the easily accessible first few lower tiers, you will decide how far we should go. It is possible to swim in blue/green waters which are full of fish. Good to bring with you hiking shoes, swimwear and towel.
After having lunch at local restaurants near the visitor center we will drive you to Hellfire Pass and the Memorial Museum dedicated to the memory of all men and women who worked and died during World World II. The complex consists of a memorial site located within Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting), a museum exhibiting artifacts and the Memorial Walking Trail where we are going to hike.
Before continuing our trip to the next destination we will stop by at a café.
After the coffee break we will drive to Death Railway Wooden Bridge and Krasae Cave. There we will walk along the spectacular part of the Death Railway that bends and cuts through steep mountain slopes but also over an interesting wooden bridge which is still in working condition. The nearby Krasae Cave was used as a hospital during WWII.
Around 3:3-4 pm we will arrive back at Kanchanaburi City to walk over The Bridge over River Kwai. The bridge is named after the film from 1957 based on the novel written by the French writer Pierre Boulle. Around 4-4:30 pm you will be taken back to your hotel.
Where & When?
This full day tour can be booked all year-round. Our guide will meet you at 8 am in your hotel’s lobby where the tour will embark from.
During the dry/hot seasons the water flow is less in Erawan Falls, but it will be beautiful as the water gets crystal clear and more ideal for swimming.
This tour is available all year round, with exception of long public holidays when Erawan Falls gets painfully overcrowded.
When to book?
For the high season months from November to April, we recommend booking a few months in advance because for certain periods the guides may get fully booked. Though, for certain dates there may be guides available even when booked days/weeks before.
Tour details in short:
- Duration: 1 day
- Type: Private tour
- Price: 1,500 Baht Baht and up per person (depending on group size)
- Group size: 1 or more people
- Grade: Easy to moderate
- Transport: SUV or minivan with a/c
- Start: 8 am
- End: 4 - 4:30 pm
What to bring:
- Hiking or sport shoes
- Swimming clothing
- Towel
- Insect repellent
How much?
This tour is a private tour. You'll be accompanied by an English speaking licensed guide and no other people will join you; the best way to explore the falls and the historic sites. The listed prices below include private luxury transport, entrance fees, refreshments and lunch.
A day trip to the falls including visiting all historic sites mentioned in this trip is possible due to the long driving time from/back to Bangkok. If you need a tailored trip from Bangkok, please let us know and we can inform you of the feasibility with a price.
We can however arrange an early pickup from Bangkok if the drop off location is a hotel in Kanchanaburi.
| Price per person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pax | From Kanchanaburi | From Bangkok |
| 1 | 5,000 THB | 7,500 THB |
| 2 | 2,950 THB | 4,250 THB |
| 3 | 2,300 THB | 3,150 THB |
| 4 | 2,060 THB | 2,770 THB |
| 5 | 1,850 THB | 2,400 THB |
| 6 | 1,700 THB | 2,170 THB |
| 7 | 1,600 THB | 2,000 THB |
| 8 | 1,520 THB | 1,900 THB |
| 9 | 1,460 THB | 1,800 THB |
Displayed prices are per person
Tour rates include:
- Private good English speaking tour guide
- Private transport from/to your hotel in Kanchanaburi City
- Erawan Falls
- Hellfire Pass & Memorial Museum
- Death Railway Wooden Bridge
- Krasae Cave
- All entrance fees
- Lunch
- Coffee/tea break & snacks
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
Reviews from our guests
By: Anne McDowell | posted Mon 14 Apr, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
A fantastic tour. Our guide Om was lovely and very attentive.
By: Nadia | posted Thu 20 Mar, 2025 | From Bangkok
What a truly amazing day we had on this tour. We were picked up at our Bangkok hotel by our caring driver, On, and transported safely and comfortably to Kanchanburi to meet our fantastic guide Fang. We absolutely loved the beautiful Erawan Falls and made it to the seventh level, all with Fang’s patience, expert guidance and encouragement. A swim at the waterfall was a great reprieve from the humidity and heat. Also, it great we went in the early morning so the falls had just opened and we were able to beat the crowds. We enjoyed a delicious and huge lunch afterwards, so much food we could not finish. We then ventured onto Hellfire Pass, a very sombre and emotional experience, highly recommended. Followed by a visit to Krasae Cave, Death Railway and Bridge over the river kwai. We absolutely loved this tour even though it was long (14 hours), but we felt so well taken care of and safe at all times. Khob khun ka
By: Edward Evans | posted Sun 9 Mar, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
Absolutely amazing day. Perfectly arrange by yourselves.
Thang was fantastic and so helpful. Great fun and great knowledge.
Our driver was safe and trustworthy.
Will highly recommend!!!
By: Derek Moriarty | posted Sat 15 Feb, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
We were collected at our hotel at 8am by our guide ( Lu pad) and driver. For the next 8/9 hours we had an action packed, interesting and very enjoyable day. It was all very efficient. I would have no problem recommending them.
By: Corinne Testori | posted Mon 10 Feb, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
well organized excursion car with driver and guide both were very pleasant
By: Deborah Appleby | posted Sun 9 Feb, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
Absolutely fantastic tour! We booked at the last minute and were pleased with the quick response of the staff online & their patience with my questions.
The tour guide, Fang, was so informative and was able to take us on a history trip like no other. The waterfalls were beautiful & the food at lunch time was superb. The visit to Hell Fire pass was very somber & it was a shame we didn't have more time there to just absorb the reality. By the time we'd visited the interpretive centre & walked down to the pass itself the staff were starting to close up for the day. arrived at the bridge over the river we were exhausted
By: Jean Hollings | posted Wed 22 Jan, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
When you only have a short amount of time in Kanchanaburi, this is one way to pack a lot in. The waterfalls are beautiful. With our tour guide Jackie's encouragement, we made it to the top level!
The hellfire pass museum is small but well done. Walking along the death railway bridge was a bit scary, but I'm glad I did it.
Jackie was a fun tour guide, and was good at spotting birds, monkeys, and even a monitor lizards.
By: Bruno Preda | posted Wed 8 Jan, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
It has been a nice and explanatory experience. Wan has guided us through the World War history and death railway facts and then leaded up to erawan Falls level 7. Great!
By: Jason Mahon | posted Sat 21 Dec, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
Great tour, saw a lot and had a delicious lunch. We were able to adjust the tour to suit our requirements and enjoyed it very much.
By: Candice Traeger | posted Wed 18 Dec, 2024 | From Kanchanaburi
We loved our guide Gao. She spoke English very well and was kind, compassionate and caring when 1 of our party got sick.Also, when another lost her cell phone she made arrangements for a driver to meet us further along the tour. She really went out of her way to assist us in every way!
Number 1 driver was also very nice and helpful!