Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass & historical sites | private day tour
Embark on a poignant private journey through Kanchanaburi’s breathtaking nature and compelling WWII history. Spend your morning hiking and swimming in the emerald pools of Erawan Falls. In the afternoon, pay your respects at the powerful Hellfire Pass & Memorial Museum, walk the historic Konyu Cutting trail, and explore the dramatic cliffside trestle bridge of the Death Railway at Krasae Cave.
At a Glance
Detailed Day Itinerary
Hotel Pickup & Transfer
Your private English-speaking licensed guide and professional driver will meet you in your hotel lobby to embark on your tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned SUV or minivan.
Erawan Falls Hike & Swim
Arrive at Erawan National Park. Enjoy up to 3 hours hiking through emerald rainforests and swimming in the crystal-clear limestone pools filled with friendly doctor fish.
- Tier 1–3: Paved paths, easily accessible for all ages.
- Tier 4–7: Natural jungle trail requiring moderate hiking effort. You decide how high you want to go!
Authentic Local Thai Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant near the Erawan visitor center before transitioning into the historical half of your day.
Hellfire Pass & Memorial Museum
Drive to the Memorial Museum dedicated to the Allied Prisoners of War and Asian laborers who suffered and died constructing the railway during WWII. Hike a portion of the Memorial Walking Trail through the actual Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting) to witness the sheer scale of the manual labor involved.
Death Railway Wooden Bridge & Krasae Cave
After a coffee/tea refreshment break, visit Krasae Cave (used as a hospital during WWII). Walk out onto the spectacular, precarious wooden trestle bridge of the Death Railway that bends tightly along the steep mountain slope above the Kwai Noi River.
Return Transfer to Hotel
Your private driver will return you safely to your hotel in Kanchanaburi City or Bangkok.
What to Pack & Preparation Tips
- Footwear: Hiking or sport shoes are highly recommended for the rocky terrain at Hellfire Pass and Erawan Falls.
- Swimwear & Towel: If you plan to swim in Erawan Falls.
- Sun & Insect Protection: Insect repellent and sunblock lotion.
- Attire: Lightweight clothing is best, but please note that Hellfire Pass is a memorial site; respectful attire is appreciated.
How much?
All rates are per person in Thai Baht (THB) for a completely private group.
| Price per person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pax | From Kanchanaburi | From Bangkok |
| 1 | 5,150 THB | 7,600 THB |
| 2 | 3,100 THB | 4,350 THB |
| 3 | 2,400 THB | 3,250 THB |
| 4 | 2,150 THB | 2,850 THB |
| 5 | 1,920 THB | 2,470 THB |
| 6 | 1,770 THB | 2,230 THB |
| 7 | 1,650 THB | 2,050 THB |
| 8 | 1,570 THB | 1,930 THB |
| 9 | 1,500 THB | 1,820 THB |
Displayed prices are per person
Reviews from our guests
By: Erik van den Heuvel | posted Sun 21 Jun, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
Guide was friendly and helpful. Was able to give plenty information at the right time.
Timing was good. Was able to see everything in my own pace and got back at my hotel just before 5 pm.
By: Elizabeth Cooke | posted Tue 31 Mar, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
Our guide Om arrived early for our pickup. He provided a brief overview of our day’s itinerary and suggested we change Erawan to finish vs start the day. We were in full agreement. The driver was good. We liked the places we visited but we probably knew more about them than our guide. We even googled a few times to fill in more details. He didn’t provide much detail and other than a few overview details he didn’t provide much else. We were glad to have someone drive us to the various places but were disappointed that there wasn’t deeper insight into the history.
By: Trevor Stevenson | posted Mon 2 Feb, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
This was a terrific day tour that we would recommend to all. The main reason for this was our wonderful guide, Dew. He was informative, enthusiastic, fun and attentive. He looked after us very well and had great depth of information to share. His English is excellent and he was very attentive to our needs. We highly recommend this tour with Dew.
Thank you
Trevor Stevenson
By: Alison Pemberton | posted Fri 30 Jan, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
Pinky was an excellent guide and we really enjoyed our tour of Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway
By: Malte | posted Fri 30 Jan, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
Fang ist ein toller Guide. Die ganze Tour war sehr angenehm. Er hat an jeder Stelle Rücksicht auf uns genommen und uns auch viele Fragen beantwortet, die in keinem direkten Zusammenhang mit der Tour standen. Vielen Dank.
By: Erica Waite | posted Sun 25 Jan, 2026 | From Bangkok
We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip with Thai National Parks. I was a bit sceptical when I booked as they are not on trip advisor for reviews. However, I need not have worried at all! From the moment we were picked up from our Bangkok Hotel to the moment we were returned at the end of the day - the whole trip was wonderful. We had a private tour with the 4 of us and were extremely well looked after. We choose this tour because my Grandfather was a Prisoner of War in the Second World War and we wanted to visit the Thai Burma Railway , Hells Pass and the Museum. Our guide was very knowledgeable and so respectful of the History of the War in Thailand. The visit to the waterfalls was awesome and our guide walked some of the way up with us to make sure we were safe and knew where we had to go. Delicious lunch in a local restaurant (included in the price). All in all a wonderful day out and a highlight of our trip to Thailand. If you are considering booking with this company don't hesitate - do yourself a favour and book it! You wont regret it.
By: John Teixeira | posted Fri 16 Jan, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
My guide, Pinky, and the driver, Mr. Oats, were simply outstanding! They made my trip both memorable and enjoyable. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills make" Pinky "one of the best guides around.
A well organized and timely tour that Iam glad that I went on.
By: Jack Hankey | posted Wed 14 Jan, 2026 | From Kanchanaburi
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and were very impressed with our extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide, Fang!
Fang had a large amount of knowledge on all of the areas we visited and encouraged us to spend as much time as we liked doing the things we wanted.
The whole experience was seamless. The transportation arrived at our accommodation early and did not rush us to get underway. We never waited at any of the locations to be taken to the next once we were done.
This trip is a great way to fit in all of the main sights that Kanchanaburi/Erawan National Park have to offer. Incredible value for money. Highly, highly recommend.
By: Olivier BEZAL | posted Sat 25 Oct, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
Visite très complète ( du fun de la culture …) Très intéressante avec une guide attentive attentionnée et à notre écoute .Nous recommandons
By: Adelene Seow | posted Sun 7 Sep, 2025 | From Kanchanaburi
The itinerary is comprehensive and covered many places. We were glad to viait Krasae cave and Hellfire Pass before Erawan Falls, as it is nuce to cool off in the falls at the end of the day.