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A waterfall cascading into a turquoise pool surrounded by dense forest. 1
A large tree with a wide canopy, a paved walkway, and a grassy area with various plants. 2
A temple with golden spires and a large golden statue. 3
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Kanchanaburi Private Tour: Erawan Waterfalls & Cave Temples

By EarthVenture Thailand
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$342 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover a different side of Kanchanaburi on a private day trip combining Erawan’s forest waterfalls with peaceful temples and countryside landmarks.

Unlike many Erawan tours centred on the River Kwai and wartime history, this itinerary focuses on nature and local culture. Spend approximately three hours exploring the waterfall, with the freedom to swim at the lower pools or hike towards the higher tiers according to your interests and fitness.

After Erawan, enter the natural cave sanctuary of Wat Tham Phu Wa, pause beneath the enormous canopy of the Giant Rain Tree, and finish at Wat Tham Sua, known for its golden Buddha, colourful architecture and wide countryside views.

With private transport and a licensed guide, the pace can be adjusted for swimming, walking, photographs and rest without following a large-group schedule.

Activity location

  • Wat Tham Phu Wa
    • 71000, Nong Ya, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wat Tham Phu Wa
    • 71000, Nong Ya, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

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Private Driver Only

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Driver Only Option: Enjoy hotel pickup, private transport. Explore independently at your own pace; no tour guide is included.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$341.77 x 1 AdultAU$341.77
Total
Price is AU$341.77
Until Thu, 13 Aug

Private Tour with Tour Guide

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$461.39 x 1 AdultAU$461.39
Total
Price is AU$461.39
Until Thu, 13 Aug

Tour Guide Included

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$461.39 x 1 AdultAU$461.39
Total
Price is AU$461.39
Until Thu, 13 Aug

What's included, what's not

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    Accident insurance
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    Bottled drinking water
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    Admission fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary
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    Pickup and drop-off from one Bangkok hotel
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    Licensed English-speaking private guide
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    Private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel, tolls and parking
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch, snacks and additional drinks
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    Personal expenses and optional service charge
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    Overtime requested by guests beyond the stated tour duration

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.
  • Most travellers can participate, but the tour involves walking on uneven, wet and sometimes slippery forest paths.
  • The lower waterfall levels are easier to reach. Hiking towards the higher tiers requires more time, steps and physical effort.
  • Visiting all seven waterfall levels is not guaranteed and depends on fitness, trail conditions, weather and the time guests choose to spend swimming.
  • Swimming is optional. Guests who wish to swim should bring swimwear, a towel and dry clothes for the temple visits afterwards.
  • Shoes with good grip are recommended. Flip-flops are not ideal for the higher waterfall trails.
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting the temples. Guests who swim should change into dry, temple-appropriate clothing before continuing.
  • Children must remain under adult supervision around the waterfall pools and walking trails.
  • Access to individual waterfall tiers or swimming areas may change because of weather, water conditions or national-park safety regulations.
  • The order and duration of brief stops may be adjusted according to traffic, park conditions and attraction closing times.
  • otal tour duration may vary depending on Bangkok traffic and the pace of the waterfall visit.

Activity itinerary

Kanchanaburi Province (Pass by)

Leave Bangkok behind and travel west towards Kanchanaburi, a province known for forested mountains, rivers, waterfalls and peaceful countryside. During the journey, your private guide will introduce the region and explain how the day combines natural scenery, Buddhist architecture and local landmarks beyond Kanchanaburi’s better-known wartime sites.

Erawan National Park

  • 10m
Enter the forested surroundings of Erawan National Park, home to walking trails, limestone scenery and one of Thailand’s best-known multi-tiered waterfalls. Your guide will explain the park layout, walking routes and practical safety information before beginning the waterfall visit.

Erawan Waterfalls

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Spend approximately three hours exploring the seven-tiered Erawan Waterfalls, where water flows through forested limestone surroundings and forms a series of natural pools. Guests may relax and swim at the lower levels or continue hiking towards the higher tiers according to their interests, fitness and available time. Your guide will help the group choose a comfortable route rather than rushing everyone towards the top. Water flow, swimming conditions and access to individual levels may vary depending on the season, weather and national-park regulations.

Wat Tham Phu Wa

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover a peaceful Buddhist temple built around a natural limestone cave. Walk through its distinctive stone entrance and enter the cool cave sanctuary, where Buddha images and religious shrines sit among natural rock formations. The quiet interior and soft lighting create a very different atmosphere from Kanchanaburi’s brightly decorated outdoor temples.

Giant Monkey Pod Tree

  • 15m
Pause beneath the enormous canopy of one of Kanchanaburi’s best-known rain trees. Its wide-reaching branches create a naturally shaded space and reveal the remarkable scale and age of the tree. This short countryside stop offers a peaceful contrast to the temples and waterfall, with time to walk beneath the branches and take photographs.

Wat Tham Suea

  • 30m
Visit Wat Tham Sua, one of Kanchanaburi’s most visually striking temples, set above the surrounding rice fields and countryside. See the enormous seated golden Buddha, colourful temple towers and a blend of Thai and Chinese architectural influences. From the elevated temple grounds, enjoy broad views across the Mae Klong River plain and take time for photographs.

Location

Activity location

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    Wat Tham Phu Wa
    • 71000, Nong Ya, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Wat Tham Phu Wa
    • 71000, Nong Ya, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

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