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Thailand History Tour: Erawan Park and River Kwai
4.2
223 Ratings
Khwaeng Wang Mai
- Discover the captivating tales of Thailand’s rich history
- Explore Erawan National Park, JEATH Museum, and the Bridge Over River Kwai
- Travel in comfort aboard a cozy, well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour with 9 people maximum
- Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
- Discover the captivating tales of Thailand’s rich history
- Explore Erawan National Park, JEATH Museum, and the Bridge Over River Kwai
- Travel in comfort aboard a cozy, well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour with 9 people maximum
- Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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JEATH War Museum - Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Bangkok to discover the captivating history and stunning landscapes of Kanchanaburi. This tour is ideal for both history buffs and nature enthusiasts.
The journey begins with a visit to the JEATH Museum, where visitors will uncover the harrowing stories of the Prisoners of War who built…
- JEATH War Museum - Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Bangkok to discover the captivating history and stunning landscapes of Kanchanaburi. This tour is ideal for both history buffs and nature enthusiasts.
The journey begins with a visit to the JEATH Museum, where visitors will uncover the harrowing stories of the Prisoners of War who built the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II. This thought-provoking experience provides profound insight into an important chapter of Thailand’s history.
- Bridge Over the River Kwai - Next, explore the iconic Bridge Over the River Kwai, a historic landmark surrounded by breathtaking limestone mountains. Known as the “Death Railway,” this bridge stands as a poignant reminder of resilience amidst hardship. Walk across its spans, admire the scenic surroundings, and learn its stories from an expert guide.
- Erawan National Park - Afterward, pause for a delicious local lunch (at your own expense) before heading to Erawan National Park.
- Erawan Waterfalls - Here, be enchanted by the magnificent Erawan Waterfall, a seven-tiered cascade perfect for hiking and swimming. Enjoy the serene jungle setting and take a refreshing dip in its crystal-clear pools.
As the day concludes, return to Bangkok, ensuring a comfortable and convenient drop-off at your accommodation.
From poignant history to natural splendor, this tour offers a well-rounded and memorable experience. Don’t miss the chance to explore one of Thailand’s most fascinating regions.
What's Included
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from Free Pickup Area)
- English-speaking guide
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from Free Pickup Area)
- English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees: JEATH Museum (THB50) and Erawan National Park (THB 300)
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees: JEATH Museum (THB50) and Erawan National Park (THB 300)
Location
National Stadium BTS Station
National Stadium BTS Station Exit 2. Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(223 Ratings)
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Andrews5200
Oct 5, 2024
Erawan falls and River Kwai. - A fantastic day out. This is a full days journey about 3 1/2 hours travel time each way . First the visit to the war museum at the River Kwai and to walk over the metal bridge. We could of done with more time there.
Next stop the Erawan National Park.
There are seven stages to the falls but well worth visiting all 7 . I would recommend walking all the way up to the top quite steep with lots of steps. And stopping at each stage on the way down for a swim. Life jackets are mandatory and cost 20 Baht each.
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Mkvz958fz9
Sep 20, 2024
Super Star - Excellent trip by Pinporn (Angie, she was very helpful & professional in her work, she was very friendly and explained the history of Thailand very well. I highly recommend this trip to everyone.
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Caroline_w
Sep 8, 2024
Wonderful waterfalls - What a fantastic day, very comfortable minibus 🚐 to JETHA museum, the bridge over River Kwai and then the amazing Erawan waterfalls. Although we hiked up to level 7, which was amazing to see, level 2 for swimming 🏊 was the best 👌
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Magdalena_c
Aug 10, 2024
Erawan falls is nice. River Kwai is so so - 5 stars rating is for the Erawan falls. Ri er Kwai is 3 stars. Service from the provider is 3 stars. Very nice waterfalls. Well worth a visit. It is about 3 hours' drive from Bangkok without traffic. River Kwai is one hour away and not much to see. The museum is just a bunch of news clippings. Not impressed. You can walk on the bridge but nothing really special. Going to level 7 of Erawan waterfall will take about one hour for a person with average fitness. One way is about 2km. There are steep steps after level 3. After level 5, the path is not paved. We spent one hour up to level 7 and 45 mins down leisurely. Erawan falls is well worth a visit if you want to take a break from busy Bangkok.
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Isabel
Jul 27, 2024
Good fun, not exhausting - Mr. Eddy and the driver (who's name I unfortunately never asked) were really great and it was a good trip!
It's hard to get there without a tour so I'd really recommend it.
Just a quick fyi, there's these fish in the water that are used for pedicure. They are totally harmless but it might be good to know beforehand
The walks up the levels aren't too bad and you can swim in most levels. I'd recommend 3 or 4 but definitely go and see the other levels, it's beautiful
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Emilia
Jul 15, 2024
Best tour to Kanchanaburi - Super informative and fun tour guide Pop. Learned a lot about the history before heading to the most beautiful waterfalls. Great tour 10/10
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Moonpyung_k
Jul 11, 2024
Cool swimming and hiking - The tour guide really tried his best. He tried to give all the information he knew though sometimes it's too much. I loved working up to the level 7 of the Erawan Waterfall. Swimming in the water there was amazing too!
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David_m
Jun 14, 2024
Kwai & waterfall trip - Excellent Trip
Erawan national park was very good Getting to the 7th waterfall was an achievement and worth it.
The Kwai trip was also very good the tour guide was very informative,
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35divinag
May 31, 2024
Great excursion to Erawan National Park and Waterfalls. - This excursion to Erawan National Park was very enjoyable, especially with Niranya as our tour guide. She gave a lot of useful tips to make the most of the time we have for the day.
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Ambrem733
Sep 19, 2024
Excursion Erawan Waterfalls, Kwai River and JEATH Museum - Amazing waterfalls to do if you are in the area of Bangkok.
The Guide is super nice. The only problem was the microphone in the van. Indeed, the Guide explained and gave information on the way but we did not understand much. In all honesty, I was interested only in waterfalls so if this is also your case you can go by yourself without the need for a Guide because once there you do what you want, the Guide does not follow you in the park.
See if you want to see the Bridge of the Kwai River and the JEATH Museum. It was not extraordinary.
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