Kanchanaburi Tour: River Kwai, Ayutthaya & Erawan Falls
Erawan swim, River Kwai bridge, Ayutthaya temples tour: swim, cross, explore ancient sites
A 3-day small-group tour from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, Lopburi and Ayutthaya with a professional guide, minivan transport, and two nights' hotel stays. You'll see the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on day one, swim and hike at Erawan National Park on day two, and tour the UNESCO temples of Ayutthaya on day three. The group stays under 9 people, so the guide can tailor the pace and stops to what interests you. Hotel pickup is included. Entrance fees and meals beyond breakfast are separate.
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Day 1: Markets, Kanchanaburi and River Kwai
- Pick-up at Bangkok hotel
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Walk through Maeklong Market
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Boat ride through floating market canals
- Visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- See River Kwai in Kanchanaburi center
- Thai lunch
- Visit Bridge on the River Kwai
- Optional death train ride
- Check-in at Kanchanaburi hotel
- Visit Kanchanaburi Night Market
- Free time in Kanchanaburi center
Day 2: Erawan Park, Lopburi and Monkey Temple
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Erawan National Park waterfalls
- Swim in turquoise pools
- Optional hike to highest waterfall
- Visit Erawan Shrine
- Thai-style picnic lunch at park
- Travel to Suphan Buri for lunch break
- Travel to Lopburi
- Visit Lopburi Monkey Temple
- Check-in at Lopburi hotel
- Free time or dinner in Lopburi
Day 3: Lopburi, Ayutthaya and Bangkok
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Lopburi morning market
- Travel to Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon temple
- Visit Wat Phanan Choeng temple
- Lunch
- Visit Wat Phra Mahathat temple
- Visit reclining Buddha
- Visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple
- Return to Bangkok hotel
What’s included
- Minivan transport from Bangkok throughout the 3 days.
- hotel pickup and return.
- two nights at 3-star hotels with breakfast both mornings.
- a professional guide in English or Italian.
- visits to the Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Bridge on the River Kwai, Erawan National Park with swimming and optional hiking, the Monkey Temple in Lopburi, and five temples in Ayutthaya including Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
- Thai-style picnic lunch at Erawan National Park.
- free time at night markets in Kanchanaburi and Lopburi.
Times
- Every day 07:30
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The experience
The tour starts with hotel pickup in Bangkok and heads straight to the Maeklong Railway Market, where you'll watch the market stalls fold back as the train passes through, then walk the aisles for coffee and a look around. From there it's on to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you'll ride a local boat through the canals. By afternoon you're in Kanchanaburi, stopping at the War Cemetery on the way, then reaching the Bridge on the River Kwai. You can walk it, photograph it, and take an optional boat ride or the Death Railway ride if you want. Overnight is at a 3-star hotel on the river with breakfast included. Your guide takes you to the night market for dinner and free time to explore the town center.
Day two moves into Erawan National Park, where the terraced Erawan Falls drop into a series of turquoise pools. Your guide will point out the best spots for swimming, and if you're up for it, a one-hour hike reaches the seventh waterfall for forest views. A Thai-style picnic lunch happens at the park before the drive to Lopburi, where you'll visit the Monkey Temple before sunset and stay overnight at a 3-star hotel. The Erawan Shrine is a stop on the way if you want to visit it.
Day three starts with the morning market in Lopburi, then a ninety-minute drive to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guide takes you through Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Phanan Choeng (with its 19-meter Buddha image), Wat Phra Mahathat (famous for the Buddha head wrapped in Banyan tree roots), the reclining Buddha, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram, built in the style of Angkor Wat temples and set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. After lunch and the temple visits, you're driven back to Bangkok and dropped at your hotel.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see three of Thailand's main regions (the markets and river history of Kanchanaburi, the waterfalls and wildlife of Erawan, and the ancient temples of Ayutthaya) without renting a car or booking hotels separately. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you're not negotiating stops or timing. The guide handles the route and you focus on what you came to see.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What's included in the 3-day tour from Bangkok?
The tour includes minivan transport from your Bangkok hotel, two nights at 3-star hotels (one in Kanchanaburi, one in Lopburi) with breakfast both mornings, a professional guide, and entry to the attractions listed in the itinerary. Meals beyond breakfast, entrance fees to some sites, and gratuities are separate.
How many people travel in the group?
The small-group tour is limited to 8 or 9 people, which means your guide can adjust the pace and stops based on what the group wants to do.
Can I swim at Erawan National Park?
Yes, the park has a series of turquoise pools where you can swim. Your guide will recommend the best spots, and there's an optional one-hour hike to the seventh and highest waterfall if you want to go further into the forest.
What languages does the guide speak?
The tour is available with guides in English or Italian. You choose which one at checkout.
Is the Bridge on the River Kwai included, or do I pay extra?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is part of the tour. You'll walk it and take photos. Optional extras like the boat ride or the Death Railway ride cost more if you want them.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour start?
No, hotel pickup in Bangkok is included, so the driver will collect you from your hotel in the morning.
Kanchanaburi Tour: River Kwai, Ayutthaya & Erawan Falls
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