Rivers & Waterfalls
Kanchanaburi
Emerald waterfalls, a slow jungle river and the haunting Death Railway.
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See what we love About Kanchanaburi
Western Thailand's river country. Kanchanaburi is where the jungle meets the River Kwai — emerald waterfalls, floating raft houses and the sobering history of the WWII Death Railway, all within a few hours of Bangkok.
Western Thailand
Emerald Waterfalls
Erawan's seven turquoise tiers, made for swimming.
The River Kwai
Float, kayak and sleep in raft houses on the water.
WWII History
The Death Railway, the bridge and Hellfire Pass.
Jungle & Parks
National parks, caves, elephants and wild trails.
01Where you'll be
Where you'll be in Kanchanaburi
02Getting there
How to get there
No airport, but an easy 2–3 hours from Bangkok by road — or a slow, scenic ride on the historic Death Railway. We'll arrange your transfer or train and your raft-house pickup.
03When to come
Best time to visit
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January
Peak season — warm days, cool nights, the river at its most inviting.
04The people
Meet our local friends in Kanchanaburi
05What you can do
Experiences we'd recommend
Every one led by a local friend who knows Kanchanaburi inside out.
Stay in Kanchanaburi
View all staysHandpicked places to rest, hosted by people we know and trust.
Kohkorya Private Raft
Our Local Friend Kwai Noi river, Kanchanaburi
A new floating raft on the Kwai Noi, six minutes from Kanchanaburi town — a two-bedroom family room and two twins, each opening onto its own riverside balcony, with breakfast brought to the door.
From $117 / night ฿3,500
Kohkorya Chuan Chom Ploen
Our Local Friend Kwai Noi river, Kanchanaburi
The simplest rooms at Kohkorya and the cheapest way onto the river — garden on one side, the Kwai Noi on the other, breakfast for two in the rate.
From $50 / night ฿1,500
Kohkorya Rerngwawee Raft
Our Local Friend Kwai Noi river, Kanchanaburi
Floating raft rooms on the Kwai Noi, two or three to a room with breakfast for all of them — the quiet, do-nothing end of a weekend two hours out of Bangkok.
From $83 / night ฿2,500
Kohkorya Riverfront Villa
Our Local Friend Kwai Noi river, Kanchanaburi
A small villa on the edge of the Kwai Noi — warm, plain and named for watching the stars — from ฿1,800 a room with breakfast for two.
From $60 / night ฿1,800
Kohkorya Deluxe Rooms
Our Local Friend Kwai Noi river, Kanchanaburi
The deluxe grade at Kohkorya — the Kwai Noi moving slowly in front, green on the other three sides — from ฿2,500 a room with breakfast for two.
From $83 / night ฿2,500
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