Kanchanaburi · Western Thailand
Rivers & Waterfalls
Float on the River Kwai, swim under emerald falls and ride the jungle railway.
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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.
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
A river town between the jungle hills
Kanchanaburi strings along the River Kwai, with waterfalls and national parks fanning out to the west. Here's how it fits together.
02Getting there
How to get there
Kanchanaburi has no airport, but it's 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 from town.
03When to come
Best time to visit
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January
Peak season — warm days, cool nights, the river at its most inviting.
05What you can do
Experiences we'd recommend
Every one led by a local friend who knows the river and the jungle inside out.
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