Thailand · Up-Close Animal Experiences

3-Day Kanchanaburi Adventure Tour with Hellfire Pass and Elephant Camp

3 Days Round trip from Erawan Falls Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek along the seven tiers of Erawan Waterfalls and swim in its emerald-coloured, crystal-clear water
02 Visit Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway to witness a powerful World War II site
03 Experience an elephant trek in a small Karen village at Jungle Elephant Camp
04 Enjoy bamboo rafting, river activities, and time on a private raft at Sai Yok Yai
05 Explore Krasae Cave, the wooden railway track, and the Bridge over River Kwai

Embark on this 3-day tour for a well-rounded experience of Kanchanaburi province. Travel by boat and on foot as you explore Erawan Waterfalls, enjoy bamboo rafting, and encounter elephants at a jungle camp. The journey also reveals the harsh history of World War II through Hellfire Pass, the Death Railway, Krasae Cave, and the Bridge over River Kwai. Your tour concludes with a visit to Tiger Temple to learn about tigers.

Take a swim in the emerald-coloured, crystal-clear water and enjoy the experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park

Languages English, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Erawan Waterfalls and Hellfire Pass

08:00: Pick-up from your location in Kanchanaburi.
09:00: Arrive at Erawan Waterfall and begin trekking along the natural trail through its seven tiers of splendid waterfalls. Take a swim in the emerald-coloured, crystal-clear water and enjoy the experience.
12:00: Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00: Visit Hellfire Pass, part of the Death Railway constructed during World War II. This passage, cut through the stone mountain by Allied prisoners, reflects the extreme difficulty of its construction.
17:00: Arrive at P. Guest House and check in.
19:00: Dinner at P. Guest House.
Relax for the rest of the evening.

Day 02

Jungle Elephant Camp and Sai Yok Yai

08:00: Have breakfast at P. Guest House.
09:00: Depart from P. Guest House by boat.
10:00: Arrive at Jungle Elephant Camp, a small Karen village.
10:30: Enjoy an elephant trek with your Kanchanaburi tour guide.
11:30: Riverside picnic lunch.
12:00: Enjoy bamboo rafting on the river.
13:00: Reach the Jungle Elephant Camp.
14:00: Head back to P. Guest House.
14:30: Depart from P. Guest House.
16:00: Arrive at Sai Yok Yai and check in at Krit Raft House.
Enjoy the rest of the day with a private raft, swimming, body rafting, relaxation, and a local Thai dinner.

Day 03

Tiger Temple, Krasae Cave and River Kwai Bridge

06:00: Depart from Krit Raft House with coffee and snacks on the way.
07:15: Arrive at Tiger Temple and have Thai breakfast at the temple.
11:00: Depart from Tiger Temple.
11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30: Visit Krasae Cave and the wooden railway track.
15:00: Stop for a coffee break, drinks, and snacks at a beautiful riverside coffee shop.
17:00: Visit the Bridge over River Kwai.
18:00: The tour ends in Kanchanaburi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Erawan Falls 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and return to your location in Kanchanaburi.
Private air-conditioned car.
Private English-speaking tour guide.
All entrance fees.
Trekking at Erawan Waterfalls (National Park).
Sai Yok National Park.
Sai Yok Yai Waterfalls.
Private raft.
River activities.
Hellfire Pass & Memorial Museum.
The original elephant trek and bamboo raft.
Krasae Cave.
Death Railway wooden bridge.
Tiger Temple (Morning Program - entrance fee of 5,000 baht per person included).
The Bridge over River Kwai.
Accommodation.
7 meals.
Coffee break and snacks.
Drinking water.