Private Tour
Private Tour to Kanchanaburi Death Railway and Elephant Haven
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
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Set out on the exciting day excursion combining various activities in Kanchanaburi. From visiting the temple atop the mountain with magnificent buddha statue and a train ride from the Bridge of River Kwai getting the feel of the Death Railway, to observing the rescued Elephants. This well-balanced tour will fill your day with discovery of culture and history, and not leaving out fun and entertaining activity.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wat Tham Sua
Take a 2.5 hours' drive to our first stop, Wat Tham Sua, the temple that stands atop the mountain. Marvel at the magnificent Buddha Statue boasted as the largest in the province coupling with a beautiful stupa. You can choose to challenge yourself climbing the 157 steps stair or do it comfortably with the cable car.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
15 minutes' drive to visit the war cemetery contains the remains of 6,982 Allied POWs who died during the construction of the Thai-Burma Death Railway. Visitors come to the park that reminds them of the war and its consequences.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Private tour with licensed professional guide
Admission Fees
Lunch at local restaurants
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Bangkok City Hotels)
All personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the program
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Private Tour to Kanchanaburi Death Railway and Elephant Haven
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Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Most amazing excursion!!
Jeanette A,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was so amazing! So much info and lunch was great!!! Our guide was beyond great! I’ve done a lot of excursions and this one is by far the best…
Amazing experience
rpascal5,,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing tour! Our tour guide, Bella was amazing! Very knowledgeable she shared with us a lot of information about Thailand, and she coordinated all the activities to maximize our experience. What a great day!
Autstanding!
Roam67776811955,,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You can for sure by a cheaper tripp. But not a better one! We were picked up at our hotel! The hole day was very good organised. And all inkluded. After the tripp we taken to our hotel. No meeting point. Very nice and good guide in Sam!
War to Elephants
Lyle S,,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous… a nice variety of experiences…Rungaroon was excellent guide…very responsive to our needs…my wife would like to do it again! Highly recommend without exception
The MUST Do activity if you are only visiting Bangkok
George H,,Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best day with Nan, having a private driver and tour guide was amazing, there was only 2 of us so it felt a little overkill now thinking about it but no one else was doing this tour from Bangkok and we didn’t want to have to travel. Nan was so informative and knowledgeable and a real sweet character, she got the most amazing photos of us through the day. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Bangkok you get to see the REAL Thailand outside of the city. It’s a long day but if you want to see elephants I suggest you take this tour because travelling 3 hours just for Elephants it a long time and the history and railway really broke it up nicely
Top Tier
Millissa V,,Jun 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was amazing and our tour guide Roon was top tier! We learned so much from her and the places we visited. We enjoyed the train and elephant experience. Must try. BTW prepare to get wet.
Experience of a lifetime
Tina C,,May 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was by far the very best excursion we've taken in Bangkok! Nan our guide and Nui our driver were FANTASTIC! They went out of their way to make our special day one that we would remember always. They even stopped to let us get coffee before heading out on the long drive to our first destination. Nan explained things along the way and was so eager to answer our questions. I would highly recommend taking this trip! From the beautiful temple to the Death Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai (via the 45 minute train ride) to feeding and bathing the elephants it is truly remarkable. Full of history, beautiful scenery and of course the ELEPHANTS! Soooooo much fun! Definitely worth the time and money. If you choose this excursion I hope you are lucky enough to get Nan and Nuri! They're the best!
Amazing day.
Bella T,,Feb 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved feeding and scrubbing the elephants the best but the temple was also an experience with the views and the temple itself was stunning. A full packed day but was worth the experience if my 90 year old mother can do it so can you. 😉
Very fun excursion
christianbarriosmelg,,Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide we had, Ake, had excellent treatment with us and left us with a very good feeling! I would repeat without a doubt. Plus, they drop you off and pick you up directly from your hotel, which makes it very convenient. The activities are very good and the guide knows a lot.
Elephant haven with death railroad
David K,,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Eddie, was an excellent guide. While this was only his second time leading this itinerary, he was very knowledgeable. He engaged us in conversation over a wide variety of topics and we learned a lot about Thailand. The temple we visited was lovely, but the highlight of the tour was the elephant haven. Preparing food for and feeding the elephants was awe inspiring. Ao far, this was the highlight of our trip. On the way back to Bangkok, we stopped along the roadside for the best Pad Thai we have ever had. While a long day, it was well worth it.
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