Private Tour
Private Tour to Kanchanaburi Death Railway and Elephant Haven
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
Options
Private Tour to Kanchanaburi Death Railway and Elephant Haven
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
rpascal5,
Jul 4, 2025
- 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!
War to Elephants
Lyle S,
Nov 1, 2024
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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!
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