Private Tour to Kanchanaburi Death Railway and Elephant Haven | 11 hours 30 minutes

11 Reviews | Bangkok
From $204.40 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
Select Date and Travelers
You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (10-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Child (0-9) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Please select a travel date and travelers to show booking options.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up at 06:30 at your hotel lobby. If your accommodation is not in the list. Please provide us with the hotel name and address. Only hotel in Bangkok City area is included in the service. ... Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • 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.

    1 hour

  • 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.

    20 minutes

  • Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

    15 minutes' drive to the Bridge over the River Kwai. Spend a short time (30 minutes) walking along the ironclad bridge that bears a long history of bloodshed and conflict from the time of World War II. You will board the train which will take you along the renowned Death Railway (45 minutes train ride). (Train fee included)

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Tham Kra Sae Bridge

    The train ends at Krasae station which locates the Kra Sae cave, a cave with Buddha image inside. Proceed to Elephant Haven Thailand.

    30 minutes

  • Kanchanaburi

    Observe and learn about the rescued Elephants. Admission and activity included.

    1 hour

  • River Khwae Bridge

    Set out to the famous Bridge of the River Kwai, 15 minutes' drive, spend a short time walking along the ironclad bridge that bears a long history of bloodshed and conflict from the time of World War II. Return of Bangkok, 2.5 hours' drive.

    45 minutes

Sample Menu

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

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews

4.8

11 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    10
  • 4 stars
    0
  • 3 stars
    1
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    0

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 10 reviews with 5 stars

War to Elephants

Published on Nov, 2024

Fabulous… 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

Published on Sep, 2024

We 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

Published on Jun, 2024

This 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

Published on May, 2024

This 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!

Elephant haven with death railroad

Published on Nov, 2023

Our 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.

Personalize Your Destination Experience
Thailand

Thailand

6699 tours

View
Compare Similar Experiences

Current

time

11 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
11
From
$204 /   Person
time

10 hours

time Free Cancellation
253
From
$81 /   Person
time

9 hours

time Non Refundable
213
From
$86 /   Person
time

11 hours

time Free Cancellation
177
From
$90 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
166
From
$161 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

10 hours to 12 hours

time Free Cancellation
162
From
$159 /   Person
time

9 hours

time Non Refundable
39
From
$92 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

10 hours

time Free Cancellation
35
From
$172 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
34
From
$130 /   Person
time

13 hours

time Free Cancellation
32
From
$90 /   Person
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
21
From
$153 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

10 hours to 11 hours

time Non Refundable
20
From
$156 /   Person
time

11 hours to 12 hours

time Free Cancellation
18
From
$86 /   Person
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
3,882
From
$35 /   Person
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
3,128
From
$30 /   Person
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
3,029
From
$77 /   Person
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,300
From
$38 /   Person
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,908
From
$72 /   Person
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,283
From
$59 /   Person
time

7 hours to 8 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,144
From
$41 /   Person
time

11 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,069
From
$37 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
783
From
$73 /   Person
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
672
From
$94 /   Person
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
655
From
$59 /   Person
Likely To Sell Out
time

6 hours to 7 hours

time Non Refundable
647
From
$117 /   Person
Connect with TravelOne
travelone
Louise Berg
Destination Expert
TravelOne Subscribe
We organise unforgettable vacations.
Subscribe for trending deals.
© Copyright 2025 TravelOne Technologies Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Visa Card Mastercard Maestro Amex Discover

TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.