Kanchanaburi & River Kwai — 2 Days 1 Night
Floating Market & River Kwai — 2 Days 1 Night Tour
⏱️ Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
📍 Start: Your Bangkok Hotel Lobby
🚐 Tour Type: Join Group / Private
👥 Private Min: 2 Persons
Explore Thailand's rich heritage on this Floating Market & River Kwai 2-Day, 1-Night Tour. Departing from Bangkok, this immersive experience combines vibrant local markets, poignant WWII landmarks and serene natural beauty. Choose from three route options below, each spending one night at a floating house on the River Kwai.
✨ Tour Highlights
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Glide through bustling canals on a traditional longtail boat, past vendors selling fresh produce and local delicacies
- Bridge over the River Kwai: Walk across the legendary bridge, a testament to the resilience of POWs during WWII
- JEATH War Museum: Exhibits on the hardships faced by prisoners of war, housed in a replica bamboo hut
- Death Railway Train Ride: Ride part of the historic Thai-Burma Railway, with scenic views along its dramatic curving mountain track
- Elephant Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: Eco-friendly activities bringing you closer to nature
- Sai Yok Noi Waterfall / Erawan Waterfall: Relax at a tranquil waterfall amid lush surroundings (route dependent)
- Overnight at Floating House: Spend the night in unique floating accommodation on the River Kwai with Thai cuisine
💰 Option A — River Kwai, Kanchanaburi & Elephant Trekking
Join Group Tour
3,500 ฿
Adult · Child 3,000 ฿
Private Group Tour
5,500 ฿
Adult & Child · per person
Day 1: Bangkok Hotel → Kanchanaburi (River Kwai)
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06:15🏨 Hotel Pick-UpPick up from your hotel (Bangkok only). Depart to Kanchanaburi province — visit the Cemetery of Allied Prisoners of the Second World War, the JEATH Museum (admission included), and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Ride the train along the Death Railway's most dangerous curving section, built of wooden logs along the mountain.
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13:30🍽️ Thai LunchThai lunch, then visit Sai Yok Noi Waterfall — free time around 30 minutes.
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16:30🏡 Floating HouseArrive at the Floating House for overnight stay — free time.
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19:00🍽️ Thai DinnerThai dinner at the Floating House.
Day 2: Elephant Ride, Bamboo Rafting & Hellfire Pass → Bangkok
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08:00🍳 Breakfast & Elephant CampBreakfast at the Raft House, then depart to the Elephant Camp for elephant riding and bamboo rafting, followed by Thai lunch.
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13:00⛏️ Hellfire PassHead to Hellfire Pass, an 18-metre-deep cutting through the mountain along the railway route.
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15:00🏨 Return to BangkokBack to Bangkok — drop off at your hotel 19:00–19:30.
💰 Option B — Floating Market, River Kwai & Elephant Trekking
Join Group Tour
4,000 ฿
Adult · Child 3,500 ฿ · ⭐ Most Popular
Private Group Tour
6,000 ฿
Adult & Child · per person
Day 1: Bangkok Hotel → Damnoen Saduak Floating Market → Kanchanaburi
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06:15🏨 Hotel Pick-UpPick up from your hotel (Bangkok only). Depart to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market — longtail boat ride included (20 minutes). Free time (1 hour) to walk around the market, or take an optional Paddle Boat (extra 150 THB/person).
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13:00🍽️ Thai LunchThai lunch, then visit the WWII & JEATH War Museum, walk over the Bridge over the River Kwai, and travel by train along the Death Railway's most dangerous curving section.
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18:00🏡 Floating HouseArrive at the Floating House for overnight stay — free time.
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19:00🍽️ Thai DinnerThai dinner at the Floating House.
Day 2: Elephant Ride, Bamboo Rafting & Sai Yok Noi Waterfall → Bangkok
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08:00🍳 Breakfast & Elephant CampBreakfast at the Raft House, then depart to the Elephant Camp for elephant riding and bamboo rafting, followed by Thai lunch.
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13:30💦 Sai Yok Noi WaterfallVisit Sai Yok Noi Waterfall — free time 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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15:00🏨 Return to BangkokBack to Bangkok — drop off at your hotel 19:00–19:30.
💰 Option C — Floating Market, River Kwai & Erawan Waterfall
Join Group Tour
5,000 ฿
Adult · Child 4,500 ฿
Private Group Tour
8,000 ฿
Adult & Child · per person
Day 1: Bangkok Hotel → Damnoen Saduak Floating Market → Kanchanaburi
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06:15🏨 Hotel Pick-UpPick up from your hotel (Bangkok only). Depart to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market — longtail boat ride included (20 minutes). Free time (1 hour) to walk around the market, or take an optional Paddle Boat (extra 150 THB/person).
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13:00🍽️ Thai LunchThai lunch, then visit the WWII & JEATH War Museum, walk over the Bridge over the River Kwai, and travel by train along the Death Railway's most dangerous curving section.
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18:00🏡 Floating HouseArrive at the Floating House for overnight stay — free time.
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19:00🍽️ Thai DinnerThai dinner at the Floating House.
Day 2: Erawan Waterfall → Bangkok
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08:00🍳 Breakfast & Erawan WaterfallBreakfast at the Raft House, then depart to Erawan Waterfall — free time, followed by a Thai lunch box.
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14:00🏨 Head to BangkokHead back towards your Bangkok hotel.
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19:00🏨 Return to HotelDrop off at your hotel around 19:00–19:30.
✅ Includes & ❌ Excludes
✅ Tour Includes
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off within Bangkok City only
- Longtail motor boat, 10–15 minutes
- 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
- 1 night air-conditioned room at the Floating House
- English-speaking guide
❌ Tour Excludes
- Gratuities / tips
- Paddle Boat add-on (150 THB/person)
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
💬 What's the difference between Options A, B and C?
Option A skips the floating market and focuses on Kanchanaburi with Sai Yok Noi Waterfall. Option B adds the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on Day 1. Option C swaps the elephant trekking day for a visit to the larger Erawan Waterfall.
💬 What's the difference between Join Group and Private tours?
Join Group shares transport with other travellers on a set schedule. Private Group gives your party an exclusive vehicle, and requires a minimum of 2 persons to book.
💬 Where do we stay overnight?
You stay one night in an air-conditioned room at a Floating House on the River Kwai, with dinner and breakfast included.
💬 Is this tour suitable for young children?
Yes. Children under 2 years (0–90 cm) travel free with no seat provided. Children taller than 100 cm are charged at the adult rate.
💬 What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.
ℹ️ Important Information
👶 Child Policy
- Under 2 years (0–90 cm) — Free of charge (no seat provided)
- Children taller than 100 cm — charged at adult rate
⚠️ No-Show & Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour
- No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure
- Bookings should be made at least 1 day prior to the tour date, by 8:30 PM (office hours)
- Only fully paid bookings will receive a confirmation voucher
📋 How Booking Works
- Fill out the booking form and send it to us — we'll check tour availability and confirm your hotel name
- We'll then send an invoice for the total price (valid for 8 hours); once paid, your tour is booked and a confirmation email is sent
- If you don't have a hotel name yet, enter "tbc" (to be confirmed) — we'll reserve your place and keep your file open
- For more details, contact us by email or WhatsApp +66 95 174 1941
🎒 What to Bring
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or cap for outdoor areas
- Slipper shoes or sandals
- Cash for personal expenses
🗺️ Join Group Pick-Up Area (Bangkok City Only)
- Asoke, Charoen Krung Road Soi 1–50, Chidlom, Pathumwan, Phayathai, Ploenchit, Pratunam
- Petchburi Road from Soi 1 to Avani Atrium, Silom, Sathorn, Siam Square
- Sukhumvit Soi 1–33 and Soi 2–24, Chinatown, Khao San Road
- Pick up at the lobby of your hotel — if your hotel is out of route, a meeting point will be suggested
- Alternative meeting points: Terminal 21 Asok (06:15–06:30 am) · Asia Hotel Bangkok, Phaya Thai Rd (06:30 am) · In front of Starbucks, Khao San Rd (07:00–07:15 am)
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- All times shown are estimates and may vary due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of the group, or unforeseen circumstances
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