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Kanchanaburi

Jungle rivers, waterfalls and WWII history just a few hours from Bangkok. Sleep on a floating rafthouse.

🌤️ Best time to visit

November–February for cool weather. Waterfalls are fullest from August to November.

🛺 Getting around

Rent a scooter or car, or join a day tour; distances between sights are long.

🗺️ Region

West · Kanchanaburi

⭐ Top things to do

  1. Bridge over the River Kwai
  2. Erawan Falls
  3. Death Railway ride
  4. Hellfire Pass
  5. Floating rafthouses

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Stays in Kanchanaburi

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📍 Kanchanaburi

River Kwai Jungle Rafts

River Kwai Noi

Why we like it: Sleep in floating raft rooms on the River Kwai, surrounded by jungle — an unplugged nature escape.

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Kanchanaburi Jungle Kit

Waterfalls, river rafts and jungle paths — come prepared for wet rocks and mosquitoes.

📚 Guides

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A Weekend in Kanchanaburi: Rafts, Railways & Waterfalls

Just a few hours from Bangkok — sleep on the river and swim in turquoise falls.

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🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

Data the moment you land — Grab and maps just work.

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Airport transfer

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