Meeting point: Hotel pick up, or meet directly at 90/9 Moo 4, Baan Nong Hoi, Amphoe Mueang, Tambon Wang Dong, Kanchanaburi, 71190, Thailand Erawan National ParkĪn hour’s drive from Kanchanaburi’s city centre lies Erawan National Park. Spending the day with these gentle giants was a very humbling, wholesome experience - definitely one for the books!Ĭost: ~S$90.60 for a one-day program (incl. We got to cut fruits, cook rice balls, and - my favourite bit - feed the elephants.Īfter that, head down to the river to bathe the elephants. You’ll also get to live a day in the life of a mahout (elephant trainer), starting with prepping food for the elephants! Elephants spend most of their time eating, consuming 10% of their body weight daily. There are currently 10 elephants living there and they spend most of the day roaming around freely. Sign up for an elephant daycare at Elephants World, a sanctuary for elephants rescued from all over Thailand. Come an hour earlier before the train arrives to walk along the track!Īddress: Lum Sum, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand Elephants World *Pro-tip: Time your visit during train passings (see train schedule for fixed timings). There are many viewing spots along the track, but the section at Tham Kra Sae Bridge has the best scenery. Don’t worry though, you won’t find any tigers there!īe sure to spot the 18m-tall golden Buddha and colourful steps (157 total!) to the temple.Īddress: Moo 3 Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi, Thailand River Kwai Death Railway Bridgeīut of course, you can’t visit Kanchanaburi without seeing the Death Railway for yourself.
The temple is also called the Tiger Cave Temple as the area was rumoured to be home to a family of tigers. Wat Tham Suea Temple is one of Kanchanaburi’s most famous attractions, with a mix of Thai and Chinese architectural features. We’d recommend visiting this museum first so you’ll have a better understanding of the town’s history before seeing the landmarks.Īddress: 73 Chao Khun Nen Rd, Ban Nuea, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand Wat Tham Suea Temple The Death Railway Museum pays tribute to the prisoners of war who died building the railway. A bit of history - during World War II, prisoners were forced by the Japanese army to construct a bridge to connect Thailand and Myanmar.Īn estimated 100,000 prisoners died building this bridge that passed through Kanchanaburi, hence the name Death Railway. It’s a town with stunning natural landscapes and a harrowing past. Our first Thailand road trip idea is Kanchanaburi. Renting a car was also really easy, but more on that at the end - along with limited-time promos on Klook! Still unconvinced? Here are five ideas for an epic Thailand road trip!Ĭlick to jump to each section: Kanchanaburi | Hua Hin | Khao Yai | Pattaya | Ayutthaya 1) Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Itinerary Each place has something unique to offer - thrilling activities, breathtaking hikes, beautiful temples, and animal encounters. The view during most of our Bangkok to Hua Hin road trip 🤯īut with so many underrated towns less than three hours away, Bangkok is actually an excellent starting base for a road trip.
We love Thailand, but it’s probably one of the last places you’d think of when picking a road trip destination. We’ve been lucky enough to go on some pretty amazing road trips - from living in a camper van around Iceland’s Golden Circle, exploring Western Australia‘s coastal drives and even Spain’s Catalonia region.
In my opinion, road trips are the best kind of adventure. Plus, great travel deals for the month of May at the end - incl. Experience epic hikes, wild elephant safaris, and top-quality vineyards - all less than three hours away from Bangkok.
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