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Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Bangkok to explore Kanchanaburi with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Day Trips

Duration

12 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, ไทย, Deutsch, Nederlands, Español, 中文

Included

• Private Guide
• A/C car
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Lunch (on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 12 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Bangkok. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

   On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation

4. Scenic Trip

   This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through Kanchanaburi while telling you incredible stories and insight

5. Only You & Your Host!

   Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable

6. What’s in Store for You

   Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Damnoen Saduak floating market, the river Kwai bridge and Kanchanaburi war cemetery plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way

7. Optional Lunch

   Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Leah

(About local Artty)

25 February 2025

Artty was high energy and fun even though lots of driving and hot hot hot outside! Thanks!Travel party with Artty

Frank🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Saravarint)

23 February 2025

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Artty)

17 February 2025

Artty was a wonderful guide. He made sure we saw what we asked to do and was very patient with us as one person had a bad knee. He took photos for us all along the way. We would book with Artty again.Fun day

Alison🇴🇲 Oman

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

11 January 2025

Moddy took us on the most wonderful day trip to Kanchanburi. She was exceptionally professional, corresponding with us will in advance of the trip to understand our preferences and priorities. The day of she and our driver arrived with extra time to spare making sure that we had everything we needed prior to our departure. We did a number of activities off the beaten path, tailored to our traveling style; huge photography fans as well as small children who love interactive experiences. From buying food from locals and trying all of the fruits and tasty treats that the roadside stands had to offer to spending time and small local villages where we got to see a piece of everyday Thai life, we could not have been more happy. Moddy is a gem and will be a topic of fond memories for many years to come. If you want to have an absolutely peaceful and beautiful day touring the best sites of Thailand, Moddy is hands down the best choice.Feeling the warmth of Thailand

Florian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sammy)

14 April 2024

Wir (Familie mit 2 Teenagern) haben mit Sammy eine Tour nach Kanchanaburi gemacht - mit Floating Markets, Brücke am Kwai, war museum und Zugfahrt. Die Tour war von Sammy sehr gut und abwechslungsreich organisiert. Die Organisation war perfekt. Ein Highlight - vor allem auch für die Kinder - war eine Zugfahrt (mit einem regulären lokalen Zug) auf einem Streckenabschnitt vor der Brücke über den Kwai. Wer diese Tour macht, muss sich klar darüber sein, dass man viel Zeit im Auto (in unserem Fall ein sehr komfortabler Van mit separatem Fahrer) verbringt. Aus unserer Sicht hat sich das aber gelohnt (auch weil wir auf der Fahrt etwas Schlaf nachgeholt haben...). Abwechslungsreiche Tour nach Kanchanaburi

Fraser🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Saravarint)

20 December 2023

Saravarint arrived punctually for the trip. Very helpful. The driver was also on time and his vehicle was exceptional with comfort, reclining seats and AC. 10/10. The tour was great from start to finish. We went up the waterfall to all 7 levels. We then had a nice lunch down the bottom which was super reasonable. Then onto fast boat down river Kwai and the bridge. Again great fun. We also visited the war graves cemetery nearby in morning. Timings were spot on. Left at 6.30am from Bangkok and back by 6pm. The guide was 10/10. The driver also. No faults and no complaints . Very nice people. Erawan Waterfall & Bridge on River Kwai

Erik🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Polly)

8 August 2023

We were so lucky to have Polly as our tour guide. Well organized, enthousiastic and with a wealth of information she made our trip worth remembering. Allowing us to customize our trip, showing us all the best views and acting as a professional photographer we had a the most wonderful time. Of course it is a long way out to get to the tour spots but transport was most comfortable and safe with an excellent driver. A most enjoyable day

w🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Donald (Nat))

20 July 2023

Zo leuk, een Nederlandse gids, die lekker easy je door de dag heen brengt. Uiteraard ook veel gesproken en besproken en daardoor was de dag zo voorbij. Best jammer maar een mooie herinnering. En neem de volgende keer vanuit NL oude kaas of rookworst mee, daar is Donald gek op!!!Donald is the best

Christina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Donald (Nat))

7 March 2023

Vielen vielen Dank an Donald für den super schönen Tag. Wir können Donald zu 100% empfehlen. Super schöner Tag

amelia_yal🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Sudarat)

8 March 2025

Sudarat was a gem for the whole family from start to finish of the tour. She kept all of us entertained and we really enjoyed our Bangkok tour! Having been to Bangkok a few times, this tour really hit the right spots with new experiences especially for the kids. Thank you Sudarat for taking good care of us! Best experience for the whole family!

Yvonne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

7 March 2025

Moody speaks English well. Her knowledge of Buddhism was enlightening and we very much enjoyed the experience of listening to the traditional Buddhist practice of chanting and talking with a monk afterwards. The temples and meditation areas are beautiful. We also took an evening market food tour with Maddy that was filled with delicious food that we would not have known to try. She is very kind and went out of her way to make our experiences on both tours excellent.Experienced 2 tours with Moddy

Juergen

(About local Saravarint)

7 March 2025

Saravarint made our stay at Bangkok unforgettable. We boked her for private tours and she showed us places in Bangkok which we never would have found without her. Saravarint was always friendly, flexible and very professional. Every question we had was answered in detail. Many thanks to Saravarint. We can recommend her to everyone who wants to experience one or more wonderful days in Bangkok. Juergen & BirgitWonderful days in Bangkok

Adrian

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

7 March 2025

We had a fabulous morning with Moddy who is extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about her culture. The tour was so varied in content - we really enjoyed it and we managed to see so much in just a few hours. She was very caring about our welfare and ensured the pace suited our more senior age. Thank youOur Morning With Moddy

Phil

(About local Sudarat)

6 March 2025

Sudurat was the perfect companion for us on a very enlightening trip around Bangkok. Very easy to get on with and friendly from the start. We learnt so much leaving Sudarat at the end of the day feeling as if she was an old friend.Wonderful day

rubimar

(About local Donald (Nat))

6 March 2025

Donat (Nat) hat es super gemacht Floating-Markt = viel zu touristischToller Ausflug

7d8bcsvjcz🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nok)

5 March 2025

We really enjoyed our time with Nok! She’s very knowledgeable and she answered all of our questions. 100% recommend this experience and Nok as a guide100% recommend!

Sylvia

(About local Donald (Nat))

4 March 2025

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Tag mit Donald. Er hat nicht nur die Sehenswürdigkeiten mit uns besucht, sondern uns auch die Hintergründe und das Leben hier nahe gebracht. So wünscht man sich einen Guide.Bangkok autentisch

markcowlinpictures

(About local Polly)

4 March 2025

I do not normally leave reviews but our day to the floating market and more was just wonderful. Polly, our guide, struck the right balance between being informative and letting us experience it for ourselves. Her interactions with market traders helped us gain insights we never would have by ourselves, and her kindness and guidance in other matters was flawless. The driver drove well, smoothly and safely and was very polite. Polly capped off the return journey with an impromptu suggestion based on a story of mine from a previous visit. That was very thoughtful and made the day truly special for us all. Highly recommended. Thank you. A Fantastic Experience and Guide

Simon

(About local Artty)

2 March 2025

Really enjoyable day. Artty knows his stuff and shared his love and knowledge of Bangkok. Temples were amazing, lovely restaurant stop and got to see parts of Bangkok we would never have found ourselves. Truly memorable day. Enjoyable experience with Artty

carolefreedman01

(About local Nok)

28 February 2025

Nok came to pick us up from our hotel. She was instantly warm and friendly. She told us a lot of information that was really interesting on our journey to the railway market. She went out of her way to get us a good view of the train at the railway market. It was very very busy but we got some good photos. She asked us if we would prefer a paddle boat at the floating market. We chose a paddle boat and It was really good fun. Nok showed us where to eat lunch and helped us order it. We learnt a lot from Nok about Thai culture. She was also eager to learn from us. She taught us some words in Thai. We taught her some in English. She then went out of her way again by returning a gift I had bought and put in her bag. When she dropped us off I had forgotten about it. She text me to tell me she was going to return it. So sweet of her. Trip to railway and foating market

Nancy

(About local Artty)

28 February 2025

This was the first time we have booked through Withlocals and we would definitely do it again. We had a wonderful tour with Artty. Our driver was late dropping us off and dropped us in the wrong place. Artty was very accommodating and made his way to us. We have been to Bangkok before and were looking for a more local experience this time. Artty took us to new and interesting places - local markets, temples, and neighborhoods. Exactly what we wanted. As his page suggests, Artty is a great storyteller and fun to spend time with. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and the great recommendations he gave us for the rest of the day. Thanks, Artty! Perfect day in Bangkok with Artty

Unknown

(About local Jojo)

27 February 2025

Jojo was absolutely wonderful! Very knowledgeable, so thoughtful and a brilliant person. We had such a fantastic food walking tour around Bangkok. We were game for anything and she took us on a fabulous journey, we were blown away. She’s also very cool and it was so fun hanging out and getting to know her. Would not have been the same without her/on our own. 12/10 recommend and would go back in a heartbeat Absolutely Fabulous

Jaelynn

(About local Akarin)

26 February 2025

Andy was fantastic! Super knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history come to life. He kept the pace just right, made sure everyone was comfortable, and had great stories to share. Andy even made sure we got on the correct train to our hotel. An amazing experience—highly recommend! Exploring the Grand Palace Made Easy

Bernard🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Sudarat)

26 February 2025

Sudarat is so nice and a great guide. She took time for us and was also flexible (we arrived late at the meeting point but that was not a problem). She showed us plenty of great streetfood places that we would have never dare without her. She also explained us so many other things as it was our first day in Thailand. We warmly recommend her!The best way to start our journey

Lucy

(About local Donald (Nat))

25 February 2025

We booked a tour with Donald for a layover in Bangkok. We only had an afternoon but Donald managed to fit in various stops - temples, the reclining Buddha and a meal in the street food hall and then return us to the airport in time for our night flight home! It was very interesting and Donald was a great guide. Would highly recommend. Afternoon tour in Bangkok

Jamie

(About local Artty)

25 February 2025

We had a wonderful day with Artty. He is knowledgeable and caring. Highly recommend!A great adventure

Renuka🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Nok)

25 February 2025

Nok was knowledgable, friendly and kind. She shared lots of interesting information and was willing to adjust the tour to suit our needs. We would highly recommend her. Interesting!

Leah

(About local Sudarat)

25 February 2025

Sudarat is awesome!  She was light hearted,  very knowledgeable and friendly!  We all enjoyed her very much!  ~LeahWould definitely recommend!

Deborah

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

24 February 2025

Moddy was a wonderful guide. We did temple tours with her, and she was so knowledgeable about Buddhism and the history of the temples. She also couldn’t have been more accommodating. When our flight was delayed, she rescheduled her day to be able tp meet us hours later than the original time. She was so generous with her time, wanting to ensure that we got as much as we could out of her experience. She shared personal stories that made everything more meaningful. Highly recommend Moddy as a guide!Moddy is a great guide!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sudarat)

23 February 2025

Great tour guide. Knowledgeable, fun, and very kind. Highly recommend.Wonderful tour and tour guide!

Jane 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

22 February 2025

We highly rate Moddy, she is a fun, friendly and informative guide. We saw lots of Bangkok and she was very helpful answering questions. It was our first visit to Bangkok and we highly recommend this tour. Great tour

Isabel

(About local Saravarint)

21 February 2025

We had the most amazing experience touring Bangkok with Gune. She was so wonderful and knowledgeable. It was our first activity after landing in Thailand and we were able to see and learn so much. Gune was the best and was able to give us many other suggestions of restaurants and sights to see after the tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a walking tour! Best tour!

Marly

(About local Akarin)

21 February 2025

Akarin is highly knowledgeable (having a PHD in cultural history), fun (for adults and children), makes everything come to life, is extremely honest and helpful, and has impeccable English. We went to the Royal Palace and Wat Pho/the Reclining Buddha and he brought together vast knowledge, storytelling and entertainment - we then did a tour of the khlongs on a private longtail boat and he brought the various neighborhoods to life for us. The next day we went on a tour of trendy Tad Noi and Chinatown, were provided with more delightful history and stories in the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the temple of the princess of Compassion, amongst others, whilst milling through the streets and various markets, and stopping off at interesting and arty coffee shops, taken to high quality eateries and, for something different in the morning, did a tour on the Mon Island (Akarin arranged for the museum to be opened for us during the week, took us to make pottery, toured the island on electric motorbikes and gave us a fascinating insight into the Mon people and the island). Akarin was full of ideas of things to do and see and also very happy to listen to our preferences, was full of information about what to do on our other days and helped make sure we had value for money on purchases. This was not our first time in Bangkok but Akarin's integrity, friendliness, knowledge and sense of humour made it so special and memorable. Thank you, we will definitely keep in touch!Akarin opened our eyes to Bangkok

Agnès

(About local Nok)

21 February 2025

Nok guided us on a Buddhist journey, giving us details about the origin of Buddha and showing us some magnificent temples. told us about the customs of the people and offered us her kindness and generosity. Agnes Thank youWith Nok

Ioana🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Donald (Nat))

20 February 2025

Donald was a perfect host, he designed the tour according with our needs. Also he is having great knowledge about history and culture. Definitely we ll try next time another tour with Donald!Great tour!

Unknown

(About local Artty)

20 February 2025

We made a great tour with Artty. He made the tour with lots of knowledge and humor Great experience

Sonia

(About local Saravarint)

20 February 2025

We were only in Bangkok for just over 24 hours so we were keen to have a tour to ensure we saw the highlights (without all the tourists) that worked for my family ( 2 adults and 2 girls aged 12 and 10) so we booked a 4 hour tour with Saravarint and it was just fabulous. We tried delicious food at an off the beaten track food market, we folded lotus flowers at a flower market, we went to a couple of beautiful temples and fed some turtles. We all loved it and Saravarint was very knowledgeable and patient with us as we made several toilet stops! The highlight of our trip to Thailand. Thank you Saravarint. Fabulous Personalised Tour of Bangkok

Jan

(About local Artty)

20 February 2025

We had a morning 3 hours your with Artty. Artty is really a great guide. He knows a lot of stuff about Bangkok. Also during the tour it was customisable to change a little according your own interest. He's also really really funny !! This was our first experience with Withlocals. Great tour in Bangkok with Artty

Robert

(About local Chef Hnoi)

19 February 2025

If you are a foodie and want someone flexible, knowledgeable and just FUN, Chef Hnoi is the one for you. She is open to ideas and is easy to work with. She arranged a adventurous dragon boat ride through the canals off the Chao Phrya River, did a tour of Chinatown, Helped us design a gourmet lunch at the Thonbori Seafood Market and got us back to our hotel in a timely fashion. Wish we had more hours with her. Her mastery of the English language is spot on and her display of a genuine love for what she does is quite evident. As a fellow Chef in Hawaii, I can attest to her knowledge of food. If you are so lucky to be able to book her ( she is much sought out after) , lock in that reservation like our group of 6 did. We arranged a private van for the day ( Bangkok Beyond) and hired Hnoi as our guide. It was helpful that she would explain to the driver where to go. Easy Peasy! Go book her NOW!!An Amazing and FUN time

Renata

(About local Chef Hnoi)

19 February 2025

Chef Hnoi was warm and welcoming from the very beginning and bonded nicely with our son. She adjusted the 4 hour tour to our needs and showed us the most famous and interesting places around Bangkok, providing valuable information. A real gem to be walking and talking with, guys! :) Excellent experience with Chef Hnoi

Tom

(About local Nok)

19 February 2025

We had a great time with Nok on our tour. We have two kids (7 and 9) and Nok was very patient with them and worked hard to ensure they (and we) got the most out of the tour. She was very generous with her time and waited patiently even though we arrived a bit late. At one point we got a bit weary as it was hot and she responded by suggesting we had a break for a cold drink and took us to a lovely cafe. We asked about some fruit we'd not seen before and she bought us a sample to try! She is very knowledgeable about the city and it's history and kept us engaged with interesting facts and stories. Thank you Nok for a wonderful day!Highly recommend

Shannon

(About local Saravarint)

18 February 2025

My husband and I had the most amazing day with Saravarint. In addition to the scheduled stops we stopped a few additional spots that are less touristy and she was so knowledgeable. We learned so much and had the best time! (And local food)Floating market and train market

Carola

(About local Artty)

18 February 2025

Dave🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

18 February 2025

Moody was extremely flexible in rearranging our tour so that we could see the floating market. Made arrangements to meet us at our hotel and ensure we ensured how to get back. Introduced us to some great Thai food.Touring Floating Market

Adyna

(About local Artty)

17 February 2025

Artty and his driver Lou were great. They picked us up from the airport and drove us around to check out some temples and markets. We had a layover at an odd time but Artty made it work for us anyway. They brought us to eat at a delicious local spot when we got hungry. They were very kind and funny. 100% would recommend them for anyone wanting a knowledge guide. Amazing time with Artty!

Eva

(About local Akarin)

17 February 2025

We spent a great afternoon with Akarin! He was super knowledgeable and full of interesting facts! We also tailored our tour which was a great feature. Highly recommend! Very Knowledgeable Guide

Antonella🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Jojo)

17 February 2025

Jojo is fantastic, full of knowledge and so friendly! The trip was customised to meet our needs and we tried lots of new foods which we loved. Would defo recommended!Great street food tour :)

henri🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Chef Hnoi)

17 February 2025

Chef Hnoi has organized our trip to the train market and boat market with a private driver. She came to pick us up at the hotel on time and has a perfect English and Spanish. At the market she explained to us various types of local fruits and food and made us try them. She showed us places where tourists don’t go, had a private long tail boat to take us to the local floating market far away from the tourist’s places, which was great. Do not hesitate to have her as a guide as she is GREAT. Thanks for the lovely day, Chef Hnoi.local guide with perfect English

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sudarat)

17 February 2025

We absolutely loved our tour of hidden gems by Sudarat. She was just fantastic. Extremely accommodating and kind as we had one person with a bad knee. Sudarat took us to some really amazing places and shared so much history and told us the meaning of certain things in the Thai culture. It was exactly what we were looking for. We would book again with Sudarat as this was our favorite tour on our trip.Best tour in Bangkok

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Artty)

17 February 2025

We had such a fun and informative day with Artty - what a great way to start the trip! He is incredibly sweet and we learned so much about the Palace and Thai culture and history. Like others have said, he magically appears with tickets, water, etc and knows all the best shady spots! The day is whatever you want it to be - Artty took us to another local temple and a street market (where we ate at an amazing local restaurant!) and then showed us the way back to our hotel. Some in our group had been to the Palace before but we all learned so much and had a lovely time with Artty. Can’t recommend him enough!Great day at the Grand Palace with Artty!