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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, 中文, Español, Deutsch, Nederlands

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

Steven

(About local Saravarint)

27 April 2025

My 11-year old grandson and I did two excursions (Kanchanabiri and Ayutthia) with Saravantin and both were great. She was very attentive to our unique interests and personalized the tours based on our wishes. She is very knowledgeable and communicates well. We were especially pleased with how she arranged a large very good local food for us. We also appreciated having an extremely comfortable van and attentive driver.Wonderful outings with Saravanti

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 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 Nat)

7 March 2023

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

Richard

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

11 September 2025

Where to start……! Moddy is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, considerate, kind….. I could go on & on… If I could give her more stars I would. She absolutely made my trip to Bangkok. I really cannot recommend her highly enough….. I saw, experienced & learnt so much from her…..❤️The BEST

Arne

(About local Sudarat)

11 September 2025

paolo.belotti

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

9 September 2025

I recently visited Bangkok with a local guide who was both friendly and charming. The tour was well-organized, smooth, and very enjoyable. Thanks to her knowledge and positive attitude, I was able to discover the city in a pleasant and engaging way. Highly recommended!Visiting BKK with Moddy

Matt🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sudarat)

5 September 2025

My wife, our 7-year-old son, and I had a fantastic tour around Bangkok with Sudarat. It was such a wonderful way to discover parts of the city we never would have uncovered on our own. Sudarat was truly amazing — especially with our usually shy and reserved boy. She engaged with him so naturally that he warmed to her almost immediately. Throughout the tour she found fun and thoughtful ways to keep Patty involved, which he absolutely loved, while still offering more than enough insight and depth to keep the adults fascinated. The tour struck the perfect balance of fun and education, with great insights into Bangkok’s incredible history, Thai traditions, and Buddhist culture. In just a few hours, we managed to see stunning temples and the giant reclining Buddha, feed turtles, ride in tuk tuks, enjoy sticky mango rice, wander through the flower markets, and so much more. It was an unforgettable experience, and Sudarat was a truly outstanding guide. We would highly recommend this tour — and Sudarat (Oi!) in particular — and would love to see her again when we return to Bangkok.Wonderul tour with Sudarat

Jessica🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Artty)

4 September 2025

We have visited different places for 3 days. A foodtour, city tour, markets, Kanchanaburi and Ayuttaya. His English is very good and he reslly knows the places. We did a city tour and he told us many things about the temple, history etc. Very interesting! Also the visits to Kanchanaburi and Ayuttaya we learned a lot about the culture, history and traditions. More than with any other guide (and we book a lot via this platform). He was kind, the long daytrips felt very luxury with enough water, some snacks and cold towels. We were a bit late for the foodtour the first day because we had to go by public transport and did'nt know how this worked. So maybe it was better to start from our hotel. This is the only thing that could be improved. But he waited and we had some nice food. Sometimes a bit in a rush, but you could ask to wait a bit. He was always on time and patiently waiting for us. He made nice photos so we have a lot of nice memories. We would definitely recommend him as your guide! We have had amazing days!

Perla🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nok)

3 September 2025

We had such an amazing experience with our Bangkok temple, river taxi, and street snacks tour! Ms Nok was absolutely wonderful—she was warm, knowledgeable, and made the day so enjoyable. She went above and beyond to help us with our three-year-old son, making sure he was comfortable and included throughout the tour. We learned so much about Thai culture, history, and daily life thanks to her thoughtful explanations and stories. The mix of temples, river travel, and local snacks made it both authentic and unforgettable. Highly recommend her to anyone visiting Bangkok!Excellent tour❤️

Bill and Hyokeun🇺🇸 United States

(About local Artty)

1 September 2025

Artty took us to Ayutthara for the day. Very pleasant journey in a comfortable car, very informed and engaging guide. Artty is energetic, good-humored, and very experienced, and knew many fascinating stories. Great guide and tour

Lukas🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Nat)

31 August 2025

Thx Nat for the insights into Thai Culture! The Experience was mastertailored for us and especially Nats multilingual skills were adorable!! Sadly the day went by to fast!! Thx Nat!!A perfect Day with Nat

steven🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

30 August 2025

Moddy was a phenomenal guide. Prior to the tour, she was quick to respond and catered a very robust custom tour schedule for my friends and I. Throughout the day, Moddy was a wealth of information, often providing answers to questions we were already thinking about. Moddy’s passion for her Thai culture was evident during her tour! During the tour Moddy even pivoted to allow some time for us to grab snacks at the local market and step to an indoor textile museum to cool off for a bit. Moddy was a joy to have as a guide and I recommend her to anyone looking. Bubbly, informative and funny!

Phil

(About local Nok)

29 August 2025

I was really happy with my tour with Nok. We talked and walked for four hours, took a river ferry and a tuk tuk, and I tried a wide range of amazing Bangkok food. We walked a bunch of different neighbourhoods, starting with an informative walk around the big temple complex Wat Ratchanatdaram, and finishing with the flower markets. Nok is a lovely person, great company, and an informative guide. She introduced me to so much outstanding Thai food, and great family run food businesses. I liked it that she was very responsive to my interests and what I wanted to do. Thanks so much Nok!

allen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

28 August 2025

Since making my booking Moddy kept me up to date with where we'd be going, what to see, the significance and history of the sites. Her enthusiam is certainly catching and her knowledge very impressive. She was great company and able to answer any questions I had, really knew what she was talking about and added a touch of humour with her infectious laugh! I thoroughly recommend Moddy as a guide especially for someone with no prior knowledge of what we were seeing. Many highlights but I do have to add rooftop drink, sunset and photo of Wat Arun. Afternoon Royal Palace and Temples visit

Naomi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

28 August 2025

Moddy was the best tour guide a solo traveler (or anyone) could ever ask for. Not only is she incredibly knowledgable, she was very kind, thoughtful and helpful. As soon as I was interested in a solo tour, I first contacted Moddy via WithLocals. My priority was to see Wats and to receive a blessing from a Buddhist Monk. She provided me with the proper information to help guide my decision. As soon as I received her friendly description of what my personalized tour would be, I booked it immediately on the website to secure my time with Moddy. Because I was far from the meeting area, Moddy arranged to meet me at my local train station. My train station was 1.5 hours away from where she lived. This in itself showed me Moddy's dedication and care to ensure my personalized tour would be a positive experience. She then showed me how to use the transit system, we even took a boat down a canal! It was very exciting. Throughout the tour, she explained to me the history of Buddhism and the Kingdom of Thailand. I learned so much. Moddy is a Historian who had answers to my many questions and took the time to take my photo during key moments of the trip. During the Wat visits, she ensured that I received my Blessing from the resident Monk as well as guided me through Buddha principles, respect and prayer practices. She led me through a meditation and offered me encouragement to continue meditation practice. We also spent a lot of time walking and hiking staircases, the unexpected exercise was a welcomed bonus for me. I truly enjoyed my time educationally, emotionally and physically with Moddy. Afterwards, we had a lovely lunch where she took me to a local, family owned (Michelin starred) restaurant. The cost was very inexpensive and the food was fantastically delicious. If you ever need a tour in Bangkok, Moddy is the woman to take you. She is a 10 out of 10. I am lucky and grateful to have had her be my guide. August 19, 2025 Naomi - USABest in Class Adventure w Moddy!

Tony🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Polly)

27 August 2025

A great way to see some of Bangkok's highlights particularly for visitors with just a few days.Wonderful city tour

Patrick

(About local Chatchai)

25 August 2025

Really great morning (4 hours) with Chatchai. We only visited one major tourist site (reclining buddha) which was by our request as we wanted to see more local highlights without the crowds. Chatchai showed us some more local temples, the flower market and China town, with 2 teenage boys we needed it to be engaging and it was, jumping on and off Tuk-tuks, preparing a lotus flower and presenting it in the temple (our favourite part), feeding turtles and giving us lots of interesting facts along the way. We highly recommend the tour and Chatchai as a fantastic guide. ThanksFamily friendly Tour

Daniel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chef Hnoi)

24 August 2025

My family and I had the best day with Chef Hnoi. Right from the start she was very engaging with our children, asking them lots of questions and encouraging them to ask questions in return. From the flower market to the temples, every step of the journey was fun and informative. Chef Hnoi made our short stay in Bangkok a memorable one, we cannot recommend Chef highly enough!Amazing day in Bangkok

Carlos 🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Saravarint)

23 August 2025

She allways was looking that we are confortable, she explain us everything, was a very nice experienceVery nice person

Chris🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Nok)

23 August 2025

Nok was a superb guide. She showed me around many interesting places and shared a lot of knowledge about all the places we visited. I was able to take pictures at my own pace and try some new delicious food (like fresh durian fruit)! She was friendly and talkative and provided a great experience ! I would highly recommend booking tour with Nok and I had a great day because of her ! Chris M Great friendly tour around Bangkok!

w2mhv5h2m7

(About local Saravarint)

19 August 2025

Dear Saravarint, thank you very much for the great tour. Nice that you took Apple time for experiencing two beautiful temples (Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan and Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan) while explaining buddhist philosophy and absorb all the impressions. Also the chanting by the monks was meaningful to experience, as well as the open in-depth dialogue with you and the monk after the sacred ritual! I really appreciated the tour as it adds another great memory to our visit to Thailand 🇹🇭 Jacobus9

Jane

(About local Agrindra (Akarin/ Andy))

18 August 2025

Andy was incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. A true gentleman, he shared so much fascinating historical information throughout the tour. His intelligence and insight really enhanced the whole experience, and we learned so much thanks to him. The tour was well worth it highly recommended! Awesome Andy

Ayesha🇲🇺 Mauritius

(About local Jojo)

17 August 2025

Had a great few hours with Jojo. She was super interactive with the children, doing activities along the way to keep them entertained. We had a great time, exploring things despite the heat and humidity of Bangkok. Highly recommend Jojo. She was lovely, informative and very kind. Thanks Jojo! A lovely tour

LAURENCE🇫🇷 France

(About local Artty)

17 August 2025

We had a wonderful time with Artty He is kind, patient, enthusiastic and generous His knowledge and engaging anecdotes brought Bangkok to life in ways we had never experienced before. The foods we shared together were absolutely delicious. Truly, he is one of the best guides we’ve ever had.One of the best guides we have had

David🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sudarat)

16 August 2025

The kids really loved Sudarat and so did we! The personilized program was perfect for the kids and we all learned a lot about buddha with some fun activities. Thanks a lot! 😊Perfect!

Pam🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

15 August 2025

We really enjoyed our time with Moddy. Informative, thoughtful and friendly. Thank you.Thank you Moddy.

Anne-Loren🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Artty)

15 August 2025

We are a family with a child and teenager and had a great tour with Artty. He tailored the tour and explanations to the interests of both young and old. We had a lovely time and both kids enjoyed the experience and insights. It’s a great way to get an introduction to the city.Excellent tour

Ahmed🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Jojo)

15 August 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed my cultural trip in Bangkok along with JoJo's extensive knowledge of the temple areas. She was friendly and helpful at all times, I do definitely recommend her as a tour guide.Exploring the culture of Bangkok

Nicholas

(About local Sudarat)

13 August 2025

We had a fantastic morning on our tour. Sudurat is friendly and knowledgeable, and was really good with our kids (ages 6 and 8). She took us to some places that we would never have found on our own - including some quieter locations. She always had a game or activity as we moved around, and our kids had a great time. It was a brilliant taste of Bangkok at the start of our time here.Fantastic tour with kids

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chef Hnoi)

12 August 2025

My girlfriend and I booked with Chef Hnoi to get a whistle-stop tour of Bangkok in the short time we spent in the city. Hnoi was great and tailored our tour to see the things we wanted to see. We explored an array of temples and markets as Hnoi shared her wealth of culinary, cultural and historical knowledge. Very much recommend booking with Hnoi if you want to dive into the sights and tastes that Bangkok has to offer!Great Way to Explore Bangkok

Rianne🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nok)

11 August 2025

Hele leuke tour gehad met Nok door Bangkok. Pad Thai en diverse andere gerechten geprobeerd. Twee tempels bezocht. Gewandeld, met een tuktuk en met de metro gereisd. Nok is een hele lieve vrouw die ons een hele leuke kant van bangkok heeft laten zien.Leuke tempel- en foodtour

Lora🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Nok)

11 August 2025

Our evening with Nok was truly wonderful. To celebrate my husband's birthday, she created a special food tour centered around his favorite dish, Laab. We were so touched that she also brought a small gift. The tour took us to three fantastic locations, from a small food stall to a proper restaurant. Nok is an incredibly accommodating, funny, and interesting person. She is also genuinely kind and a pleasure to be around. Throughout the tour, she taught us a great deal about Thai culture and language. This experience was a major highlight that enriched our trip to Thailand. We would absolutely do it again! Thank you, Nok.The Laab Food Tour with Nok

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nok)

9 August 2025

Absolutely amazing. Best experience ever. Thank you Santadiver gary

Catherine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Artty)

9 August 2025

We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Artty was a brilliant guide who made our tour enjoyable. He was fun and engaging, and he put in a genuine effort to explain the history and share interesting facts along the way. We highly recommend Artty to anyone visiting Bangkok. He went out of his way to ensure our time was memorable and absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for such an amazing tour, Artty! You made a huge difference to our stay in Bangkok and we will always remember it. Meeting Artty and to spending time with him showing us around is definitely a trip highlight. We had a lot of fun and really felt we got a lot out our tour with you. Thank you. Best regards, Eddie, Lola, and Lilly.Arrty is a brilliant guide!

Vaychan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chef Hnoi)

8 August 2025

Our family of 4 loved hanging out with Hnoi! Our kids are slow to warm to strangers but she impressed them by including them in conversations and slowing down when they needed in the heat. We saw parts of Bangkok that we wouldn't have otherwise.She's amazing!

Stuart🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Polly)

8 August 2025

My family and I booked "The Ultimate Ancient city of Ayutthaya Day Trip" with Polly and we are so glad we did. This was our second withlocals trip whilst visiting Bangkok and our favourite for so many reasons. The tour itself was to the North of Bangkok and it was nice to get away from the traffic and hustle and bustle of the city centre for the day. Polly was a wonderful host from start to finish, extremely knowledgeable and struck the balance so well in regards to being informative and keeping it fun. Photographer skills were second to none, knew the best positions for photos and we left with some truly amazing family photos and memories. Throughout the tour Polly looked after us impeccably, the recommendations she provided were spot on each time including that amazing local Thai lunch by the river. Polly's "Mary Poppins" handbag also had us covered (even before we realised we needed it) for all eventualities... sun umbrella, mozzy spray, tissues, wet-wipes etc. I can honestly say Polly could not have done anything more to make the day any better. The provided A/C Car and driver was brilliant, the sites we saw were great. Our host was amazing and the Thai history we learned in that day alone was immense but we never felt once overloaded. Polly you are a credit to your profession and wish you all the best for the future, next time we are in this region of the world we will be booking again! Polly, The Mary Poppins of Bangkok!

Mark

(About local Sudarat)

8 August 2025

We had a great time being taken around a bunch of local areas and trying foods we would never have found otherwise. It was nice having it personalised and a bit of choice to find what also suits our tastes, whilst still getting new experiences. My only advice is to turn up hungry. We tried a mix of dishes, before finding a bunch of different desserts in Chinatown. We got to go down some of the side streets and to small local street food vendors. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting to taste and discover a great variety of Thai food.Amazing food selection

david

(About local Artty)

8 August 2025

really great, a very good experience and a very high level of flexibility considering the age of the group that was going from 7 to 54 with may guys around 20. He adapted brilliantly the schedule and visits to make it an unforgettable experience… thank you ArttyArtty the Artist

Leah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sudarat)

8 August 2025

Sudarat was a great tour guide. She took us to several food places as well as the flower market. She adapted the food places for my kids (5 and 7) as well.Great for tour

Michelle

(About local Saravarint)

6 August 2025

This tour is a wonderful journey through buddhism and you can see 2 really beautiful temples without the mass tourism. Saravarint is a great guide, a very warm-hearted person and gives you lots of interesting information. The meeting with the monk is an added value! Thank you for the nice day! Michelle Very interesting tour

Christian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Polly)

5 August 2025

We had a brilliant guide, Polly who spoke great English & showed us all the highlights of Bangkok on a very hot afternoon. As well as showing us the various sights & amazing temples, we learnt about the first train station in Thailand, visited Chinatown & even took a bus ride. We would highly recommend a tour with Polly! Brilliant tour!

Jonathan🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Polly)

2 August 2025

As always, Polly managed to make our Trip as personal and individually as possible! Thank you for this wonderful day! As awsome as always with Polly

Petra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

1 August 2025

We had super fun and educational time with Moddy. She is very knowledgeable and has great energy. Had to customize our tour because of our teenaged daughter. Moddy was very accommodating. We will book her again when we come back to Bangkok for more sightseeing! Great customized tour