City: Kanchanaburi Province
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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Kanchanaburi (Thai: กาญจนบุรี, pronounced [kāːn.t͡ɕā.ná(ʔ).bū.rīː]) is the largest of the western provinces (changwat) of Thailand. The neighboring provinces are (clockwise, from the north) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi. In the west it borders Kayin State, Mon State, and the Tanintharyi Region of Myanmar.
Restaurants in Kanchanaburi Province
1. ElephantsWorld
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,122 reviews
ElephantsWorld was founded in 2008 and is a sanctuary for sick, old, disabled, abused and rescued elephants, who will receive the rest and joy that they deserve. They can enjoy themselves in their own natural environment here until their last breath. At ElephantsWorld we work for the elephants, instead of them for us! As a visitor you get to enjoy very memorable experience with these beautiful animals. You can help us with taking care of them by feeding them, gathering food and bathing them.
Reviewed By Liatcohenraviv
We have two girls who wanted to come to Thailand for a while. They wanted to work with Elephants, so we spent a full day at Elephants World; an amazing place that was founded by a veterinarian who dedicated the last 10 years helping elderly and injured elephants who were mistreated by humans. We joined the daily routine of over 40 elephants, helped with preparing food, fed the older ones and the adorable babies... and enjoyed joining them during their daily swim at the river. Meeting these giant creatures from up close helped us understand how beautiful and gentle smart and sensitive animal they are! 2500bht per person. They provide lockers and there is a shower you can use at the end of the day and a great lunch. But most importantly- staff here is just FANTASTIC!
2. Elephant Nature Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Gaiawanderer
We booked to go on the Elephant Heaven project tour organised through the Elephant Nature Park, and we are so glad that we did! The tour was extremely well run - the operators were friendly, knowledgeable, on-time, courteous and fun-loving. My family and I (me, my husband and two sons 9 and 7 yrs old) were picked up by minibus from our hotel in Chiang Mai. There was only one other family on our tour. We travelled for about 50 mins north of Chiang Mai. Once at our destination we were greeted by the people living on the property. We were instructed on how to prepare the sugarcane, pumpkin and bananas for the elephants. Once prepared we took this food around the back of the hut and were met by three beautiful ( and hungry) elephants- a 60 yr old, 25 yr old and a 4 year old baby-all female. We then walked with the elephants through the small area of jungle on the property and watched as the elephants knocked down small trees, drank water from the stream, and picked fruit with their trunks. Lunch was delicious and over lunch our guide was forthcoming in answering any questions that we had regarding the elephants. We then walked back down to the enclosure. The handlers sprayed water on the animals and encouraged us to come into the enclosure to rub mud on the elephants' hides. Then it was time for a swim and splash in the water. Then the handler got the elephant to suck some water up in it's trunk which (on his command) she then sprayed at our sons, much to their delight.
3. Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Pha Tad Waterfall
5. Erawan Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,275 reviews
Reviewed By sam_m_s212 - Melbourne, Australia
A great day can be spent hiking in Erawan National Park, enveloped by lush greenery and the serene, trickling sounds of the famous waterfall. I recommend hiking up to the top (7th) level in order to get the most out of your trek, although be prepared for a sweaty, steep and rocky climb - I strongly recommend sturdy walking shoes for anyone hiking beyond level 3. Some of the levels make for excellent swimming, so be sure to pack your swimming gear, although do be aware that the fish at each level will nibble your feet. I saw monkeys and boar on the track, so animal lovers will likely enjoy this trail. It's a hot and challenging climb, but a must for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
6. Erawan National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By sesumarnS1
As a Thai, this is my 1st time visitting this waterfall in a Natural Park and Widlife, and was so much enjoyed this nature with track and trails up to 1-7 waterfalls. Made done only 4th waterfall, so beautiful. Toilet and shower are available and plenty.
7. Tham Phu Wa Temple
8. Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 433reinhardl
few tourist while the week.... most beautiful waterfall i have seen... stayed 2 night on house boat. 100% recommended
9. Shinto Park
10. Jogkradin Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By junya_and_gangs - Bangkok, Thailand
Although not a huge waterfall but it's easy to access with a very short distance walk from parking lot, we arrive around 4 pm, and had this waterfall as our private waterfall for an hour before the closing time. Really amazing place
