Erawan Falls (Erawan National Park)
Thailand's most famous waterfall: seven tiers of turquoise limestone pools climbing through jungle, with swimming and nibbling fish at the lower levels.
- Category
- Waterfalls
- Entrance fee
- Foreigner approx 300 THB adult / 150 THB child, plus small vehicle fee. As of 2026, confirm locally (DNP).
- Hours
- Approximately 08:00-16:30; upper tiers close to new climbers around 14:30-15:00. As of 2026, confirm locally.
- Best time
- Late rainy into cool season (Oct-Jan) for full flow with clear emerald pools; arrive early to beat crowds and reach tier 7.
- Time needed
- Half day (3-5 hours)
- Difficulty
- moderate
About Erawan Falls (Erawan National Park)
Thailand's most famous waterfall, and genuinely beautiful, seven tiers of turquoise limestone pools climbing up through jungle. You can swim in the lower levels, complete with little fish that nibble at your feet, and it lives up to the postcards when the water is clear and full.
The honest catch is popularity. Weekends and holidays are packed, so this is very much an early-start destination if you want the pools to yourself. The upper tiers, six and seven, need a rocky scramble to reach, so it's more than a flat walk.
Aim for late rainy into cool season for full flow and emerald pools, and get there early both to beat the crowds and to reach tier seven before they stop letting new climbers up.
Highlights
- Seven tiers of turquoise limestone pools through the jungle
- Swimming in the clear lower pools
- The little fish that nibble your feet
- The rocky scramble up to the top tiers six and seven
- Full emerald flow in late rainy and cool season
Tips
- Arrive early to beat the crowds and reach tier 7 before the cutoff
- Go on a weekday if you can, weekends and holidays are packed
- Wear shoes with grip for the rocky scramble to the upper tiers
- Expect a plastic-bottle deposit at the gate, so plan accordingly
How to get there
About 65 km NW of Kanchanaburi. Public bus 8170 from Kanchanaburi bus station (~1.5-2 h, ~50-100 THB) or car/tour ~1.5 h.