National park
Erawan National Park
Seven tiers of turquoise waterfall in the jungle, each with its own pool, an hour north of Kanchanaburi.
WhereKanchanaburi
Time neededHalf day
Best timeWeekday morning
CostTHB 300
The water is genuinely that colour, and swimming below the fourth tier is one of the great simple pleasures of Thailand. It is also very popular with Thai families at weekends.
How to visit it well
- Go on a weekday; weekends are packed.
- Wear shoes with grip — the trail is wet and steep in places.
- Bring a dry bag; you will want to swim at tiers 2–4.
