Erawan National Park
Rob's take
"The best waterfall within reach of Pattaya, and also the furthest thing on this site from it — 340km, which makes it an overnight in Kanchanaburi rather than a day out. Seven tiers of emerald pools you can actually swim in. Be at the gate for opening, because the lower three fill fast, and push on to the fourth and above where almost nobody bothers."
Erawan National Park is a road-trip destination in Kanchanaburi, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.6★ on Google. Open daily, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Erawan National Park, in Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand, is built around a seven-tier waterfall with clear emerald pools you can swim in. A trail follows the falls uphill: tiers one to three are easy and family-friendly, while four to seven grow steeper and quieter. Wild monkeys in the trees and fish in the pools are part of the appeal, and riverside campsites with tents for hire let you stay on after the day-trippers leave.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026
What people say
- Seven tiers of emerald swimming pools, with each level offering different scenery
- Tiers 1 to 3 are easy; 4 to 7 mean a steeper hike but far fewer people
- Lower tiers get very crowded, so reviewers advise arriving early in the morning
- Clean and well signed, with toilets, showers and food stalls near the base
- 300 baht adult entry, plus a 300 to 400m walk in; golf cart queues are long
Common questions
Is Erawan National Park worth visiting?
Erawan National Park holds a 4.6★ average across 16,730 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.
What are Erawan National Park's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.
Where is Erawan National Park, and how do I get there?
Erawan National Park is in Kanchanaburi, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
What do visitors say about Erawan National Park?
Recurring themes from reviews include: seven tiers of emerald swimming pools, with each level offering different scenery; tiers 1 to 3 are easy; 4 to 7 mean a steeper hike but far fewer people; lower tiers get very crowded, so reviewers advise arriving early in the morning; clean and well signed, with toilets, showers and food stalls near the base.
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Where it is
Open in Google Maps ↗Worth knowing
- Last entry ticket sales: Ticket sales stop at 15.30
- Online accommodation booking suspended: The external online booking system has been closed since 8 October 2025 (B.E. 2568) because of system failures — book by phone or in person instead
- Booking counter / phone hours: In-person and telephone booking for park accommodation operates Monday–Friday, 08.30–16.30
- Tent capacity: Rental tents sleep a maximum of 3 people each
From Erawan National Park's own website, read September 2026. Prices and hours change — check the source before you rely on one.
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