a PERFECT day in KANCHANABURI 🏞️ Erawan Waterfall + Floating Hotel

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  • @PaddyDoyle.
    @PaddyDoyle.  2 роки тому +20

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  • @grahamfraser5938
    @grahamfraser5938 4 місяці тому +1

    I was at the Erawan Falls in July 2024 and they are beautiful and they really look after the grounds. We didn't arrive until later in the afternoon so we spent more time taking photos rather than swimming. That night we spent in a lovely hotel which was floating on the river but the currents were much slower so we went swimming and kayaking in the river, which was so relaxing. Followed off the afternoon with a beautiful sunset and a couple of cold beers. Fortunately I didn't forget the Singha beers 🙂

  • @OurThaiLife
    @OurThaiLife 2 роки тому +38

    Insanely beautiful falls! And the color of that water 😍 Definitely adding this to my Thailand bucket list. I love that you didn't edit out yourself running back to the camera...so relatable! We were laughing so hard at the Thai "rafting". My husband is Thai and even he thought that was nuts haha

  • @powderedtoastman3093
    @powderedtoastman3093 2 роки тому +20

    Erowan is epic. Was there in 2005. Love all of Kanchanaburi province . One of the best

  • @PilgartExplores
    @PilgartExplores 2 роки тому +16

    Those waterfalls look phenomenal 😍 I'm excited to see what we are going to see during the next couple of months. Glad the show is back on the road💪🏼

  • @michaelbauch8972
    @michaelbauch8972 2 роки тому +51

    Hi Paddy, you should also visit the Huay Mae Khamin Falls appr. 40 km further on. Beautiful twisty road and the falls are even nicer than the Erawan!

    • @petercross6960
      @petercross6960 2 роки тому

      on my list, apparently much quieter due to the remoteness, plus there is the nearby ferry to cross the reservoir

    • @kminpersonal7999
      @kminpersonal7999 2 роки тому +1

      Up++

    • @keyoouen1027
      @keyoouen1027 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed and you can drive right up to near the falls, less crowded and no fannying around with lifejackets.

    • @ghostlhmra6075
      @ghostlhmra6075 Рік тому

      @@keyoouen1027i can swim normally or i have to ware stupid jacket?

  • @davidmorris587
    @davidmorris587 2 роки тому +15

    I was at Erawan waterfall in January and like you I loved them. I agree with everything you said about them. My girlfriend and I stayed at a hotel on the river but we didn't get to go rafting. Chose the wrong hotel I guess. But the same day we went to the falls we also went to the Pho Phat caves nearby - another long climb. But in their way better even than the falls. Bu the way I'm 70 so I endorse what you say about the climb up the falls but I have to say two such climbs on the same day were a bit knackering.
    Keep up the good work. I find your videos remind me of where I would rather be than back here in a cold wet windy UK. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @khahanpham8246
      @khahanpham8246 2 роки тому

      Which hotel you stay there? I’ll go to KanchanBuri in Oct. travel agent recommend River Kwai Paradise hotel for me. But I see the room look not good

  • @ezemese
    @ezemese 2 роки тому +18

    I love how you show the part with going for your camera while getting up the levels 😂 I can totally relate to that when filming my runs, you do have to work twice 🤦‍♀️ also, pretty cheering to watch this positive 'summery' vid at 5am in 0 degrees 😳😂

    • @PaddyDoyle.
      @PaddyDoyle.  2 роки тому +6

      Hahaha glad you like that bit lol

    • @georginabush9661
      @georginabush9661 2 роки тому +1

      @@PaddyDoyle. love it :P

    • @ian-wu2bb
      @ian-wu2bb 2 роки тому +2

      Paddy is finding his feet in moving foward after 77 provinces. Its a challenge to be sure to be sure .

  • @beanz308
    @beanz308 2 роки тому +7

    Paddy, good to meet you at Level 3 and Level 7 of Erawan Falls. Safe and exciting travels on the rest of your journey.

  • @heidihotvedt7880
    @heidihotvedt7880 2 роки тому +3

    Hello!
    Lovely video with amazing scenery. And LOL at 6.59 into the video, it really looks like that man is taking a piss...😃🤣😂.
    Have a great day🖖

  • @stephenjedrey5370
    @stephenjedrey5370 2 роки тому +11

    OMG, what a blast that day looked like. Thanks for show me something in Thailand I have never seen before. I will be visiting that for sure and thanks for putting a smile on my face living vicariously thru you.

  • @WeWanderlustCo
    @WeWanderlustCo 2 роки тому +2

    Paddy thank you for the wonderful video. I (Shafeen) was pretty depressed about all that’s going on in Ukraine but seeing your videos and smile uplifted my spirit and my day. Good bless 💛

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn 2 роки тому +4

    Hiya Paddy, Love this. All the work that goes into filming. Good workout day. Beautiful place. Informative. Great advice. That the thing as you get older, I am the same. Always think this could hurt. Nice video. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.

  • @AyeeeItsCam
    @AyeeeItsCam 2 роки тому +29

    Had a similar experience in Costa Rica! Was white water rafting and we came to a calm spot in the river and the guides told everyone to jump in. Mind you, Costa Rica has crocodiles/caimans in their rivers. Super skeptical at first but wound up being one of my best memories of Costa Rica! But I totally understand why you didn't jump in lol

    • @PaddyDoyle.
      @PaddyDoyle.  2 роки тому +8

      oh wow! if I thought there were Crocs...NO WAY

  • @pgatovcranbrook2033
    @pgatovcranbrook2033 2 роки тому +1

    I've been to kanchanaburi.. waterfall, river floating house cruising along the river overnight... absolutely unforgettable memories happened there back 30years ago.

  • @andyl7174
    @andyl7174 2 роки тому +4

    Great video paddy I would've loved a day out like that and the party after of course. Really amazing place. Look forward to the next one 👌👍

  • @connielinz879
    @connielinz879 2 роки тому +17

    Erawan Waterfall looked absolutely stunning......Nature at it's best❣I'm with you Paddy, jumping into the river looked very dodgy, never know what's under the water😳😆

  • @ThailandThomas
    @ThailandThomas 2 роки тому +10

    Love Erawan falls. What a great place. Great swimming spot. You are just working to hard Paddy. I jump into white water quit often with just my life jacket, lots of fun.

  • @PaulTAdventures
    @PaulTAdventures 2 роки тому +11

    Absolutely beautiful 🤩 truly amazing. Thank you for sharing with us such a beautiful part of Thailand 🇹🇭. I understand about not jumping I probably wouldn’t either but I’ll definitely be visiting Love your work mate .

  • @ชมพรรณโชติดิลก

    สะพานไม้ เรียกสะพานมอญ ต้องตื่นเช้าถ่ายรูปบนสะพานจะสวย อยู่ที่สังขละบุรี ส่วน Pilok อยู่ที่ทองผาภูมิ ชื่อหมู่บ้าน e tong

  • @theauroralightyr
    @theauroralightyr 2 роки тому +4

    Thumbs up for your great work. Your vlog could directly and indirectly promote many attractions in Thailand. TAT should give you a title for Thailand's tourisim ambassador. Keep up your good work.
    - Your Thai FC.

  • @lekiescafe15
    @lekiescafe15 2 роки тому +5

    You did the right thing for not jumping in. the tide is very strong And there is still an invisible vortex beneath the surface. There are always people who have accidents. But anyway, it's still beautiful and fun. Great VDO bro. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @sundaysurfer
    @sundaysurfer 8 місяців тому

    Hi Paddy. Just wanted to say thanks for the recommendation about Erawan Falls. You inspired me to add it to my Thai bucket list and I recently checked it out with my family. Truly amazing. Thanks for the tip!

  • @teresabarberot2506
    @teresabarberot2506 2 роки тому +1

    The waterfall swimming was so fine! I couldn’t stop laughing from your bewilderment of what was going on and then everyone jumping in that river was too much lol. You were smart to stay on that raft. No way I would have followed the crowd either!

  • @cookingwithjeabthaistyle8312
    @cookingwithjeabthaistyle8312 2 роки тому +2

    My favourite place 😍 we normally rent a tent for the night next to the lake 🏕

  • @beverlyweber4122
    @beverlyweber4122 2 роки тому +4

    Paddy, I kind of agree with you! I wonder about jumping into a fast moving river as well!
    The raft looks cool though and those waterfalls are gorgeous. Fun to watch!

  • @adventuresafternoontea
    @adventuresafternoontea 2 роки тому +1

    Loved your rafting escapade - lightened my day up!

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 2 роки тому +3

    Epic 👌 - I think that even though you got on the big raft unprepared etc. it made the video more wow - the falls was special - 😎👌🙏👍👊🍻

  • @frankietorres6740
    @frankietorres6740 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. You show us many things that we would never experience for ourselves. Thank you for that. Please don't feel that you need to do anything that makes you uncomfortable for the sake of a video. We love you just the way you are. 👍

  • @JorgenD-original
    @JorgenD-original 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice video. You also have good professional production with cutting, sound

  • @นันทนาพลชัยยา

    ฉันทำมาแล้วมันสนุกมาก😁😁

  • @sizzlingsuzai
    @sizzlingsuzai 2 роки тому

    Your blurry and clueless moment on the rafting is so enjoyable to watch 😂 subscribed!

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 2 роки тому +1

    Very beautiful both the emerald waterfall and big running river!
    That black doggie is a satisfied customer of rafting but he doesn’t like you. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheBudgeteers
    @TheBudgeteers 2 роки тому

    Great waterfalls! and also great workout picking up that camera over and over again 😉

  • @cherylbutterworth6293
    @cherylbutterworth6293 2 роки тому

    Wow! Loving the music at level 3 and it's so good to see you on the road again. Love it!

  • @blackthaiaffair1475
    @blackthaiaffair1475 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video and thanks for sharing the adventure!! :) and no temple! lol awesome day!

  • @rubiarhart2984
    @rubiarhart2984 2 роки тому +2

    😂😂😂 you took one for the team there , thanks Paddy love your videos !!!

  • @geoffreymargary4747
    @geoffreymargary4747 2 роки тому +1

    , love it Paddy great to see you back doing what you do best, living the dream

  • @melissafrye76
    @melissafrye76 2 роки тому +3

    This day looked like so much fun, even with the hiccup of not being able to find places. I totally get not wanting to do things like jump into the river ... I won't go sledding any more because the last time I went - almost 15 years ago - I got knocked flat on my back because someone slid into me ... So I'm not even remotely interested in winter weather activities now. 😆😁

  • @saiprom
    @saiprom 2 роки тому

    The waterfall is beautiful as its was 30 years ago , thank you for sharing

  • @TWCH
    @TWCH 2 роки тому

    Hysterical, Paddy on the River Cry. I ain't jumping in no river.

  • @brianjones779
    @brianjones779 2 роки тому +1

    On my first trip in 2002 I went on a similar Raft but mine had a bar! And we went under a waterfall 😁

  • @HamNoytheDutchGuy
    @HamNoytheDutchGuy 2 роки тому +1

    Loved it mate, bummer you didn't get some cold ones on the thai raft, but what about the jumping in the water 😮 thai style. Anyhow, stay safe and take care and as always, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻

  • @patlam7893
    @patlam7893 Рік тому

    You are really honest by not jumping into the water, everything has to consider !! SAFETY first

  • @BangkokExplorer
    @BangkokExplorer 2 роки тому +2

    Looking forward to having a swim at the falls! Looks stunning! We’ll probably follow your example and avoid jumping from the raft too. Heard the massive fish love a bit of ginger, so I’d be doomed! 🐟😳

  • @ireland647
    @ireland647 2 роки тому +2

    Ive done this exact thing its great. Everybody has beers and food as local beers and alchol is super expensive being in the middle of nowhere. But that current really does push you down stream, you look so confused about it all.

  • @debrablue
    @debrablue 2 роки тому

    THANKS "PADDY" Another Beautiful (Level VID.) So Warming as (TX).is a COLD=25* degrees.

  • @pablog771
    @pablog771 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for this share ! I go to the floating house river this week. 555

  • @TonyFossey889
    @TonyFossey889 2 роки тому +3

    Great Video, The Water Falls will be on my list, to do. The rafting , we will see, but how did the people who jumped in get back on the raft? or did they just float down the river? Looking forward to the next one......

  • @CLsKoreaproductions
    @CLsKoreaproductions Рік тому

    Lol that walk back to your camera 😂 love it

  • @lydiaoneill9982
    @lydiaoneill9982 2 роки тому

    Watching you makes me feel happy wen i feel sad paddy

  • @AzShahid-allthingsThai
    @AzShahid-allthingsThai 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Paddy great vlog mate, the family and I went on a road trip and we went to Erawan falls, absolutely beautiful, we went to level 7 then went swimming afterwards, I’ve got it in my playlist and can’t wait to go back 👌🏼

  • @miguela5543
    @miguela5543 2 роки тому +1

    Ohhh boy :D you enjoyed the deadly Laos Rafting :D hahahaha 🤣

  • @cassytapper8886
    @cassytapper8886 2 роки тому

    It’s on my list of must sees now, just stunning 🤩

  • @jenaya_laila2442
    @jenaya_laila2442 2 роки тому

    That was hilarious!!😂🤣 sitting there, not knowing what is going on and then everyone jumps in....😂🤣

  • @jedgigil2684
    @jedgigil2684 2 роки тому +1

    Petchabun and kachanburi my favorite province of. Thailand!

  • @rosie_B___A
    @rosie_B___A 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video! I’ve been to the falls. It’s beautiful

  • @kashyapkhakharia5826
    @kashyapkhakharia5826 2 роки тому

    Erawan waterfall looks stunning and I have seen this same hotel on Lucas's channel when he went on motorbike loop trip with his pattaya buddies.

  • @krissmgvlogs
    @krissmgvlogs 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad they won't let you swim without the life-jacket. Here in the Caribbean lots of tourists drown in our rivers!

  • @Relaxico100
    @Relaxico100 2 роки тому

    I remember in 2019 i was also to Erawan Waterfall, so beautiful.

  • @mrbruce7204
    @mrbruce7204 2 роки тому +1

    Been there a few weeks ago. Awesome 🤗🤗

  • @robandbenci4675
    @robandbenci4675 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful location. A must visit. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @williamjusick2404
    @williamjusick2404 2 роки тому +3

    I can’t belief Mr Adventure did not jump!

  • @saoan71
    @saoan71 2 роки тому

    I always enjoy watching your video. Great work.

  • @jessealoi7314
    @jessealoi7314 2 роки тому

    Great vlog paddy, nice area and beautiful water falls and rock pools well done

  • @familydutton6568
    @familydutton6568 2 роки тому +5

    Just that waterfall would make it worth the trip! Stunningly beautiful! I'm with you, I'm not jumping off a perfectly fine 'raft'! I'm curious, though, about where they ended up? Back on the raft? Or did they just float back to where they started?🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm glad to see you back on the road again! Another awesome 😎👍 video! Stay safe!

    • @robertnarong3857
      @robertnarong3857 2 роки тому +3

      A couple times I used this kind of raft service . It's fun , safe and popular . Apparently the raft comes back to pick them up but some love floating back to the resort .

    • @familydutton6568
      @familydutton6568 2 роки тому +1

      @@robertnarong3857 Thank you for answering my question! That would be fun with a group of friends!
      👍😎 Traveling solo, not sure I'd have jumped in...

  • @dakalasujan509
    @dakalasujan509 2 роки тому +1

    You should arrange a group of youtubers like you did on the boat tour in The Chao Phraya river in Bangkok to go for this rafting must be fun.

  • @linehand21
    @linehand21 11 місяців тому

    beautiful. looks so relaxing

  • @miavos3610
    @miavos3610 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVED this video!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @anoth3rgrl
    @anoth3rgrl 2 роки тому

    the rafting was an emotional roller coaster 😹

  • @PedalandTrek
    @PedalandTrek 2 роки тому

    I have been busy recently (Moved to Japan from the US) and havn't been able to watch for a while. I wanted to say 1: Great video! 2: You're looking great. Looks like you have lost several kilos. Keeps up the good work!

  • @lindabuck2777
    @lindabuck2777 2 роки тому

    Falls-GORGEOUS 🌟🌟🌟 but MY glaring question jumping into river was-ARE THEY FLOATING ALL THE WAY BACK😳😳🤭😂 I mean, if I could SEE through it to bottom-ok, but umm NO! Me neither! Personally, I also don’t rush-hate it with a passion! If not prepared mentally, not happening! Also, as we ‘slow down’ we discover more around us, and choose our ‘excursions’ carefully lol. As always thoroughly enjoy your views! Safe travels🙏🏻❤️

  • @kong555100
    @kong555100 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for go to my hometown province, and good to know you happy. 😁😉🙏👍

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to a new trip with you on your amazing channel. Amazing journeys. Thanks a lot for them. : )

  • @gwenspofford6770
    @gwenspofford6770 2 роки тому

    What a gorgeous waterfall!

  • @889media
    @889media 2 місяці тому

    Need to go there for sure! But the “must wear a life vest” was a bit of a bummer! 😩 Should be a “pay to rent, pay more not to” option 🤣

  • @modgarden4094
    @modgarden4094 2 роки тому

    Good video, thank you very much. Sorry to see you not have drinks

  • @johnscott5770
    @johnscott5770 2 роки тому

    This one had me laughing out loud Paddy. Great adventure!

  • @สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล

    Before, the River Kwai was quite strong and deep, but now it has a dam, so the current is weaker and shallower.

  • @yopz4419
    @yopz4419 2 роки тому +2

    Watch out for naegleria fowleri (brain eating amoeba) in thailand.

    • @keyoouen1027
      @keyoouen1027 2 роки тому

      yes, and watch out for coconuts falling from trees. 555

  • @สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล

    If you go to Pilok Village Should go up to Doi Chang Suek between 17:00 and 18:00, there will be a sound of prayers sounded throughout the village. I saw the border line and the sea of ​​clouds. and the inner sea on the Burmese side if the weather is good On the way down there is a cave where he dug a tin mine. Somsak Mine is cold and crystal clear like a koi fish mirror. and aquatic plantsAnd the walking grassy grass feels like a carpet and the small waterfall of this mine during the rainy season. Apart from Jog Kadin Waterfall If you're lucky, you might come across foxes, cherry blossoms and Australian Aunt Glenn who have lived here forty years now.
    The average temperature throughout the year is about 20-25 degrees and should go up to the hill of the flagpole. Thailand-Myanmar border and below there is a Burmese village has his own way of life and 3-4 delicious restaurants with a weekend market Because I've been going there since I don't have any acquaintances, almost 10 times now, to go to a friend's house.

  • @venasabankthaivnn4393
    @venasabankthaivnn4393 2 роки тому

    น้ำใสมาก น้ำตกเอราวัญ

  • @noyesv1
    @noyesv1 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, Paddy, nice work!

  • @MrJohnsamui
    @MrJohnsamui 2 роки тому +3

    Nice one brother 👍 the only problem now is that my daughter is watching your channel and she keeps bugging me to see all of these beautiful places. As my base is samui you can do the maths bro....🤣 my father will visit me soon and he always wants to go and honour the fallen dutch soldiers at River kwai so I'll be in the neighbourhood soon and I will check it out. As always stay safe and healthy my UA-cam friend ❣️ 🙏🍻

  • @japannaturetrip
    @japannaturetrip 2 роки тому

    Awesome Erawan Fall...
    I couldn't see the best condition🥺

  • @texasruss
    @texasruss 2 роки тому +1

    One of your best videos! Love the falls. I would have jumped in. One of the best things to do in Texas is tube the river in New Braunfels. You should look that up on UA-cam... Ha ha You tube! Get it?

  • @zzzzzach
    @zzzzzach 2 роки тому

    Lots more to do up here in Kanchanaburi province. You'd have been fine in the river with a life jacket. Let me know if you come back this way.

  • @sugarcane9425
    @sugarcane9425 2 роки тому +1

    You missed it as every body float to the stater point in front of the hotel to get up . It fun as me n my kids and friend used to do it .
    It s fun and staff will help you to get up to the bank if you cannot . 555

  • @RobRodin
    @RobRodin 2 роки тому

    Paddy that was a Next Level wimp out. There where 5 year olds doing it. I can see the headlines “ Famous UA-camr lost in the river film at eleven.

  • @mythai9593
    @mythai9593 2 роки тому

    Pleased you like the area, I live near Saiyok Noi waterfall and love it here. Enjoy your travels 😊.

  • @davidcolinburt
    @davidcolinburt 2 роки тому +1

    Did the raft-dog jump into the river? It looks like a Labrador Retriever -- a very good swimmer with webbed toes. Anyway, lots of fun in paradise -- I enjoyed the music as always. Heading back to Canada this evening. It has been a real treat following your videos during our past 72 days here in Thailand. I will be tuning into your adventures from cold snowy Toronto soon -- a 12 hour time difference. Rock on, Mr Doyle!! dcb

    • @PaddyDoyle.
      @PaddyDoyle.  2 роки тому +1

      have fun back home and safe flight!

    • @davidcolinburt
      @davidcolinburt 2 роки тому

      @@PaddyDoyle. . . . and safe next level adventures back to you. dcb

  • @tripontube365
    @tripontube365 2 роки тому

    Where is the the clip of Khao Yai national park adventure ?

  • @WushuTaz
    @WushuTaz 2 роки тому +1

    Such a hilarious video! Out of curiosity, how much time do you typically spend filming B-roll at any one location?

  • @TicketToRideAsia
    @TicketToRideAsia 2 роки тому

    Looks excellent, should've jumped in!

  • @lostinasia888
    @lostinasia888 2 роки тому

    this is a fun episode ! love it !

  • @nashlee1319
    @nashlee1319 2 роки тому

    Me too, I won't jump into the river from that raft 😆😆😆

  • @colette-tj2gk
    @colette-tj2gk 2 роки тому

    Erawan falls are stunning! Do you have any tips for solo travellers about leaving your bag/non waterproof cameras etc when you go for a swim? Did you just leave your stuff in your sightline on the bank or are there lockers or something in the area where you get your life jackets?

  • @match20x
    @match20x 2 роки тому

    Hi, I googled and this doesnt appear to be the Hintok Hotel that you shared in the link.

  • @utahboy4944
    @utahboy4944 2 роки тому

    Yes I jumped in sober which was lots of fun.

  • @krissmgvlogs
    @krissmgvlogs 2 роки тому

    Those falls are great 💜