River Kwai adventure
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A complete and varied tour which passes through one of the most beautiful areas of Thailand. The first day visit the famous River Kwai Bridge and stay overnight in a fairytale floating hotel. The second day you can choose between a visit to the Hell Fire pass or an Elephant Camp. The latter is particularly fun for children. The third day visit the wonderful Erawan Falls and make a trainride on the "Burma Death railway". This tour is well suited for families with children and for everybody in good health who loves active recreation in a paradise environment.
Day 1. Bridge over the River Kwai
A morning journey takes you to the famous Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak. See, feel and smell the old style and
traditional way of selling and buying vegetables and fruits from small boats. Then it's onward to the spectacular Khao
Bin caves and Kanchanaburi for a visit to the Bridge over the River Kwai. The World War II history of the bridge is
beautifully depicted in David Lean's famous movie in 1957. Later you will visit the Jeath War Museum and the World War
II Cemetery. Then board a longtail boat that will take you over the River Kwai to the
River Kwai Jungle Rafts Hotel, nicknamed the Floatel. This place is magic. The floating bungalows are built on
bamboo-rafts surrounded by magnificent jungle. The accommodation is basic with private bath and shower. There is no
electricity (only oil lamps), creating a fairytale atmosphere. In the evening it is possible to see Burmese Mon dancing
or swim in the river.
Alternative program day 2:
The morning is free to relax in paradise. Visit the nearby Mon village, make an elephant ride, enjoy a traditional Thai massage or just rest and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. If you want then you can do the "death railway" trainride today, then you have more time tomorrow to spend in the Erawan National Park. In the afternoon you will visit an elephant camp. Float down a gentle stream on a bamboo raft. Make a ride on the back of an elephant and enjoy the views over the river and the forest, while you walk towards the sunset. Return at the camp and see how the mahouts (elephant keepers) live. Then the elephants are bathed in the river. You can join this activity and bathe the elephants yourself, see the pictures on the left. Make sure to take dry clothes with you! This is a fun activity for children. After the elephant bathing you will have a small dinner with the camp people. Then transfer to your hotel near Kanchanaburi.
Day 2. Hell Fire Pass
The morning is free to relax in paradise. Visit the nearby Mon village, take an elephant ride or just rest and
enjoy the wonderful surroundings. In the afternoon visit the Hellfire Pass. During the Second World War, thousands
of forced local labourers and Allied prisoners of war suffered and died constructing and maintaining the Burma-
Thailand railway. The museum explains to visitors the story of why and how the railway was built and attempts to
convey the hardships and suffering endured by so many who were forced to work in extremely harsh conditions.
Continue the walking trail to the Kunyu Cutting Memorial. The walking trail follows the alignment of the original
Burma-Thailand railway for approximately four kilometres from Hellfire Pass to beyond Compressor Cutting. There are
small shelters and interpretative panels explaining more about the history. Onward transfer to your hotel by
longtail boat. Overnight at the River Kwai Resotel Hotel.
Day 3. Erawan falls
Visit the wonderful waterfalls of Erawan National Park. The Erawan falls cover 7 levels over a total distance of 1550
meters. They are amongst the most beautiful falls in Thailand. You can walk up to all 7 levels. The highest levels
require some creative walking but the climb is more than worth the effort. You can swim at various places so take your
swimming gear with you. Around the park there are caves with sometimes bizarre stone formations. Early afternoon you
will take a train ride on the famous "Death Railway". The scenery is stunning, especially the part over the
wooden bridge construction. Make sure that you have your cameras ready. Then back to Bangkok. This tour ends around 17:30
hr at your hotel in Bangkok.
Included are all transfers, overnight stays (twin rooms), breakfast on day 2 and 3, dinner on day 1 and an English speaking tourguide. Not included are entry fees and the train ticket. There is also a 2 day version of this River Kwai tour in which day 2 is skipped and the program of day 1 is followed by day 3. This tour starts every day.
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| River Kwai adventure | Number of persons | |||
| Prices per person | 2 | 3 | 4 + |
Single Surcharge |
| 2 days | $ 247 | $ 185 | $ 155 | $ 62 |
| 3 days (Hell Fire Pass) | $ 367 | $ 281 | $ 238 | $ 108 |
| 3 days (Elephant camp) | $ 442 | $ 341 | $ 283 | $ 84 |