River Kwai adventure
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A complete and varied tour which passes through one of the most beautiful areas of Thailand. This tour is suitable for everybody and a must for people who already planned to see the famous Floating Market and the Bridge over the River Kwai.
Day 1. Bridge over the River Kwai. A morning journey by car & longtail boat 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. Onward to Kanchanaburi for a visit to the Bridge over the River Kwai. The worldwar II history of the bridge is beautifully depicted in the famous movie of David Lean in 1957. Later you will visit the Jeath war museum and the war cemetery. Onward to 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 but oil lamps and a very cosy atmosphere. It is possible to take an elephant ride, see Burmese Mon dancing or swim in the river.
Day 2. Hell Fire Pass. The morning is free to relax in paradise. Visit the nearby Mon village, make an elephant ride or just rest and enjoy the wonderful surrounding. 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 explain more about the history. Overnight at the River Kwai Resotel Hotel.
Dag 3. Erawan falls. Visit the wonderful waterfalls of Erawan National Park. The Erawan falls cover 7 levels over a total distance of 1550 meter. They belong to 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 on various locations. Around the park there are various caves with impressive and sometimes bizarre stone formations. Early afternoon you will make a trainride on the famous "Death railway". The scenery is stunning, especially the part over the wooden bridge construction is spectacular. Make sure that you have your cameras ready. On the way back to Bangkok you will visit the stupa of Nakhon Pathom, the world's highest Buddha monument. This tour ends around 17:30 hr at your hotel in Bangkok.
There is also a 2 day version of this River Kwai tour in which day 2 is skipped. The program of day 1 is followed by day 3. Included are all transfers, 2 overnight stays (double occupancy rooms), 2x breakfast, 2x dinner and an English speaking tour guide. Not included are entry fees and the train ticket. Start every day.
Private 3 day tour: 5,200 Baht (
€ 118 / U$ 165 / 8p)7,400 Baht (
€ 168 / U$ 235 / 4p)
Private 2 day tour: 3,000 Baht (
€ 68 / U$ 95 / 8p)4,600 Baht (€ 105 / U$ 146 / 4p)
