River Kwai Tours - 3-day extension
Take a 3-day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi province, stay in floating raft hotel and visit the famous River Kwai bridge!
Please note: we do not offer this trip in isolation. It is arranged as part of a complete tour.
Day 1: Bangkok (L)
Arriving Bangkok, our guide will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
After lunch, our afternoon city tour includes The Grand Palace, Funeral Hall, Wat Pra Kaew, Wat Traimit, Wat Pho,
Wat Benchamabopit & the Temple of Dawn plus a canal tour on a private boat.
Day 1. Bangkok - Kanchanaburi (-/L/D)
After an early breakfast, we set off by road for
Kanchanaburi province (about 2 hours). On arrival, we visit
the War Museum, the war cemetary and the bridge over the
River Kwai. Then we board the 'Death Railway' for a trip to the end of the line, followed by
lunch. After lunch we take a long-tail boat up river to
check in at the Jungle Rafts. Later, you can chill out at
the Jungle Rafts or visit the nearby Mon village where you
can try elephant riding (extra cost option). Dinner &
accommodation at Jungle Rafts.
Day 2. OPTION 1 Saiyoke Yai National Park (Demure Option) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, take a boat ride upstream to visit the
Saiyoke Yai National Park, visiting the waterfall to
experience nature at its best. Return for lunch at Jungle
Rafts, then check out of Jungle Rafts and take the boat to
the Resotel. Afterwards, visit the Lawa Cave and explore the
fascinating rock formations. Dinner and Accommodation at
Resotel.
Day 2. OPTION 2 Western Off-Road Tour (Nutters Option) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we set off for the Phu Thong elephant camp,
to take an elephant ride. Then we set out by 4x4 jeep along
18km of very rough road into the jungle, heading for the
Goldenland Jungle Camp. After a coffee break, we trek into
the jungle for about a hour, enjoying a picnic lunch on the
way including rice cooked in bamboo stems. White water
bamboo rafting on the way back. Finally
we set off by Jeep back to Phu Thong, and then to Resotel.
Dinner and Accommodation at Resotel.
NB:This tour includes some fairly serious off-road driving. Prepare to get dirty. Wet feet possible, wet bum inevitable.
Day 3. Hell Fire Pass - Bangkok (B/L/-)
This morning we take the boat to the Resotel pier, then
visit the famous 'Hell-Fire Pass' and the nearby war museum.
Return to Resotel for lunch. After lunch, check out of
Resotel and depart for Bangkok (3 hours).
Please note that, whilst every effort will be made to carry out the programme shown above, small changes may sometimes be necessary.
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