River Kwai - 3 Days

130 kilometers west of Bangkok, not far from the Burmese (Myanmar) border, you will find the bridge over the River Kwai, made famous by the 1957 Academy Award winning film of the same name. The metal bridge that spans the Kwai was originally a part of the well known “Death Railway”, which the Japanese forced prisoners of war to build during the Second World War. The plan was to construct a railway all the way to Rangoon in Burma, but when the war ended, the Burmese and Thais agreed to destroy a part of the rail line on their respective sides of the border in order to maintain their “close” friendship!

Season: The trip to the River Kwai is available year round, but from June to October there can be heavy midday rainfalls. The best time to visit is from November to February, when it’s dry and temperatures are at their lowest, hovering around 30 degrees. By contrast, from March until May the mercury can rise to 39 degrees.

Day 1: Bangkok-Kanchanaburi:
You will be picked by bus at Hotel Narai, Lebua or New Road Guest House in Bangkok at approximately 8:45 am. We will then drive to Kanchanaburi – a trip that takes around three hours. Upon arrival you will check in at Sabai@Kan Resort where we will eat lunch. After lunch we will go on a boat ride down the river and pay a visit to Khao Poon Cave. There will then be a sight-seeing trip that includes the war museum, war cemetery and the famous bridge over River Kwai. The trip begins at approximately 14:00 and takes 3½ hours. When we get back to the resort dinner will be served and you will get ½ hour foot massage. The rest of the evening is set aside for free time. You may want to take a swim or sign up for some optional tours or enjoy different types of massage. Additional tours/activities are not included in the package price. Lunch and accommodation at Sabai@Kan Resort. (L, D)

Day 2: Erawan National Park:
After breakfast the tour will continue to Erawan National Park, where we will take in the beautiful, seven-level waterfall, with small lakes on both sides. Remember to bring your swimsuit!

After lunch, it will be time to take an hour-long elephant ride through the tropical rainforest, which will be followed by bamboo rafting on the river. We’ll then journey to the Hellfire pass before going to the Death Railway for a 30-minute train tour, and our last stop of the day will be the bridge over River Kwai, where you’ll have 30 minutes to explore on your own. Return to Sabai@Kan Resort at 6:00 pm, where dinner will be served and overnight accommodation provided. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Leisure day, Kanchanaburi – Bangkok:
Breakfast served upon request, and if you desire free time before lunch. If you are up for it there will be arranged a bike tour in the city. Other things to do will be going for a swim or sightseeing and shopping in the city. It’s also possible to enjoy different types of massage (paid locally). Lunch will be served at the hotel at 12:00 pm before we make the return trip to Bangkok at 13:00. Arrival time approximately 16:00. (B, L)

Remarks:
For your enjoyment, we arrange trips to the River Kwai in small parties of 2 to 12 people. Please remember that trekking and other activities are done at your own risk, so be sure to purchase travel insurance.

Accommodation:
You will stay at the tourist class hotel Sabai@Kan Resort in Kanchanaburi. All rooms have views of the beautiful garden, air conditioning, radio and telephone. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and an outdoor swimming pool.

Price includes transport, food (excl. beverages) and accommodation at Sabai@Kan Resort and day trips.

General word explanation: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

We reserve the rights to make changes without prior notice.

Please note: If you come by yourself, an additional 2,800 THB will be added to the price

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