River Kwai - 3 Days

130 kilometres west of Bangkok, not far from the Burmese (Myanmar) border, you will find the bridge over the River Kwai, made (in)famous by the 1957 Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Grim history aside, this area of Thailand is rich in culture and natural beauty.

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:
We will collect you 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 we will check in at a local guesthouse and have lunch. At approximately 2:00 pm (14:00) we will ride a boat downriver to Khao Poon Cave. There will then be a sight-seeing trip that includes the war museum, war cemetery and the famous bridge over the River Kwai. Dinner will be served at the guesthouse and you will get a half-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.) (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 either side. Remember to bring your swimsuit! After lunch, take an hour-long elephant ride through the tropical rainforest, 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 the River Kwai, where you’ll have 30 minutes to explore on your own. Return to the guest house at 6:00 pm. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Leisure day, Kanchanaburi – Bangkok:
You may opt for a bike tour of the city if you'd like, but it's not obligatory. Other options include swimming, sightseeing, shopping in the city, and massages (not included in package). Lunch will be served at the guesthouse at 12:00 pm before the return trip to Bangkok at 13:00. Arrival time approximately 4:00 pm (16:00). (B, L)

Remarks:
For your enjoyment, we arrange trips to the River Kwai in small parties of 2 to 12 people.

Price includes transport, food (excl. beverages), accommodation and day trips.

Key: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

Disclaimer
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Adventure trips, trekking, hiking, and water activities including swimming, snorkeling and diving are done at your own risk. Visit Beyond recommends purchasing travel insurance before leaving your home country. We can recommend Gouda travel insurance for our European customers.

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

Cancellation Policy
The customer or booking agent must notify Visit Beyond of any cancellations. The following regulations apply to cancellations or no-shows:
* 100% refund if cancellation is received one month prior to arrival
* 50% refund if cancellation is received 15 to 29 days prior to arrival
* No refund if cancellation is received less than 15 days prior to arrival.

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