Kanchanaburi by Jungle Rafts at River Kwai Resotel Tour
3 Days/2 Nights

This is a three-day package to see historically famous and scenically beautiful Kanchanaburi province. The package includes visits to the War Museum (Thailand-Burma Railway Centre), the War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Hell Fire Pass Memorial, Mon Dancing, a Mon tribal village, trekking, and Death Railway train ride. This is a relaxing tour away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. The people are extremely friendly here and the place is serenely quiet.

Proposed Itinerary

Day 1 - Bangkok - Kanchanaburi (-/L/D)

Early morning pick up from hotel (approx 06.00-06.30) and departure for Kanchanaburi. After 2-hour drive, visit the Allied War Cemetery, the Thailand-Burma Railway Center, the War Museum and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Transfer to Pak Seng pier for a 30-minute boat ride up Kwai Noi River to Jungle Rafts. Afternoon excursion to Hell Fire Pass Memorial, situated at 1000 meters. This is the longest of a series of passes hacked through the mountains by allied POWs building the Death Railway and was so named for its flaming torch-lit appearance at night. After dinner, see a display of Mon dancing. Overnight halt.

Remark:
Hell Fire Pass visit is either on Day 1 or 2.

Day 2 - Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)

Morning visit to a nearby local Mon village and enjoy jungle trekking in the forest. Rest of the day, feel free to experience an elephant-back ride, raft down the Kwai Noi River, or enjoy a Thai herbal massage (not included in the tour price).

Day 3 - Tour Kanchanaburi, Drive back to Bangkok (B/D/-)

After lunch return by boat to Pak Seng and take a train journey on the Death Railway over the bridge and a witness spectacular wooden viaduct built by the POWs. Drive back to Bangkok, arriving in Bangkok early evening (approx 18.00).

Termination of the tour.

Departure day:
Daily, year round.

Thailand Travel program begins from a designated place. Your volunteer and travel program fee does not cover the transportation from your project/hostel/host family to the travel start point. Thus, it is your responsibility to arrive at the right place at the right time and to return to your project. The exact address of your travel starting point will be given to you in Thailand.

Price: $326

Date: To be determined by Thailand coordinator (up on arrival in Thailand)

Services included in the price:

• Tours and transfers by air-conditioned bus
• Non air-conditioned transportation in remote areas
• At River Kwai Jungle Raft, accommodation is in a bamboo raft house, it is of basic standard with attached cold shower and toilet
• To preserve the natural atmosphere there is no electricity and illumination at night is by oil lamp.
• At River Kwai Resotel, accommodation is based on 2 persons in twin-bedded room on B/B basis. All rooms are in air-conditioned bungalows with attached bath and toilet.
• Meals as specified in the program
• The services of a local English-speaking guide
• Admission fees where applicable
  

Services not included in the price:

• Drinks & meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips for guide & drivers
• Personal expenses