River Kwai Nature & Adventure

📍 Bangkok – Samut Songkhram (75.2 km): 1.04 hr Samut Songkhram – Kanchanaburi (109 km): 1.30 hr Kanchanaburi – Hintok River Camp (86.1 km): 1.23 hr Kanchanaburi – River Kwai Resotel (80.1 km): 1.33 hr Kanchanaburi – The FloatHouse River Kwai (80.8 km): 1.34 hr

Early this morning, drive south from Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songkhram (80 km) in the Mae Klong River delta area. Visit a unique country market along the railway tracks, where local people gather to buy and sell a variety of goods. From here, continue to the very famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Although quite touristy today, the market remains the best example of what a floating market originally looked like decades ago.

(For visits falling on a Saturday or Sunday, the tour offers the option of exploring either Damnoen Saduak or the smaller, less touristy Tha Kha Floating Market, where a short paddle boat tour through the backwaters includes a visit to an old Thai house producing coconut palm sugar.)

Take a fascinating paddle boat journey through the waterways to visit a family that makes coconut sugar syrup at their teak house and taste a glass of the sweet juice. Visit some beautiful local temples, see a 400-year-old banyan tree, and admire interesting statues depicting the traditional art of Thai boxing. Conclude with a visit to Rama II Park, which houses a local museum displaying traditional artifacts.

The day continues with a drive to Kanchanaburi, where guests will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant situated near the famous “Bridge on the River Kwai”, built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum and take a stroll through the historical lanes of the Pak Preak community, lined with charming shop houses built during the reign of King Rama V. Guests are then driven to their hotel..

Dinner at Kanchanaburi.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 River Kwai Resotel / The FloatHouse – Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum (143 km): 2.14 hr Hintok River Camp – Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum (4.7 km): 18 min Hintok River Camp – Erawan National Park (79 km): 1.53 hr River Kwai Resotel / The FloatHouse – Erawan National Park (72.1 km): 1.40 hr

Option A

After a hearty breakfast, take a one-hour drive (80 km) to the northwestern part of the city. Visit the Hellfire Pass Museum before embarking on a trek through the nearby canyon. The walk along the Memorial Walking Trail overlooks the hills of Myanmar. A free audio guide, narrated by former POWs, is provided to help guests understand the conditions endured by those who worked on the railway during World War II.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Option B

After breakfast, depart for Erawan Waterfall, a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall located in Erawan National Park. The best time to visit is during the rainy season, from May to September. Guests can walk up to each tier of these picturesque falls, so it is recommended to wear good walking shoes. Guests should also bring a swimsuit if they wish to cool off in the natural pools of the falls.

Note: Depending on the circumstances, the guide will decide whether it is safe to swim in the waterfalls. Guests should always respect and follow the guide’s decision.

After lunch, take a short train ride along the infamous Death Railway through the Kwai Noi Gorge. After the ride, transfer to your resort.

Dinner at the resort.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Kanchanaburi – Phra Pathom Chedi Nakhon Pathom (71.6 km): 59 min Phra Pathom Chedi Nakhon Pathom – Bangkok City (61.3 km): 1.30 hr Phra Pathom Chedi Nakhon Pathom – Bangkok Airport (86.2 km): 1.25 hr

After breakfast, visit Prasat Muang Singh, a Khmer temple complex dating back to the Angkorian period. Walk around the peaceful historical ruins and explore the history and culture of the area. Return to Bangkok via Nakhon Pathom, stopping to visit Phra Pathom Chedi, the world’s tallest Buddhist chedi.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast