River Kwai Nature & Adventure

Itinerary

• Day 1: Bangkok – River Kwai

  Drive south from Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong River delta area. Visit a unique country market and afterwards continue to Tha Kha, one of the area’s many floating markets. Take a fascinating paddleboat journey through the waterways to visit a family that makes coconut sugar syrup. After a glass of the sweet juice, cruise through the maze of canals. Along the way, stop at some beautiful local temples, see a 400 year-old banyan tree and interesting statues replicating the practice of traditional Thai boxing. Continue to Rama II Park. Drive the final leg to Kanchanaburi for lunch near the famous bridge on the River Kwai. Visit the JEATH War Museum before driving to your hotel. L, D.

• Days 2: River Kwai – Kanchanaburi

  After breakfast, depart for Erawan Waterfall, where there's the opportunity to swim in the fall’s natural pools. Continue by car through the national park area to Phra That Cave, a large mountain cave filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a short train ride along the infamous ‘death railway’ through Kwai Noi gorge. Visit an elephant camp where you can experience an elephant ride through the jungle and alongside the Kwai Yai River. Afterwards, travel by bamboo raft along the river’s gently flowing waters before heading to your hotel. B L D.

• Days 3: Kanchanaburi – Bangkok

  After breakfast, visit Wat 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. B.

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