At approximately 6.30am, pick up from your hotel in Bangkok and depart to Kanchanaburi, our first visit of the day is the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum and research centre, here you will find information dedicated to preserving the history of the Thailand Burma Railway. Then on to visit Allied War Cemetery and pay respect to the memorial to some 6,000 allied prisoner of war who perished during the construction of the Death Railway and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed. Take a long-tailed boat on River Kwai to River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Check-in and have lunch upon arrival before board the boat downstream to Phu Takian Pier and continue on road to Hellfire Pass Memorial, it is a part of the Death Railway that was built cruelly by prisoners of war during the World War II. The pass is no longer in use and it becomes the museum to exhibit related tools and photographs about the historical event to remind people the importance of world peace. Return to the rafts and have dinner followed by a 45-minute presentation of traditional Mon Dance.
River Kwai Jungle Rafts
Property Location
Located in Sai Yok (Tha Sao), River Kwai Jungle Rafts is close to Sai Yok National Park Entrance and Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. This boutique hotel is within the region of Soi Nok Waterfall and River Kwai Golf and Country Club.
Breakfast at hotel and followed by visiting Mon Tribal Village and easy jungle walk. Check out and have lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy an experiential train ride along the famous Death Railway that excitedly runs through the rock-cutting passage over the wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. Then travel back to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel.
Please note:- Tour starts and ends at your chosen Bangkok city hotel- Due to ecology conservation concept, the entire floatel does NOT use electricity but rather utilizes traditional kerosene lamps at night maintaining a true eco hideaway in nature- A single room supplement will apply should a single room use is required/preferred over sharing one room- A shared seat in coach option is available at request with a minimum of 2 adults per booking required- Times given are for reference and can be altered according to your personal requirements. While every effort is made to personalise itineraries, departure/pick up times are subject to change due to external factors
Services included on this tour:- 1 night accommodation at River Kwai Jungle Rafts with daily breakfast included - Pick up and drop off services by private (or join if book SIC tour) air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking local guide and entrance fees at places listed above- Baggage handling - All of activities fees are mentioned or specified in itinerary - Meal plan as mentioned (drinks are not included) - Bottled drinking water provided during the sightseeing - VAT Government tax Services not included on this tour:- International and domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified - Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees- Meals other than specified as included - Festive dinner/meal and festive surcharge at each hotel - Optional tours, Fees or other expenses from optional tour - Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (souvenir, phone call, laundry, etc.) - Tips or gratuities to guides/drivers/porters / hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc. - Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
