The scenery of two border towns in the enchanting west of Thailand with their distinctive spells marks as one of the most charming characteristics of Kanchanaburi. Enjoy river journey on the bamboo rafting on the River Kwai and ox-cart ride can be a wonderful adventure experience that you may never forget. Boat trip on the lake also offers you a dramatic view of the exotic hilly borderland – home to Three Pagodas Pass and Thailand’s most famous Wooden Bridge. Discover some cultural practices and traditional beliefs during a welcome ceremony at ethnic Karen village in the westernmost of Thailand.
Added to this adventure and culture oriented trip is a remarkable site visit to WWII related Hellfire Pass and the discovered natural hot spa.
Day 1
08:30 Pick up by car from Kanchanaburi.
09:15 Start an adventure & leisure day with Bamboo Rafting on the River Kwai.
10:30 Proceed to the word famous Hellfire Pass.
11:00 Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial. Take a walk downhill for a site visit to glimpse the Death Railway remnants and the infamous ‘cutting site’, the namesake of Hellfire Pass, hidden in the bamboo dominant mountain of the River Kwai valley.
12:30 Continue further north to the uniquely scenic borderland of Sangklaburi. En route, lunch at restaurant. Enjoy coffee break at Groeng Grawia Waterfall. Continue to Three Pagodas Pass.
15:30 Reach the Pass. Time for photos. Some may find wooden items from Burma are attractive.
17:00 Proceed to Sangklaburi town. Then enjoy a nice walk along the Wooden Bridge or Mon Bridge and known as the longest wooden bridge in Thailand on Khao Laem Lake that provides a terrific view of Sangklaburi town and its landscape.
18:00 Check in at Ponnatee Resort or similar for your stay
19:00 Enjoy Thai dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
08:30 After breakfast, set off a journey to Karen village.
09:00 Experience an ox-cart ride to a local village for a traditional welcome ceremony.
10:30 A visit to Wat Wangwiwekaram (Mon Temple).
12:00 Lunch at local restaurant.
13:00 Return to Ponnatee Resort, time for showers.
Check out and enjoy a leisure boat trip on the magnificent Khao Laem lake to the floating village in a scenic location, 15 kms from the town. On the the way, make a brief stop at the Sunken temple or Underwater Temple (if the water level is not so high we may see some part of the temple is appeared)
14:00 Pick up by car and return to Kanchanaburi town.
17:30 Reach Kanchanaburi.
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Package price:
2 pax - 14,900 Baht/Pax
3 pax - 11,900 Baht/Pax
4-8 pax - 9,900 Baht/Pax
Included:
Transfer by A/C van in Kanchanaburi only
1 night accommodation as mentioned
Visit to the places mentioned and entrance fee when needed
Ox-cart ride & Karen welcome ceremony
Boat trip on Khao Laem Lake (Approx one hour)
Bamboo rafting 60 minutes
Drinking water, cool towels, coffee, tea & snacks
4 meals (2L, 1D, 1ABF)
Accident insurance
English-speaking guide
Excluded:
Transfer between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi
Soft drinks, beer and alcohols
Tips for guide and driver
Note:
This is private tour
Please make booking at least 20 days before starting tour
If you want to extend your trip to Pilok Village, please inform us before booking
For more information or want to book this tour please contact us.