The scenery of two border towns in the enchanting west Thailand with their distinctive spells marks one of the most charming characteristics of Kanchanaburi. Riding on the elephant back in woodland, bamboo rafting on the mighty River Kwai and bullock-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 POW’s discovered natural hot spa.
Day 1 : Elephant riding, bamboo rafting, Hellfire Pass memorial, Three Pagodas Pass, Thailand's longest Wooden Bridge, overnight stay at Ponnatee Resort in
Sangklaburi (L, D)
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08.30 |
Pick up by car from Kanchanaburi. |
09.15 |
Start an adventure day with elephant riding and 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. |
14.00 |
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. Proceed to Sangklaburi town. Then enjoy a nice walk along the Wooden Bridge on Khao Laem Lake that
provides a terrific view of Sangklaburi town and its landscape. |
18.00 |
Check in at Ponnatee Resort. Leisure. |
19.00 |
Enjoy Thai dinner and overnight stay. |
Day 2 : Ox-cart ride, Mon temple, boat trip and visit Temple under the water (ABF, L)
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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). 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 way, make a brief stop at the sunken temple (if the
water level is not so high that the temple remnants get entirely flooded). |
14.00 |
Pick up by car and return to Kanchanaburi town. |
17.30 |
Reach Kanchanaburi. End of the service by Jumbo. |
Included:
1. Transfer by A/C van in Kanchanaburi only
2. 1 night accommodation as mentioned
3. Visit to the places mentioned and entrance fee when needed
4. Bullock-cart ride & Karen welcome ceremony
5. Boat trip on Khao Laem Lake (approx. 1 hour)
6. Elephant riding
7. Bamboo rafting
8. Drinking water, cool towels, coffee, tea & snacks
9. Insurance (Bt1,000,000 per head)
10. 4 meals (2L, 1D, 1ABF)
11. English-speaking guide
Excluded:
1. Transfer between KAN and BKK
2. Soft drinks, beer and alcohols
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Recommendations:
1. Reliable walking shoes in a humid climate
2. Loose/breathable cotton shirts and pants are recommended
3. Bring hats, eyeglasses or sun block lotion in case of strong sunlight
4. Mosquito/insect repellent is strongly advised for the jungle trip
