The River Kwai Cruise
Private - Independent Tour
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Khao Noi and Tiger Cave Temple - Hell Fire Pass - Hin Dad Hot Spring - Pha Tad Waterfall - Tha Kilen Train Station - Prasat Muang - Singh Historical Park
Join this unique way to visit this famous region where historical events prevail. Local guides share their knowledge educating visitors through a resident's eye. On and offboard activities will absorb guests into the very essence of Thailand’s exquisite scenery, including temples, historic sites, Khmer ruins, waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, and local villages which can only be accessed by boat. Your small crew and a maximum number of 20 guests onboard will provide a personal authentic experience.
Your Itinerary
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
Day 1 : Bangkok-KanchanaburiThong Pha Phum-Ban Hin Dad
Join fellow guests before departing from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi via Nakorn Pathom. En-route there will be points of interest stops, including the Chedi in Thailand called 'Phra Pathom Chedi', Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi) and a stop at Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua) nearby. Continue your journey to Kanchanaburi for lunch. This afternoon glimpse into part of the Death Railway at Hell Fire Pass. Trails lead to Hin Tok Bridge and Konyu Cutting where a plaque commemorates the ordeal of Australian and British POW. Finally, you will embark on your overnight colonial style river cruiser RV River Kwai. Become acquainted with your stateroom cabin before dinner is served.
Day 2 : Ban Hin Dat-Sai Yok Yai-Sai Yok
Cruise downriver as breakfast is served. Excursions today start at Hin Dad Hot Spring, formerly called Kui Mang. Your next visit is Pha Tad Waterfall located in the western zone of Si Nakharin Dam National Park. Back on board for lunch continue your journey along the Kwai Noi River. You have the option this afternoon to be active with river rafting or canoeing downstream or keep your feet dry and take photos instead! Enjoy dinner onboard with your new travel companions.
Day 3 : Sai Yok-Ban Kao
Following breakfast there will be a short visit at Sai Yok village located directly on the riverbank. Once all back on board the mountainous scenery takes centre stage. This afternoon visit Krasae Cave. Take a local train to Tha Kilen Train Station passing over the long wooden Wang Pho viaduct. Arrive at Tha Kilen and continue by coach to 'Prasat Muang Singh', a historical park with Khmer architecture from the late Lopburi period, some 700- 800 years ago. The ancient border town of Muang Singh, 'City of the Lions', is believed to be established as a trading post. Return to the RV River Kwai and continue your cruise. This afternoon at leisure onboard the boat. Enjoy a 'Farewell Dinner' this evening.
Day 4 : Ban Kao-Kanchanaburi-Bangkok
A unique start to your final day offering foods to monks at Chukkadon Market. Return for breakfast served on board enroute to Nong Ya. After disembarking visit Wat Tham Khaopoon before moving on to visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum. Visit the Don Rak war cemetery and the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai. The sturdy iron bridge spanning the River Kwai Yai, which was a crucial part of the Death Railway. After this humbling visit, time for lunch near the confluence of the two rivers Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi. Head back to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel.
