GENERAL INFORMATION
CENTRAL THAILAND
- Exotic Bangkok, 4 days
- River Kwai, 3 days
- River Kwai Cruise, 4 days
- Pattaya Beach, 4 days
- Hua Hin, 4 days
- Koh Chang Beach, 4 days
- River Cruise – Thanatharee, 2 & 3 days (ex Bangkok)
- River Cruise – Mekhala, 2 days (ex Bangkok)
SOUTHERN THAILAND – BEACHES & ISLANDS
- Phuket Stopover, 4 days
- Krabi Stopover, 4 days
- Phi Phi Island Stopover, 4 days
- Samui Stopover, 3 days
- Koh Pha Ngan, 3 days
- Elephant Hill – Jungle Safari Experience, 3 days
- Phuket Sun Escape, 11 days (inc. Bangkok)
- Phuket Beach Escape
- Samui Sun Escape, 11 days (inc. Bangkok)
- Samui Beach Escape
NORTHERN THAILAND
- Chiang Mai, 4 days
- Chiang Mai Adventure Trek, 2 days
- Eco Lodge Hilltribe Trekking, 4 days
- Mae Hong Son – Long Neck Hilltribe, 2 days
- Hilltribe Trekking, Elephants & Rafting, 4 days
- Northern Thailand Explorer, 5 days
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Bangkok to Chiang Mai Connector, 3 Days
- Classic Thailand w/Phuket, 10 days
- Classic Thailand w/Samui, 10 days
MULTI-DESTINATION TRAVEL IDEAS
(Including Thailand)
Orion Expedition Cruises
- Eastern & Oriental Express
Train between Bangkok & Singapore - Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok, 4 days
- Gems of South East Asia, 10 days
- Classic Southeast Asia, 10 days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
- Mandarin Oriental - Bangkok
- Four Seasons Resort - Chiang Mai
- Amanpuri - Phuket
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Thailand Independent Travel Ideas
River Kwai
3 days
Internationally famous, the black iron bridge was brought from Java by the Japanese supervision by Allied prisoner-of-war labour as part of the Death Railway linking Thailand with Burma. Still in use today, the bridge was the target of frequent Allied bombing raids during World War II and was rebuilt after the war ended. The curved spans of the bridge are the original sections. A daily train still follows the historical route from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok Railway Station.
The Thailand-Burma Railway Museum and the JEATH War Museum are must see attractions. The city of Kanchanaburi is also home to the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Experience the jungles of Thailand and the famous River Kwai, on the unique moored floatel of 17 bamboo rafts.
Day 1. Bangkok to River Kwai.
Depart by air-conditioned mini bus to Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the War Museum (Thailand – Burma Railway Center), Kanchanaburi War Cemetery of the allied prisoners and Bridge over the River Kwai.
Take a long tail speedboat from the pier to River Kwai Jungle Rafts, passing unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Check in to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts upon arrival, followed by lunch at the Rafts. Later on, take an exciting boat ride downstream to Resotel Pier and continue to visit the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Also enjoy a visit to the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village followed by a dance presentation. (LD)
Day 2. River Kwai.
After breakfast, take an exciting boat ride to visit Saiyoke Yai Waterfall & National Park – experience nature at its best. Return back to your hotel for a Thai lunch then depart for the Lava Cave. Explore these fascinating caves and relax in the great outdoors (optional tours: canoeing or mountain biking. Dinner this evening will be at River Kwai Jungle Rafts. (BLD)
Day 3. River Kwai to Bangkok.
After breakfast, visit to the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village and take an optional elephant ride through the bamboo forest. Check out of your hotel and take a boat ride to the pier, followed by a delicious lunch. Board the "Death Railway Train", passing over the dangerous looking wooden viaduct built along the mountainside. Continue by minivan or coach for the return drive to Bangkok and transfer to your
hotel. (BL)
DEPARTURES:
Join any day.
PRICES:
Please request current prices.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Two nights Jungle Raft (no electricity) accommodation with private facilities, meals as shown by BLD, round trip transfers, sightseeing as indicated by itinerary.
HOTEL:
RIVER KWAI JUNGLE RAFTS
The River Kwai Jungle Rafts are a 'float-el' moored of 17 bamboo rafts along this historical river offering you the opportunity to step out of your everyday world into the harmony of nature. Bask in the sun and dive off your verandah for a swim in the river.
RIVER KWAI EXPERIENCE
River Kwai Village Hotel - 3 day Travel Idea
Experience the jungles of Thailand and the famous River Kwai in the Jungle Village.
Day 1. Bangkok to River Kwai.
Depart Bangkok for Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the Thailand – Burma Railway Center, an open air museum constructed in the form of actual prisoners of war camp. There are collections of photographs, pictures and articles from the construction of the Death Railway. Take a historic ride on Death Railway Train, passing lush forest to Namtok Station and transfer to Hotel. After check in and lunch, visit Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua (Tiger Temple in the forest) with more than 20 grown tigers and tiger cubs living within the temple grounds. Return to Kanchanaburi and check into the River Kwai Village Hotel. (LD)
Day 2. River Kwai.
After breakfast, visit to the Hellfire Pass Memorial, a part of the Death Railway and was cut through the stone mountain during World War II. Nowadays there are walking trails and also a museum dedicated to all Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers who suffered and died at Hellfire Pass and elsewhere in the Asia Pacific region during the WW II. Continue to the elephant camp for an elephant ride and bamboo rafting. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then proceed back to the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the River Kwai Village Hotel. Return to your hotel for
dinner. (BLD)
Day 3. River Kwai to Bangkok.
After breakfast, your morning is at leisure to take a bike ride. After lunch, check out and drive back to Bangkok. (BL)
DEPARTURES:
Join any day.
PRICES:
Please request current prices.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Two nights River Kwai Village Hotel (all amenities), accommodation with private facilities, meals as shown by BLD, round trip transfers, sightseeing as indicated by the itinerary.
HOTEL:
RIVER KWAI VILLAGE HOTEL
The River Kwai Village Hotel (Jungle Resort) is the first jungle resort in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. You are offered an ideal vacation with tranquillity, beauty of nature, and comfortable accommodations. It is only 70 kilometers from the city of Kanchanaburi in the River Kwai Valley.
