| Rivers of Central Thailand |
5 Days/ 4 Nights
Bangkok – Koh Kred – Kanchanaburi – Kanchanaburi – Uthai Thani – Uthai Thani - Bangkok
Tour Code: RTC013 |
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| Extraordinary tour around central Thailand. Travel along the riverside communities, rice fields and orchards of this fascinating but little visited region. The tour takes you from Bangkok along the Chao Praya River to the north. Visit local Mon communities living along the river and on the large river island of Koh Kred. Visit the famous bridge over the River Kwai and explore the scenic province with its magnificent mountain ranges covered with dense jungles its lakes and fascinating waterfalls. Travel by boat along the Skae Krang River in Uthai Thani and visit the local riverside communities. |
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Day 1 Bangkok – Koh Kred – Kanchanaburi (L /D)
In the morning pick up at the hotel in Bangkok. Drive to Pak Kred a local community about 30 km north of the city center. Visit a local market on the banks of Chao Phraya River. Afterwards explore the river by long tail boat around Koh Kred Island. The small island is located in the Chao Phraya River and is home to Mon people who migrated to central Thailand between the 6th and 10th century. Along the way visit a local manufacture of traditional Thai sweets in a small canal of the main river. Afterwards, explore the island, its orchards and small villages by bicycle (Optional). Riding alongside the river you will pass many small villages, temples, fruit and flower plantations. Enjoy your lunch in the riverside restaurant. Drive along scenic country roads to Kanchanaburi. Visit Erawan National Park and the impressive seven tier high waterfall. Explore the waterfall’s many levels and limestone rocks or swim in the natural pools filled with crystal clear waters. Afterwards, drive to the Hellfire Pass. The pass and its railway were built by allied prisoners and Asian workers during the Second World War and used as a supply route between Thailand and the Japanese front in Burma. The Hellfire Memorial Museum provides detailed information and is starting point to explore the cutting places of the pass. Continue the tour by long tail boat along the Kwai River to the hotel. Overnight at a floating hotel surrounded by dense jungles. After arrival time at your leisure to enjoy the surrounding nature and explore a local Mon Village next to the floating lodges. Swimming and canoeing (optional). After dinner watch the traditional Mon dances.
Note: the River Kwai Jungle Raft Resort offers private rooms with private bathrooms in an extraordinary setting but no Air-condition. Optional overnight stay at River Kwai Resotel*** with air conditioned rooms and pool possible at no surcharge.
Day 2 Kanchanaburi (B/D)
After breakfast time visit the local Mon community near the resort chance to feed some elephants and visit the community’s temple in the forest. Afterwards, enjoy a trip by bamboo raft downstream. Check in at the Hotel. In the early afternoon visit Sai Yok National Park and waterfall. Return to the hotel and explore the surrounding country side by mountain bike (optional) and visit the nearby Lava cave.
Day 3 Kanchanaburi - Uthai Thani (B/D)
After breakfast return by boat downstream to the waiting car. Drive to a nearby elephant camp. Enjoy trekking on the back of an elephant surrounded by the picturesque panorama of the mountains and the banks of the River Kwai. Afterwards, drive to Namtok train station and journey by train along the famous death railway back to Kanchanaburi town. After arrival visit the historical bridge over the River Kwai. Lunch at a riverside restaurant. Drive to Singburi. Visit a local temple whose surrounding trees are home to a large population of giant bats. Continue to Uthai Thani province. Visit the old city center and local market along the Skae Krang River. Cruise along the river in an old rice barge. Discover the river and the traditional way of life which seems almost unchanged throughout the centuries. Locals still live on small bamboo rafts with floating gardens and fish farms. Drive to the resort situated on a manmade island between the Skae Krang and Chao Praya rivers. Check in and Dinner overlooking the river.
Day 4
Uthai Thani (B)
After breakfast visit Wat Ta Sung Crystal Temple. The temple is one of Thailand’s larges meditation centers for monks and lay people and features a huge meditation hall and a main temple whose interior walls and ceiling is completely covered with mirrors. Afterwards drive along small scenic country roads to Hup Pahtaad Valley. The valley is completely enclosed by steep rocky cliffs and can only be accessed through a cave leading into it from the outside. The valley was accidentally discovered by a monk who was exploring the area in search for a place to meditate. When exiting the tunnel leading to the cave the visitor is stunned to find huge palm and tropical trees which seem to have evolved independently from the surrounding areas and give the impression of a prehistoric landscape. Drive back to Uthai Thani town and visit a small temple on a mountain overlooking the city, the rivers and surrounding farmlands. Drive back to the hotel. Walk or cycle (optional) along the banks of the Chao Phraya and Skea Krang River on Koh Thepto Island. Visit local joss stick makers, farmers, and basket and bamboo weavers. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 Uthai Thani – Lopburi – Bangkok (B)
After breakfast in the hotel drive to Lopburi. Stop over at an ancient Khmer temple in the cities center. The temple is home to hundreds of small monkeys.
Return to Bangkok airport or hotel.
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Price |
2-3 persons |
4-6 persons |
SGL Surcharge |
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01.05.2009 - 31.10.2010
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€ 618 |
€ 437 |
€ 120 |
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| Hotel |
| Kanchanaburi: 1x River Kwai Jungle Rafts** Raft /or: River Kwai Resotel*** Standard |
| Kanchanaburi: 1x River Kwai Resotel*** Standard |
| Uthai Thani: 2x Uthai River Lake Resort*** Bungalow |
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| We reserve the right to exchange hotels/categories according to availability. |
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| Note: We offer a wide range of hotels in all categories. If you would like to upgrade the hotel or room category please inform us accordingly and we will try to accommodate your request. |
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| Services included |
- Air-conditioned car /van and driver
- English speaking guide (French and German speaking guides available upon request)
- Rates include all entrance fees as per program.
- Accommodation as listed on twin sharing basis
- Daily breakfast in the hotel (B)
- Other meals as per itinerary (L/D) |
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| Services excluded |
- Personal expenses
- Tips |
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| Remarks |
Children under 12 years sharing room with 2 adults with extra bed 50% of adult rate.
Children under 12 years sharing room with 2 adults without extra bed 70% of adult rate. |
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