Thailand River Cruise - RV River Kwai Cruise (Downstream)

BANGKOK – KANCHANABURI – BAN HIN DAD (-/L/D)
DAY 1 THU
07:00 Depart from Bangkok by coach to Nakorn Pathom. Visit Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Continue to Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi), located on a hill on the west bank of the river and decorated in the form of Chinese architecture and cultural art. Then visit the nearby Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua). Continue to Kanchanaburi for lunch. Proceed to Hell Fire Pass, a part of the Death Railway cut through the stone mountain. Trails lead to Hin Tok Bridge and Konyu Cutting where a plaque commemorates the ordeal of Australian and British POW's who undertook the hazardous work in precarious conditions at the aptly named pass. Late afternoon, embark on the RV River Kwai and cruise downstream on the Kwai Noi River. Dinner and overnight on board.

BAAN HIN DAD – SAI YOK YAI – SAI YOK (B/L/D)
DAY 2 FRI
Breakfast on board. Visit a boarding school nearby the bank of Kwai Noi River built under the patronage of H.R.H. Crown Princess Sirindhorn for refugee children. Visit Hin Dad Hot Spring, then continue to Pha Tad Waterfall in Si Nakharin Dam National Park, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kanchanaburi province. Return to the boat for lunch while cruising downriver to the Floatel Jungle Raft. River rafting or canoeing on the river, if time permits, visit the nearby Mon Village.

SAI YOK – BAN KAO (B/L/D)
DAY 3 SAT
Breakfast on board. Short visit of the Sai Yok Elephant village located right on the river bank.Lunch on board while cruising downriver. Arrive at Krasae Cave which houses a Buddha image. Take a 3rd class train to Tha Kilen Train Station passing over a long wooden viaduct, then continue by coach to Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park with Khmer architecture from the late Lopburi period. Return to the RV River Kwai and cruise downstream. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure on board. Farewell Dinner and overnight on board.

BAN KAO – KANCHANABURI – BANGKOK (B/L/-)
DAY 4 SUN
Breakfast on board while cruising downstream to Wat Tham Khaopoon, a Buddhist temple which served as a big camp of World War II. Continue by coach to Kanchanaburi for a visit to the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum, a remarkable research and information centre dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Finally, visit the Donrak War Cemetery which contains the remains of 6,982 Allied prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the "Death Railway". Rejoin the RV River Kwai at Saphan Mai and lunch on board while cruising downstream on the Maekhlong River to the Maekhlong Dam at Tha Muang. At 15:00 hours disembark and return to Bangkok by coach. Transfer to your hotel in Bangkok.

Our tour prices are inclusive of accommodation in shared twin cabins on RV River Kwai, meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), coffee, tea & drinking water. Transfers and sightseeing tours with English speaking local guide (together with other cruise members), entrance fees, service charges and VAT.

Not included are beverages, meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary, optional tours, personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone calls, souvenirs etc), gratuities for the guide and boat crew.

The above prices are in CAD and based on minimum of 2 passengers travelling.

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling.  Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied.  Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

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