BOOK THIS TRIPriver kwai adventure
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
5 days (ex Bangkok)
Highlights:
Raft down the River Kwai, Sleep in floating rafthouses, See the infamous Hell Fire Pass, Learn about the lives of POWs in Kanchanaburi, Ride an elephant through the jungle
Trip Code:
TAR
Price:
Prices from USD $445
Valid for departures 1NOV-30OCT08
Surcharges and compulsory dinner charges apply for the Xmas and New Year Period.
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Extras:
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Take time out from the tumultuous streets of Bangkok to pay tribute to POWs who lost their lives building the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai. Delve into World War II history in the war museum and at the Allied Cemetery in Kanchanaburi before drifting downriver on a bamboo raft, right into the heart of a tropical rainforest.
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meals included: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
transport: Coach/minibus, longtail boat, bamboo raft, elephant
accommodation: Hotels (2 nts), bamboo jungle raft (2 nts)
budget: Allow USD $30 for meals not included.
departs:
important notes: 1. Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included, please advise of flight details at least 14 days in advance. 2. Please note the join in group coach tours may vary from minibuses to large coaches, subject to the number of travellers
Day 1 Bangkok
Spend the free day tapping into the incredible energy of Thailand's capital. This thriving metropolis offers a wealth of attractions to explore, including the impressive Wat Pho.
Day 2 Kanchanaburi
Visit the World War II Museum, Allied War Cemetery and historic Hellfire Pass. Home for the next two nights is a little slice of floating paradise deep in the heart of the jungle. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a presentation of traditional Mon dance.
Day 3 River Kwai
Ride through the jungle on an elephant and take a relaxing bamboo raft trip down the River Kwai. Back at the rafthouses, the afternoon is free to lie in a hammock, enjoy a herbal massage or see the spectacular Lawa Cave.
Days 4-5 Bangkok
Take a train ride through magnificent scenery or explore your natural surrounds on foot before returning to Bangkok in time to check out some local nightlife.
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River Kwai included excellent accommodation and walking across the bridge and through Hellfire Pass were quite moving experiences. Seeing where Australian POWs had (in some cases)been worked to death was humbling. Overall an excellent few days of history but very enjoyable at the same time.
Gregory Sturges
An excellent well thought out trip. As usual we can rely on intrepid.
Julie Sturges
great trip overall - river kwai beautiful and floating rafthouses a wonderful experience.
Lisa Mclean
This is a great 'taste of Thailand' kinda trip you get a little bit of everything in a few days.
Nadia Adams
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