BOOK THIS TRIPriver kwai elephant and rafting adventure - upgraded
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
5 days (ex Bangkok)
Highlights:
River Kwai, Death Railway, airconditioned Floating Raft room, Hell Fire Pass, elephant riding, bamboo rafting
Trip Code:
TAR1
Price:
Prices from USD $510
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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Historically interesting destinations combined with light adventure and an unforgettable stay in the jungle make this short trip an all time favourite with our travellers! You feel worlds away when staying in the comfort of your airconditioned floating Raft Room at the River Kwai Village Hotel. Your experience includes an elephant ride and a relaxing trip on the River Kwai by bamboo raft. In Kanchanaburi you have the chance to get an insight into the perilous lives of prisoners of war, as well as enjoying the rest of this beautiful region, best known for the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai.
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meals included: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
transport: Airport transfers by private air conditioned vehicle, air-conditioned coach/minibus for tours and sightseeing in Kanchanaburi, longtail boat, elephant and bamboo raft. Please note any join in group coach tours may vary from minibuses to large coaches, s
accommodation: Superior tourist class hotel (2 nts), airconditioned floating raft room (2 nts).
budget: Allow USD $30 for meals not included.
departs: Daily, subject to availability
important notes:
Prices are valid for travel to 31 October 2007. Prices for travel after this date will be available in mid 2007.
Please note if you are organising your own pre/post tour arrangements then arrival/departure transfers are not complimentary. Intrepid will only provide one complimentary arrival/departure transfer even if clients are arriving/departing at different times
Day 1 Bangkok
Today is free to get familiar with Thailand's capital, Bangkok - the very epitome of a modern, steamy Asian metropolis.
Day 2 Kanchanaburi
Visit the WWII War Museum and the Allied War Cemetery. Take a train ride on the notorious 'Death Railway' and a boat ride on the Kwai Noi River to visit Kaeng Lava Cave.
Day 3 River Kwai
Visit the historic Hell Fire Pass where activities include an elephant ride through the jungle on one of the village's working elephants and a relaxing bamboo raft trip down the river.
Days 4-5 Bangkok
You have free time to use the resort's facilities - perhaps enjoy a Thai herbal massage or explore the natural surroundings. Arrive back in Bangkok in time for an evening meal and a chance for some last minute shopping.
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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
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