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HIDDEN TREASURES OF RIVER KWAI (HINTOK & JUNGLE RAFTS)

Code :NS.TH.MT-KCB04

Type :JOINING-UP BASED

Price :From 7200 baht / person

 

 

 

  •  Why book with NS Travel?

     

    We are located in BANGKOK and a specialist for your HOLIDAY in THAILAND, also for a nature and adventure package to RIVER KWAI starting from BANGKOK – If you are minimum 4 persons, consult us for a private arrangement 
HIDDEN TREASURES OF RIVER KWAI (HINTOK & JUNGLE RAFTS)

This PACKAGE to RIVER KWAI from BANGKOK is a unique and unforgettable experience made of Thai jungle discovery and stay on the banks of famous RIVER KWAI. This tour is a subtle blend of adventure, history and nature.

NS.TRAVEL brings you on the tracks of WWII prisoners (Pacific war). You will discover among others, the famous ‘Bridge over River Kwai’ and the impressive ‘Hell Fire Pass’ (Mountain cut by prisoners to lay down the railway tracks up to Myanmar) Besides remains of last world war, you will see huge bamboo forests, limestone cliffs edging the turns and twists of the famous river Kwai, ethnic minorities, elephants or beautiful national parks sheltering superb waterfalls. Finally, you will appreciate the incomparable happiness of living in harmony with a wild and marvelous nature.
 

PROGRAM

DAY: 1 (Departure everyday)

Meals: LUNCH/ DINNER
- 06.00: Pick up by English speaking guide in most hotels in Bangkok downtown area and departure by air-conditioned vehicle to Kanchanaburi.
- 09.00: First stop in Kanchanaburi for a very interesting visit at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. This interactive museum is a remarkable research & information centre, dedicated to the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Visit one of the impressive War Cemeteries, where many of allied soldiers were buried. Then visit the worldwide known ‘Bridge over River Kwai’. It was built in about 16 months, by allied prisoners of war and Asian conscripts. The bridge was afterwards destroyed during allied bombing raids, by the end of World War II. But it was later rebuilt by Japanese, as war reparations. 
- 12.00: The journey continues further away till Arriving at Hin Tok Tented Camp. After you check-in, a lunch will be served.
 
- 14.00: Departure for the Hell Fire Pass Memorial followed by a soft trek along the Death Railway tracks, from Hell Fire Pass to Hin Tok Station. Stony mountains were cut by prisoners of war in this inhospitable jungle, to lay tracks of the Death Railway. Then continue to Tented Camp. 
Late afternoon get on a mountain bike for a visit to a village or next to the camp. There you can experience basket weaving. 
- 19.00: Dinner and overnight at Hin Tok Tented Camp. 

 

DAY: 2

MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
- 06.00: Early morning (optional) Departure to the temple next door. You can take part of alms giving to monks and so, gaining merits (according to Thai tradition).
- 07.00: Hearty American Breakfast in the camp.
- 08:00: Departure up river by long tailed boat to the Sayioke Yai National Park – visit the beautiful waterfalls nestled in deep jungle – Afterwards, journey back to the camp.
- 09h00: Check-out from Hintok followed by a long tailed boat downstream towards the ‘River Kwai Jungle Rafts’ – Arrival at the resort followed by a visit at the village MON located on the very banks of the river – Ride on elephants back in the jungle (optional and not included).
 
- 12h00: Lunch – Afternoon, leisure at the resort followed by either walking in the jungle or canoeing (canoeing optional and not included) or even swimming in the river Kwai.
- 19h00: Dinner at the ‘Jungle Rafts’ followed by a little show (Mon dances) - Overnight.
 

DAY: 3 

MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH 
- 07.00: Hearty American Breakfast, and after that, nothing else but relaxing in paradise.
- 11.30: Check-out and departure to ‘River Kwai Resotel’ pier for lunch.
- 13.00: Departure for a short but stunning journey on the Death Railway Train, using the track overhanging the River Kwai on the old wooden viaduct.
- 14.20: Journey by air-conditioned vehicle back to Bangkok.
- 18.00: Arrival in Bangkok and transfer to hotels. 
- End of program
 

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PRICES PER PERSON ( 1/11/2011 - 31/10/2012 )

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INCLUDED
* English speaking escort during the whole journey
* R/t joining-up transfer from and to your hotel downtown Bangkok
* 1 overnight at Hintok River Camp (luxury tent)
* 1 overnight at River Kwai Jungle Raft (standard)
* All entrances fees to the visited sites
* Meals as per program
* All activities as per program
* Insurance (Thai standards)
* All local taxes, service and vat

EXCLUDED
* Personal expenses
* Meals not mentioned in the program
* Beverages during the meals
* Tips to guides, drivers and luggage boys
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REMARKS

POSSIBLE TO BOOK AS FROM 2 PERSONS (activites and transportation are joining-up, accommodation and meals are individuals) - SUPPLEMENT SINGLE APPLIES - CONSULT US

* Discount is given to kids sharing parents' room without bedding (below 12 years old and 12cm high)
* rates for private program (blue columns) are given per person (from 1 to 6) traveling together
* rates for joining-up program (green column) are given for person joining-up existing group
* n/a = not available
* o/r = on request