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HIDDEN TREASURES OF RIVER KWAI (RESOTEL)

Code :NS.TH.MT-KCB03

Type :JOINING-UP BASED

Price :From 7250 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 (RESOTEL)

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 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: Exciting journey by long tailed boat to the ‘River Kwai Resotel’ - Check-in - Lunch.
 
- 14.45: You will take a vehicle up to ‘Hell Fire Pass Memorial’. The tracks of Death Railway from Hell Fire Pass to Hin Tok Station were laid after stony mountains were cut by prisoners of war in this inhospitable jungle. The destroyed railroad leads to ‘Hin Tok’ bridge and ‘Konyu’ cutting.
There, a tablet commemorates the Calvary of p.o.w, forced to achieve a tedious and painful job in horrible conditions. The memorial complex (Hin Lek Fai) was settled in memory of the allied prisoners of war and conscripted from India, Burma, Malaysia a.s.o, who suffered and died during the construction of the railway - Back to Jungle Rafts.
 
- 19.00: Dinner followed by a 45 minutes Mon dances representation – overnight at Resotel.
- 15:30: (Approximately) Arrival in Sukhothai – drop off at your hotel - End of program.
 

DAY: 2

MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
- 07.00: Hearty American Breakfast at River Kwai Resotel.
- 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 Resotel.
- 12:00: Lunch in River Kwai Resotel.
- 13:00: Visit the Lawa cave and its superb limestone concretions – After this visit you can enjoy the afternoon relaxing, at the pool of Resotel, or biking in the beautiful countryside or canoeing on the Kwai River (bikes & canoes are optional and not included in package). 
- 19.00: Dinner and overnight in ‘River Kwai Resotel’.
 

DAY: 3 

MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH
- 07.00: Hearty American Breakfast. Then, relax in paradise.
- 09:00: Visit the Mon Village next to the Jungle Rafts – Elephant riding through the bamboo forest (optional tour not included in the package) 
- 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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INCLUDED
* English speaking escort during the whole journey
* R/t joining-up transfer from and to your hotel downtown Bangkok
* 2 overnights at the River Kwai Resotel (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
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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 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