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Kanchanaburi - Hua Hin & Cha am Beach Tours (8 nights / 9 days)

Kanchanaburi - Featuring Ecotourism:

Kanchanaburiis a province along the Myanmar border in the West some 130 kilometers from Bangkok.  The attractions of Kanchanaburi are the historic railway bridge built by the Japanese during WW II, scenic Kwae Yai and Kwae Noir Rivers, cave shrines, Buddhist monasteries, hill tribe villages, and resort hotels located in quiet locations in the nature.  The Jungle Raft Floatel and the River Kwai Resotel are the pure adventure and vacation destinations in the wilderness of Kanchanaburi that you should not miss to visit.

Ecotourism Program Highlights: 

The Jungle Rafts Floatel (the floating hotel) on the Kwai Noi River and the River Kwai Resotel built on the bank of the same river are located in the nature in quiet locations some sixty kilometers off the beaten track from the town of Kanchanaburi.  These resorts are perfect places to escape from the crowded areas and busy life styles in the cities to relax in the ambience of nature where privacy, serenity and comfortable accommodations are guaranteed.  We offer ecotour programs that involve elephant riding, canoeing, bamboo rafting, hill tribe village trekking, mountain biking, river excursions, cave shrine excursions, Mon Hill tribe cultural show, and meditation to release tension and get rejuvenated.

NOTE:  The meditation session is given by a doctor who specializes in Eastern medicine and Buddhist meditation.  To include the meditation session as part of the package, we must have at least two participants.  Learn the benefits of meditation for the mind and body.  We also organize team building incentive tours for companies and institutions.

More About the Resorts:

The River Kwai Jungle Rafts have a little piece of paradise to offer you in the heart of the jungle, and a visit to this floatel moored along the historical river is a unique opportunity to step out of your everyday world into the harmony of nature.

There are beautiful waterfalls to bathe in, wild orchids to view on jungle jaunts and deep and fabled caves to visit.  You can ride elephants through the jungle and visit native Mon hill tribe villages or simply bask in the sun and dive off your verandah for a swim in the river.

As dusk turns into night and the river changes its mood, the cool evening reverberates the magical sounds of Mon music and their bizarre Balinese-like dancing.  The night wanders on like the river; whispers and smiles pass across candlelit wooden tables as our host tells folkloric stories of the river.

The Jungle Raft Floatel provides accommodations in thatch-roofed breezy Thai style cottages.  All rooms at the River Kwai Jungle Rafts are non-air conditioned.  However, the thatched roof, continuous flow of cool breeze and being on the water, the rooms generally stay cool.  The Jungle Rafts offer the ultimate experience of being in the nature and pleasure of sleeping on the gurgling sound of water. 

The River Kwai Resotel, nestled on the Bank of Kwai Noi River, surrounded by scenic forest covered mountains, and faced with the high cliff, offers a perfect vacation of privacy and serenity with comfortable air-conditioned accommodations, delicious Thai and continental cuisine.  Its high ceiling dinning hall decorated with hand made local artifacts including the prehistoric cowboy type tools makes you feel as if you are in a museum.  The Resotel also has a swimming pool to relax and swim after the outdoor activities.  Those of you looking for more luxury type resort accommodation, should book accommodations at the River Kwai Resotel.

We run daily tours from Bangkok and overnight trips of 2 to 3 days in Kanchanaburi or 9 days tour combining with Hua Hin and Cha Am Beaches.  Inquire for more details.

ITINERARY:  KCM9DAYS:

DAY 01  Bangkok to Kanchanaburi transfer and tour

6.30 - 07.00 AM Pick-up from Bangkok major hotels and depart for
Kanchanaburi.

10.00 AM upon arrival in Kanchanaburi, visit The War Museum, "JEATH War Museum" which is the replica of prisoners-of-war camp during the World War II.  The museum houses fragments of war weapons, paintings, drawings and pictures of life in the camp during the war that have been donated by former prisoners of war and their families.  Visiting this museum is an educational trip for anyone.  After seeing the displays of war atrocities and reading the news of the war at that time, we should imagine at higher level the suffering of humanity from wars, and think about how to stop it from happening again.

Then, drive or cruise in a long tail boat to see the railway bridge over the River Kwae which was constructed by the Japanese in 1942 to transport their troops and supplies between Burma and Thailand. 

The Bridge Over The River Kwae which was constructed in 1942 by Japanese using the prisoners of war and their army to transport supplies and troops between Burma and Thailand.  The bridge is more of a historical symbol than educational in any sense.  The Japanese and British train engines displayed nearby is interesting to see.

Also, visit Don Rak Cemetery of some 6,982 Allied soldiers.
This covers are very large compound with well taken care and decorated with
beautiful plans and trees.

Then, we board on the original Death Railway Train to Nam-Tok station, and experience an adventure ride as you pass over the woodden bridge along the mountainside, the last terminal station of the Thailand-Burmese Railway.

On arrival at Nam-Tok, transfer to the Jungle restaurant for lunch.

Transfer to Floatel Raft House or the Resotel

Then, take a short trip by long tail boat upstream the Kwai Noi River and check into your hotel either the Floatel Raft House or Resotel.  Take break for a while.  Then, go on a leisurely walk through the Hmong Hilltribe village and to nearby cave shrine. 

Elephant ride at the village is optional. 

7.00 PM Dinner at the Floatel. 

At 8.00 PM Hmong Hill tribe cultural show.

DAY 02  Mountain biking-hill tribe village and canoeing

7.30 AM Hearty American Breakfast
9.00 AM morning delight!  Get on mountain biking approximately 2.30 hours
through the jungle view of the National Park and local village and followed
by canoeing about 1.45 hours along the scenic Kwai Noi River. Lunch will be
served at the Jungle Rafts. Afternoon for relaxing in paradise. (Optional
Tour : Elephant Riding).
19.00 PM Dinner and overnight at River Kwai Jungle Rafts Floatel.

DAY 03  By boat river excursion to Saiyoke waterfall and elephant safari

7.30 AM Hearty American Breakfast, followed by an exciting boat ride (45
min.-1 hour) upstream to the Sai Yoke National Park, where you will visit the Saiyoke Yai Waterfall, teak wood forest to experience the nature at its best, and visit the WW II Japanese army kitchen.  Then, return down stream to Jungle Raft.
12.00 Thai lunch at the Jungle Rafts, followed by Elephant riding (45 min.-1
hour) through bamboo forest.
15.00 Check out and transfer to the RESOTEL by Bamboo Raft, about 1.15 hours).
19.00 Dinner and overnight at the River Kwai Resotel.

DAY 04  Trekking to visit Mon tribal village to explore their unique cultures

7.30 AM Hearty American Breakfast.
9.00 AM depart by air-con. Van to Phu Toey Village, then followed by 45-minute
trekking through bamboo forests, cliffs and have a bird's eye view of River
Kwai Valley to the "Mon" tribal village to experience the village way of life.
12.00 Noon Lunch break
Afternoon: Optional: More trekking, mountain biking, elephant riding or
canoeing.
7.00 PM Dinner at Resotel.

DAY 05  Canoeing-visit Lawa Cave shrines and Buddhist temples

7.30 AM Hearty American Breakfast. Then, depart by canoe and enjoy about
an hour of canoeing along the scenic River Kwai to visit the LAWA CAVE,
explore the fascinating rock formations inside, and Buddhist temple visits.
Then, lunch break.
Afternoon: Activities as optional: More trekking, mountain biking,
elephant riding or canoeing or simply swimming and relaxing. The optional
choice of activities helps to select the best preferred options.

7.:00 PM dinner and overnight at the Resotel.

DAY 06  Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin or Cha Am Beach
Cha Am and Hua Hin, on the upper Gulf Coast of Central Thailand, have clean,
long sandy beaches in a quiet unspoiled environment, perfect escape for those looking to avoid the overcrowded areas.  However, the beaches get quite crowded during the weekends.  Delicious fresh seafood and other exquisite Thai cuisine are in abundance here.  You will find Hua Hin-Cha Am beaches to be excellent combinations with our land based adventure activities in Kanchanburi.

7.00 AM Hearty American Breakfast:

Then, depart to by long tail boat to the jungle restaurant for a waiting vehicle and drive to Hua Hin or Cha Am Beach.  Lunch break on the way or in Hua Hin-Cha Am depending upon time.  Upon arrival, check into your choice of hotel.  Afternoon:  beach activities at leisure.

18.00pm Pick from the hotel lobby to visit Hua Hin town for dinner, enjoy
various Thai dishes along the road at food plaza.
20.30pm Transfer back to the hotel.

DAY 07 Cha Am and Hua Hin
Breakfast at the hotel
9.00am Transfer to Cha Am Beach to do beach activities.  Once you are at
the beach, simply stroll along, swim, ride a pony or simply lay back under
the umbrella and relax. Umbrella rents and activities at the beach has to
be paid by the client on spot as these are optional items.

Optional:
(A). Visit nearby Sam Roi Yod National Park, where you will see magnificent
limestone cliffs and Phraya Cave, fishing villages, historical temples as
well as pineapple plantation.
(B). Clients should arrange with the tour guide if they wish to walk to
nearby villages, temples and hills before heading to the beach.  The most
popular activity here is hanging around at the beach or strolling along the
beach as described above.  However, early morning visit to the Sam Roi Yod
National Park before lunch or heading to the beach is suggested.
Afternoon - Back to the Hotel and at leisure.
6.30pm Sea food dinner at hotel restaurant.

DAY 08 Cha Am or Hua Hin to Bangkok
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and at leisure
6.00 AM departure to visit the Damnernsaduak Floating market on the way to
Bangkok.  Lunch break in Bangkok.  If time permits, we can visit crocodile
farms and elephant show.  Otherwise, drive to Bangkok and go on a canal tour
to explore the life styles along the canals as well as visit the Reclining
Buddha Temples. Remaining time for souvenir shopping or back to hotel.

Optional: If floating market is not preferred, we check- out from the hotel
little later and transfer to Bangkok via Khao Wang and Phra Nakhon Khiri
Historical park. One of King Mongkut (Rama VI) Summer Palace which was
declared national historical park in 1988.

DAY 09 Departure from Bangkok
AM- breakfast and at leisure until transfer to airport.

TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:

GROUP A = All accommodations in luxury 5 star hotels in Bangkok and Hua Hin beach, and resorts in Kanchanaburi, air-con. rooms on land or non-air-con. rooms on the raft houses.
GROUP B = All accommodations in quality 3-4 star hotels in Bangkok and Hua Hin, and resort hotels in Kanchanaburi, air-con. rooms on land or non-air-con. rooms on the raft houses.

PACKAGE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

All accommodations in best quality 4 and 5 star luxury hotels based on twin sharing and breakfast basis in Bangkok and Hua Hin (hotel accommodations based on the price category), and resort hotels in Kanchanaburi as stated above, deluxe air-conditioned tour coach, all tour activities as mentioned in the itinerary, English and other foreign speaking local tour guide service throughout the tour, all temple, monument & park entrance fees, all ground and boat transfers, and transfers between airport & hotels.  NOTE:  Ecotour packages to Kanchanaburi is full board & includes all the tour activities as stated, and lunch and dinner in Hua Hin and Cha Am Beach not included in the package.

PACKAGE TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Visa fees, international airfares & airport departure tax, personal clothing, personal insurance, alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, political unrest, and emergencies. 

PACKAGE PRICES:

All package prices are net per person in US Dollars.  The package prices are subject to change should there be changes in government tax policies, Thai currency exchange rates and/or major changes in US Dollar exchange rates.

OPTIONAL TOUR EXTENSIONS:

Chiang Mai 3 nights/4 days/US$360;

Sea Kayaking at Phang Nga Bay 2 Nights / 3 Days at US$550 per person

Our sea kayak trips take you through tidal caves and tunnels to the pristine centers of limestone islands to see untouched lush vegetation and wildlife.  Phang Nga Bay kayak trips are full of fun and adventure.  Inquire to join us.

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