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Background
Kanchanaburi is one of Thailand’s largest provinces, but one of the least populated. Boasting massive expanses of tropical forest, Kanchanaburi is steeped in history and is home to a range of culturally diverse groups. While the province’s famous Bridge over the River Kwae is visited by thousands of tourists each year, much of Kanchanaburi is untouched by the hand of tourism and offers some great experiences for the inquisitive traveller.
This 2 days trip provides an enjoyable and stimulating insight into the nature, history, culture and agricultural practices of western Thailand. You will explore the natural diversity of SE Asia’s largest protected forest area with your nature guide, visit waterfalls, caves and historical sites, check out rural silk, mushroom production (dependent upon the season) and still have time to relax and sample some of the country’s great home cooking
Itinerary
Day1:Depart your Bangkok hotel at 0700 for the drive to Kanchanaburi. Stop first at the Ninth Army Historical Park. Located on a hill with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, this museum focuses on the many conflicts that took place in the region between the Thai and neighbouring Burmese forces. Depart the museum for the short drive to the famous 7-tiered Erawan Waterfall. Here you will have a chance to swim in the crystal-clear limestone pools and learn about the local wildlife population, including Asian Elephant, tiger, bear and a range of primates. Lunch overlooking the massive Sri Nakarin reservoir is followed by a drive on dirt track through forest and rural villages to the forest station of Huay Mae Kamin. Site of another beautiful waterfall, spend time here looking for some of the many species of birds that inhabit the area and learning about the huge plant diversity. Continue along the dirt road for a short distance before boarding a small car ferry to cross the Sri Nakarin Reservoir. Take ferry to cross the lake along with your vehicle and arrive at your lakeside resort at approximately 5pm. Here you can swim, walk or simply relax on the balcony as the sun sets over the lake before settling down to a sumptuous Thai dinner.
Overnight: Pittawan Resort ( 2 star) Lake view room or Raft house
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2:Wake up to the sound of birds before breakfast. You will have time to relax, swim, fishing and canoeing before setting off for Wat Phapirun Temple. Here you can see at first hand the life of rural monks, and visit the beautiful waterfall. Continue on dirty track to a dramatic view point overlooking the lake, where your support team will serve you a picnic lunch. After a relaxing lunch, continue through forest and rural villages and visit a local Karen hill tribe population to learn a little about mushroom cultivation and this community’s unique culture and way of life. A little further down the road, you will arrive at Khao Lek, the hill tribe village. Your accommodation would be in a villager’s house. You will have a chance to study about the villagers life and there daily routine.After hot shower bath settle down to a delicious Thai dinner prepared by the villagers. The villagers will perform some cultural Dances during your dinner.
Overnight : Village home stay ( accommodation in a hut Thai village style)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3:After having hot coffee or tea with Thai breakfast drive to Chalerm Ratanakosin National Park. Take a walk in to the dramatic Tham Tharn Lord cave. In this magical limestone grotto, palms, ferns and lush tropical vegetation abound along with huge stalagmites and stalactites. Also there are thousands of bats which can be seen from a close range. Learn a little about the various types of plants and trees from your guide before heading back to camp. Back on the road, this time to visit a nearby sapphire mining facility where you can learn about how the sapphires are polished before being made into jewellery. After lunch, transfer back to Kanchanaburi to visit the World War II cemetery and museum, and the famous “Bridge over the River Kwae” before transferring back to your Bangkok Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Price Includes
English Speaking expert guide
Accommodation as listed for 2 nights ( twin share basis) No A.C.
Private transfer throughout the trip including fuel and tollway fees
Meals as listed including bottled water and fruits
Park entrance fees and attraction charges
Travel equipments necessary during trip
Travel insurance
Price Excludes
Personal Expenses
Personal Tips
Telephone calls
Thing to bring
Light walking boots or sports shoes
Camera
Sun hat and Sun cream
Notes
The tour is on private basis ( No other participants will join you)
Can be arranged on any of your requested date (Flexible departure)
You can upgrade to 3 star accommodation on extra cost
This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same
