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RIVER KWAI
EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
Trip Description : This 3 days trip
is a perfect base for a soft adventure trip
in Kanchanaburi. Stay on rafts floating
in the River Kwai. Enjoy elephant riding,
rafting, fishing, canoeing and visit historical
sites in Kanchanaburi including the Bridge
over the River Kwai
| Destination |
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Thailand (Nakhonpathom/Kanchanaburi) |
| Start City |
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Bangkok |
| Tour Type |
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Private  |
| Duration |
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3 days, 2 nights |
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| Trip Grade |
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Easy 
Moderate
Strenuous |
| Activity |
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Adventure / Sight-seeing / Historical
Sites / Nature Sites / War Memories
/ Trekking |
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ITINERARY
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| DAY 1 : NAKHONPATHOM
& KANCHANABURI CITY |
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| 12:00 hrs |
Meet your private English-speaking
guide in the hotel's lobby. |
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Depart
for Nakhon Pathom, visit Phra
Pathom Chedi, the world's
tallest Buddhist monument. The orange-tiled
chedi dates back from the mid-1850s.
It encases an earlier chedi, and attracts
Buddhist pilgrims from all over the
world.
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Depart
for Kanchanaburi,
located 128 kilometers (80 miles)
west of Bangkok. It is Thailand's
third largest province with an area
of 19,486 square kilometers. The provincial
area is mountaineous and has the west
border next to Myanmar.
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Visit
JEATH War Museum, a realistic
depiction of prisoner of war living
quarters, with photographic, pictorial
and physical memorabilia dating from
World War II.
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Continue
to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
It contains the remains of 6,982 war
prisoners (mostly the British, Dutch,
Australian and American) who lost
their lives during the construction
of the Bridge over the River Kwai
and the railway to Burma (the Death
Railway).
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After
Dinner, Visit Kanchanaburi Night
Market. You will find there
various local Thai specialities and
self made Thai sweets. The choice
is huge and often unexpected delicious.
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| Overnight |
Felix
River Kwai, Kanchanaburi |
| Meals |
Dinner |
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| DAY 2 : BRIDGE OVER
THE RIVER KWAI / TIGER TEMPLE |
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| 08:00 hrs |
Hearty American Breakfast. |
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Then
visit world-famous Bridge over
the River Kwai, a part of the
Death Railway constructed by Allied
prisoners of war. Take leisurely walks
around town and pictures on the world-renowned
Death Railway.
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| 10:45 hrs |
Train
ride on Death Railway through
magnificent scenery, passing over
the original wooden viaduct constructed
by Allied POWs.
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| 12:15 hrs |
Lunch at local restaurant. |
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Then
visit Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua - well
known as Tiger
Temple. The Tiger Temple is
a rescue centre for wild animals and
the home of wild tigers, wild pigs,
deer, antelopes, water buffalos, apes
and a hand full other animals. The
tigers are taken out from their cage
from in the afternoon and visitors
can even touch them. The tigers brought
tiger cubs into the world there.
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Transfer
from Tiger Temple to Resotel Pier.
Take a long-tailed boat from pier
to get to the resort, passing by unspoiled
mountainous jungle scenery.
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| 19:00 hrs |
Dinner,
followed by a 45-minute presentation
of Mon Dance and overnight..
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| Overnight |
River
Kwai Resotel, Kanchanaburi |
| Meals |
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner |
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| DAY 3 : ERAWAN WATERFALL
/ ELEPHANT SAFARI |
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| 08:00 hrs |
Hearty American Breakfast. |
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Morning relaxation in paradise at
your leisure. (Swimming, Bird watching,
Fishing, Jogging Thai Massage available
at your leisure) |
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| 09:30 hrs |
Visit
Srinakarin Dam, the countrys
largest hydropower producer of electricity.
Listen to lecture and take pictures
around the reservoir.
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Depart
the dam for the largest and most beautiful
waterfall in the western region, Erawan
Waterfall is on the bank of Kwai
Yai River in Khao Salop (Erawan) National
Park. It is about 2,000 metres tall
divided into 7 levels. The atmosphere
in this always-verdant national park
is serene, peaceful and rich with
innumerable plant and flower species,
perfectly conducive to sight-seeing
and trekking. Relax, swim and enjoy
natural surroundings at own leisure.
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| 12:30 hrs |
Lunch
at local restaurant.
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Depart
for Taweechai Elephant Camp.
Experience exciting Elephant ride
into the jungle for 60 minutes past
bamboo trees and hanging creepers.
Continue the trip by taking Bamboo
Raft adventure for 30-45 minutes
along River Kwai back to the camp.
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| 16:30 hrs |
Leave form Kanchanaburi pass
green paddy fields, villages, and temples
then return to bangkok. |
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| 18:30 hrs |
Arrive your Bangkok hotel. |
| Overnight |
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| Meals |
Breakfast + Lunch |
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SERVICE RATE
TOUR
SERVICE
(cash on arrival) |
Private
Tour
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Join
Tour
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(minimum
2 pax)
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1 pax
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2 pax
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3-4 pax
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5-8 pax
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| Prices |
21,000
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11,900
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8,600
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7,500
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| Remark
The rates are nett per
1 person in Thai Baht |
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HOTEL
RESERVATION
(online pre-payment
by credit card) |
Present - 31 Mar'08 |
Single
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Twin/Double |
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Superior Garden View |
2,550 |
2,550 |
| Deluxe River View |
3,200 |
3,200 |
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Standard Chalet |
2,100 |
2,100 |
| Deluxe Chalet |
3,150 |
3,150 |
| Remark The rates are per room
per night in Thai Baht |
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Inclusions
>> Accommodation (per your selection)
>> A local English-speaking guide
>> Transportation service by air-conditioned
vehicles with experienced driver
>> All admission fees & meal as
mentioned in the program
>> Train tickets, boat ride, elephant
ride, bamboo rafting, and other adventure
equipment fee as mention in tour program
Exclusions
>> Any air ticket
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Meals not specified in the itinerary
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver
>> Other services not mentioned in the
program
Child Policy
>> For children under 2 years will be
"Free" of charge
>> For children 3-12 years old we charge
70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 years old we
charge normal price
Hotel Reservation Term & Condition
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast,
10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (sample : X'Mas & New Year Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Rates here are available only for
bookings made with Oriental Escape, and are
not available from the hotel directly
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis
and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed
and subject to availability upon arrival only |
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