Two-days River Kwai Jungle Rafts Discovery Tour

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Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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Kanchanaburi city, located at the point where the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai rivers meet and form the Mae Klong River, is home to wild jungle and scenic waterways. Yet this picturesque region has become more famous for its harrowing history as the location of the Bridge over the River Kwai and the notorious World War Two forced labour camps.

Gently floating on the river, Kanchanaburi’s Jungle Rafts offers an authentic overnight adventure. With rooms built on bamboo rafts on the water, fall asleep to the sound of nature and the gently lapping water. This two-day tour offers an in-depth insight into the history, culture and nature of this intriguing region.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Snacks, drinks and /or refreshments during the tour
✓ Transportation by local long-tail boat, as indicated in the programme
✓ Accommodation in sharing twin/double room during the tour (floating raft).
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast
✓ Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver.
✓ All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
✓ Train ticket over the Death Railway
✓ All meals as indicated in the programme (food only)
✓ A 2-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
✓ Traditional Mon dance performance at the Jungle Rafts

✗ Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
✗ Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
✗ Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
✗ Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
✗ Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
✗ Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
✗ Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
✗ Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis. Joint tours are operated with an English-speaking guide only.
• Guests are requested not to bring more than one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per person on transfers due to available luggage space on private cars.
• Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
• Should you have booked a joint / Seat-In-Coach excursion, we are unable to communicate with you with accurate participation numbers, as these may change until the very last moment.
• We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurants.
• The accommodation used during this tour is simple accommodation with basic amenities. This may include no air-conditioning (fan only), lack of Wi-Fi and/or warm water. Due to the location of our overnight address and aligned with the concept of this soft-adventure experience.
• Water have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. The guide cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Check-in and check-out times are regulated by each individual hotel and in general (exceptions are available for which we cannot be held accountable), check-in time at hotels are not before 14:00 hrs as check-out times are before 12:00 hrs. Additional supplements may apply when customers require early check-in / late check-out.
• This tour includes driving over uneven paths, surfaces and off-road bumpy roads, unsuitable for pregnant women, people with neck and back problems and those with limited mobility.
• We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
• The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Lizi_P
We absolutely loved this trip. The jungle rafts were beautiful and exceeded our expectations based on the description of them being "basic". Food was lovely as was the hospitality of the Mon people. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2023-11-12 09:12:32

Posted By : Mark_C
Well organised trip from start to finish - but as expected you spend a fair amount of time in the mini van going to and from the museum - Bridge - Hellfirepass accommodation - our tour guide Sam was good but was hard to understand at times but informative the lunch provided was great -
The tour gives you a small glimpse of the horrid inhuman conditions the POWs had to endure to survive - the barbaric way they were treated - yet somehow some survived.
I'm Father was one of the many POWs captured by the Japanese who spend time in Changi prison and worked on the Bridge over the River Kwai . So for me it was a great learning experience on the traumas experienced by POWs !

Seeing parts of the old bridge that my Father along with many thousands more were forced to build still standing was very meaningful experience.

I'd recommend this trip just as learning experience -
and reason why any War is terrible thought -
The Australian government needs to be congratulated for sponsoring some of war memorials and the Hellfirepass learning centre.

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Posted On : 2023-10-29 21:31:19

Posted By : WanderingBriton72
A journey that my mother and I will never forget, was just wonderful. Exactly what we had hoped it would be filled with remarkable people and places definitely going back.
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Posted On : 2023-10-15 20:40:44

Posted By : Caroline_D
THis trip was great from the pick up to drop off. Our guide ( Lady ) was very knowledgable and shared info the whole time she was with us. Lunch was more than ample and great. Local guides were excellent as well and the Overnight stay at the Jungle Rafts was a fabulous experience. I would highly recommend this trip
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Posted On : 2023-06-13 19:53:58

Posted By : KTRutland
My wife and I enjoyed the 2 day tour to River Kwai and Jungle rafts overnight.
The first day started for us at 6am pickup by mini bus and taken to a central point to board a coach that had 14 of us. The railway museum and War graves cemetery were very interesting and thought provoking. Then on to lunch, before we were met by our next guide who was to take us to the Hellfire pass and museum. As it was very hot and humid we decided to skip the pass until the following morning when it would be much cooler, which proved to be a good idea as we were almost the first to arrive at the Jungle rafts and had the swim in the river to ourselves.
We arrived at the Jungle rafts early afternoon and after check in jumped in the cool but swift flowing river and drifted the length of the rafts a few times, before we chilled on the sun lounges and hammocks. We walked the gentle route to the Mon Village and cave Buddhas before returning for dinner next to the river before the Mon traditional Dance show, which last about 30 mins. The rooms are lit by LED battery mock kerosene lamps, but all dinner tables and walk ways are lit by kerosene lamps. Just before breakfast the Elephant is brought down to the river from the Mon Village to allow guest to feed her various pieces of fruit.
We then did the Hellfire pass and museum, leaving the rafts at 08.30, which was quite cool and opens at 9 ideal, before moving onto the Death Valley railway and the 3 hour drive back to Bangkok, so take a book or just doze on the coach. A great 2 days trip. We would definitely recommend to all our friends. A word of note there is no electric or Internet at the jungle rafts to take a power pack if you want power for your phones.

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Posted On : 2023-02-16 10:59:13

Posted By : Denny_G
Very relaxing and informative tour. Great time. Saw a lot. The guide was very attentive to every need. Really enjoyed seeing the Bridge over the River Kwai. Just be aware. --- there is NO electricity on the rafts. But still had a GREAT time. Staff was extremely helpful. Got to meet the Mon people and see the village.
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Posted On : 2023-01-28 03:11:07

Posted By : juliecA2262LH
A great introduction to the area and the history. Good if you only have a couple days. However, the visits to the museums and the bridge are quick. If this is history you really want to explore, you will need more time.
The Jungle Rafts hotel was peaceful and lovely. Kind, friendly staff. Fun riding the current from one end to the other. Good food. Interesting learning about Mon culture.
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Posted On : 2023-01-24 21:25:18

Posted By : Passport592859
The tour was so well organised, and all the logistics clearly communicated. The Death Railway museum in Kanchanaburi was fascinating, a piece of WWII history that I didn't know much about. Jungle rafts resort itself is stunning and the Mon dance performance was unexpectedly excellent!
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Posted On : 2023-01-10 04:15:48

Posted By : Simon B
The trip was superb, from the guides to the venues. Highlights for me was the beautiful unique hotel, the visit to hellfire pass and the train ride
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Posted On : 2023-01-09 16:30:43

Posted By : Mandanina_L
We decided on this trip because of a personal connection to Kanchanburi with our grandfather being a POW working on the death railway. The floating rafts amazing, our guides informative and the Mon tribal people lovely! We had an amazing time with the best part being off grid for a couple of days. Highly recommend this tour. Don’t miss it!
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Posted On : 2022-05-12 23:45:42