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Day 1 – From Bangkok to the River Kwai
After breakfasts, you’ll be picked up at your hotel for the overland journey into the lushly forested landscapes of Kanchanaburi Province - site of the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai that was immortalized in book and film. Begin your exploration at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum where exhibits delve into the history of the 90-mile stretch of train track that was built by Allied prisoners during World War II. Visit the Allied Cemetery and see the infamous bridge before transferring by long-tail boat to the Float House River Kwai – where you’ll check in to a spacious and unique floating villa. Take some time to enjoy your private terrace on the river and the extraordinary setting of our evocative resort. Later this afternoon, venture by boat through spectacular river gorges and into the jungle to visit a Mon tribal village. Back at our resort, enjoy dinner and a performance of Mon music and dance before retiring to your floating villa. Meals B+L+D
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Day 2 – Sai Yoke Yai National Park
Lush forests of evergreens, bamboo, teak and other deciduous trees cover the slopes that rise steeply from the banks of the River Kwai. This is the captivating scenery that will surround you on our morning expedition upriver into Sai Yoke Yai National Park. The wildlife here can be elusive and the tropical vegetation is thick and lush – making the wildlife hard to spot. But with good luck and sharp eyes, you might observe some of the Park’s denizens including macaques, large sambar deer, gibbon and even elephants! We’ll cruise all the way to the lovely Sai Yoke Yai Waterfall before returning to shore for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, discover the fascinating rock formations and impressive stalactites and stalagmites of Lawa Cave, and then return to the Float House River Kwai where the rest of your afternoon and evening are at leisure. Meals B+L+D
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Day 3 – Along the Tranquil River Kwai
This entire day is yours to delight in the evocative setting of our riverside resort. Meals B
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Day 4 – Back to Bangkok
After breakfast, travel over water and land to visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial, dedicated to the Allied prisoners who died during the construction of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Return to the resort for check out and then have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll board the Death Railway for an inspiring journey that will take you through rocky gorges excavated during World War II at the cost of numerous POW lives. Then return to Bangkok and transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai and the continuation of our Thailand In-Style journey.
Note: Travelers on our River Kwai extension will have a slightly modified sightseeing program in Chiang Mai, visiting Doi Suthep Temple and the city on their first full day in Chiang Mai – with a half day at leisure. The following day, they’ll enjoy our privately guided excursion into Chiang Rai Province, visiting Mae Salong and an Akha hill tribe village.