Thailand Cultural Discovery
From £867 per person*
Kanchanaburi & The River Kwai by mountain bike
Overview | Itinerary
Kanchanaburi is Thailand's third largest province lying 130-kilometres west and a comfortable 2-hour drive from Bangkok. The Province is rich in rainforest, lakes, rivers and wildlife, as well as ethnic minority people, and makes for some scenic as well as challenging biking.
Kanchanaburi is famous as the site of the world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwai, immortalized in books and movies. 
Beyond the compact provincial capital, where the Kwai Yai and the Kwai Noi rivers unite to form the Mae Klong River, Kanchanaburi unfolds into a rugged beautiful landscape characterized by waterfalls, caves and tranquil riverside settings. A sparsely populated province much of which has been preserved in National parks, Kanchanaburi is a treat for nature lovers and cyclists.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kanchanaburi After picking you up from your hotel in Bangkok you will be drive to the provincial city of Kanchanaburi. You will visit the sites in Kanchaniburi before taking the train to Tam Krase where you will have lunch In the after noon we ride to Wat Prast Muang Singh. This historical site covers some 74 hectares and is believed to have been used by the Khmer empire as a trading point along the Kwai Noi River. From here you cycle around the park before departing on ride taking in some stunning countryside, small Thai villages, Teak plantations to a very beautiful hotel for the evening which nestles on the banks of the river. Ride 45km L D
Day 2 Sai YokRide scenic loop from hotel that offers some great views of the mountains surrounding the hotel. This ride will have some short climbs and distance can be varied depending on the riders. Ride 60km B L D
Day 3 - Tong Pha Phum After a short drive to Hellfire Pass you set out on the ride to Tong Pha Phum, a small town with excellent snacks available at the local market. The destination for the night is a flotilla of raft houses on the nearby lake. Ride 95km B L D
Day 4 - Sangklaburi The most challenging day of the ride, you head from the rafts up to Sangklaburi, a town close to the border with Myanmar. The ride follows the edge of the lake looking out onto attractive floating villages. This town is home to many a diverse range of ethnic groups and feels more like being in Myanmar than Thailand. Ride 75km B L D
Day 5 - Huay Mae Kamin A short road transfer to the beginning of the ride will get us started mid morning on this dirt road ride into the Khuean Srinagarindra National Park. This ride is through the quiet jungle and is a true adventure into a largely unexplored part of the country. A swim in the refreshing Huay Mae Kamin Waterfall will be a good reward for the long day of cycling. Ride 65km B L D
Day 6 - Erawan A short ride to the ferry that will take us across the lake, then a scenic undulating ride on smooth sealed road will take us towards our destination of Erawan Waterfall. Ride 75km B L D
Day 7 - return to Bangkok After a relaxing morning you will be transferred back to Bangkok and the conclusion of the trip. B L
Inclusions
Price Includes: 6 nights is twin share accommodation. 7 Lunches / 6 dinners (Thai food). Pick up / drop off from hotel in Bangkok. Air Con Support vehicle specially rigged to carry bikes. All entrances to museums / train fares etc. All water, ice cold towels, soft drinks, fresh fruit and snacks whilst riding. Bike Hire, spares and helmet for seven days. Local English speaking guide.
Exclusions
Price Excludes: Massages. Alcoholic beverage. Tips for local guides. Elephant trek. Any items services not mentioned in itinerary.
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