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Cycle Tour Kanchanaburi
Code: TKA

3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: Mon

Kanchanaburi is Thailand's third largest province lying 130-kilometres west and a comfortable 2-hour drive from Bangkok. 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.

Staying in a floating raft houses and a riverside jungle lodge, we ride along amazing trails through the jungle and alongside the famous River Kwai. Starting in Bangkok, we first visit the sites of Kanchanaburi Town before taking the Death Railway to Krasae caves. After lunch we visit an elephant camp and an optional elephant ride can be had before we get on the bikes. We start our riding at Krasae caves and we head towards Prasat Muang Sing, a Khmer temple that dates back to the Angkorian period of the 12th Century. We enjoy an afternoon riding through stunning countryside, small Thai villages and teak plantations to the very beautiful Pung Waan Resort, nestling on the banks of the River Kwai. On the second day, we have a colourful full day riding great jungle trails. Red laterite roads contrast beautifully with the green of the jungle and blue skies.

The scenery is awe-inspiring with limestone cliffs punctuating a mountainous skyline that rolls towards Burma in the west. By mid afternoon we arrive at our jungle hotel which is equipped with a riverside swimming pool. Enjoy a massage, a beer or take a boat trip to visit a nearby Mon village! The final ride is a touch more challenging! Enjoy some unforgettable descents through the jungle and a magnificent riverside ride beside a tributary of the Kwai Noi. (only in the dry season), otherwise we ride to Hellfire pass on the road.

We visit the museum and the pass itself and then we stop for lunch before driving back to Bangkok and your hotel.



ITINERARY:

 Day 1 Bangkok – Kanchanaburi - Death Railway – Kwai Noi 32 km [L,D]

Pick up and drop off at all major Bangkok hotels.
06:30 - 07:00 Pick up from hotel.
07:00 - 09:30 Drive to Kanchanaburi
09:30 - 10:40 Visit sights in Kanchanaburi - Bridge / War cemetery
10:40 - 12:00 Train ride along The Death Raiway to Kraset Caves cemetery
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch and visit Kraset caves
13:00 - 16:30 Ride to Muang Sing, and ride round park and visit museum before transferring short way to hotel.
16:30 - 19:30 Free Time
19:30 Dinner

 Day 2  Ban Kow - River Kwai Noi 45 km [B,L,D]
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast.
09:00 - 15:00 Ride to Resotel undulating with a mixture of jeep and jungle trails and quiet back roads. Lunch at local restaurant on the way.
15:00 - 19:30 Options of relaxing by the pool, or a having a massage. Or a boat trip to a Mon village can be arranged.
19:30 Dinner at restaurant in Resotel.

 Day 3  Kwai Noi - Hellfire Pass - Bangkok 25 km [B, L]
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 Ride to Hellfire pass
12:00 - 13:00 Walk to pass and visit museum.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 17:00 Drive back to Bangkok

 

TOUR INFORMATION:

Children Children aged 12-17 years are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount
Total Distance 102 km
Number of cycling days One fully day and two good half days of riding
Road Surface A mix of asphalt roads, vehicle-width dirt roads, and off-road trails. There are no technical sections but some off-road experience would be an advantage
Support One or two 8-seat air-conditioned minibuses fitted with two-way radio and specially converted to take bikes and bikers.
Group Minimum 2. Maximum 16.
Staff Each tour is led by at least one fully-trained English speaking tour guide.
Accommodation 1 night on a raft house at Pung Waan Resort, Sai yoke. 1 night at River Kwai Resotel. Both hotels have en suite facilities and a/c. Both hotels have charm and local character.
Food Full board from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3. Soft drinks, water and fruit are available all day while cycling.

 

Price per person in Thai Baht  (min 2 paxs)

No. of Pax 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-16

         01 Nov 07 - 31 Oct 08

 9,480 9,000 8,400 7,800
No. of Pax SIC  Sgl.Supp
01 Nov 07 - 31 Oct 08 8,200 2,100

* No extra charges for Xmas and New Year


Tour Price Includes 

  • 2 nights is twin share accommodation.
  • 3 Lunches / 2 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 three days.
  • Local English speaking guide.

Tour Price Excludes

  • Massage.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Tips for local guides.
  • Elephant trek.
  • Optional trip to Mon Village / Lawa caves.
  • Any items services not mentioned in itinerary.

 

 

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