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Thailand Travel - Kanchanaburi Province

Cycle Tour Kanchanaburi
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Code: RVK-11

Departure: Every Monday

Starting in Bangkok, we first visit the sites of Kanchanaburi Town before taking the Death Railway toKraset 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 Prasat Muang Sing a Khmer temple that dates back to the Angkorian period of the 12th Century. Enjoying an afternoon riding through stunning countryside, small Thai villages and teak plantations, we cycle to the very beautiful Cliff View Resort, nestling on the banks of the River Kwai. Day 2 is spent riding great jungle trails and red laterite roads to our hotel by the Kwai Noi river. The final day we ride through jungle to the river where we cross and visit Hellfire Pass. We continue the riding and have lunch before driving back to Bangkok via Kanchanaburi.

This tour follows a wide range of trails, including quiet back roads, red laterite jeep trails with some off-road jungle trails. The first part of the tour is relatively undemanding and requires no technical ability. The riding gradually becomes more challenging and on the final day there are some off-road descents.

We ride as a group, with experienced cycle guides setting an even pace and stop often to visit points of interest and sample some of the local food. Our support vehicle follows close behind with plenty of water. Our guides are knowledgeable on the local area and customs and explain the history, culture and local way-of-life each time we stop.

This trip is suitable for most levels of riders and is an excellent trip for families.

Day 1 Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Death Railway - Ban Kow 30 km [L,D]
Pick up and drop off at all major Bangkok hotels.
 6:30 - 7:00
7:00 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:40
10:40 - 12:00
12:00 - 13:15
13:15 - 15:00


15:00 - 17:30
17:30 - 19:30
19:30
Pick up from hotel.
Drive to Kanchanaburi.
Visit sights in Kanchanaburi - Bridge / War cemetery.
Train ride along The Death Railway to Kraset Caves cemetery.
Lunch and visit Kraset caves.
Visit Elephant camp with optional elephant ride (not included), drive to Muang Sing, visit museum.
Ride around temples and back roads to hotel.
Free time.
Dinner.
Day 2 Ban Kow - River Kwai Noi 60 - 65 km [B,L,D]
8:00 - 9:00
9:00 - 15:00

15:00 - 19:30

19:30
Breakfast.
Ride to Resotel mainly flat with a mixture of jeep trails and tarmac, quiet back roads. Lunch at local restaurant on the way.
Free time at Resort. Options are: Relax by the pool, Thai massage, or a boat trip to a Mon village (not included in Tour Price).
Dinner at restaurant in Resotel.
Day 3 Kwai Noi - Hellfire Pass - Bangkok 18 + 20 km [B, L]
 7:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 17:30
Breakfast.
Ride to Hellfire pass.
Walk to pass, have packed lunch and visit museum.
Lunch.
Drive back to Kanchanaburi.
Visit war museum (optional).
Drive back to Bangkok.

                                        Tour Information

 

Total Distance: 115 km.
Number of cycling days: One full 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 SpiceRoads English speaking tour guide.
Accommodation: 1 night on a raft house at Cliff View Resort. 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.
Children: Children aged 12-17 years are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount.

Price per Person in THB (Join Tour) Min. 2 persons

Validity Price Sup. Single
01 Nov 06 - 31 Oct 07 7,600 2,080

Price per Person in THB (Private Groups)

Validity 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-16 Sup. Single
01 Nov 06 - 31 Oct 07 10,270 9,750 8,775 7,735 2,080

 

Tour Price Includes

  • Accident insurance.
  • All hotels and meals specified.
  • All transfers by a/c vehicles.
  • All entrances to museums and sites mentioned including the train ride.
  • All water and snacks whilst riding.
  • Bike Hire, Helmet and Spares for 3 days.
  • English speaking SpiceRoads speaking cycle guide.
  • Three lunches (Thai Food).
  • Two Dinners (Thai Food).

Tour Price Excludes

  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Soft drinks and other beverages in the evenings.
  • Optional Boat trip to Mon Village.
  • Massage.
  • Tips for guides.
  • Personal travel insurance.

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