Wherever there’s a Back-Roads tour, you can be sure there’s an adventure to be found around every corner.
Few places offer the cultural enrichment of Thailand and Back-Roads Touring has just the tour for those with a taste for good food and a penchant for fun, fascinating history and stunning scenery.
This tour includes five days in the cosmopolitan Bangkok and travels north along the River Kwai from Kanchanaburi.
Bustling Bangkok is defined by its street life, where food vendors cook up the spicy flavours Thailand is known for. Street markets provide a flair all their own, with everything from fresh produce and spices to silks on display.
Travelling around the city by tuk-tuk, Back-Roads’ guests will enjoy a unique foodie tour which highlights the best of Thai cuisine.
For a revealing look at Bangkok, a rooftop restaurant in one of the city’s towering skyscrapers offers not only commanding views but a unique dining experience.
There’s nothing like the perspective that comes from viewing the city on a canal tour though. View old canal homes and temples along quiet canals typically reserved for the locals. Now THAT’S the Back-Roads way.
This tour includes a scenic ride down the Chao Phraya River for a visit to the magnificent temple of Wat Arun, a seventeenth-century Buddhist temple surrounded by ornate spires.
From city lights to rural life, the Back-Roads journey continues to Ban Nong Khao Village and Kanchanaburi. The cultural aspects of the region come alive during a traditional lunch with a local family and an evening stay at a riverside camp.
In Kanchanaburi, highlights revolve around the region’s involvement in World War Two. Perhaps the most well-known site is the structure known as ‘the Bridge over the River Kwai.’
Built by allied prisoners of war, the infamous bridge was the start of the ‘Death Railway,’ a rail span connecting Thailand with Burma for the Japanese war effort.
Back-Roads includes many fascinating World War Two sites in the tour, including the JEATH (Japanese, English, Australian, American, Thai, Holland) War Museum. After a stop at the Bridge, you’ll transfer by boat to the River Kwai Jungle Raft, a unique floating hotel providing gorgeous views of the natural Thai scenery.
As the sun sets on your last night of the tour, you’ll relax to the sites and sounds of an authentic MON dance and music show.
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Bangkok & The River Kwai
Experience the fascinating Thai culture, food and scenery for yourself with Back-Roads Touring over five glorious days. Your tour will start and end in Bangkok and includes:
- 4 nights in boutique accommodation
- Experienced Back-Roads Driver & Tour Leader
- Tours by air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
- Street food tour in Bangkok
- Watch a dance and music show in Kanchanaburi
- Boat cruises as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance included to Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, Grand Palace, temple of Wat Arun, JEATH War Museum, Thai puppet show at Khlong Bang Luang Artist Village
DAY 1 BANGKOK, THAILAND
Your journey begins in Bangkok, where you’ll meet with your fellow travellers at dinner. Your hotel, Vimala Suites, is named in honour of Her Highness Princess Vimalachatra, King Rama V’s granddaughter.
Meet and talk with the hotel owner, who is a direct descendant of King Rama V, and listen to the story of the building, concept of the hotel and history behind the beautiful antiques you will see throughout the property. (D)
Accommodation: Vimala Suites
DAY 2 BANGKOK
After breakfast, enjoy a morning at your leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll be climbing aboard a long-tailed boat for a trip down Bangkok’s khlongs (canals).
Witness beautiful art and a Thai puppet show at Khlong Bang Luang Artist Village before you continue your scenic ride down the Chao Phraya River, stopping off to visit the temple of Wat Arun.
The day finishes with a street eats tour, travelling by traditional tuk-tuk. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Vimala Suites
DAY 3 BANGKOK – BAN NONG KHAO VILLAGE – KANCHANABURI
Your journey continues to Kanchanaburi via Ban Nong Khao Village. Step into the traditional agricultural life of rural Thailand and discover the local area before meeting with a local family to share a traditional lunch.
Later in the afternoon, you’ll arrive at your tented riverside camp for a charming local stay. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Hintok River Camp
DAY 4 KANCHANABURI – BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI – KANCHANABURI
Today we start at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum before continuing on to the Bridge on the River Kwai. Later, enjoy a transfer by boat to the River Kwai Jungle Raft – a picturesque floating hotel surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
Dine at the hotel before watching an authentic Mon dance and music show as the sun sets on the day. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Hintok River Camp
DAY 5 KANCHANABURI – BANGKOK
After a morning at leisure, your arrival transfer will take you to a city centre hotel where the tour ends around mid to late afternoon. (B)
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