Will the whole group stay together during the tour? Is there any particular equipment or packing list to bring? Especailly in the case of rafting or river jumping? Is this booked on the day of the activity?

Yes, the group stays together except the first night in Bangkok. You don't have any extra equipment for the optional activities. We have the option to partake in river jumping and bamboo rafting (charges apply) on day 2, Our local partner will prepare lifejackets for the passengers; you will pay for these activities locally.

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River Kwai Explorer - 4 days

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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 24
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Bangkok
Kanchanaburi

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Highlights

Explore Bangkok's vibrant street life
Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Walk along the historic River Kwai Bridge
Stay in a floating room on the River Kwai
Ride the historic 'death railway' train

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Bangkok
Day 2 Thailand's Wartime History
Day 3 Boat Ride on the River Kwai
Day 4 Goodbye

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Andreas
· July 23rd, 2025
Top organized. Top guides.
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susan
· February 8th, 2024
Tour was excellent. Guide and driver were very professional. We had a wonderful time fulfilling the trip of a lifetime.
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Barbara
· March 4th, 2020
It was good most of the time, but no one else from the trip went to Phuket
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Will the whole group stay together during the tour? Is there any particular equipment or packing list to bring? Especailly in the case of rafting or river jumping? Is this booked on the day of the activity?
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  Yes, the group stays together except the first night in Bangkok. You don't have any extra equipment for the optional activities. We have the option to partake in river jumping and bamboo rafting (charges apply) on day 2, Our local partner will prepare lifejackets for the passengers; you will pay for these activities locally.

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Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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