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Cycling the River Kwai
3 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
Pass By: River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Thailand
After picking you up from your hotel in Bangkok it is a 2-3 hour transfer to Kanchanaburi and the famous 'Bridge Over The River Kwai.' After walking across the bridge to the quieter side of the river, we set up the bikes and begin riding.
Pass By: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Cycle Beside the Death Railway
Today takes us on a very pleasant ride that first follows the course of the river, with a stop at a war cemetery. After a short uphill we leave the bikes to squeeze through a cave that sits in the grounds of a local temple. The remainder of the day is through farmland with everything from common crops like corn, rice and sugar cane to small patches of asparagus and chillies. Late in the ride we find ourselves riding alongside the very train tracks that were laid decades before by prisoners of war. At the end of the ride we transfer to our accommodation.
Meals: LD
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Boutique Raft Resort or similar hotel type
Day 2: Cycle to Hellfire Pass 29km & Ride the Train
Stop At: Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail, 207 Moo 11 Tha Sao Subdistrict Kanchanaburi, 71150 Thailand
Starting the morning on bikes, we cycle small roads that slowly get narrower and eventually turn to dirt as we head into a beautiful forested landscape. The finale to the ride is a suspension bridge back to the land of sealed roads. The support van will then drive us up the hill to Hellfire Pass, where we spend some time visiting the excellent museum and walk along the infamous Hellfire Pass.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Tham Kra Sae Bridge, 71150 Thailand
Starting the morning on bikes, we cycle small roads that slowly get narrower and eventually turn to dirt as we head into a beautiful forested landscape. The finale to the ride is a suspension bridge back to the land of sealed roads. The support van will then drive us up the hill to Hellfire Pass, where we spend some time visiting the excellent museum and walk along the infamous Hellfire Pass. From here a short drive brings us to Nam Tok train station, the modern day end of the train line that used to go all the way to Myanmar. Here we'll take a ride on the Death Railway, travelling along a piece of WWII history. After crossing the trestle bridge at Krasae Cave, we transfer back to our hotel.
Meals: BLD
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Boutique Raft resort or similar type
Day 3: Cycle to Muang Sing Ruins & Transfer to Bangkok
Pass By: Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park, Kanchanaburi 71150 Thailand
From the resort this morning, we ride a series of small sealed and unsealed roads that wind their way around villages and farmland. After a short section on the main road and a bit of an uphill climb, we descend back towards the river and make a visit to the Angkor era ruins at Muang Sing. This region marks the furthest point west that the great Cambodian Empire once spread. After visiting the ruins it is a further 15km to the end of our ride, a late lunch, and the start of the 3 hour drive back to your hotel in Bangkok. During the transfer you can reflect on three adventurous days, cycling terrain made famous for its bridge and railway line but with a whole lot more to see than just war history. Meals: BL
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: no accommodation
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Day 1: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
Pass By: River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Thailand
After picking you up from your hotel in Bangkok it is a 2-3 hour transfer to Kanchanaburi and the famous 'Bridge Over The River Kwai.' After walking across the bridge to the quieter side of the river, we set up the bikes and begin riding.
Pass By: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Cycle Beside the Death Railway
Today takes us on a very pleasant ride that first follows the course of the river, with a stop at a war cemetery. After a short uphill we leave the bikes to squeeze through a cave that sits in the grounds of a local temple. The remainder of the day is through farmland with everything from common crops like corn, rice and sugar cane to small patches of asparagus and chillies. Late in the ride we find ourselves riding alongside the very train tracks that were laid decades before by prisoners of war. At the end of the ride we transfer to our accommodation.
Meals: LD
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Boutique Raft Resort or similar hotel type
Day 2: Cycle to Hellfire Pass 29km & Ride the Train
Stop At: Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail, 207 Moo 11 Tha Sao Subdistrict Kanchanaburi, 71150 Thailand
Starting the morning on bikes, we cycle small roads that slowly get narrower and eventually turn to dirt as we head into a beautiful forested landscape. The finale to the ride is a suspension bridge back to the land of sealed roads. The support van will then drive us up the hill to Hellfire Pass, where we spend some time visiting the excellent museum and walk along the infamous Hellfire Pass.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Tham Kra Sae Bridge, 71150 Thailand
Starting the morning on bikes, we cycle small roads that slowly get narrower and eventually turn to dirt as we head into a beautiful forested landscape. The finale to the ride is a suspension bridge back to the land of sealed roads. The support van will then drive us up the hill to Hellfire Pass, where we spend some time visiting the excellent museum and walk along the infamous Hellfire Pass. From here a short drive brings us to Nam Tok train station, the modern day end of the train line that used to go all the way to Myanmar. Here we'll take a ride on the Death Railway, travelling along a piece of WWII history. After crossing the trestle bridge at Krasae Cave, we transfer back to our hotel.
Meals: BLD
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Boutique Raft resort or similar type
Day 3: Cycle to Muang Sing Ruins & Transfer to Bangkok
Pass By: Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park, Kanchanaburi 71150 Thailand
From the resort this morning, we ride a series of small sealed and unsealed roads that wind their way around villages and farmland. After a short section on the main road and a bit of an uphill climb, we descend back towards the river and make a visit to the Angkor era ruins at Muang Sing. This region marks the furthest point west that the great Cambodian Empire once spread. After visiting the ruins it is a further 15km to the end of our ride, a late lunch, and the start of the 3 hour drive back to your hotel in Bangkok. During the transfer you can reflect on three adventurous days, cycling terrain made famous for its bridge and railway line but with a whole lot more to see than just war history. Meals: BL
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: no accommodation
Included
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Snacks
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Entry/Admission - Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- All passengers should have their own travel insurance
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
Features
Sport
70%
Tourism
65%
Adrenaline
25%
