Tour Details
Enjoy the full itinerary of the “River Kwai and Thai Express” tour. Experience the Umbrella Market, Wat Ban Kung, Erawan Waterfall, Hin Dat Hot Springs, elephant show, Tiger Cave Temple, and much more. Spend the night at a riverside hotel on the Kwai River — surrounded by jungle, nature, and comfort.
Included- Accommodation
- Animal riding
- Boat or ship cruise
- Entrance tickets
- Environmental / conservation fees (marine parks, reefs, etc.)
- Environmental fees
- Group transport
- Guide services
- Hotel transfer round trip
- Life jackets
- Meals as per program
- Medical insurance
- Program highlights
- Rafting with life jackets
- Tour escort
- Wi-Fi at the location
- Breakfast on the first day
- Personal expenses
- Single occupancy
- Breakfast box
- Cash for personal expenses
- Chargers
- Comfortable shoes
- Long-sleeved clothing (sun protection)
- Passport (original or copy)
- Personal medication (with prescription and instructions)
- Photo and video equipment
- Power bank
- Smartphone
- Sun hat
- Swim accessories (flip-flops, goggles, beach bag, etc.)
- Swimwear (swimsuit, swim trunks, flip-flops)
- Towel
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1 DAY 1
Guest Pickup from Pattaya Hotels and Departure
Comfortable air-conditioned bus.
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2 DAY 1
Maeklong Railway Market
Arrival at the famous Umbrella Market in Maeklong. Enjoy breakfast and watch the Thai Express train pass directly through the market stalls.
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3 DAY 1
Wat Baan Kung
Visit Wat Baan Kung, hidden inside a living banyan tree, and the Thai boxing school. Participate in a wish-fulfillment ritual.
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4 DAY 1
Floating Village
Boat ride through the canals of the floating village — life on water, exotic scenery, and local charm.
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5 DAY 1
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant featuring traditional Russian cuisine.
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6 DAY 1
Erawan Waterfall
Swimming at one of the seven tiers with a natural fish exfoliation.
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7 DAY 1
Hotel Check-in
Check-in at the hotel on the River Kwai: cabins on the water or on land, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, and jungle atmosphere.
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8 DAY 1
Rafting on the Kwai River
Rafting on the Kwai River in life jackets — mild adventure and great photo opportunities.
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9 DAY 1
Dinner
Buffet dinner with European dishes, free time to relax, enjoying the sounds of the jungle.
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10 DAY 2
Breakfast
Breakfast with a view of the river.
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11 DAY 2
Hot Springs
Bathing in the Hindat Hot Springs — a natural spa surrounded by greenery.
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12 DAY 2
Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
Visit Sai Yok Noi Waterfall and the Japanese locomotive monument on the “Death Railway”.
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13 DAY 2
Elephant Village
Meet the residents of the elephant village: riding, shows, and optionally swimming with an elephant in the river.
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14 DAY 2
Lunch
Lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine.
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15 DAY 2
Tiger Cave Temple
Tiger Cave Temple: opportunity to approach the monk, make a wish, and receive a blessing.
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16 DAY 2
Stop
Short technical stop and return journey.
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17 DAY 2
Return to Pattaya
Travel time depends on road traffic.
Leave You Review
Embark on an exciting two-day journey along the legendary River Kwai: Erawan Waterfalls, hot springs, Tiger Temple, swimming with elephants, …
ldtser1984
For the first hour or so, we mostly slept on the bus. Everything started with the railway market, and right there it became clear that the trip would be intense. We really loved Erawan Waterfall and the overnight stay on the river — falling asleep to the sounds of water and jungle feels truly exotic. The River Kwai rafting is refreshing but not scary at all, more about pure enjoyment. We liked the second day even more than the first: hot springs and elephants perfectly break up the long drive. The tour is long but well planned. The road can be tiring at times, but that’s part of the journey! ✊