OVERVIEW

Trip Name: RV River Kwai Cruise 4 Days 3 Night (Down Stream)
Tour Code: S51-RVDW-RiverKwai-4D3N-RiverKwaiCruise
Type of trip: Joined Cruise
(Note: RV River Kwai need a minimum of 4 (four) clients to guarantee operation of any cruise)
Trip Duration: 4 Days
Destinations: Bangkok-Kanchanaburi-Ban Hin Dad-Bangkok
Period:
From: Monday-Thursday Up Stream
Thursday-Sunday Down Stream

Package Tours valid until 31 October 2016 but require for surcharge for bellow dates
1. Christmas Eve 2015
2. New Year Eve 2016

BRIEF ITINERARY Up Stream Program
DAY 1 BANGKOK-KANCHANABURI-THONG PHAP PHUM-BAN HIN DAD [-/L/D]
DAY 2 BAN HIN DAD-SAI YOK YAI-SAI YOK [B/L/D]
DAY 3 SAI YOK-BAN KAO [B/L/D]
DAY 4 BAN KAO-KANCHANABURI-BANGKOK [B/L/-]

ITINERARY
Program – Downstream
THURSDAY
DAY 1 BANGKOK-KANCHANABURI-THONG PHAP PHUM-BAN HIN DAD [-/L/D]
07:00 Depart from Bangkok by coach to Kanchanaburi via Nakorn Pathom.
09:00 Short stop to visit the highest Chedi in Thailand called “Phra Pathom Chedi” which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia.
10:30 Visit to Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi) located on the west bank of the river. The monastery was constructed on a hill, decorated in the form of Chinese architecture and cultural art. From the top of the monastery observe the beautiful scenery of Kanchanaburi and its mountainous horizon.
Also visit to Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua) nearby, built in the form of Thai cultural art. The great Buddha image and pagoda placed in the temple are respected by all Buddhists.
11:30 Continue to Kanchanaburi.
12:30 Lunch at Sommai Restaurant.
13:30 Proceed to Hell Fire Pass, a part of the Death Railway cut through the stone mountain. Trails lead to Hin Tok Bridge and Konyu Cutting where a plaque commemorates the ordeal of Australian and British POW’s who undertook the hazardous work in precarious conditions at the aptly named pass. The memorial complex (Hin Lek Fai) is intended to honor the Allied Prisoners of War and conscripted people from India, Burma, Malaysia and other countries who died during construction of the railway, as well as all who suffered as a consequence of the hardships.
16:00 Embark RV River Kwai at Daowadung Bridge and cruise downstream on Kwai Noi River.
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board at Sai Yok Yai Waterfalls.

FRIDAY
DAY 2 BAN HIN DAD-SAI YOK YAI-SAI YOK [B/L/D]
Breakfast on board while cruising downriver.
08:30 Visit a boarding school nearby the bank of Kwai Noi River built under the patronage of H.R.H. Crown Princess Sirindhorn for refugee children.
09:45 Continue by coach to visit Hin Dad Hot Spring, formerly called Kui Mang. It was accidentally discovered by Japanese soldiers who were supervising the construction of the Death Railway. The natural hot spring features two large pools and private baths. The mineral in the spring is believed to cure many diseases, e.g. beriberi (lack of vitamin B), arthritis, etc.
10:30 Visit to Pha Tad Waterfall located in the western zone of Si Nakharin Dam National Park. It originates from a small stream called Huai Kui Mang. Pha Tad is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kanchanaburi Province and flows into the Kwai Noi River.
11:30 Board RV River Kwai at Kaeng Pa Lorm.
13:30 Lunch on board while cruising downriver to the Floatel Jungle Raft.
15:00 River rafting or canoeing downstream on Kwai Noi River. If time allows, visit nearby Mon Village.
(Optional: Enjoy one hour Thai traditional massage – Extra: Baht 500.- per person)
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board near the Resotel.
(Optional: Enjoy 45 minutes Mon dances performance – Extra: Baht 180.- per person)

SATURDAY
DAY 3 SAI YOK-BAN KAO [B/L/D]
Breakfast on board while cruising downriver.
09-09:30Exam on theory
10:15 Short visit at Sai Yok Elephant village located right on the river bank.
(Optional: Enjoy half an hour elephant riding through the jungle and along the River Kwai Noi – Extra: Baht 500.- per person)
11:45 Lunch on board while cruising downriver to Wang Pho Bridge.
13:00 Board the coach to visit the Krasae Cave situated on the bank of the Kwai Noi River, an excellent view point. The cavern houses a Buddha image.
13:36 Take a 3rd class train to Tha Kilen Train Station passing over the long wooden viaduct.
13:51 Arrive Tha Kilen and continue by coach to “Prasat Muang Singh”, historical park with Khmer architecture from the late Lopburi period, some 700-800 years ago. The extensive ruins of the temple beside the River Kwai Noi are a potent reminder of the vast expanse of the Khmer empire. The ancient border town of Muang Singh, “City of the Lions”, was probably established as a trading post.
15:00 Return to the RV River Kwai at Prasat Muang Singh and cruise downstream.
Afternoon at leisure on the boat.
19:00 “Farewell Dinner” and overnight on board, near Ban Kao.

SUNDAY
DAY 4 BAN KAO-KANCHANABURI-BANGKOK [B/L/-]
08:00 Breakfast on board while cruising downstream to Wat Tham Khaopoon.
09:00 Visit to Wat Tham Khaopoon, a Buddhist temple which served as a big camp of World War II. There is a middle cave containing stalactites and stalagmites and many remarkable Buddha images. Behind the temple enjoy a marvelous view down the valley of the Kwai Noi River.
09:30 Continue by coach to Kanchanaburi to visit the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai. The sturdy Iron Bridge spanning the River Kwai Yai, which was a crucial part of the Death Railway, was built in some 16 months by Allied prisoners of war and Asian conscripts. The bridge was destroyed in Allied bombing raids towards the end of World War II and was later rebuilt by the Japanese as war reparations. Continue to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum, an interactive museum which provides a remarkable research and information centre dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway.
Finally, visit to the Donrak War Cemetery which contains the remains of 6,982 Allied prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the “Death Railway”.
12:30 Rejoin RV River Kwai at Saphan Mai and lunch on board while cruising towards Nong Ya dock.
15:00 Disembark RV River Kwai at Nong Ya dock and return to Bangkok by coach.
18:00 Arrive Bangkok and transfer to your hotel or to Bangkok Airport.

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The RV River Kwai, the first inland cruise ship in Thailand, is a newly built colonial style river cruiser based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla which was founded in Burma in 1865 and by the 1920s was the largest privately owned fleet of ships in the world.
The RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins (single deck) and operates on a 4 days/3 nights year round program every Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday on both Upstream and Downstream programs alternately.
The RV River Kwai opens up an entirely new area for river tourism in Kanchanaburi province west of Bangkok. Every morning and afternoon land excursions are offered to visit attractions along the river including temples, historic sites, Khmer ruins, waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, and local attractions, etc.

Air Draft 11.5ft / 3.5m
Tonnage 155.69 tons
Engines 2 x 200 hp Hino engines with inboard propulsion; propellers have 4 blades, 3ft diameter
Speed 8 knots cruising
Power 1 x 75kva Caterpillar (recon) genset, 1 x 20 kva port/emergency genset, shore lines to bases on river
Cabins 10 deluxe staterooms of 3m x 4m with own shower, water closet, air-conditioned, mini safes, etc.
Public Upper deck is open plan with dining, bar and seating areas covered by a collapsible frame awning to enable vessel to pass under low bridges
Water Water tanks
Sewage Holding tanks to pump out to on shore sceptic facility
Comms Thai GSM cellular, FM Radios, PA system, tannoy
Safety Smoke detectors in all cabins, emergency lighting and generator, fire extinguishers, pumps and hoses, life jackets for all passengers, life rafts, ship’s motorized tugboat
Navigation Ship’s horn, searchlights, Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System)
Amenities Fully equipped kitchen, refrigeration units
Crew Thai crew of 11.

PRICE & INCLUDE

CHILD POLICY:
• Children of 4 years and older must solely occupy a berth and pay the full rate (same as adults).
• Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent's cabin without extra charge but parents are to provide own baby food.
• NO triple rooms or extra beds are available.

INCLUSIVE OF:
• Accommodation on RV River Kwai, meals as mentioned above, coffee, tea & drinking water.
• Transfers and sightseeing tours with English, French or German speaking local guide (together with other cruise members).
• Entrance fees.

NOT INCLUDED:
• Optional tours.
• Expenditures of a personal nature for bar and laundry.
• Gratuity to crew.
RESERVATION POLICY:
• Option terms can be offered as follows:
More than 120 days prior the departure date :30 days option
between 120 days and 60 days :15 days option
between 59 days and 30 days :7 days
between 29 days and 11 days : 1 day option
This option expires if deposit payment is not received by us by the stated date.

PAYMENT TERMS:
• 30% deposit is required upon confirmation of any bookings, refundable up to 61 days before departure and non refundable for charters.
• Final balances must be paid 31 days before departure or the booking may be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.

CANCELLATION TERMS:
More than 60 days prior o departure : NO cancellation fee
Between 60 and 31 days prior to departure : 20% of contract rate
Between 30 and 21 days prior to departure : 50% of contract rate
20 days to departure day and no show : 100% of contract rate

CRUISE SCHEDULE 2015-2017
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