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TOUR IN KHANCHANABURI FROM BANGKOK

TOUR DESCRIPTION . Tours offered by TOURBANGKOK.ORG throughout Thailand are conducted by tour guides licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, with specific expertise and knowledge of the area. TOURBANGKOK.ORG guides cover the whole territory, including the beautiful area of Kanchanaburi .

PROGRAM 1 . 1 DAY CLASSIC TOUR KANCHANABURI

This tour departs and returns to Bangkok the same day, with the tour guide and a air-conditioned minivan dedicated to Kanchanaburi for the whole day. The tour begins with hotel pickup from downtown Bangkok around 7.30 am. Visit the cemetery of allied prisoners of war who were among the many thousands who died while working on the construction of the Burma Death Railway during the Second World War. The journey continues to the railway "Bridge on the River Kwai", made famous by the movie of the same name. Next stop is at the waterfalls of Saiyoke, followed by lunch at 12 o'clock. At 13:00 we move on to visit the Temple of the Tigers with an opportunity to caress and embrace a tiger. At 15:45 we return to Bangkok, arriving back at the hotel between 17:00 and 18:00. Tour cost includes all entry tickets.
The temple of the tigers has been around for over ten years now, this Buddhist temple houses and takes care of numerous animals, of which the tigers are the most popular as they can be stroked and watched on their daily routine. The temples first tiger cub didn't arrive till 1999 but sadly it died as it was brought by local villagers in poor condition. As the years went on adult tigers became victims to poachers and thus during this time a few cubs were given to the temple. Because of this several cubs have been bread and now the temple is home to more than 12 tigers. Everyday the tigers are led on leashes by monks to a quarry where they can roam free and play with each other. During this time it is allowed by visitors to enter the quarry and watch the tigers from 10 meters away.
The temple accepts donations from visitors as the monks continue to collect funds so that they can build a larger and livable sanctuary for the tigers to live.

PROGRAM 2 . QUOTATION ON REQUEST .

THREE DAYS TWO NIGHTS TREKKING, in Kanchanaburi
This tour is for three days and two nights with tour guide and air-conditioned minivan dedicated to Kanchanaburi for the entire tour.

DAY ONE: BANGKOK - Kanchanaburi - MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR TWO, CEMETERY OF ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR, BURMA RAILWAY TRACK OF THE DEATH AND HELLFIRE PASS with pick up from a hotel in downtown Bangkok and travelling to Kanchanaburi; inclusive includes lunch, dinner and hotel for the night.

DAY TWO: Vist Erawan National Park, Erawan Falls and trekking inside the mysterious caves. Inclusive includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and hotel for the night.

DAY THREE: TREKKING TOUR, NAVIGATING THE RIVER ABOARD A RAFT, VISIT TO THE ELEPHANT CAMP AND A CHANCE TO RIDE ON AN ELEPHANT. Inclusive includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and return to Bangkok.

The museum and cemetery of the Burma railway track has great history behind it.
"The notorious Burma-Siam railway, built by British, Australian, Dutch and American prisoners of war, was a Japanese project inspired by the need for improved communications to maintain the large Japanese army in Burma. During its construction more than 16,000 prisoners of war died-mainly of sickness, malnutrition and exhaustion - and were buried along the railway. Imprest Burmese and Malay laborers too died in their thousands-exactly how many will never be known."
(http://www.roll-of-honour.org.uk/Cemeteries/Chungkai_War_Cemetery/html/thailand_-_burma_railway.htm)

* TOUR OFFERED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND CAN BE CUSTOMISED ON REQUEST.

TOUR BACKGROUND . Introduction to Kanchanaburi. With its seven national parks, Kanchanaburi is one of the most beautiful provinces in Thailand for nature lovers. Kanchanaburi is located in Central Thailand not far from Bangkok and is near the border with Burma. Some of the attractions most loved by tourists from around the world include the bridge over the River Kwai, Erawan Falls, the Temple of the Tigers, riding on the former Death Railway and Hellfire Pass.

INCLUDES :

- Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide
- Admission fee as mentioned on this program
- Transfers from/to hotel

- Meal

EXCLUDES :

- Personal expenses such as drinks or tips
- Other services not mentioned on this program

REMARKS :

- Child fares are applicable for a child between 2 and 11 years old only if accompanied by two adults
- As palaces and temples are sacred places in Thailand it's not allowed to wear shorts or sleeveless shirts. A hat or cap could be helpful . Certain buildings may be closed on public holidays and during royal ceremonies. Camera may not used inside some buildings . We also recommend that you wear any comfortable walking shoes (easy to put on and take off) .

PAYMENT :

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Tiger temple
This is well worth a visit if you are interested in wild life and tigers. The Buddhist monks take the tigers in that have had problems in the wild. You can touch the tigers and even hold them on a lead as they walk to a watering hole. The tigers are well treated and the monks and volunteers really care for them. Be warned though, it can be very hot so take a hat! I loved playing with the baby tigers in the water together. A great vist.
Paris, France

Tiger temple
Family of 4 (2 adults and 7 and 10 year old) on the tour we got to be very hands on with the tiger cubs. You will hand feed, bathe and play with babies, very good for children. Adults can do same with scarier older ones. The volunteers were very helpful and informative and fantastic with our children. You will have no problems taking your camera for photos they take heaps for you. Recommend everyone wear flip flops because you have to continually take off your shoes when in temple and playing with cubs. Memories of a life time for the kids and us

Bridge Over the River Kwai
We did this tour from Bangkok stopping at the cemetery, museum and the bridge. We had a basic knowledge of the WW 2 history of the death railway. As with other WW2 historical sites we have visited we found this to be a quite humbling and very insightful experience. Being in that intense heat you can only imagine the suffering of those involved in the building of this bridge and railway .For those with a fear of heights I would not recommend walking across this bridge. Would have no hesitation in recommending this trip while in Bangkok
Auckland, New Zealand