Your Vietnam & Indochina DMC
Tour Overview
Explore the wild West and its heroic history with Asia Links Travel through a 5-day Thailand tour. You will witness a different but incredibly alluring Thailand, from the historic Buddhist structures of Nakhon Pathom to the somber remnants of the war in Kanchanaburi.
You'll marvel at the majestic beauty of the Srinakarin Dam and Erawan Falls, explore mysterious caves, and trek through the historic Death Railway. The journey ends with a relaxing trip back to Bangkok, bringing with you unforgettable memories of a wild, strong but also very poetic Thailand.
Tour Highlights
- A historical trip to Thailand from Bangkok to the famous city of Kanchanaburi
- Relive the days of World War II when visiting Hellfire Pass and learn how the site earned its name
- Be fascinated by the pristine Erawan Waterfall and the unspoiled beauty of Erawan National Park
- Visit the great dam of Srinakarin
- Retreat at riverside Sai Yok Resort
Itinerary
You shall be introduced to our English speaking tour guide in the hotel. Then be transferred to Nakhon Pathom Chedi well-known as the tallest Buddhist construction in the entire world.
The glorious chedi is plated with orange tiles and dates back to as far as the mid 1850s.
The site also consists of another chedi that is even older, thus, becomes an important religious site that attracts countless Buddhist followers from around the world.
Say goodbye to Nakhon Pathom as we head to the city of Kanchanaburi, located 128 kilometres (80 miles) west of capital Bangkok (about 2-hour drive).
Kanchanaburi province is 19,486 square kilometres large, most of which is covered with mostly mountainous areas, making it the third largest province of the country. Kanchanaburi shares the west border with Myanmar.
The city is a living museum that holds memories of the days of wars. Pay a visit to JEATH War Museum that visualizes the lives of war prisoners in the area via realistic photos, pictures and physical memorabilia dating back from the Second World War.
Then proceed to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery where there lies almost 7,000 war prisoners from the UK, Dutch, Australia and America.
These people however, did not die of war but were forced to work to death during the construction of River Kwai Bridge and the railway to Burma now called the Death Railway.
Meal Plan: None
Overnight stay in Kanchanaburi.
Today is free at your own leisure. Enjoy the site.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight stay in Kanchanaburi.
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Then proceed to the hydropower dam of Srinakarin, the largest producer of electricity of Thailand. You will have a lecturer and take a tour to the gigantic reservoir.
Be transferred from the dam to head to the most magnificent and mesmerizing waterfall of the west of Thailand. Erawan Waterfall consists of 7 high levels which add up to be about 2,000 meters high.
The fall, located on the bank of Kwai Yai River, is the gemstone of Khao Salop (Erawan) National Park. The park is home to a complex system of floras and faunas, many of which are endangered species.
Many tourists consider the enthralling scene and tranquil atmosphere of the park make it an experience to remember.
Enjoy your trekking to the natural park and dive in the breath of nature. Then be escorted to Resotel Pier to head to the resort by long-tailed boat, passing by pristine mountainous and jungle scenery.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight stay in Sai Yok.
Today’s first stop is Lava Cave where you can feast your eyes on the stunning rock formations and magnificent stalactites and stalagmites inside.
The cave consisting of various chambers is an attraction of Kanchanaburi that is located 50 metres from the riverbank of the Kwae Noi. We can reach the site either by car or by bike.
Our next destination is the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum where you will acknowledge how the pass earned its name from the construction of Burma - Thailand railway.
Prisoners and builders were exploited brutally in extreme working conditions.
The museum bears a meaning to the people of Australian since most of the prisoners that were slowly murdered were Australian.
Via visualizations and lectures of the staff, you may understand the tragic stories behind the famous railway and the sight of war that once haunted this land.
After the visit to the museum and contemplation deck, you will have the chance to first hand trek the walking trail that runs along the original Burma - Thailand railway (about 4 kilometres from Hellfire Pass to beyond Compressor Cutting).
On the way at the Hintok Road stop there come various shelters with direction panels and restrooms for trekkers.
Then be transferred back to the hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight stay in Sai Yok.
Savour the breakfast at the hotel then depart from Sai Yok to Kanchanaburi.
From here you will be escorted back to the city of Bangkok on a scenic drive passing through green paddy fields, tranquil villages and ancient temples.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
What's included
Trip Notes
1. Best Time to Visit Thailand: Nov – Feb
Thailand has a warm tropical climate, so you can count on warm to hot weather throughout the year but there are many great places that you can visit all year.
Peak season is generally during December to January for everywhere in Thailand but the best time to visit Thailand is actually from November to February which the weather is cool, clear sky and no rain. During this season the weather in the northern regions is chilly at night, but the rest of the country stays a balmy 30°C even in the winter.
March is starting for the hot season but April to May are the hottest and driest months but the southern islands would be the good place to visit.
May to October is the low season and also the cheapest time to travel because the hotel price will be cheaper than other seasons but except some islands like Koh Tao or Koh Samui for example July and August, these periods, hotels are expensive.
2. Thailand Visa Requirements:
Many nationalities, including citizens of Australia, Canada, South Africa, the US and most European countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, return ticket or onward travel arrangement needs to be presented upon request at your arrival in Thailand. These requirements are subject to change. Please check with the embassy or consulate in your home country before departure.
3. Car Procedure
| Group | Types of Car |
| 1 - 5 pax | 9-seater car |
| 5 - 9 pax | Two 9 - seater cars |
| 10 - 18 pax | 30 - seater car |
| 19 - 25 pax | 40 - seater car |
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day. Special requests for early/late check in/out will come with a surcharge.
Airfares (if any) may change without prior notice to e-ticket issuance.
4. Child Policy:
- 0 - 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied) .
- 2 - 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied.
- 5 - 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied.
- From 12 years and older: 100% of the regular fare will be applied.
During Peak Season and Special Occasions, Surcharges may be Added to the Price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depending on hotels or resorts you stay.
- Peak season during 20 Dec 2020 – 10 Jan 2021, Songkran Festival, Loy Kratong Festival, Chinese New Year: Extra fee required.
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