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Cruise River Kwai - 9 days

9 days

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Start and end in Bangkok

4.6 (2,642 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok
Included Activities
- Airport arrival transfer
Optional Activities
- Street food tasting
- Tuk tuk ride
Day 2
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Meals
Lunch (Lunch aboard RV River Kwai), Dinner (Dinner aboard RV River Kwai)
Included Activities
- Visit Phra Pathom Chedi
- Visit Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi)
- Visit Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua)
- Visit JEATH War Museum
- Board RV River Kwai cruise ship
Landmarks
Phra Pathom Chedi
Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi)
Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua)
JEATH War Museum
Day 3
Sai Yok
Sai Yok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard RV River Kwai), Dinner (Dinner aboard RV River Kwai)
Included Activities
- River cruise on Kwai Noi River
- Explore Prasat Muang Singh historical park
- Third-class train journey to Saphan Tham Krasae
- Visit Krasae Cave
Landmarks
Prasat Muang Singh
Tha Kilen Train Station
Saphan Tham Krasae
Krasae Cave
Day 4
Ban Hin Dad
Ban Hin Dad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Sai Yok National Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Kaeng Lava Cave
- Visit Hellfire Pass
- Visit Hin Tok Bridge and Konyu Cutting
- Visit Hin Lek Fai memorial complex
- Visit Sai Yok Tai waterfalls
Landmarks
Kaeng Lava Cave
Hellfire Pass
Hin Tok Bridge
Konyu Cutting
Hin Lek Fai memorial complex
Sai Yok Tai waterfalls
Sai Yok National Park
Day 5
Ban Hin Dad
Ban Hin Dad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Early morning temple visit with merit-making food donation
- Visit Vachiralongkorn Dam
- Visit local market in Thong Pha Phum
Landmarks
Vachiralongkorn Dam
Thong Pha Phum market
Day 6
Sai Yok
Sai Yok
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hin Dad Hot Spring
- Visit Pha Tad Waterfall
Optional Activities
- River rafting on Kwai Noi River
- Canoeing on Kwai Noi River
- Visit indigenous Mon Village
Landmarks
Hin Dad Hot Spring
Pha Tad Waterfall
Si Nakharin Dam National Park
Mon Village
Day 7
Ban Kao
Ban Kao
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Ban Kao National Museum
- Thai cooking class with meal preparation and mai tai cocktail
Landmarks
Wang Pho Bridge
Ban Kao National Museum
Day 8
Bangkok
Bangkok
Meals
Lunch (Lunch aboard the cruiser)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Tham Khao Poon
- Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
- Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum
- Visit Don Rak War Cemetery
Landmarks
Wat Tham Khao Poon
Bridge over the River Kwai
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum
Don Rak War Cemetery
Day 9
Bangkok
Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
- Street food tasting

Landmarks
Phra Pathom Chedi
Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi)
Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua)
JEATH War Museum

Landmarks
Prasat Muang Singh
Tha Kilen Train Station
Saphan Tham Krasae
Krasae Cave

Landmarks
Kaeng Lava Cave
Hellfire Pass
Hin Tok Bridge
Konyu Cutting
Hin Lek Fai memorial complex
Sai Yok Tai waterfalls
Sai Yok National Park

Landmarks
Vachiralongkorn Dam
Thong Pha Phum market

Landmarks
Hin Dad Hot Spring
Pha Tad Waterfall
Si Nakharin Dam National Park
Mon Village

Landmarks
Wang Pho Bridge
Ban Kao National Museum

Landmarks
Wat Tham Khao Poon
Bridge over the River Kwai
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum
Don Rak War Cemetery

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Rating: 4.6 (2,642 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 92%
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On The Go Tours Ship

RV River Kwai
For this special tour Grasshopper Adventures is partnering up with Thailand’s first inland cruise ship, the RV River Kwai. The vess… Read more
Built
1920
Length
36m
Width
7.6m
Gross Tonnage
155.69 tons
Cruising Speed
8 knots
Engines
2 x 200 hp Hino engines with inboard propulsion
Draft
90cm
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

Tour Operator
4.6

Christine5.0•March 2026
I had the most wonderful experience on this tour. I was very spoilt as I ended up on a solo tour with the best guide...
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Andreas5.0•July 2025
Top organized. Top guides.
susan5.0•February 2024
Tour was excellent. Guide and driver were very professional. We had a wonderful time fulfilling the trip of a...
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US $3,205 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $400 today. The rest is due 70 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Cruise River Kwai - 9 days

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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What's Included

What's Not Included

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Payment information

Accepted for On The Go Tours tours

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Insurance

Best price guarantee

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