Can you please advise the star rating for this tour, particularly for accommodation and meals. We do like the itinerary.

We use on this tour 3-4* accommodation. In terms of meals, we include 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners.

Will the whole group stay together during the tour? Is there any particular equipment or packing list to bring? Especailly in the case of rafting or river jumping? Is this booked on the day of the activity?

Yes, the group stays together except the first night in Bangkok. You don't have any extra equipment for the optional activities. We have the option to partake in river jumping and bamboo rafting (charges apply) on day 2, Our local partner will prepare lifejackets for the passengers; you will pay for these activities locally.

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River Kwai Explorer - 4 days

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 24
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok
Optional Activities
- Street food exploration
- Tuk tuk ride
Landmarks
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Day 2
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided historical exploration tour of Kanchanaburi province
- Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre interactive museum
- Visit Allied War Cemetery
- Visit Bridge on the River Kwai
- Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
- Walk along Hellfire Pass
Landmarks
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Allied War Cemetery
Bridge on the River Kwai
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
Hellfire Pass
Day 3
Kanchanaburi to River Kwai
Kanchanaburi to River Kwai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner followed by 45-minute traditional Mon dance display)
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat ride to River Kwai Jungle Rafts
- Visit ethnic Mon Tribal village
- Visit Golden Rock
- Explore Buddha image cave
- Tour village school
- Watch traditional dance performances
- Learn to wear sa-rong costume
- Play saba game
- Make tanaka powder from tree bark
- Walk along riverbank trail to viewpoint
- Dinner with 45-minute traditional Mon dance display
Optional Activities
- River jumping
- Bamboo rafting (booked locally)
Landmarks
River Kwai Jungle Rafts
Golden Rock
Day 4
River Kwai to Bangkok
River Kwai to Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat ride down River Kwai
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Train ride on death railway
Landmarks
River Kwai

Landmarks
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport

Landmarks
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Allied War Cemetery
Bridge on the River Kwai
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
Hellfire Pass

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River Kwai Jungle Rafts
Golden Rock

Landmarks
River Kwai

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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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Asked on December 26th, 2025
Can you please advise the star rating for this tour, particularly for accommodation and meals. We do like the itinerary.
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written December 2025
  We use on this tour 3-4* accommodation. In terms of meals, we include 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners.
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Shannon
Asked on March 12th, 2025
Will the whole group stay together during the tour? Is there any particular equipment or packing list to bring? Especailly in the case of rafting or river jumping? Is this booked on the day of the activity?
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, the group stays together except the first night in Bangkok. You don't have any extra equipment for the optional activities. We have the option to partake in river jumping and bamboo rafting (charges apply) on day 2, Our local partner will prepare lifejackets for the passengers; you will pay for these activities locally.

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River Kwai Explorer - 4 days

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Bangkok

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Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Included Activities

Kanchanaburi to River Kwai

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Optional Activities

River Kwai to Bangkok

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