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ITINERARY : PROGRAM II - DOWNSTREAM
DAY 1 (Thursday): BANGKOK-KANCHANABURI-THONG PHA PHUM-BAN HIN DAD
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.
DAY 2 (Friday): BAN HIN DAD - SAI YOK YAI-SAI YOK
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.
(Optional: Asian Trails Elephant Driving Licence - Extra: Baht 1900.- per person)
12:00 Basic information on elephants
12:00-12:30 Lecture part 1
12:30-12:40 Coffee break
12:40-13:00 Lecture part 2
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 150.- per person)
DAY 3 (Saturday): SAI YOK BAN HAO
Breakfast on board while cruising downriver.
09:00-09:30 Exam 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 300.- pro Person, ca. 7 Euro)
Training and practical exam for Elephant Driving Licence
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.
DAY 4 (Sunday): BAN KAO-KANCHANABURI-BANGKOK
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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Includes:
- 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.
Excludes
- Optional tours.
- Expenditures of a personal nature for bar and laundry.
- Gratuity to crew.
REMARK
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.
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 option
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: 30% 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
CHARTER PAYMENT TERMS:
- 30% non-refundable deposit is required upon confirmation of charter booking
- 30% (second) non-refundable payment by 120 days prior to departure
- Balance 60 days prior to departure
- Cancellation Term - All payments made are forfeited if clients cancel at any date prior to departure
CRUISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1.Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published
itinerary is followed as closely as possible, given uncertain river and
other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to
alterations and delays at short notice.
2.The ship’s purser and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’
comfort and safety. Passengers must accept their decisions and
instructions.
3.Whilst our crew do everything in their power to facilitate landings,
access to the ship at certain river stations can be difficult, with
steep and sometimes slippery riverbanks. Elderly clients should consult
their doctor to ensure that they are fit for travel. Wheel chairs are
not allowed.
4.In the case of water levels being too high or low or defects to the
vessel beyond the control of the shipping line an alternative itinerary
will be offered to passengers after consultation between the ship’s
captain and Cruise Asia Ltd. management, subject to accommodation and
meals being maintained on board the vessel unless by prior agreement
with the Charterer.
5.Should it prove difficult to embark or disembark passengers at the
scheduled points Cruise Asia Ltd. is not liable to bear any extra cost
of transporting passengers to and from the revised point of embarkation
or disembarkation unless passengers or their agents have purchased a
complete package tour which includes land services from us. Any reason
for changing the points of embarkation or disembarkation can not count
as a reason for cancelling this contract.
6.Clients should seek advice from their doctor regarding relevant inoculations and prophylactics for travel in Thailand.
7.Clients must be fully insured to cover any risk of medical
repatriation and the Cruise Asia Ltd. is in no way responsible for such
liabilities.
8.Once a booking has been received through a sales agent or directly
from the passenger a contract exists between the Company and the client
and these terms and conditions must be adhered to by both parties.
9.Unless otherwise agreed agents are responsible for the transfer of
their clients to and from the ship on time and in the event of a late
arrival the ship is not obliged to delay departure thereby upsetting
tight schedules.
10.The company accepts no liability or responsibility for loss or damage
to passenger’s property whilst on board a company vessel.
11.During the river stops on the company provide an escorted service but
not always a licensed guide service. If passengers wish to bring their
own state-licensed guide then guide accommodation in the crew quarters
may be offered subject to availability at a special rate.
12.The company reserve the right to refuse to allow anyone on board if a
ticket cannot be produced and the company can not guarantee the exact
allocation of cabins and deck location which may in the event of
extenuating circumstances differ from the cabin number indicated on the
ticket.
13.Within the ticket price fuel costs have been calculated on average
prices as of the publication of this document. Should fuel prices rise
by more than 10% Cruise Asia Ltd. will be entitled to impose a fuel
supplement equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the
price allowed for in the contract.
14.It is not permitted to allow any breed of animal on board.
15.Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent’s cabin
without extra charge but the Cruise Asia Ltd. cannot guarantee the
availability of a cot. Children of 4 years and + must solely occupy a
berth and pay full rat.
16.In the event of a dispute the law of the country in which the vessel is operating will apply.
17.The company reserves the right to change the vessel without notice.
18.Payment terms and cancellation policy is printed on an invoice issued
for each booking whether for an individual or for a group. Clients and
their agents must abide these terms and the company reserve the right
to either cancel an existing reservation or to refuse passage in the
event that these terms have not been adhered to.
19.In the event that one passenger enters into a commercial or other
form of relationship or arrangement with another passenger the company
is no way liable for the obligations of one passenger to another
passenger or any claim arising thereof. If as a result of any such
relationship or arrangement entered into without the involvement of the
company by prior agreement then the company is in no way liable for any
claims from either party of any nature whatsoever.
