Joint cruise (BKKRV4): Departure from Bangkok every Monday and Thursday with bi-lingual English, German or French speaking guide.  (No departures between May 05 - June 15, 2008)

The RV River Kwai, the first inland cruise ship in Thailand, is a newly built colonial style river cruiser based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla which was founded in Burma in 1865 and by the 1920s was the largest privately owned fleet of ships in the world. The RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins (single deck) and operates on a 7 days/6 nights year round cruise program every Monday-Sunday and on a 4 days/3 nights program every Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday. The RV River Kwai opens up an entirely new area for river tourism in Kanchanaburi province west of Bangkok. Every morning and afternoon land excursions are offered to visit attractions along the river including temples, historic sites, Khmer ruins, waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, and local attractions, etc.

PROGRAM I (UPSTREAM):
Departure from Bangkok every Monday with English, German or French speaking guide.

• Bangkok-Kanchanaburi-Ban Kao (-/L/D)
  DAY 1 MON 07:00 Depart from Bangkok by coach to Kanchanaburi via Nakorn Pathom. Short stop to visit Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. 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. Then visit the nearby Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua). Continue to Kanchanaburi and visit the JEATH War Museum, displaying tools, bombs, photographs, original sketches, testimonies, pictorials and physical memorabilia dating from World War II. Embark on the RV River Kwai. Lunch on board, while cruising on the Kwai Noi River. Visit to Wat Tham Khaopoon, a Buddhist temple which served as a big camp of World War II. Proceed by coach to visit Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park, a "Stone Garden" covering 96 acres. Return to the boat and continue cruising upriver. Dinner and overnight on board.
• Ban Kao-Sai Yok (B/L/D)
  DAY 2 TUE Breakfast on board. Cruise upriver on the Kwai Noi River and continue by coach to visit Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park with Khmer architecture from the late Lopburi period, some 700-800 years ago. Continue by coach to Tha Kilen train station and take a 3rd class train to Tham Krasae passing over the long wooden viaduct. Visit Krasae Cave, which houses a Buddha image. Continue by coach and short stop 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. Cost per person: 300,- Baht.
  Lunch on board while cruising upriver. Afternoon at leisure on the boat.
  Optional: Relax during a one-hour Thai traditional massage. Cost per person: 500,- Baht.
  Dinner and overnight on board.
  Optional: Enjoy 45 minutes Mon dances performance. Cost per person: 150.- Baht
• Sai Yok-Sai Yok Yai-Ban Hin Dad (B/L/D)
  DAY 3 WED Breakfast on board. Walk uphill to visit Kaeng Lava Cave. From the landing a short trail leads to the cave which boasts spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Cruise upriver to Ban Haad Ngiu and continue by coach to Hell Fire Pass, a part of the Death Railway cut through the stone mountain. Return to the boat for lunch while cruising upriver, passing Sai Yok Yai Waterfalls. The afternoon is at leisure on board. 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. Farewell dinner on board and overnight.
• Ban Hin Dad - Kanchanaburi- Bangkok (B/L/-)
  DAY 4 THU Food offering to monks (making merit in Buddhist style) at the nearby temple before breakfast. Disembark and return to Kanchanaburi by coach. Visit 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. Also 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". Continue to the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai. After lunch at a local restaurant, coach transfer to your hotel in Bangkok or the airport.

PROGRAM II (DOWNSTREAM):
Departures from Bangkok every Thursday with English, German or French speaking guide.

• Bangkok-Kanchanaburi-Ban Hin Dad (-/L/D)
  DAY 1 THU 07:00 Depart from Bangkok by coach to Nakorn Pathom. Visit Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Continue to Khao Noi Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Noi), located on a hill on the west bank of the river and decorated in the form of Chinese architecture and cultural art. Then visit the nearby Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua). Continue to Kanchanaburi for lunch. 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. Late afternoon, embark on the RV River Kwai and cruise downstream on the Kwai Noi River. Dinner and overnight on board.
• Ban Hin Dad-Sai Yok Yai-Sai Yok (B/L/D)
  DAY 2 FRI Breakfast on board. 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. Visit Hin Dad Hot Spring, then continue to Pha Tad Waterfall in Si Nakharin Dam National Park, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kanchanaburi province. Return to the boat for lunch while cruising downriver to the Floatel Jungle Raft. River rafting or canoeing on the river, if time permits, visit the nearby Mon Village.
  Optional: Relax during a one-hour Thai traditional massage. Cost per person: 500 Baht.
  Dinner and overnight on board.
  Optional: Enjoy a 45-minutes performance of Mon dances. Cost per person: 150 Baht
• Sai Yok-Ban Kao (B/L/D)
  DAY 3 SAT Breakfast on board. Short visit of the 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. Cost per person: 300 Baht.
  Lunch on board while cruising downriver. Arrive at Krasae Cave which houses a Buddha image. Take a 3rd class train to Tha Kilen Train Station passing over a long wooden viaduct, then continue by coach to Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park with Khmer architecture from the late Lopburi period. Return to the RV River Kwai and cruise downstream. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure on board. Farewell Dinner and overnight on board.
• Ban Kao-Kanchanaburi-Bangkok (B/L/-)
  DAY 4 SUN Breakfast on board while cruising downstream to Wat Tham Khaopoon, a Buddhist temple which served as a big camp of World War II. Continue by coach to Kanchanaburi for a visit to the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum, a remarkable research and information centre dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Finally, visit the Donrak War Cemetery which contains the remains of 6,982 Allied prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the "Death Railway". Rejoin the RV River Kwai at Saphan Mai and lunch on board while cruising downstream on the Maekhlong River to the Maekhlong Dam at Tha Muang. At 15:00 hours disembark and return to Bangkok by coach. Transfer to your hotel or to Bangkok Airport.
   

Our tour prices are inclusive of accommodation in shared twin cabins on RV River Kwai, meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), coffee, tea & drinking water. Transfers and sightseeing tours with English, French or German speaking local guide (together with other cruise members), entrance fees, service charges and VAT.

Child Policy: Children of 4 years and older must solely occupy a berth and no discount is granted. 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. Triple rooms or extra beds are not available.

Cancellation policy:

Specifications of the Vessel:
The RV River Kwai is an inland water class vessel, with the following specifications:

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 rate
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.
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.

 

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