4-Day RV RIVER KWAI GOLF CRUISE (Downstream)
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Code: |
THRV05 |
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Routes: |
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
- Thong Pha Phum - Ban Hin Dad - Sai Yok
Yai - Sai Yok - Ban Kao |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Thong
Pha Phum - Ban Hin Dad
Day 2 : Ban Hin Dad - Sai Yok Yai - Sai
Yok
Day 3 : Sai Yok-Ban Kao
Day 4 : Ban Kao - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
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 4
days/3 nights year round program every Monday - Thursday
and Thursday - Sunday on both Upstream and Downstream
programs alternately. The RV River Kwai opens up an
entirely new area for golf - enthusiasts and river
tourism in Kanchanaburi province west of Bangkok. In the
early mornings, we offer the tee - off golfs at the
selected golf courses, and the afternoon at leisure on
the boat or with the land excursions to visit
attractions along the river including historic sites,
waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on
the River Kwai, and local attractions.
Detail
Itinerary
Day 1:
Thursday Bangkok
- Kanchanaburi - Thong Pha Phum - Ban Hin Dad (L/D)
06:00 Depart from Bangkok by coach to
Kanchanaburi via Nakorn Pathom.
08:30 First day's golf is at the Mission
Hills Golf Club Kanchanaburi, one of the most
beautiful courses in western Thailand. The fairways
are lined with thousands of mature palms, the course
itself winds round gently sloping hills and the
clubhouse, clad in timber, make this a truly
sensation golfing experience, and a great way to
finish a tour of this fascinating region of the
country.
14:00 Lunch at Sommai Restaurant.
15:00 Continue to Thong Pha Phum. If time
allows, visit to Vachiralongkorn Dam, an immense
lake created from the waters of three rivers
harnessed by the hydroelectric dam which stretches
to the far horizon. The thick jungle through which
the railway line cut a swathe in recent times has
been tamed and the surrounding fertile land now
supports agricultural crops - sugar cane, tapioca,
tobacco, maize and cotton. The admirable rugged
scenery of the lake set against rolling hills on the
distant horizon is ample reward for the long
journey.
16:30 Embark on RV River Kwai at Daowadung Bridge
and cruise downstream on the Kwai Noi River.
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board at Sai Yok
Yai Waterfalls.
Overnight :
on board
Day 2:Friday
Ban Hin Dad - Sai Yok Yai - Sai Yok (B/L/D)
Breakfast on board while cruising downriver.
07:00 Heading off to the Nichigo Resort &
Country Club, which actually features three courses.
The fairways are wide and although water has been
used sparingly, the challenge ahead is indeed
interesting.
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 the Mon
Village.
(Optional: Enjoy one hour Thai Traditional
massage - Extra: Baht 500.- per person)
Afternoon at leisure on the boat.
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board near the
Resotel.
(Optional: Enjoy 45 minutes Mon dances
performance – Extra: Baht 150.- per person)
Overnight :
on board
Day 3:
Saturday Sai
Yok-Ban Kao (B/L/D)
Breakfast on board while cruising downriver.
07:00 Today's golf is at the Grand Garden &
Golf Club, set amongst Kanchanaburi's beautiful
rugged mountains hills and relies on water for most
of its hazards, providing an interesting test of
golf.From the greens to the fairways, the ten - year
- old course is always in excellent condition and
thus an enjoyable course for all class of players.
Return to boat for lunch.
14:00 Lunch on board while cruising
downriver.
15:15 Continue by coach to visit the
Indochinese Tiger Conservation Project at Wat Pa
Luang Ta Bua (Forest temple). This forest temple has
a wide area of 438 rai (700,800 square meters) in
natural scenery lively with so many kinds of
wildlife such as peacock, deer, gibbon, wild boar
and etc, and where we can see how the tigers
befriend with the monks.
18:00 Rejoin RV River Kwai at Wat Yang Ko,
and cruising downriver.
19:00 "Farewell Dinner" and overnight on
board.
Overnight :
on board
Day 4:Sunday
Ban Kao - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok (B/L)
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 on the Maekhlong Dam at Tha
Muang.
15:00 Disembark RV River Kwai at Mae Klong Dam
and return to Bangkok by coach.
18:00 Arrive Bangkok and transfer to your
hotel or to Bangkok Airport..
Meal :
B = Breakfast / L = lunch / D = Dinner
Departure Date
Every Thursday (except May.22'06 - June.04'06, for
DRY DOCKING)
Price:
Valid:
01/05/2005 - 31/10/2005 , Rate per person based
on Sharing Twin in US Dollar
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Private & Joint tour
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Joint Tour
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1 person
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2 persons
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3-6 persons
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Joint Tour - Golfer
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1,136.80 |
915.80 |
482.10 |
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Joint Tour - Non
Golfer
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489.50 |
489.50 |
489.50 |
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Joint tour |
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join-in
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Single Surcharge
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N/A
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142.10
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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:
- 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:
- 20% 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 to departure : NO cancellation fee
- Between 60 and 31 days prior to departure : 20% 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 CRUISE (Rate available on request)
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
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