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Longueur
7 Jours
Catégorie de navire
Premium
Type de navire
Petits navires
Capacité
20 Passagers
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Ce que nous apprécions particulièrement à propos du RV River Kwai, c’est la manière dont il redéfinit la croisière d’expédition fluviale moderne en Thaïlande. En tant que tout premier bateau de croisière boutique intérieur du pays, ce magnifique navire à deux ponts s’inspire des conceptions historiques emblématiques de la compagnie originelle Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. Conçu spécifiquement pour naviguer dans les méandres étroits, sous les ponts bas et à travers les courants changeants de la rivière Kwai Noi, il permet aux voyageurs de découvrir la province de Kanchanaburi sous un angle rare e … En savoir plus sur RV River Kwai
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Bar
Visiter
Salon d’observation
Tous les repas
Climatisation et salle de bain privative
Eau, café, thé et jus frais
Guides anglophones
Les repas à bord du RV River Kwai reflètent les saveurs régionales thaïlandaises associées à une cuisine internationale, préparés avec des ingrédients frais et locaux. Les repas sont généralement servis en plein air sur le pont supérieur à aire ouverte, vous permettant de dîner tout en profitant de vues panoramiques sur les méandres du fleuve. Les menus proposent régulièrement des plats traditionnels mettant en valeur des herbes locales telles que la citronnelle, le basilic sacré et le gingembre frais, ainsi que des fruits tropicaux provenant directement des vergers locaux visités lors des excursions. Les chefs à bord font preuve d’une attention exceptionnelle et s’adaptent volontiers à des exigences alimentaires particulières, y compris les régimes végétariens, végétaliens et sans gluten, sur demande préalable.
Gardez à l’esprit qu’il s’agit d’une croisière d’expédition ; ainsi, votre itinéraire dépendra en grande partie des conditions météorologiques, de la quantité de glace et du comportement de reproduction de la faune.
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Repas inclus : Déjeuner, Dîner
06:00 Depart from Bangkok by van / coach to Kanchanaburi via Nakhon Pathom.
09:00 Short stop in Nakhon Pathom 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.
11:40 Continue to Kanchanaburi and visit to JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of a prisoner of war (POW) camp with bamboo huts which give an inkling of the grim living conditions and atrocities endured. On display are tools, bombs, photographs, original sketches, testimonies, pictorials and physical memorabilia dating from World War II.
12:45 Embark RV River Kwai at Nong Ya dock. Lunch on board while cruising on Kwai Noi River.
Afternoon at leisure!
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board.
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Sai Yok Village
Prasat Muang Singh
Wang Pho
Breakfast on board while cruising on the Kwai Noi River.
08:00 Visit "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.
11:00 Continue by coach to Tha Kilen Train Station.
11:47 Take a 3 rd class train to Saphan Tham Krasae passing over the wooden Wang Pho viaduct.
12:02 Arrive at Saphan Tham Krasae and visit to Krasae Cave situated on the bank of the Kwai Noi River, an excellent view point. The cavern houses a Buddha image.
12:30 Continue by coach and short stop at Sai Yok Village located right on the river bank, upriver from Wang Pho Bridge.
13:00 Lunch on board while cruising.
Afternoon at leisure on the boat.
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board.
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Breakfast on board and depart for Kaeng Lava Cave.
08:00 Walk uphill to visit Kaeng Lava Cave. From the landing a short trail leads to the cave which boasts admirable stone draperies and concretions in large chambers. The stalactites and stalagmites are a spectacular creation by nature.
10:30 Continue by coach 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.
12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant.
15:30 Back to RV River Kwai.
Afternoon at leisure on the boat.
19:00 Dinner and overnight on board.
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06:00 Offering foods to monks (making merit in Buddhist style) at nearby temple.
07:00 Breakfast on board.
08:00 Depart by coach to visit 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. Drive back to Thong Pha Phum and visit local market.
13:00 Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon at leisure.
16:00 Return to the RV River Kwai and cruise on Kwai Noi River.
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board.
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Hin Dad Hot Spring
Breakfast on board.
08:00 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.
13:30 Lunch at local restaurant.
15:00 River rafting or canoeing downstream on Kwai Noi River. If time allows, visit nearby the Mon Village. Then, return to join RV River Kwai.
19:30 Dinner and overnight on board.
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Ban Kao National Museum
Breakfast on board while cruising.
09:30 Depart by coach to visit Ban Kao National Museum, constructed beside a Neolithic burial ground. When Dr. Van Heekeren, a Dutch archaeologist was working as a prisoner of war on the construction of The Death Railway during World War II, he accidentally found numerous stone tolls in the Ban Kao area. When the war was over, the archaeological excavations were systematically conducted at the delta of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai Rivers. A large number of prehistoric skeletons, potteries, stone tools and ornaments were uncovered and exhibited at this museum.
11:30 Rejoin RV River Kwai.
12:00 Lunch on board while cruising along the river.
Afternoon at leisure!
16:00 Thai Cooking Class: There is no better way to learn Thai cooking than taking an authentic cooking class in Thailand. However this basic cooking class – on deck of RV River Kwai - will introduce you to the wonderful world of Thai flavors. During classes the school's instructional emphasis is focused on three things: traditional Thai technique, innovative use of ingredients and aesthetic presentations. Spend a few hours learning to prepare a traditional Thai cocktail (‘Mai Tai’), authentic Thai dishes (e.g. ‘Tom Yam Kung’ or ‘Chicken Green Curry’) and a Thai green papaya salad (‘Som Tam’). An experience not to be missed!
18:30 “Farewell Dinner” and overnight on board.
06:00 Offering foods to monks (making merit in Buddhist style) at Chukkadon Market in Kanchanaburi.
Breakfast on the boat whilst cruising direction to Nong Ya.
09:30 Disembark and return to Kanchanaburi by coach. 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.
Continue by bus to visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum, an interactive museum which provides a remarkable research and information center dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Then, visit to the well maintained Don Rak war cemetery which contains the remains of 6,982 Allied prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the infamous “Death Railway”. Its tranquility still reminds visitors of the war and its aftermath.
Finally, visit to 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.
12:00Lunch at the local restaurant, near the confluence of the two rivers Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi.
13:15 Proceed to Bangkok.
18:00 Arrive Bangkok and transfer to your hotel in Bangkok downtown.
Lors de la réservation en ligne, vous pouvez choisir l’option « Surclassement en occupation individuelle ». Cela vous garantira l’ensemble de la cabine pour vous seul(e), moyennant des frais supplémentaires. Si vous ne sélectionnez pas cette option, un autre voyageur du même sexe pourrait être placé dans la même cabine que vous. Des exceptions peuvent s’appliquer.
Hébergement à bord du RV River Kwai, repas comme mentionné ci-dessus, café, thé et eau potable.
Transferts et visites guidées avec des guides locaux parlant anglais, français ou allemand (en compagnie des autres membres de la croisière). (Toute demande de guide parlant une autre langue, par exemple allemand ou français, sera soumise à la disponibilité de cette langue).
Frais d'entrée.
Excursions facultatives.
Dépenses personnelles pour le bar et la blanchisserie.
Pourboire à l'équipage.
Les vols long-courriers et le programme sur place génèrent 2.1 t CO₂e lors de ce voyage. Rivertours mesure et surveille régulièrement l’empreinte carbone de ses voyages et réduit activement les émissions grâce à une conception durable des itinéraires : aucun vol inutile, moins de vols de correspondance, intégration du rail et des transports publics, et promotion de séjours plus longs pour un équilibre plus harmonieux entre la distance parcourue et l’impact généré.
De 2018 à 2024, nous avons soutenu des projets de réduction carbone équivalents aux émissions générées. Conscients des limites de la compensation traditionnelle, nous nous concentrons désormais sur la protection active de l’environnement à travers notre propre projet de préservation de la forêt tropicale, Forest Guardians.
Pour plus d’informations sur notre engagement climatique et environnemental : https://www.venturatravel.org/impact
Prix
Sur demande
Le Pont de la rivière Kwaï
Ruines khmères de Prasat Muang Singh
Le solennel col du feu de l'enfer
Sources chaudes de Hin Dad et cascade de Pha Tad
Garantie du meilleur prix: Trouvez un meilleur prix ailleurs, et nous l’alignerons.
Spécialistes des croisières fluviales: Nous nous consacrons exclusivement aux expéditions fluviales, avec des recommandations fondées sur une expertise de première main.
Voyages qui redonnent: Chaque réservation soutient directement un projet de conservation de la forêt tropicale.
Nos spécialistes considèrent ce voyage de sept jours comme la meilleure expédition fluviale en Thaïlande, alliant harmonieusement l’histoire dramatique de la Seconde Guerre mondiale à une nature tropicale préservée. À bord du RV River Kwai, un bateau intime, vous explorerez d’anciens temples, des mémoriaux de guerre émouvants et des communautés riveraines isolées. L’itinéraire équilibre une réflexion historique approfondie avec des aventures légères et actives telles que le rafting en bambou, l’exploration de grottes et la marche sur les sentiers des parcs nationaux.
Conçu pour les voyageurs exigeants, ce voyage nécessite une mobilité physique modérée pour parcourir les sentiers forestiers et monter ou descendre des bateaux locaux. Cependant, les personnes moins actives y trouveront également de nombreux attraits. Vous pouvez aisément choisir de vous détendre dans les sources thermales, découvrir les secrets de la cuisine locale lors d’un cours de cuisine à bord, ou simplement admirer la canopée luxuriante de la jungle défiler devant la fenêtre de votre cabine en teck.
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