The Plan

Days 1-3: River Kwai Yai Days 4-7: River Kwai Noi

Day 1 Bus transfer from Bangkok. Arriving south of Erawan National Park for our first paddle on the lake near the Tha Thung Na Dam with magnificent mountain jungle views. Paddling to our lunch place at the stunning Lakeview Café. The afternoon is the start of our downriver adventure paddling through wilderness rich in wildlife. Paddling past our hotel Mida Resort, there is an option for an early exit if anyone is tired. Check in, swim & dinner at Mida Resort.

Day 2 Breakfast, check out and transfer to the spectacular Erawan Falls. Seven levels of waterfalls in a National Park setting. Free time to explore, walk and waterfall swim. Transfer to our lunch and then back to the river exit point from Day 1 and continue paddling downstream. Will we see the elephants on the river bank? Exit near our hotel the Royal River Kwai Resort. Check in, swim maybe a massage before riverside dinner.

Day 3 After breakfast, paddle down to the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. Will the train be there to greet us? Lunch and try the famous Khao Soi. Choice of afternoon activity. Thai-Burma Railway Museum with walk across the Bridge, WW2 historical excursion POW Cemetery with an expat historical researcher talk. Visit temples such as Wat Tham Sua or Wat Tham Khao Pun or free time at the hotel. Transfer to dinner location watching the sunset over at the Bridge over the River Kwai. Return to Royal River Kwai Resort. Early transfer at 19:00. Later transfer at 22:00 for those who want to have a cocktail, enjoy the nightlife and / or karaoke bar.

Day 4 After breakfast at Royal River Kwai Resort, you have the option to have a relaxing morning by the pool, massage or grab a bike, helmet and take part in the cycling scavenger hunt. A great way to see the local area. Fully supported by guides. Check out & transfer to River Kwai Noi. Paddle through unspoiled, beautiful wilderness. Lunch at a scenic riverside spot and continue down river. If the dam has been opened it could be a fast paddle. Exit & short transfer to tonight’s hotel, staying on the River at The Sweet Garden River Kwai Resort. Dinner at the resort

Day 5 Breakfast, check out and continue paddling downstream. Paddling through Sai Yok National Park, with Multiple waterfalls (3–7 depending on rainfall) and dramatic canyon scenery. Stopping for lunch on the way. Transfer to Wang Nokkeow Park View Resort. Swim, relax and dinner at the resort.

Day 6 After Breakfast we transfer to Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre. Free time to visit the museum, walk and take in the views Lunch and then return to the previous day’s river exit point and paddle downstream. Flexible finish time. Yoga on the lawn and enjoy a relaxed final night at River Kwai Resotel.

Day 7 After Breakfast, transfer back to the river and paddle a unique stretch through a mountain-ringed valley. Transfer to a local restaurant for a farewell lunch. Afternoon transfer to Bangkok.