ERAWAN TOUR 2

Itinerary:

Erawan Falls

The beautiful Erawan waterfalls are a series of seven individual cascades, set in the Erawan National Park, some 60km from Kanchanaburi town. Erawan is a three-headed Hindu elephant and the seven tiers of the waterfall system are said to resemble the mythical creature. Take a walk all the way to the top and swim in any of the inviting natural pools along the way. Don't forget to bring a swimsuit!

LUNCH

Elephant Trek and Bamboo Rafting

Take a ride through the jungles of Kanchanaburi province on the back of an elephant. The picturesque elephant camp is sited on the banks of the River Kwai. Afterwards, try a trip along the river on a bamboo raft – life jackets provided, but don't worry, it's safer than it looks!

Krasae Cave via the Death Railway

The Thai-Burma railway line, or Death Railway, was built to support the Japanese occupation of Burma during World War 2. Living in horrific conditions, some 100,000 conscripted Asian labourers and 16,000 Allied POWs died during its construction. Parts of the original 415km line remain intact and are still in use. Near Wang Pho station, Krasae Cave houses a fine Buddha figure and offers a spectacular view over the River Kwai.

Bridge on the River Kwai by Train

The Bridge on the River Kwai, made famous by the 1957 David Lean movie, remains in use to this day. The target of frequent Allied bombing, the bridge was used by the Japanese for two years before it was eventually destroyed. It was rebuilt after the War, and many parts of the original bridge – the curved sections leading from either bank – can still be seen supporting the daily train to Sai Yok.

Price per person: Bt1290