River Kwai and Hilltribes
9 Days
You can...
- Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai
- Ride an elephant
- Stay in a hilltribe village
This trip offers a great mixture of culture and adventure. Venture into a different world as you journey from the glittering temples and palaces of Bangkok, to the historic scenes on the River Kwai at Kanchanaburi and far north into the traditional hill tribe villages.
Excitement abounds as you swim in natural waterfalls, ride elephants through the forest and travel down river on a bamboo raft. For a unique adventure take our optional overnight trek and stay in a real hilltribe village hut.
- Day 1. Fly to Bangkok
- Day 2. Arrive in Bangkok and settle in
- Day 3. City Tour
- Drive to Kanchanaburi. Visit Bridge on River Kwai.
- Day 4. Visit memorial and National Park; waterfalls.
- Day 5. Ayuthaya
- Visit ruins and temples; overnight sleeper train.
- Day 6. Chiang Mai.
- Hilltribe museum and night Bazaar.
- Day 7. Visit village, take an elephant ride, bamboo rafting
- Optional overnight trek.
- Day 8. Chiang Mai.
- Free Day in Chiang Mai.
- Day 9. Fly to Bangkok and connect to London
- Is it right for your family?
- Thailand is a fascinating and very friendly country and the food is fantastic. Kids of almost any age will enjoy this trip, but make sure they're prepared for a little 'culture shock' - especially in Northern Thailand. Expect simple conditions in the hill tribe village; elsewhere accommodation standards are good and this is a great value trip.
- Extensions
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Why not extend your holiday by a few days and add on one of the many extensions we offer. Head to Cambodia for the sights of Angkor Wat, enjoy time on the beaches of Koh Samet, spend longer in Bangkok or think about a Thai homestay in Kanchanaburi. Ask one of our family experts for click on the link below...
- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (3nts), sleeper train (1nt), guesthouse (3nts). 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Gulf Air. UK regional add-ons available.
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- Departures 2010: 12 Feb; 03, 10 Apr; 24, 31 Jul; 07, 14 Aug; 22 Oct; 18, 26 Dec
- Departures 2011: 11 Feb; 02, 09 Apr; 23, 30 Jul; 06, 13 Aug; 21 Oct.
- Prices: Land only from £629 per person. Including flights from London from £1,399 adult, £1,299 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+
- Trip code: FTIH