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Option 1 (Highlights Kanchanaburi) → Nature & Adventure Focus
Option 2 (Floating Market & Kanchanaburi) → Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Kanchanaburi
Option 3 (Thong Pha Phum, and Sangkhlaburi) → with travel and exploration
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Option 1: Highlights Kanchanaburi (Nature & Adventure Focus)
With highlights including Erawan & Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls, Prasat Mueang Sing, elephant bathing, bamboo rafting, and staying at Srinakarin Dam.
Day 1: Arrival in Kanchanaburi & Historical Sites
09:00 Arrive in Kanchanaburi
09:30 Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
11:00 Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum (150 THB, Open: 09:00-17:00)
12:30 Lunch at a riverside restaurant
14:00 Visit Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park (100 THB, Open: 08:00-16:30)
16:30 Check-in at a resort by the River Kwai
18:30 Dinner at a riverside restaurant
Day 2: Erawan Waterfalls & Bamboo Rafting
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Erawan National Park to explore the Erawan Waterfalls (300 THB, Open: 08:00-16:30)
12:30 Lunch at a restaurant inside the park
14:00 Continue hiking up 7 levels of the waterfall
16:30 Depart for a floating raft house on the River Kwai
18:00 Enjoy a bamboo rafting experience
19:30 Dinner & relax at the floating raft house
Day 3: Elephant Sanctuary & Local Villages
07:30 Breakfast at the floating raft house
09:00 Visit an Elephant Sanctuary (Feed, bathe, and walk with elephants)
12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Explore a Mon village, learn about Mon culture
16:30 Return to Kanchanaburi town
19:00 Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 4: Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls & Srinakarin Dam
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Drive to Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls (300 THB, Open: 08:00-16:30)
11:00 Hike and explore all 7 tiers of the waterfalls
12:30 Picnic lunch near the falls
14:00 Travel to Srinakarin Dam
16:00 Check-in at a floating resort on Srinakarin Lake
18:30 Dinner at the floating resort
Day 5: Relax & Explore Srinakarin Dam
07:30 Breakfast at the floating resort
09:00 Take a boat tour around Srinakarin Dam
11:30 Visit a hidden cave near the lake
13:00 Lunch at a floating restaurant
15:00 Relax at the resort (swimming, kayaking, fishing)
18:30 Dinner & sunset views over Srinakarin Lake
Day 6: Rafting & Natural Hot Springs
07:30 Breakfast at the floating resort
09:00 Visit Hin Dat Hot Springs (50 THB, Open: 06:00-22:00)
11:30 Lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Experience whitewater rafting on the Kwai River
16:30 Return to the floating resort for relaxation
19:00 Dinner at the resort
Day 7: Return & Final Exploration
07:30 Breakfast at the resort
09:00 Visit a local floating market near the lake (if available on weekends)
11:30 Check out & lunch at a riverside restaurant
14:00 Depart from Kanchanaburi
Option 2 : Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Kanchanaburi
With the first day spent exploring Damnoen Saduak before heading to Kanchanaburi.
Day 1: Bangkok → Damnoen Saduak Floating Market → Kanchanaburi
07:00 Depart from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (1.5 hrs drive)
08:30 Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Explore the vibrant market with boat vendors selling local produce, snacks, and souvenirs
11:00 Visit Maeklong Railway Market
• Experience the market with trains passing directly through the stalls
12:30 Lunch at Amphawa Riverside
• Enjoy a riverside lunch in the peaceful Amphawa area
14:00 Depart for Kanchanaburi (1.5 hrs drive)
15:30 Check-in at the hotel in Kanchanaburi (e.g., U Inchantree Kanchanaburi or River Kwai Resotel)
17:30 Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
• Walk across the iconic bridge, a symbol of WWII history
19:00 Dinner at The Floating Restaurant by the River Kwai
Day 2: Kanchanaburi WWII Sites & Nature
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Free entry, Open: 08:30-16:30)
• Pay tribute to the soldiers who died building the Death Railway
10:30 Explore Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum (150 THB, Open: 09:00-17:00)
• Learn about the history of the Death Railway
12:00 Lunch at Keeree Tara Restaurant by the River Kwai
14:00 Visit Erawan National Park and Erawan Waterfalls (300 THB, Open: 08:00-16:30)
• Hike up to the beautiful seven-tiered waterfalls and swim in the emerald pools
18:00 Return to the hotel
19:30 Dinner at Keeree Mantra Restaurant
Day 3: Hellfire Pass & Safari Park
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum (Free entry, Open: 09:00-16:00)
• Learn about the harsh conditions of POWs building the Death Railway
11:30 Explore Tham Lawa Cave
• A beautiful limestone cave with impressive stalactites and stalagmites
12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Visit Safari Park Open Zoo (200 THB, Open: 09:00-17:00)
• Get close to tigers, giraffes, and other wildlife
17:30 Return to the hotel
19:00 Dinner at The Village Farm to Café
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Damnoen Saduak & Amphawa
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 Visit Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
• A peaceful waterfall, perfect for relaxation
11:00 Visit Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple)
• A stunning temple with panoramic views from the hilltop
12:30 Lunch at a riverside restaurant
14:00 Drive to Amphawa Floating Market (45 mins from Kanchanaburi)
15:00 Explore Amphawa Floating Market
• Browse through the market stalls and enjoy local food
17:30 Return to Kanchanaburi
19:00 Dinner at the hotel
Day 5: Relaxation & River Kwai Exploration
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Krasae Cave & Wooden Railway Viaduct
• Explore the historic railway viaduct and cave
11:30 Visit Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary
• A UNESCO World Heritage site offering lush nature
12:30 Lunch at Keeree Tara or a riverside restaurant
14:00 Take a bamboo raft ride on the River Kwai
16:00 Visit Tham Krasae Cave
18:00 Return to the hotel
19:30 Dinner at The Floating Restaurant
Day 6: Adventure & Nature
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Hin Dat Hot Springs (50 THB, Open: 06:00-22:00)
• Relax in the natural hot springs
11:30 Visit Sai Yok Yai Waterfall
• Another beautiful waterfall in Kanchanaburi
13:00 Lunch at Erawan Park Restaurant
14:30 Visit Khao Laem Lake
• Enjoy the serene lake surrounded by mountains
17:00 Return to the hotel
19:00 Dinner at The River Kwai Resotel
Day 7: Return to Bangkok
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Free time for shopping or last-minute exploration in Kanchanaburi
12:00 Lunch in Kanchanaburi
14:00 Depart for Bangkok
16:30 Arrive back in Bangkok
Option 3: Kanchanaburi, Thong Pha Phum, and Sangkhlaburi
with travel and exploration:
Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok & Travel to Kanchanaburi
07:00 Arrive in Bangkok
07:30 Breakfast at Jay Fai (Michelin-starred restaurant)
09:00 Depart for Kanchanaburi (2 hours drive)
11:30 Check-in at your hotel in Kanchanaburi
12:30 Lunch at a local riverside restaurant
14:00 Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
16:00 Visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Free entry, Open: 08:30-16:30)
17:30 Explore the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum (150 THB, Open: 09:00-17:00)
19:00 Dinner at The Village Farm to Café by the River Kwai
Day 2: Explore Kanchanaburi & Erawan Waterfalls
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Erawan National Park and explore the Erawan Waterfalls (300 THB, Open: 08:00-16:30)
12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant within the park or near the falls
14:00 Continue exploring Erawan Waterfalls, taking time to hike up the seven levels
16:00 Return to Kanchanaburi
18:30 Dinner at a local riverside restaurant
Day 3: Travel to Thong Pha Phum & Explore
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 Depart for Thong Pha Phum (2.5 hours drive)
11:00 Arrive at Thong Pha Phum, check-in at your hotel
12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Visit Sai Yok Yai Waterfall
16:00 Visit Pha Sawan Waterfall
17:30 Sunset views at Thong Pha Phum Viewpoint
19:00 Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 4: Explore Thong Pha Phum
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Thong Pha Phum Market to experience local life
11:00 Visit Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple), hike for panoramic views
13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Explore Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary (optional nature walk)
16:00 Visit Thong Pha Phum’s local villages
18:30 Dinner at local riverside restaurant
Day 5: Travel to Sangkhlaburi
07:30 – Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 – Depart for Sangkhlaburi (2-2.5 hours drive)
11:00 – Visit Mon Bridge, the longest wooden bridge in Thailand
12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant by the bridge
14:00 – Visit Wat Wang Wiwekaram, a temple by the river
16:00 – Explore Sangkhlaburi Market for local products and souvenirs
17:30 – Visit the Underwater Temple
19:00 – Dinner at a local restaurant with river views
Day 6: Explore Sangkhlaburi
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit Three Pagodas Pass, a historical border area
11:00 Take a boat tour on Lake Sangkhlaburi to see the submerged temple
13:00 Lunch at a floating restaurant
15:00 Visit Khao Laem National Park for scenic views and nature walks
17:30 Return to Sangkhlaburi town
19:00 Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 7: Return to Bangkok
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 Depart for Bangkok (5-6 hours drive)
14:00 Arrive back in Bangkok
16:00 Last-minute shopping at Siam Paragon or MBK Center
18:00 Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant (e.g., Sirocco or Mahanakhon Skywalk)
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