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River Kwai Cruise

Discover the beautiful and historic Kanchanaburi region west of Bangkok on this relaxing 4 day River Kwai cruise aboard Pandaw's RV River Kwai.

Pandaw's RV River Kwai was built as a colonial-style river cruiser based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla.

The Pandaw RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins.

Every morning and afternoon land excursions are offered to visit attractions along the river including temples, historic sites, Khmer ruins, waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, and local attractions.

The Pandaw RV River Kwai operates a 4 day year round cruise program every Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday on alternating Upstream and Downstream programs.

At a glance

3 nights Pandaw River Kwai Cruise
Full Board
River Kwai Bridge
Khao Noi Cave Temple
Tiger Cave Temple
JEATH War Museum
Prasat Muang Singh historical park
Krasae Cave
Sai Yok Elephant Village
Kaeng Lava Cave
Hellfire Pass
Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum
Donrak War Cemetery

Monday: Bangkok–Kanchanaburi–Ban Kao

Pick up from your hotel around 7:30 and depart by coach to Kanchanaburi with a stop at Phra Pathom Chedi en-route.

Visit nearby Khao Noi Cave Temple and Tiger Cave Temple. Continue to visit the JEATH War Museum.

Board the RV River Kwai at midday and have lunch on board as the boat departs.

In the afternoon, visit Wat Tham Khaopoon before returning to the boat and continue the cruise upriver to Wang Pla Moo Bridge.

Overnight on board. Lunch & Dinner included.

Tuesday: Ban Kao-Sai Yok

Have breakfast on board as the boat departs upstream on the Kwai Noi River to visit Prasat Muang Singh historical park with its Khmer architecture.

Continue by road to Tha Kilen Train Station and board the train for a short journey on the infamous railway, passing over a long wooden viaduct.

Stop at Krasae Cave before continuing by coach with a stop at Sai Yok Elephant Village. Have lunch on board with time at leisure in the afternoon to appreciate the unfolding scenery.

Overnight on board. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Wednesday: Sai Yok-Sai Yok Yai-Ban Hin

After breakfast, walk uphill to visit Kaeng Lava Cave. Return to the boat and continue cruising upriver to Ban Haad Ngiu and then by coach to Hell Fire Pass, a part of the Death Railway cut right through the mountain.

Rejoin the boat at Kaeng Pa Lorm with lunch on board. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure on the boat before a farewell dinner on board.

Overnight on board. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Thursday: Ban Hin Dad-Kanchanaburi-Bangkok

Take the chance to offer alms to monks at a nearby temple before breakfast on board. Then disembark and return to Kanchanaburi by coach.

Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum, Donrak War Cemetery and the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai.

Have lunch at local restaurant before returning to Bangkok, arriving around 6pm. Transfer back to your hotel.

Breakfast & Lunch included.

Pandaw RV River Kwai

Pandaw RV River Kwai was built as a colonial-style river cruiser based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla. The flotilla was founded in Burma in 1865 and by the 1920’s was the largest privately owned fleet of ships in the world.

The RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins (all on the lower deck).

The RV River Kwai operates on a 4 days/3 nights year round program every Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday on alternating Upstream and Downstream programs.