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Floating Market
Bridge over River Kwai
Tiger Temple
 
 

In the past, daily commerce in Thailand was conducted mostly along rivers and canals (or khlongs in Thai). Bangkok's water network was busy and served as the principal means of communication causing Bangkok to be called as the “Venice of the East” by early European visitors.
Today Bangkok's floating markets may not be quite so vibrant. The best known Floating market is at Damnoen Saduak, some 109 kilometres southwest of Bangkok or approximately two hours drive. It is a ‘must-see' destination and probably visited by nine out of every ten tourists who visit Thailand. Every morning, hundreds of boats crowd the market area. Most of them are paddled by women with picturesque straw hats. Visitors can find everything from vegetables and fruits to freshly-cooked noodle and souvenirs at this lively market.

The Bridge spans across Maenam Khwae Yai which is a branch of Maenam Mae Klong. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army brought the iron bridge from Java. It was then resembled by Allied Prisoners of War (POW) under Japanese supervision. The bridge was part of a strategic railway route to Myanmar in which the Japanese aimed to secure supplies with which to conquer other western Asian countries. It was 415 kilometers long (about 303 kilometers in Thailand and about 112 kilometers in Burma ) and passed through the Three Pagoda Pass in Sangkhlaburi District, the northern most part of Kanchanaburi province.
Construction started on September 16, 1942 at Nong Pladuk , and was completed on 25 December 1943. It is estimated that over 16,000 POWs from England , Australia , Holland and America died while building the bridge which was a target of bombing raids in 1945. In addition to this, approximate 90,000 laborers from Thailand , Myanmar , Malaysia and Indonesia died during its construction.

   
 
     
   
Floating Market + Bridge over River Kwai + Tiger Temple
     
  Tour Code : GW054
Full day tour
Pick up : 7.00 hrs
Itinerary :		                                    
     
7.00 hrs
  Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby.
Depart for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market , situated 109 Km.to the west of Bangkok. Your journey commences with a leisurely drive through rice paddies and salt fields. You will see coconut sugar products and producing at the local factory. 		   
             
     
9.00 hrs
  Take a boat to visit around the canal to see wooden house and floating market at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, here you can walk arround and will be fascinated by boats of various shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods. The tourist can buy souvenirs and some foods from the small boat with the local people. The bargaining is available at the local shop.    
             
     
10.15 hrs
  Depart for Kanchanaburi province to visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. It contains the remains of 6,982 war prisoners (mostly the British, Dutch, Australian and American) who lost their lives during the construction of the Bridge over the River Kwai and the railway to Burma (the Death Railway).    
             
     
12.00 hrs
  Lunch at the local restaurant.    
     
13.00 hrs
  Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of the Death Railway constructed by Allied prisoners of war. Take leisurely walks around town and pictures on the world-renowned Death Railway.    
             
     
13.30 hrs
  Continue to Tiger Temple. Visit Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua - well known as Tiger Temple. The Tiger Temple is a rescue centre for wild animals and the home of wild tigers, wild pigs, deer, antelopes, water buffalos, apes and a hand full other animals. The tigers are taken out from their cage in the afternoon and visitors can even touch them.    
             
     
14.30 hrs
  Depart for Bangkok.    
     
17.30 hrs
   Arrive to your hotel in Bangkok.    
 
Private Tour
  
1 Pax
  
2 Pax
  
3 Pax
  
4 Pax
  
5 Pax
 
6-9 Pax
   
 
Adult
6,000
3,500
3,200
2,500
2,400
2,300
    
 
Child
Charge 70% of adult rate
    
 
Remark : Rate ( Thai Baht ) per Person
              
                                     
 
Inclusion
                                  
 
  • English speaking guide, Lunch
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Boat service
  • Admission fee for Tiger temple (500 Baht/person)
   
 
Exclusion
                                  
 
  • Personal expenses : tips for service,insurance,drinking water,etc
  • Other services are not mentioned in the program
    
 
Child Policy
                                  
 
  • Free of charge for child under 3 years old
  • Child over 12 years old is charged for adult rate

 

 

 
 
Note
                              
 
  • Do not wear short dress and hot color dress (red, orange and pink) to visit the tiger temple.
 
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