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Hintok River Camp – Nature Discovery

A relaxing exploration of the history, nature & culture of Thailand. See war relics. Explore waterfall & cave. Visit an ethnic village and a local school and stay in comfortable tented accommodation on the banks of the River Kwai.

From AUD
$4,453

Max Group Size
16 Travelers

Departure
Every Two Weeks

Duration
14/ 15 Days

Hintok River Camp – Nature Discovery 3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (L,D)

Please note your accommodation in Bangkok is not included.

(Between 06:00 am & 06:30 am) pick up from centrally located Bangkok hotels before depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. to the west of Bangkok)
Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand–Burma Railway. The centre offers visitors an educational and moving experience. Tour Kanchanaburi War Cemetery which is memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. Explore the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to visit the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre.  The interpretive centre presents the history of the Burma-Thailand railway under chronological and thematic headings, explaining the rationale for the railway, the way in which it was constructed and the hardship experienced by those who worked on it. Then you can descend the long set of stairs behind the museum to Hellfire Pass Memorial Walking Trail following the original rail bed. Evening BBQ Dinner at hotel.
Stay two nights at the (tourist class) Hintok River Camp (Tented room) in Kanchanaburi.

 

Day 2: Sai Yok Yai Waterfall – Lawa Cave & Mon Village  (B,L,D)
After breakfast, take a long-tail boat upstream to visit Sai Yok Yai Waterfall & National Park.
Lunch at Hintok River Camp before heading to visit Mon tribal village, where the Mon people have lived for generations. Also visit the Golden Rock, Buddha image cave and a village school. Take a short walk on the jungle trail (easy grade) along the River bank to get to the stunning viewpoint of River Kwai.
Afternoon visit Lawa Cave, explore many spacious chambers with stalactites and stalagmites. Then, return to Hintok River Camp @ Hellfire Pass by long-tail boat.
Enjoy making popular and delicious Thai dishes during the cooking class at Hintok River Camp.
Evening BBQ Dinner at hotel.

Day 3: Kanchanaburi – Bangkok   (B,L)
After breakfast, visit a village and farm nearby by bicycle.
(11.00 am) Check-out and transfer to have lunch at local restaurant
(13:00 pm) Take a historic ride on the Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs
(14.30 pm) Road journey back to Bangkok. Arrive Bangkok around 18:00 pm and transfer to your hotel.

Included Meals: (B) = breakfast, (L) = lunch, (D) = dinner

Inside Experiences

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Accommodation

  • 02 nights in tourist class tented accommodation at the Hintok River Camp as listed

Meals

  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Transport

  • Return overland transfers Bangkok-Kanchanaburi-Bangkok on as per itinerary on a group guided basis
  • Sightseeing tours, as per itinerary, on a seat-in-coach (group) basis
  • Local boat trips as per itinerary on a group basis
  • Death Railway train ride in Kanchanaburi as per itinerary

Touring

  • Sightseeing tours, as per itinerary, on a seat-in-coach (group) basis
  • All entrance fees, when applicable, as per itinerary
  • Death Railway train ride in Kanchanaburi as per itinerary
  • Group cooking class as per itinerary
  • All current local service charges and government taxes
  • E-docs (travel documentation sent via email)

SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026

Exclusions:

  • All air arrangements to, from and within the quoted destinations with taxes
  • Accommodation in Bangkok
  • Beverages
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Expenses of personal nature such as minibar, telephone/fax/email/internet costs, video/camera fees, medical costs, laundry etc.
  • Early hotel check in and late hotel check out
  • Any other meals, tours or services not specifically covered herein

A surcharge will apply for travel mid Dec 2025 to mid Jan 2026, 14th – 22nd Feb 2026 and during the Songkran Festival from 12-18 April.

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Tour prices valid to 31/10/2026
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Hintok River Camp – Nature Discovery 3 Days 2 Nights

Discover the perfect blend of history, culture, and nature on this immersive 3-day tour to Kanchanaburi, staying at the scenic Hintok River Camp @ Hellfire Pass. Trace the harrowing legacy of the Death Railway, visit the historic Bridge over the River Kwai, and walk the solemn Hellfire Pass Memorial Trail.

Cruise to the Sai Yok Yai Waterfall, explore dramatic jungle caves, and connect with the culture of the Mon ethnic minority in a peaceful riverside setting. Add in a hands-on Thai cooking class and guided bike ride to nearby villages, and this tour becomes the ultimate nature and heritage retreat in western Thailand.

Destinations:

Bangkok • Sai Yok Yai Waterfall • Kanchanaburi

Highlights

  • Explore the WWII-era Hellfire Pass, Death Railway, and River Kwai bridge with expert insights
  • Stay two nights in a luxury tented camp along the river at Hintok River Camp
  • Cruise to waterfalls, discover jungle caves, and visit a traditional Mon village
  • Enjoy a Thai cooking class and scenic cycling tour through nearby villages and farmland

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