Bangkok - Samut Songkram - River Kwai (L,D)
Early morning, drive south of Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram (80 kms) in the Mae Klong river delta area. First visit a unique country market along the railway tracks. See the train arrive bringing the people to the market. Afterwards continue to Tha Kha, one of the many floating markets where local people come together to sell their produce. (Notes: Market is available 5-6 times / month according to the lunar-cycle calendar)
Take a fascinating paddleboat journey through the waterways to visit a family that makes coconut sugar syrup at their teak house. After a glass of the sweet juice, take a boat ride through the maze of canals. Stop to visit some beautiful and interesting local temples to a temple where you witness a 400 year old banyan tree and replicas of traditional Thai boxing before arriving at Rama II Park.
Continue to Kanchanaburi for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the famous bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. Also visit the JEATH Museum before driving to your hotel.Dinner and overnight in Kanchanaburi
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