Early this morning, drive south from Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram (80 kms) in the Mae Klong River delta area. Visit a unique country market along the railway tracks where a variety of goods are sold and the train travels through bringing people to the market. Afterwards continue to Tha Kha**, one of the area’s many floating markets where local people come together to sell their produce from boats and floating stalls.
(Notes: **The Tha Kha market is held every Saturday and Sunday but it does occur on 5-6 weekdays throughout the year but these dates are dependant on 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. Along the way, stop to visit some beautiful local temples, see a 400 year old banyan tree and interesting statues replicating the practice of traditional Thai boxing. Continue to Rama II Park.
Your day continues with a drive to Kanchanaburi where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The restaurant is situated near the famous bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. Visit the JEATH War Museum before driving to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Kanchanaburi

Option A
After a hearty breakfast, take a one hour drive (80 kms) to the northwestern part of the city. Visit Hellfire Pass Museum before embarking on a trek through the nearby canyon. The walk is along the Memorial Walking Trail which looks out on to Burma. A free audio guide is provided to help create the scene and to link the context and location with real life experiences narrated by POW’s while working on the line.
Lunch at local restaurant.

Option B
For those seeking a more active tour, you can opt to embark on a canoeing and biking excursion. Enjoy the beauty and scenery of the River Kwai by canoeing down the river. Under the supervision of an experienced instructor, paddle for two hours along the river. After a refreshment break, take a 10-km easy bike ride through the spectacular Kanchanaburi rainforest. Stops are made en route to visit a local school and temples or even the local villagers going about their daily tasks.
Lunch at local restaurant.

Option C

After breakfast, depart for Erawan Waterfall, a beautiful 7-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, the best time to visit is during rainy season from May until September. To walk up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also do remember to bring your swimming suit if you wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools. After visiting the falls, continue by car through the national park area to Phra That Cave. This large mountain cave is filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
After lunch at a local restaurant, take a short train ride along the infamous ‘death railway’ through Kwai Noi gorge. Visit an elephant camp where you can experience an elephant ride through the jungle and alongside the Kwai Yai River. Afterwards, travel by bamboo raft along the river’s gently flowing waters before heading to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Kanchanaburi

After breakfast, visit Wat Prasat Muang Singh, a Khmer temple complex dating back to the Angkorian period. Walk around the peaceful historical ruins and explore the history and culture of the area. Return to Bangkok via Nakhon Pathom stopping to visit Phra Pathom Chedi, the world’s tallest Buddhist Chedi.