Exotic Unique River Kwai Jungle Rafts – Kanchanaburi, Thailand

This exotic unique hotel built in 1976 on the historic River Kwai, Kanchanaburi , Thailand.

River Kwai Jungle Rafts is an ideal destination for those who love nature lifestyle. The nature surroundings of tropical forest, the unique blend of the culture and tradition of Mon people, and history of World War II will bring you great experience during your stay here.

The room facilities at Jungle Rafts gives you a taste of living in style even in the midst of Nature.


Location
Kanchanaburi located close to Bangkok, about 3 hours drive.

By Train from Bangkok:
Go to Bangkok Noi Railway Station (in Thai: “Sa Tha Nee Rot Fai Bangkok Noi”) and take the Nam Tok bound train to Kanchanaburi. To get to Bangkok Noi Railway Station by Chao Phraya River Ferries, as you get on to the ferry ask to go to “Tha Rot Fai”, which means “Railway Station Pier”. The fare is THB28 (3rd class – non-air conditioned). Trains depart Bangkok Noi Railway Station daily at 07:45 am, arriving in Nam Tok Railway Station at 12:50 pm, and 01:50 pm, arriving 18:40. Alight at Namtok Railway Station rent a local mini bus to get to Resotel pier (10 K.M. far from the station – on left hand side of the 323 road). Then catch a long-tailed boat from Resotel pier to River Kwai Jungle Rafts.

By Car from Bangkok:
From the centre of Bangkok, head for Phra Pinklao Bridge. Cross the bridge and continue along Pinklao Road for 35 K.M. until you reach the junction with the A2. Turn right, following the signs for Ratchaburi. Pass through Nakhon Chaisri and the Nakhon Pathom bypass. About 5 K.M. further on from the bypass, look for the flyover and the sign for Kanchanaburi. Take the flyover and continue along the A323 to Ban Pong. From Ban Pong, follow the signs to Kanchanaburi (a further 50 K.M.). When you reach Kanchanaburi, pass through the town about 6 K.M., there is a junction, turn left and following the signs to the Saiyoke Noi Waterfalls. The Resotel pier is located about 60 K.M. from the city centre and about 8 K.M. from the Saiyoke Noi Waterfalls on left hand side. The pier is 1.5 K.M. from the entrance. Then catch a long-tailed boat from Resotel pier to River Kwai Jungle Rafts.
By Bus from Bangkok:

Go to the Southern Air-Conditioned Bus Terminal on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River (in Thai: “Sa Tha Nee Rot Tour Sai Tai”) Take the blue and white air-conditioned public bus number 81 to Kanchanaburi, from Stop Number 4. The journey takes about 2 hours (129 K.M.). From Kanchanaburi Bus Station, take a air-conditioned V.I.P. bus or van number 8203 to “Sangkhlaburi” or number 9918 to “Three Pagoda Pass”, they will pass the entrance of Resotel pier which is at 54th Kilometre post sign in Saiyoke district and the journey takes about 1 hours. After get off the bus, you have to walk another 1.5 K.M. to Resotel pier. Then catch a long-tailed boat from Resotel pier to River Kwai Jungle Rafts.

Keep driving on Saeng-Chuto Road until you see the junction and turn left as soon as you see the sign post telling you to go along the Saiyoke-Thong Pha Phum route (still on route 323). Then will take you about an hour more to get to Resotel pier (From the main town-River Kwai Bridge-The entrance to Resotel pier is at 54th Kilometer post sign in Saiyoke district).

Contact

Baan Tahsao,
Amphur Saiyoke,
Kanchanaburi 70150
Tel. 66 (0) 817340667

Official Website : http://www.riverkwaijunglerafts.com/

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Floating Hotel – The Floatel – India

Floatel is a hotel floating on water. The hotel does not sail, it remains as it location, on the river of Hooghly.

The concept of this exotic unique hotel in the world is based on the concept of the Cruise Liner where it anchored in a city. It has a total of 61 rooms.


The surrounding of the hotel consists of walkway by the river of Hooghly, garden, restaurant, open air banquet halls etc.

The hotel was build by Mr. Manab Pal, Managing Director, Manor Floatel Limited.

Location

The exotic unique floating hotel is located by the river side of Hooghly, in the centre of city Calcutta. It is situated near others historical building such as The Calcutta High Court, the Town Hall, Central Secretariat Building and Eden Gardens.

Contact

The Floatel
9/10 Kolkata Jetty
Strand Road, Kolkata 70001
Ph: +91 33 22137777
Email : info@floatelhotel.com

Official Website : http://floatelhotel.com

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Exotic Unique Treetop Hotel in the World – Ariau Amazon Towers

Ariau Amazon Towers, once of the exotic unique hotel in the world was build in 1987 by Dr. Francisco Ritta Bernardino with the inspiration from Jacques Causteau.

This exotic hotel was built using the techniques of native Amazonians on the banks of Rio Negro. It started with one tower and four suites, today Ariau Towers has 8 towers and 268 tree top rooms and crowned as the largest treetop hotel in the world.

All the rooms in this exotic unique hotel built at the tree top level in the Amazon jungle, the largest rain forest in the world.


Ariau Amazon Tree Top hotel has the most beautiful scenery and landscapes in the Amazon rainforest and is surrounded by all the wildlife of the Amazon jungle. If you are a nature lover and enjoy surrounded by greens, this is the place for you.

Location of Ariau Amazon Tower

Ariau Amazon Tree Top hotel resort is located 60km northwest of the City of Manaus, Brazil – the capital of Amazonas state.

It is located on the right bank of the Rio Negro at the origin of the Anavilhanas Archipelago, the largest fresh water archipelago in the worldAriau Towers is just 75 KM from Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes International Airport.

Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel – Manaus, Brazil
Amazon Rain Forest – Manaus, Brazil
Reservations: 1-877-44-ARIAU Fax: 1-305-371-7872
Email: info@ariautowers.com

Official Website : http://www.ariautowers.com/

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CAPPADOCIA CAVE SUITES – Turkey



An exotic unique hotel that combines modern houses and cave dwellings of the Hittite, Roman and Byzantine Periods with the luxurious comfort by today’s standard.

Cappadocia Cave Suites is located in the heart of city Goreme, a very natural and full of characteristic in the Cappadocia area. The famous beautiful chimneys and exotic colorful shapes of the landscapes make this region a darling of natural lover. This is the place where you can relax and enjoy the historic, and romantic environment while enjoy your stay at one of the most exotic unique hotel in the world and of course and world famous Turkish hospitality.

Cappadocia Cave Suites has 14 Cappadocian Deluxe and 4 Suite. Each room is designed to maintain original cave structures, it is so unique and the feeling is so natural.

All rooms comes with features like air conditioning, heater, Safety box, Minibar, tea & coffee maker, Kettle, Phone, TV, Jacuzzi or shower with hydro massage, Hairdryer etc

The larger hotel suites is larger in size and have a separate living room and bedroom.

Cappadocia Cave Suites well recognized by many international publications, it featured in the Travel Channel’s episode of, “Bizarre Worlds,” with Andrew Zimmern in October 2008.

Where is it located ?
Cappadocia Cave Suites is in the center of the Goreme Valley. You can see beautiful views of fairy chimneys and the Goreme Valley from our hotel.
Goreme itself is in the center of Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Cave Suites is 8 km from Avanos, 10 km from Urgup, 11 km from Nevsehir, 4 km from Uchisar; 1 km from Goreme Open Air Museum, 4 km from Pasabag, 6 km from Zelve Open Air Museum, 3 km from Ortahisar, 40 km from Derinkuyu underground city, and 85 km from Ihlara Valley.

Contact information
Gafferli Mah. Unlu Sokak No:19 Goreme/Nevsehir
Phone: (+90 384) 271 28 00 (Pbx) Fax: (+90 384) 271 27 99

 

Official Website : http://www.cappadociacavesuites.com/

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An Exotic Unique Hotel in Australia – Desert Cave

The Desert Cave Hotel allows you to experience dug-out style living, underground shops, bar and opal display areas – all within sandstone surrounds in the heart of Coober Pedy. As well as above and below ground accommodation, we offer outstanding dining and convention facilities.

In this unique desert cave hotel, visitors can stay underground, or if they prefer, above ground rooms are also available. Sleeping underground is a unique experience. Quiet, cool, dark and airy – the rooms are spacious with high ceilings. Most visitors say that sleeping underground gives them the best night’s sleep they have ever had! The hotel offers visitors the best opportunity to experience Coober Pedy ‘dugout’ living.

In 1989, the Desert Cave Hotel won both the South Australian and National Tourism Awards for Tourism Development. The Desert Cave Hotel again won the South Australian Tourism Award for national standard accommodation in 1990 and 1991.

Not only this is a unique hotel in Australia, it is also one of the most unique in the world.

Telephone – 61 8 8672 5688

Fax – 61 8 8672 5198

Reservations Only – 1800 088 521

Postal Address – P.O. Box 223, Coober Pedy SA 5723, Australia

Street Address – Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy SA 5723

E-Mailreserve@desertcave.com.au

Official website : http://www.desertcave.com.au

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