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/
