Day 1 Departs: 07:0007:00 Pick up from HotelPlease wait for us in the lobby of your hotel.
08:30 Floating Market Damnoen SaduakThe Floating Market is just a short detour on the way to Kanchanaburi and allows you the opportunity of taking a boat through the canal system.
More...10:30 War Cemetery KanchanaburiFirst stop in Kanchanaburi is at the War Cemetery where the local guide will join you. More...12:00 Lunch in a Thai RestaurantWe'll stop for lunch in a local Thai restaurant before heading out to the elephant camp.
13:30 Ride & Bathe ElephantsWhen you ride the elephant be sure to hold on tight because it's a long way down. You'll get the change to be the mahout when he gets off and invites you to slide down on the elephant's neck. Now you can bathe the elephant in the River Kwai.
More...16:30 Check-in to Local ResortLate afternoon you will arrive at the resort where you'll stay overnight.
19:00 Dinner at Riverside RestaurantRelax and enjoy the variety of Thai cuisine alongside the clear waters of the River Kwai.
Day 2 Departs: 06:3006:30 Depart for Tiger TempleIt's about an hour's drive up to the Tiger Temple so that means an early start this morning.
07:30 Breakfast with the MonksWhile they are preparing the breakfast for the monks you'll be able to feed the tigers cubs. Once the monks have finished eating you'll be invited to share a short devotion with them. Please take off your shoes and tuck your feet under you when you sit. More...08:00 Training for Tiger CubsAfter breakfast you'll be able to participate in the training of the tiger cubs. Getting them to respond to simple commands is a very rewarding experience.
08:30 Play in Waterfall with Young TigersIt's a short walk from the temple to the waterfall where the young tigers enjoy their morning frolic. You can get in with them but be warned, you'll get wet!
09:30 Wash & Shampoo Young TigersFrom the waterfall you can give a tiger it's morning wash and shampoo. They love this part of the day and this is what makes the morning program so special.
10:00 Tiger Canyon with Adult TigersIn the afternoon program the tigers are chained to the ground as there are many people. In the morning they are not chained. They run free while you are in the safety cage. They love the pool here & this is as close as you'll ever get to adult tigers.
11:00 Photo Op with an Adult TigerOnce the tigers have worked off their pent-up energy they relax in the shade. This gives you a chance-in-a-lifetime to have your piccie taken right beside one of these magnificent animals.
11:30 Lunch at Thai RestaurantFrom the Tiger Temple we'll drive to a local Thai restaurant for lunch.
12:30 Walk along Death RailwayThis was rated one of the best rail journeys in the world and you'll especially like the Wang Pho Viaduct which clings to the cliff face with the river far below.
We don't ride the train because it frequently derails!
More...14:00 Bridge over the River KwaiBack in Kanchanaburi we'll stop at the Bridge over the River Kwai. You can take a walk across the bridge but take care as there are no safety barriers.
More...16:00 Arrive Back at your Hotel In KanchanaburiTime to relax. Swim if you want.
18:00 Dinner at Riverside RestaurantRelax and enjoy the variety of Thai cuisine in another of Kanchanaburi's fine restaurants.
Day 3 Departs: 08:0008:00 Erawan National ParkAfter a good breakfast you'll be ready for some exercise, so we'll take you into the Erawan National Park for a trek through the jungle to the beautiful terraced Erawan waterfalls. You'll have time to relax with a swim here or just a paddle if you prefer. More...12:00 Picnic LunchWe'll pack a picnic lunch so when you're hungry just say and lunch will be there.
13:00 Erawan Seven Tier WaterfallAfter lunch you can climb the tiers of the waterfall. There are seven in all but most people do not get to the top. The pools have lots of fish which like to nibble at your legs - Thai massage!
15:30 Return to BangkokIt's quite a journey back to Bangkok so we'll leave around 3:30pm.
18:30 Arrive back at your HotelYou can expect to be back at your hotel in Bangkok around 6:30pm depending on the traffic.
Important InformationAs the Tiger Temple is a Buddhist monastery, women must dress appropriately. Tank tops, short skirts, shorts, shawls, scarves are not permitted. Tights cannot be worn as an outer garment. Also, bright colours like red, orange & pink are not allowed as these colours excite the tigers.
Please note that this is a morning program and does not allow for a return to the Tiger Temple in the afternoon.
Children must be 15 & 120cms to fully participate.
Whilst bathing elephants you will get wet! Come prepared.