| Duration: | 3 Day(s) - 2 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Day 1: Walking a non-touristy stretch of the Death Railway, a beautiful drive up to a magnificent highland of Pilok – the West End of Thailand.
Pick up by car from Kanchanaburi to Hellfire Pass Memorial.
Upon arrival, visit the memorial’s museum featuring the history of the Great Pacific War and the Death Railway construction. Then 2.30 hours to walk from the memorial along the original Death Railway to other dramatic places in relation to the railway construction.
The uneven walking trail runs through the fertile forest with its charming limestone hills. Pick up by a car, and continue further north to Tong Papoom. Lunch on route. Stop at a local market. Shopping for fruits and snacks can be done. 45-minute beautiful drive from here will then lead up to the highland of Pilok in the beautiful west end of Thailand.
On route, enjoy a fascinating view from a scenic viewpoint overlooking the mountainous area. Then set off on an off-road journey (30 minutes) along the stony road into the magnificent Pilok valley that provides a dramatic view of the former mining area.
Warm welcome with afternoon tea and different kinds of cakes. Then check in and leisure (or enjoy a nice chat with the owner about her extraordinary experience and the legend of Pilok village in its glorious period).
Thai dinner in the warm atmosphere and soothing sound of nature. Overnight stay (2 nights): a basic but nice family-run bamboo lodge with twin bedrooms, a hot shower, and western-styled restrooms, overlooking a little creek.
Day 2: Jungle trekking, hidden beautiful waterfall.
After breakfast, start a walking trip passing the former mining area with a magnificently open mountain landscape. A 6 km walking trail (approx. 3 hours walk, single leg) in the splendid valley along the mountain edge will lead to a fascinating limestone waterfall in the open mountain landscape. Enjoy swimming and relaxing in the fall. Then return on foot back to the accommodation.
Note: Generally, the routes are stony snaking up and down the forested mountain and open landscape with terrific views. Walking sticks may be considered for some walkers. Those who want to have an easy day can enjoy a beautiful drive on the mountain ridge into the most stunning waterfall and all over the area.
Enjoy afternoon tea and cakes at the bamboo lodge. Then leisure. Thai dinner and BBQ.
Overnight stay Accommodation: the same as Day 1.
Day 3: Scenic drive, West End Thailand, Hindad Hot Spa, train ride, WWII-related attractions
Check out and set off on a journey (30 minutes) out of the valley by 4x4 car. Visit the legendary former mining Pilok village, then the west end of Thailand. If the sky is clear, the Andaman sea can be glimpsed from a far distance. Then continue by car down to Tong Papoom (1-hour drive).
Thai lunch at a local restaurant in the Tong Papoom area.
Enjoy self-treatment at a natural Hindad Hot Spring. Catch a train from Nam Tok station. Experience one of the world’s great rail journeys along the historical Death Railway that provides a beautiful view of the river stretch with limestone mountains as its stunning backdrop. Get off at Ta Kilen, pick up by a car, then continue to Kanchanaburi town. Upon arrival, visit the Bridge on the River Kwai & war cemetery. Then transfer to the accommodation in Kanchanaburi town.
