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River Kwai Jungle Rafts
Tambol Tasao, Amphur Saiyoke,Kanchanaburi 70150
Location:Saiyoke
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Traveler ratings
| Summary of 80 reviews : | 7.7 |
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6.8 |
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7.6 |
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7.6 |
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9.0 |
River Kwai Jungle Rafts is an ideal sanctuary for those seeking to get close to nature and to discover the charm of this legendary River Kwai in Kanchanaburi. Situated right on the river itself in the midst of lush tropical forest, all well-appointed floating lodges are artistically designed with simple elegance, fully equipped with quality amenities. Each comes with a hammock and a private balcony for your peaceful moment with the breathtaking views of the river and mountains. To conserve the natural ambience, instead of the electricity, the lamps are used to light up the rooms.
Endless choice of fun activities to enjoy here such as elephant riding, bamboo rafting, trekking, mountain biking, boat trip, waterfall and cave visit, river jumping, canoeing.
Travel reviews for River Kwai Jungle Rafts
Date of stay: Feb 19, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
The staff were exellent. Our guider was a person who give us anoumouse infirmation about cultural and historical aspect their tribe. Cuisine was delicious. If you want to have unfogettable journey I recconend you visit the river Kwai.
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The staff were exellent. Our guider was a person who give us anoumouse infirmation about cultural and historical aspect their tribe. Cuisine was delicious. If you want to have unfogettable journey I recconend you visit the river Kwai.
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Date: Feb 23, 2012
written by: Tatiana Matsalak
written by: Tatiana Matsalak
Date of stay: Jan 26, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Special hotel complex. Good for two nights because not many things to do and the meals are so so. Very interesting, spectacular and worth seeing .
Reservation service:
Excellent
Special hotel complex. Good for two nights because not many things to do and the meals are so so. Very interesting, spectacular and worth seeing .
Reservation service:
Excellent
Date: Jan 26, 2012
written by: Claude Labelle
written by: Claude Labelle
Date of stay: Jan 18, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
we have payd for 3 nights but we chekt out after 1 night, becouse what you want to do it was so ekspencive, and if we want to go someware they try to sell a trip and just hussel us for money so we dident like it, cant be tru that you have to pay so much for so little...
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sawadee we have used you many times and we reallyliket it. thank for a nice companey.
we have payd for 3 nights but we chekt out after 1 night, becouse what you want to do it was so ekspencive, and if we want to go someware they try to sell a trip and just hussel us for money so we dident like it, cant be tru that you have to pay so much for so little...
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sawadee we have used you many times and we reallyliket it. thank for a nice companey.
Date: Jan 21, 2012
written by: Jesper Dideriksen
written by: Jesper Dideriksen
Date of stay: Jul 17, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
Nice resort with EcoTourism. Kids were very enjoy jump water, cayak. Romantic dinner! Peaceful and relax without communications. Weak point : can t order food, need to wait for serve foods only. Not good for family who s baby or small kid. No electricity! Sure that no air condition and tv.
Reservation service:
Great service, thanks Khun Kim! Now, we are know that this website is best!! After I have tried many web.
Nice resort with EcoTourism. Kids were very enjoy jump water, cayak. Romantic dinner! Peaceful and relax without communications. Weak point : can t order food, need to wait for serve foods only. Not good for family who s baby or small kid. No electricity! Sure that no air condition and tv.
Reservation service:
Great service, thanks Khun Kim! Now, we are know that this website is best!! After I have tried many web.
Date: Jul 20, 2011
written by: Mr. Surin
written by: Mr. Surin
Date of stay: Mar 07, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
no eletricity... night without a fan coulb be a big challenge
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no eletricity... night without a fan coulb be a big challenge
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Date: Apr 01, 2011
written by: Philippe
written by: Philippe
Date of stay: Feb 06, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
What a fabulous experience. Floating on a fast slowing river in the middle of the jungle. The staff and personal guide were fantastic. I recommend this place for anyone looking for something a bit different.
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What a fabulous experience. Floating on a fast slowing river in the middle of the jungle. The staff and personal guide were fantastic. I recommend this place for anyone looking for something a bit different.
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Date: Feb 09, 2011
written by: Lex Forster
written by: Lex Forster
Date of stay: Jan 27, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
The rafts were good & it was very relaxing. We were not told that if we wanted western food it had to be ordered the day before. I was a bit shocked to find we had kerosene lamps for the (Wooden) rooms to find that they leaked & so could not be taken into the room at night. Beds hard.
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Ok no problem but didn t know how we were meant to get the booked boat to the rafts. A bit more information would have helped, but it was a graet experience
The rafts were good & it was very relaxing. We were not told that if we wanted western food it had to be ordered the day before. I was a bit shocked to find we had kerosene lamps for the (Wooden) rooms to find that they leaked & so could not be taken into the room at night. Beds hard.
Reservation service:
Ok no problem but didn t know how we were meant to get the booked boat to the rafts. A bit more information would have helped, but it was a graet experience
Date: Feb 20, 2011
written by: imm6824@yahoo.co.uk
written by: imm6824@yahoo.co.uk
Date of stay: Jan 15, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
Well, I have never left a negative feedback in my life but I feel I have to. It was the biggest dissapointment ever. The price for the room is soo expensive and then they even charge extra 900 Baht for taking you to the hotel...so if you want to get there you have no other options but to pay. And if you complain over the phone,don tbe surprised if they hang up on you. There are a number of days out they organise but the price they ask for it is far far expensive. The dinner is served between 7- 7.30 which leaves you with no chance really. The quality of the food was ok, but for the price you d expect at least fine dining :) It s a shame though because the location is awesome and the rooms are nice,but I think they ve gone far with the prices. If you have a wallet full of money choose it,otherwise stay away.
Reservation service:
Very helpful however they should have warn people about not choosing the room without boat transfer option,as you cannot go otherwise to the hotel.
Well, I have never left a negative feedback in my life but I feel I have to. It was the biggest dissapointment ever. The price for the room is soo expensive and then they even charge extra 900 Baht for taking you to the hotel...so if you want to get there you have no other options but to pay. And if you complain over the phone,don tbe surprised if they hang up on you. There are a number of days out they organise but the price they ask for it is far far expensive. The dinner is served between 7- 7.30 which leaves you with no chance really. The quality of the food was ok, but for the price you d expect at least fine dining :) It s a shame though because the location is awesome and the rooms are nice,but I think they ve gone far with the prices. If you have a wallet full of money choose it,otherwise stay away.
Reservation service:
Very helpful however they should have warn people about not choosing the room without boat transfer option,as you cannot go otherwise to the hotel.
Date: Jan 18, 2011
written by: Bartosz Hilla
written by: Bartosz Hilla
Date of stay: Jan 06, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
Super endroit qui sort de l ordinaire, original.
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Super endroit qui sort de l ordinaire, original.
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Date: Jan 30, 2011
written by: Gachet Sandra
written by: Gachet Sandra
Date of stay: Dec 15, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
We really enjoyed our time on the jungle rafts, the setting was beautiful and the staff were more than helpful to make our trip memorable. One particular staff member (Bligh) offered excellent service and was a pleasure to deal with.
Reservation service:
Really easy to use and that response time was fast when we had questions.
We really enjoyed our time on the jungle rafts, the setting was beautiful and the staff were more than helpful to make our trip memorable. One particular staff member (Bligh) offered excellent service and was a pleasure to deal with.
Reservation service:
Really easy to use and that response time was fast when we had questions.
Date: Jan 10, 2011
written by: Charlotte Knight
written by: Charlotte Knight
Date of stay: Dec 06, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Will book using this agency again.
Reservation service:
Very efficient, no trouble, good feedback on status.
Will book using this agency again.
Reservation service:
Very efficient, no trouble, good feedback on status.
Date: Dec 13, 2010
written by: Thiemo
written by: Thiemo
Date of stay: Mar 09, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
The Jungle River Rafts have no electric, internet, hot water or air-conditioning, all amenities that I consider essential in my everyday existence. But this is what makes the resort so unique and a special retreat from the hustle and bustle. This was my 17th visit since 1977 which is probably the best possible endorsement. There have been many extensions and improvements since my first visit, including massage facilities, but these have only added to the wonderful charm of the resort. The staff are all very friendly, processional and eager to please. There are various excursions available and the tour guides, some of whom were born here, speak excellent English and are keen to explain and share the intriguing history of the Jungle River Rafts. In grading the resort below please take into account my very first sentence stating that there is no electric, internet, hot water of air-conditioning but this adds to the unique appeal.
Reservation service:
Efficient and professional.
The Jungle River Rafts have no electric, internet, hot water or air-conditioning, all amenities that I consider essential in my everyday existence. But this is what makes the resort so unique and a special retreat from the hustle and bustle. This was my 17th visit since 1977 which is probably the best possible endorsement. There have been many extensions and improvements since my first visit, including massage facilities, but these have only added to the wonderful charm of the resort. The staff are all very friendly, processional and eager to please. There are various excursions available and the tour guides, some of whom were born here, speak excellent English and are keen to explain and share the intriguing history of the Jungle River Rafts. In grading the resort below please take into account my very first sentence stating that there is no electric, internet, hot water of air-conditioning but this adds to the unique appeal.
Reservation service:
Efficient and professional.
Date: Mar 13, 2010
written by: Robert Astbury
written by: Robert Astbury
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| Welcome to River Kwai Jungle Rafts,
the magnificent close-to-nature floating
lodge founded in 1976 on the historic River Kwai, in Kanchanaburi,
Thailand. River Kwai Jungle Rafts is an ideal destination for
everyone who seeks not only a magical place to getaway to but also a
legend to be experienced. Your visit will be rewarded with a
life-long memorable experience that once you have ever been
overnight on the historic River Kwai. You will enjoy not only the
stunning nature surroundings of tropical forest, but also a unique
blend of the culture and tradition of Mon people, and the history of
World War II. It has been over 31 years that we serve all discerning
travelers with friendliness and hearty service making our Jungle
Rafts distinct from the others. The magical settings, the simple yet awesome services have already gained the reputation of becoming the outstanding housing raft in Kanchanaburi in Thailand. Resembling a floating home, Jungle Rafts can be defined as simply marvelous. Resembling nothing less than paradise, the room facilities at Jungle Rafts gives you a taste of living in style even in the midst of Nature. The legendary River Kwai in Kanchanaburi is undoubtedly the perfect place to be the location of Jungle Rafts where you can thoroughly enjoy the magic of nature. |
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ACCOMMODATION
| Getting to this magical place is half the fun. An exhilarating forty-minute boat trip from
Pakseng pier or fifteen-minute from Resotel pier through spectacular
gorges, beckoning beaches and clusters of brilliantly colored
birds, delight the senses as one ventures deeper into the wild of the jungle. As for our concept of original floating hotel, instead of using electricity, we conserve the natural ambience with our Jungle Rafts concept by using lamp for lighting your room. |
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RESTAURANT & BAR
| Dine under the clear blue sky and see the river flowing in its own
pace. Enjoy this unique dining experience at Jungle Rafts. Wooden
table and chairs make for the perfect decor and you can begin your
day with a hot American Breakfast. As the day goes, enjoy a
sumptuous lunch and a lovely dinner consisting of Thai specialties. Serving sumptuous American breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring Western delicacies and Thai specialties, round the clock, the restaurant overlooking the river is fine for open air dining. The sitting arrangements comprise of wooden furniture's which even unfinished lends it a natural look. |
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| Breakfast | Outdoor Restaurant | Jungle Bars | ||
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| Dinning | Dinning | Outdoor Dinning | ||
FACILITIES & SERVICES
We surely serve our guests with unforgettable experience during
their stay with truly, touchy, and unique natural environment along
with friendly services. We guarantee our guests that they would
feel, touch, and enjoy gorgeously enrich-green natural surrounding
than they would ever be.
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ACTIVITIES
| For recreation, guests do not need to leave the premises as there
are plenty of activities available. Guests can try out canoeing and
pay a visit to the nearby cave and beautiful water falls or explore
the jungle on an elephant back. Being situated on the shores of the
legendary river, guests can enjoy a swim in the river. Enjoy the
tribal Mon Folk dances in the evening or go for a pampering massage session. Apart from enjoying the nature walks, trekking, mountain biking, canoeing down the river and discovering the beauty of the waterfalls, flora and fauna and paying a visit to the Mon Villages, guests can have a great time at the Jungle Rafts enjoying the live orchestra of authentic traditional Mon Dance, a very rare performance that hardly find elsewhere today. |
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| Elephant Riding | Enjoy River jump | River Jumping | ||
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| Visit Mon' Temple | Souvenir Shop | Mon Dance | ||
LOCATION MAP
| The location of the River Kwai Jungle Rafts is in the heart of the
dense forest and along the lovely river Kwai and can also be reached
by taking a frequent pick up long tail boat. Individual cars can be
parked at the 'Resotel' pier. Your cars is safe in our parking lot.
Time taken will be around 20 minutes to reach the Jungle Rafts. It
is the only and the best way to get to our marvelous floating hotel. HOW TO GET TO THE JUNGLE RAFTS in Kanchanaburi, Thailand From the pier where you can park your car in a security parking lot with 24 hour security (with no additional cost of parking if you are our resort guests) , we will transfer you to our cozy resort via a frequent traditional wooden long-tailed boat giving you horsd'euvres before experiencing your memorable stays in The River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Kanchanaburi in Thailand is very easy to reach as it is close to Bangkok. There are ways to reach the Unseen Paradise, The River Kwai Jungle Rafts. 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). |
