Oriental Kwai Resort activities

 Kanchanaburi is one of the most populair destinations in Thailand these days. In and around Kanchanaburi there is plenty to do and Oriental Kwai Resort is a great springboard to discover its surroundings. The Oriental Kwai Resort is on the quiet part of the River Kwai but still only 15 minutes drive away from downtown Kanchanaburi.

In town centre you can visit:

•  The 'Bridge over the River Kwai', next to the bridge you can make tour on the river in a long tail boat.
• Shops, restaurants and markets like the JJ evening market.
• The Allied War cemeteries.
• Museums like the Thai-Birma railway museum and the JEATH War museum.  
• Various beautiful temples.

                    

  On 20-60 minutes drive you can visit:

• The Hellfire pass and memorial museum.
•  The 7-stepped waterfall at Erawan National park where you can hike, swim and discover the beautiful jungle of Thailand.
• The elephant camp where you can make a ride on the back of one the elephants, join the elephant bathing or float down the river on a bamboo raft.
•  The tigers and other animals that are rescued famous Tiger temple (Animal Planet)
• The waterfalls at Sai Yok National Park.
• Muang Sing Historical Park.
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  Temples like 'wat tham seua' with a stunning view over the river and rice fields.
                                                                     

Activities, some examples:

Canoe trip down the River kwai

Canoe down the River Kwai while you enjoy the beautiful view over the green riverbanks. An activity we really recommend! Pick up is at the Oriental Kwai Resort, the canoe trips starts further upstream. After a couple of hours of canoeing (your choice, between 1- 4 hours) the trips stops at the Oriental Kwai Resort.    

Daytours to the highlights of Kanchanaburi, organised of plan your own!

The Oriental Kwai Resort offers various organized day tours to the highlights of Kanchanaburi like the brigde over the River kwai and the Erawan waterfalls. It's also possible to plan your own day tour and rent your own Sawngthaew or minivan with driver. Do you want to stay longer at the Erawan waterfalls or do you want to make a stop at the Elephant camp? No problem, the driver is at your service all day. Visit the famous tigertemple or the impressive Hellfire pass? Or do you want to go out to kanchanaburi town and visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and one of the local markets? We can arrange easily arrange it for you!

Discover Kanchanaburi by scooter

The most popular way of  transport in Thailand, the scooter. Easy, fast and fun! Scooter to Kanchanaburi town through the small villages, visit the local markets and restaurants or even scooter to the Erawan waterfalls! The Oriental kwai Resort has scooters available.       

Bicycle tours

Rent a bike and discover the beautiful green landscape of kanchanaburi on a sporty way! Cycle through the small Thai villages and stop to visit one of the local temples. We have a 'by the river' bicycle tour available or you can make your own tour.

Spa and Massage @ Suan Nanachaat

Need some relaxation after travelling or just want to pamper yourself? Spend some time at Suan Nanchanaat Massage & Lifestyle, for the best massage and spa in Kanchanaburi! They offer a wide range of high quality treatments for very friendly prices in a home-like atmosphere. For more information check our website at 'Suan Nanachaat' or go www.suan-nanachaat.com. There is a free taxi service between the Oriental Kwai Resort and Suan Nanachaat.

Fishing

          Relax a day at the river side and try to catch a fish while you enjoy a cool drink and the beautiful view over the river Kwai. Fishing equipment is available. You might spot a monitor lizard or see one of the beautiful tropical birds, binoculares and bird books are available in the lobby.

Golfing

Nearby the Oriental Kwai resort are many beautiful golf courses like Nichigo Golf and Blue Saffire Golf . We can arrange transport if neccessairy. A set of clubs is available or can be rented at most golf courses.