Adventure & Sports: Kanchanaburi
This province on the western border is the site of the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai and the Death Railway. It is also a popular adventure destination thanks to its location in the western mountain country, covered with forests and crisscrossed with a network of rivers.
Kanchanaburi is home to a large ethnic population, including the Mon, Karen and Burmese, who have long settled in the border towns of Sangkhlaburi and Thong Pha Phum. Most tour operators in Kanchanaburi offer trips to these areas that combine culture and adventure in one easily accessible package.
Accommodation
A few tourist hotels in the provincial capital; a wider range along the adventure route, including guesthouses, country lodges and even a jungle raft. List of discount hotels in Kanchanaburi
Adventure in Kanchanaburi
- Canoeing
Jungle Raft (see Directory) arranges canoe trip of two hours or more from a mountain pass to the stunning Lawa Cave, or tourists can contact Safarine Tour which organizes special canoe trips.
- Elephant Riding
An elephant ride through the jungle is popular with visitors to Thong Pha Phum and Sangkhlaburi. A ride can be incorporated into a longer trek featuring mountainbiking and rafting.
- Rafting
Bamboo and inflatable rafts are available for a trip down the Songkalia in Sangkhlaburi.
- Mountainbiking
Mountainbike is an ideal mode for exploring the natural wonders of Saiyok and Sri Nakharin National Parks.
- Hiking
Some of the best trails are in three national parks: Saiyok in Saiyok district and Erawan and Chalerm Ratanakosin in Srisawat district.
