Kanchanaburi - Death Railway and Elephant Haven
On the rails of the famous death train and in the heart of an authentic elephant sanctuary
Durée
1 jours
À partir de
60 €/pers.
Saisons idéales
Jan, Fév, Mar, Nov, Déc
Style
Circuit accompagné
Confort
classique
Voyageurs
Couple, Famille, Solo, senior, groupe
L’esprit du voyage
The whistle of the Death Railway echoes through the River Kwai valley as trains launch onto the historic rails of Kanchanaburi. This railway line, built by prisoners of war during World War II, winds today through spectacular landscapes of limestone cliffs and tropical forests, offering a poignant journey through one of the darkest pages of Thai history.
The afternoon transforms into a privileged encounter at Elephant Haven, a sanctuary where rescued pachyderms roam freely in their natural environment. Visitors share exceptional moments by feeding these giants with baskets of fresh fruit, before experiencing the unique adventure of bathing together in the clear waters of the river, under the watchful eyes of their caretakers.
This excursion from Bangkok combines historical memory and animal conservation, bearing witness to Thailand's painful past while celebrating its commitment to protecting its emblematic wildlife.
Points forts
Itinéraire jour par jour
Discovering Kanchanaburi and its surroundings
08H00. Meet at your hotel in Bangkok, and departure for Kanchanaburi and its train station where we board at 10:40 in the famous ''death train'' made famous by the history of the film ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'', for approximately 1 hour of train travel westward to the SaiYok region, located 70 km to the west at the end of the train line. We have chosen to have you do only the most interesting half of the train journey and get off at Wang Pho station, located just after the most spectacular section of the journey towards Tham Krasae, so just one hour of train to get off at Wang Pho around noon -- sparing you the last 40 minutes of train which are less spectacular and the crowds that will get off at the terminus.
You will meet the driver at Wang Pho station. After lunch, we spend the afternoon at ''Elephant Haven''. On site, we buy baskets of fruit (not included – approximately 3 euros per basket), treats for the pachyderms. Early in the afternoon, we enjoy an exceptional moment: bathing with the Elephants!
Return to Bangkok in the evening. From the start in the morning, plan swimming clothes and change of clothes for those who will swim with the elephants in the afternoon. Put on your clothes as there will probably not be a very convenient changing room on site. Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide
Tarif par personne
Tarif indicatif par personne, base chambre double. Chaque voyage est personnalisé selon vos envies.
Ce voyage peut être adapté selon vos envies
Cet itinéraire constitue une excellente base de découverte, mais il peut être entièrement personnalisé. Nos conseillers locaux construisent chaque voyage sur mesure selon votre budget, vos dates et vos envies.
Non inclus
- International flights
- Customs fees, baggage surcharge
- Meals and beverages (except meals explicitly mentioned)
- Extras not explicitly mentioned, "early check-in", "day-use" or "late check-out"
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- International Insurance
- Services not explicitly mentioned or mentioned as "optional"
Inclus
- English-speaking guide services
- Thai private driver services
- The visits and activities mentioned in the program
- Local Insurance and Local Taxes
Informations pratiques
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 40% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
More than 60 days before departure: 40% of total price (deposit retained)
Between 60 and 30 days before departure: 50% of total price
Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of total price
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
The information below concerns travellers intending to visit Thailand for a tourist stay. Entry requirements may change, so we recommend verifying information with the official authorities of Thailand and your country of residence before departure.
Passport
To enter Thailand, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry and must contain at least one blank page for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn or altered pages).
Tourist stay visa requirements
Entry requirements and visa exemptions for tourist stays depend on your nationality.
You must verify your specific entry conditions with the Thai embassy or consulate in your country of residence before travelling.
The authorities may request:
an outbound travel document (return flight or onward journey),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Before your arrival, you must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a digital arrival form implemented by the Thai authorities.
This document allows you to transmit to immigration services certain information required for entry into the country:
passport information
flight details
address of your first accommodation in Thailand
The form should generally be completed online in the days prior to your arrival. A digital confirmation or QR code may be requested when passing through immigration.
Travelling with children
Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
Depending on your country of residence, an authorisation for the child to leave the country may be required when a minor travels without one of their parents.
Other nationalities
Entry conditions may vary depending on nationality. Travellers should contact the Thai embassy or consulate in their country of residence for specific requirements.
To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to be insured for repatriation assistance and medical expenses abroad.
Your local agency encourages you to familiarize yourself with the specific contract developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
To subscribe to insurance, learn about the coverage and rates, follow the link below.
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Specific to our trips, we strongly suggest subscribing to them.
If you choose to subscribe to one of these plans, the policy detailing all coverage and the procedures for claiming are available on the insurer's website.
Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with the procedures for reporting any claim. The participant must therefore keep this policy with them throughout their trip.
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