Kanchanaburi Activities Travel Guide

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Kanchanaburi is a sportsman's paradise, the beautiful nature calls to be outdoors enjoying the superb scenery. You want to go green? Everything in Kanchanaburi is green. There are a myriad of riverside activities and explorations, you can go fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking or explore the rainforest on the back of an elephant! You can go bird watching or star gazing. The trails are everything you imagine it would be and more... [more]

Golf

With all that huge fertile land golf clubs are emerging everywhere, adding to the list of activities in Kanchanaburi. At least 10 golf clubs complete with clubhouse, pro shops, caddy facilities and equipment rental can be named. Most of the courses are the standard 18-hole, par 72

Freshwater Fishing

Two rivers to choose from and two reservoirs! Fish abounds in Kanchanaburi, try your lack at getting your fresh dinner go for a Giant Gourami, Transverse Bellbard, Giant Snakehead fish or a striped tiger Nandid. You can arrange for fishing trips at most resorts along the river.

River Rafting

Wonderful adventures in any of the rivers, you can find many places where to hire, Rental places are located on the waterfront Song Kwai Road area and from most hotels alongside the rivers. Long trips, short trips overnight trips you name it! The TAT office has the most information and where to get the best prices.

Rail Trips

Taking the train and going through the famous Death Railway is a must! Some parts are just incredible especially a wooden section next to a steep limestone cliff full of caves high up next to the curving Kwai Noi River. The rail crosses the famous Bridge over the River Kwai from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok Railway Station close to the Sai Yok Waterfall.

Trekking

Some of these adventures are better arranged with a Travel Agent. Jungle trekking, cave exploration, elephant treks and even sleeping on Tree houses are some of the best excursions in the nation in the striking cliffs surrounding Kanchanaburi.

Cultural Odysseys

Other tours offered embark on a cultural discovery of the Karen hilltribes traveling by ox-cart into the hills crossing the breathtaking rainforest. Can be purchased in advance or arranged in town.

Spa & Massage

You haven't been in Thailand if you haven't tried a Thai massage. The ancient art has been perfected to improve body and mind. Kanchanaburi has many spas to choose from, some of the best ones are located in the resorts, Suan Nanachaat (The Garden of Many Nations) also offers herbal treatments in a tranquil exotic garden.