Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BOAT
The river ferry that crosses Mae Nam Mae Klong costs 5B per person for a one-way trip.
Long-tail boats offer 1½-hour trips to various attractions by the riverside. Prices start at
800B but are negotiable. Boats leave from the pier off Th Chukkadon or from the Jeath
War Museum.
MOTORCYCLE
Motorcycles can be rented at guesthouses and shops along Th Mae Nam Khwae for 200B
a day. Bicycle rentals cost 50B.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Trips from the bus station to the guesthouse area will cost 50B on a sǎhm·lór and 30B on
a motorcycle taxi. Public
sŏrng·tăa·ou
run up and down Th Saengchuto for 10B per pas-
senger (get off at the cemetery if you want the guesthouse area).
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Around Kanchanaburi
Many of the main attractions in Kanchanaburi can be seen on day trips from the provincial
town but to hit the more remote, rural areas you will need to stay overnight.
Scenic train rides snake their way north through dense forests towards must-see spots
such as the Hellfire Pass Memorial and the mighty Erawan National Park. Several nation-
al parks around Kanchanaburi give visitors the opportunity to explore thick jungle, stay
with ethnic groups and visit spectacular waterfalls and caves.
Entry to the parks is 200B for foreigners. Bungalows and camping facilities are avail-
able at most sites, but it is important to book ahead ( 0 2562 0760;
www.dnp.go.th
)
.
Park headquarters have free booklets and maps, and most have guides that can lead
trekking trips. Temperatures range from 8°C to 45°C depending on the time of year, so
bring appropriate clothing.
Some tour companies in Kanchanaburi town can arrange tours of the parks with
English-speaking guides.
