Floating Market | Tiger Temple

This is a tour for the early-birds because we'll pick you up at your hotel at 07:00 and drive to the Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi province.

Here you'll enjoy the thrill of a short boat trip through the market which is full of fascinating sights, sounds and smells. It's a great place to try local Thai delicacies and it's especially good when you're a little hungry!

From there it's on to the War Cemetery on the outskirts of Kanchanaburi, where your English-speaking guide will join you. This Cemetery contains the remains of 6,982 Australian, Dutch and British war prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the Death Railway. It's one of the focal points of the annual ANZAC Day services here in Thailand, along with Hellfire Pass.

A short drive from the War Cemetary will take you to the historic Bridge over the River Kwai made famous by the French author Pierre Boulle. Unfortunately, Monsieur Boulle had never been to Kanchanaburi or he would have known that the railway does not cross the River Kwai.

It actually crosses the Mae Klong River. When the movie came out, Thailand faced something of a problem.  Thousands of tourists came flocking to see the Bridge over the River Kwai and they didn't actually have one.  So, with admirable lateral thinking, they simply renamed the river. The Mae Klong is now the 'Kwae Yai' or Big Kwai for several miles north of the confluence with the 'Kwae Noi' or Little Kwai, including the bit under the bridge. Here, you'll have time to wander across the bridge and to get plenty of good photos.

An excellent Thai lunch will be enjoyed on the way up to the Tiger Temple. Remember there are many animals here, not only tigers. Pics with adult tigers cost 1000 Baht extra. Tiger cub feeding costs 1500 Baht extra with a maximum of four per group.  

When the adult tigers are brought out, everyone can follow them down into the tiger canyon where you'll have a chance to have your piccie taken with a tiger in your lap, but you'll have to pay the temple extra for these pics.

When the tigers return from the canyon, your driver will be ready to return you to your hotel in Bangkok. Time to reflect on a great days outing for you and your group with Bangkok Day Tours.

Tour includes boat, lunch, Tiger temple entrance fees, transport and tour guide. Feel free to tip the driver and guide as you see fit.

Ladies: please note that the Temple has recently tightened their dress requirements. You must have your shoulders covered and have no visible cleavage - a t-shirt is a good choice. Shorts must be long, finishing just above the knee. Tights cannot be worn as an outer garment. For everyone, no red, purple or pink clothing.