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Choose between road-connected town stays and boat-only floating rafts
Resorts near the River Kwai Bridge in Mueang Kanchanaburi let you drive out for dinner anytime, while floating lodges in Sai Yok require a longtail boat transfer from Phutakien Pier.
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Check boat pier arrival cut-off times
If you book a floating resort on the Kwai Noi River, check the latest afternoon boat transfer time so you can plan your drive from Bangkok or Erawan Waterfall accordingly.
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Verify electricity and room cooling on eco-rafts
Some historic floating bamboo lodges operate without mains electricity for an authentic lantern-lit experience, whereas luxury floating villas provide full air-conditioning. Read the room amenities carefully on Agoda.
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Group sights by river valley
Erawan Waterfall lies up the Kwai Yai valley, while Hellfire Pass and Sai Yok sit along the Kwai Noi valley. Map your two- or three-day driving loop before booking.
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