Boat
Trip to Sai Yok and Kaeng Lawa Cave
 One
of the best ways to experience the unparalleled natural beauty
of this province is to take a boat trip along the Khwae Noi
River, the tributary featured in some of the Russian roulette
scenes in 'The Deerhunter'.
The
trip up the river from Kanchanaburi town to Sai Yok Waterfall
allows the visitor to get close to the jungle wildlife at
the water's edge. Who knows, you may even see a tiger coming
down for a drink. More likely would be monitor lizards or
various species of birds.
The
Lawa Cave, just before the Sai Yok Falls, is one of the larger
caverns in the area, with bizarre formations of stalactites
and stalagmites. The Sai Yok Falls and National Park are well
worth a stay (raft houses are available) for the rich diversity
of fauna and flora to be found.
Boats
for the trip along the Khwae Noi can be hired at Pak Saeng
Pier in Tambon Tha Sao. The round trip costs about 1,000 to
1,200 baht for the boat, depending on your bargaining skills.
The round trip takes about 4 hours.
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