Khwae Noi River Descent
This kayak tour lists eight kayak tracks along the Khwae Noi River originating near the border with Myanmar. It begins at the confluence of Ranti, Songkalia and Bikhli Rivers. At Kanchanaburi it merges with the Khwae Yai River to form the Mae Klong, which empties into the Gulf of Thailand at Samut Songkhram. The former Thailand - Burma railway, also called the Death Railway, follows the Khwae Noi Valley. The kayak tour starts at Thong Pha Phum and ends at the confluence with the Mae Klong at Kanchanaburi.
Distance: 245 Km
Estimated travel time: 8 days (30 Km/day) but can be done in 4 days
Departure: Thong Pha Phum
Arrival: Kanchanaburi (junction with the Khwae Yai River)
Estimated travel time: 8 days (30 Km/day) but can be done in 4 days
Departure: Thong Pha Phum
Arrival: Kanchanaburi (junction with the Khwae Yai River)
Recce done: 26-27 January 2013
Trip done: 2-5 March 2013 in 4 days (60 Km/day)
26 January 2013 (Track 2A)
27 January 2013 (Track 2B)
2 March 2013 (Track 1)
3 March 2013 (Track 2)
4 March 2013 (Track 3)
5 March 2013 (Track 4)
