Travellers

The River Kwai Jungle Raft Floatel is a rustic floating village in Kanchanaburi that's been around since 1976. Just two and a half hours outside of Bangkok, its bamboo rooms roped together in a long row line the banks of the River Kwai. Accommodations are "cozy" at 28 square meters, but create a community vibe with hammocks slung close enough together to encourage conversation. There's no electricity so things are definitely quiet at night. During the day the resort's dock is lined with sunbathers and the river fills with swimmers. The current is strong enough to pull swimmers at a steady clip, so the favorite sport for guests is to jump off the pier, float the length of the resort, grab onto the last ladder, climb back out and repeat. Essential info: There's no convenience store around the corner from the Jungle Raft Floatel, so food and boat transfers are included in the price. Rates for a room with half board, joint boat transfer and double occupancy start at US$72, with full board starting at US$79. Book through the Floatel’s website. The Float House River Kwai: Kanchanaburi, Thailand