Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Option 1: Private taxiWe can recommend Songpol, he can bring you directly from your hotel to Somboon. You can only contact him through WhatsApp in basic English, he will use Google Translate. His number is +66 (0)94 682 1660. A one way trip is 2,200 baht, return trip 4,000 baht. It takes around 2 to 2.5 hours depending on the traffic. We recommend to leave 3 hours in advance.
Option 2: TrainTake a train from Bangkok at Thonburi station to Wang Yen station (near the resort) where we can pick you up. The train ride is about 3.5 hours and costs 100 baht per person. Please send us an email to arrange a pick-up service. There are only 2 trains daily.
Option 3: Public transportTake a bus or minivan from Bangkok at Mo Chit or Southern bus station to Kanchanaburi. They leave every half hour from both stations and take about 2.5 hours. Mo Chit is approximately 120 baht per ticket and Southern bus station 100 baht.
The meeting point for our tours is Home Phutoey River Kwai Resort, from here we will pick you up and bring you across the river by boat. Transport from Kanchanaburi to Home Phutoey is not included.
We will have 3 daily shuttle taxis available for our guests, leaving from Kanchanaburi train station. The shuttle taxi is 1,000 baht for one way, or 1,600 baht for two way (return on the same day). You might be the only guests using the shuttle taxi, in which case you pay the full price. If there are multiple guests using the shuttle, you split the costs amongst yourself. Departure times from Kanchanaburi:- Morning program - 7.15am
- Afternoon program - 10.30am - Full day program - 8.15am If you decide to come by your own transport, we will pick you up by boat from Home Phutoey resort. If you are staying at one of the other resorts we have partnered with, you can book a boat directly to the elephant land with your hotel/Serenata resort group. These costs are not included in the program. The boat journey is absolutely incredible, over the river kwai with the wild jungle and limestone mountains. Boat rental (Maximum 8 persons per boat/roundtrip):- A private boat from Phutakien pier to Elephant land 1200 per boat
- A private boat from Hintok River Camp to Elephant land 1200 per boat
- A private boat from The Floathouse to Elephant land 1000 per boat
- A private boat from Resotel to Elephant land 1000 per boat
- A private boat from Jungle Rafts to Elephant land 600 per boat
Elephants are wildlife – NOT entertainment.
A new and real change is needed – we will make a difference as a hands-off and elephant friendly sanctuary where elephants can simply be elephants. By not touching the elephants we create a peaceful and stress free environment.We want to be an example of an ethical change in the wildlife tourism industry.
Beware of unknowingly participating in animal cruelty.
Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We recommend wearing long pants (as you’re going to do banana/grass cutting) and closed shoes or sandals.
Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a hat and a camera.
If you’d like to observe smaller wildlife such as birds, squirrels, etc. Bring your binoculars.
Lawa cave in Sai Yok National park:
If you are looking for a nice place to stay in Kanchanaburi before or after your visit to Somboon Legacy Foundation, we recommend VN guesthouse. They offer cheap, clean rooms and have an excellent restaurant with local and international dishes. (And they offer pancakes specially for children!)
- Chang Chill
- Following Giants
- BLES and BEES
- Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
- Elephant Refuge North America
- Elephant Haven European Elephant Sanctuary in France
Lunch ฿ 200 = € 5,50
Extra bed ฿ 700 = € 19,00