The original plan was to visit Koh Samui, but my mother quickly intervened.

She asked why I would go south during the rainy season and expressed concern about the monsoon.

She flatly refused to let me go to the sea.

So, I changed my plans and decided to visit Kanchanaburi instead. After a quick search for reviews, I discovered that Kanchanaburi is a popular destination with waterfalls, rafting, and other water activities. I figured that visiting a waterfall would be a good alternative to the beach, and it wouldn't be too far from Bangkok. I then looked for reviews of floating accommodations and found แพบ้านโยค. I called to make a reservation and was lucky to find a room available after a recent cancellation. With accommodation secured, we set off on our trip.

This is our first review trip, it might be a bit long, but I can assure you that it's full of useful information. We are adventurous travelers, so our trip might be a bit different from others, but I guarantee that anyone can follow our itinerary!

Our plan for this trip was to:

Sleep on a floating raft | Play in Sai Yok Yai Waterfall | Take a boat tour to admire nature | Go bamboo rafting

We wanted to reconnect with nature and live a slow life, without any distractions.

Getting to Kanchanaburi is not difficult at all. You have three options: bus, van, or train. We chose to take the bus because we were traveling on a weekend, and the train would definitely be crowded and delayed. We don't really like vans, so we opted for safety first.

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DAY-1

We woke up at 4:00 AM, showered, got dressed, and left at 4:30 AM. We took a taxi to the Southern Bus Terminal (near Taling Chan, it's quite far). We arrived at the bus terminal at 5:20 AM and waited for the bus to Kanchanaburi at platform 10. We caught the 5:30 AM bus just in time. We bought the tickets on the bus, which cost 99 baht. The bus was very punctual, so make sure to arrive early. And when it was time, we were off! The journey to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal took about 3 hours. The air conditioning was cold, which made me sleepy. So, I'm going to take a nap now. zzZZ

We arrived at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal around 9:00 AM. We were starving, so we decided to grab something to eat near the terminal. We stopped at a pork noodle shop that also served red pork rice, crispy pork rice, and blood soup. We ordered two dishes to share.

Now that we were full, we were ready to explore. Our next stop was a local landmark, the Bridge over the River Kwai. From the Kanchanaburi bus terminal, we needed to take a yellow songthaew (shared taxi) with "Lad Ya" written on the side. The fare was 10 baht per person, but the songthaew only stopped at the entrance, so we had to take another ride to get to the bridge. We decided to be brave and hitch a ride (or maybe we were just being cheap). We flagged down the first car and asked, "Excuse me, are you going towards the Bridge over the River Kwai? Can we hitch a ride with you?" The driver said yes, and we hopped in. At that moment, we wanted to bow down to the driver three times in gratitude. And then, we finally arrived at the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

The place was packed, even though we arrived early. We took some photos with the bridge and decided to head to Sai Yok Yai National Park around 10:30 AM. Check-in was at 2:00 PM and the raft trip was at 5:00 PM, so we were excited to get there early.

To get there, we took a red minivan with a sign that said "Thong Pha Phum". The fare to Sai Yok National Park was 55 baht. (We chose Sai Yok because our accommodation was inside the park.) The journey took about 2 hours.

....The sky-blue seat is the best.....

We finally arrived at the entrance of the park around noon. We decided to grab some papaya salad for lunch before continuing our journey.

After filling our stomachs, we were ready to conquer the next leg of our trip. The entrance to the park was about 2-3 kilometers away. We had the option of taking a tuk-tuk for 30 baht per person, but we decided to try our luck with hitchhiking.

We spotted a potential ride and approached the driver, who was loading up his vehicle. We asked, "Excuse me, are you heading to Sai Yok National Park? Would it be alright if we hitch a ride with you?"

"Of course," the driver replied. "I'm heading there now. You can wait in the car while I finish loading."

"Thank you so much!" we exclaimed.

And just like that, we saved ourselves 30 baht on a tuk-tuk ride. But the best part was yet to come. The driver turned out to be a local, which meant we wouldn't have to pay the 100 baht entrance fee. We were incredibly lucky! As we chatted with the driver, we discovered that he was related to the owner of the raft house where we were planning to stay. Double the luck! He even dropped us off right near our accommodation. What a kind and generous person!

Finally, we arrived at our destination: a beautiful raft house on the river called Baan Yok.

Clear signage indicates the way down.

.....After passing the stairs, you will find a bridge leading to the accommodation. Yay! We're here......

This is the back of the raft, which is the entrance. Our raft is at the very end. I requested it, hehe...

This area is for dining. Sit on high chairs and enjoy the atmosphere.

Next, let's take a look at the front of the raft.

This is a corner view from the dining area. It's beautiful, isn't it?....

....The view from our raft is amazing....

Nestled amidst the serene natural landscape, Baan Yok Raft offers an unparalleled experience of tranquility and privacy. With only four rafts available, guests can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings without any distractions. The unique design of the rafts, featuring curved wooden chairs, evokes a sense of being on a boat, adding to the overall charm.

Baan Yok Raft offers two pricing options: 1,490 baht for two guests on weekdays and 1,990 baht for two guests on weekends. Both packages include a raft trip and breakfast. While the prices may be comparable to other resorts, the unparalleled privacy and tranquility offered by Baan Yok Raft make it an exceptional value.

It is currently two o'clock in the afternoon. We arrived very early, so we took turns taking photos while waiting for five o'clock to go rafting.

With two hours to spare, we decided to take a walk around Sai Yok Yai. The owner of the raft was very kind and let us borrow his motorbike to ride around. The accommodation was excellent, the service was great, and the owner was incredibly generous. We then arrived at Sai Yok Yai.

.....This is a suspension bridge. Looking down, you will see the view of the Mae Klong River, where you can go rafting and play in the waterfalls.....

.....The floating houses by the river are all full. We called to book a place here, but it was also full! Let me tell you, this area is very close to the waterfall.....

.....Strolling around, oh my, it's 4:30 already. Better hurry back to prepare for the water play.....

At precisely 5 pm, we set sail for the majestic Trai Yok Yai waterfall, located near the suspension bridge we had visited earlier.

Let's go, Brother Suchart!

.....We have arrived at Trai Yok Yai Waterfall. The waterfall is flowing strongly and is very cold. It's so refreshing.....

.....I wonder how strong the water is, ask my chubby friend 555555.....

And we went to play in the water, the camera was gone. I really enjoyed playing in the water. I must say that if you come to Kanchanaburi, don't miss this big Sai Yok waterfall. It's really beautiful and refreshing. And they let us play in the waterfall for about an hour.

.....After playing in the waterfall, we still weren't satisfied, so we continued to the raft. .....

After playing in the water until we were exhausted, it was time to eat. Luckily, our brother had ordered food for us before we went to the waterfall, because he was afraid that if we ordered it when we got back, it wouldn't be ready in time. When we got back from the waterfall, we could eat right away. We ordered stir-fried curry with shrimp and squid, stir-fried shrimp and squid with chili paste, and deep-fried tilapia with garlic. It was so delicious! We were so hungry that we forgot to take pictures. 55555 That's it for today's activities. We're going back tomorrow. Sigh, why does time pass so quickly?

DAY-2

The alarm clock went off at 7 am. We woke up and had breakfast.

Our plan for the second day is to go play in the stream of the large Sai Yok waterfall in the morning. We plan to check out around noon.

This is the source of the Trai Yok Yai Waterfall, where the water flows strongly from the very beginning.

After playing in the water for 10 hours, I haven't had a chance to shower, so I need to hurry back to pack my things before checking out at noon.

.....Goodbye, Baan Baan Yok. I will definitely come back to stay again if I have the chance!!!.....

Next, we will go to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall. We took the free train to Kanchanaburi Station and then took a bus back to Bangkok. We only came for 2 days, but we had to make the most of it. Every minute counts. Actually, on the way back to Sai Yok Noi, we were going to take the same bus as we did on the way there, but we missed it by a hair. A local told us that it had left just a little while before we arrived. So what did we do? We ended up resorting to our original strategy: hitchhiking. And guess what? We got another free ride! We hitched a ride all the way to Sai Yok Noi.

We arrived at Trai Yoi Nok Waterfall. However, the waterfall was barely a trickle, resembling more of a cat's pee than a cascading stream. Due to the overwhelming number of visitors and the scorching heat, we opted not to explore the park's interior. Instead, we decided to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the "cat's pee" waterfall while savoring a famous young coconut roti.

Glancing at the clock, it was already 3 pm. The free train departs from Sai Yok Noi to Nam Tok Railway Station at 3:30 pm. We had to take a songthaew for another 2 kilometers, which cost 20 baht per person.

Upon arriving at the station, we prepared to show our ID cards to receive the free tickets. And finally, we got the free train tickets! Haha.

We opted to sit on the right side of the train to enjoy the scenic views of the River Kwai and the Death Railway.

15.30 p.m.

This station feels like a place where people come to practice Dharma. Amen.

.....And now we arrive at the highlight of this station, the Krasae Cave. This station is a popular destination for foreigners, as it holds a significant place in the history of the Death Railway construction.....

..... After traveling for a while, around 5:30, we arrived at the Saphan Kwai Yai Station, also known as the Bridge over the River Kwai. .....

Next stop is Kanchanaburi station. We got off at this station and took a shared taxi to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal for 20 baht each. We arrived at the bus terminal at 6:30 am. We planned to take a bus back to Bangkok, but we were told by the staff at the station that there was only one bus to Bangkok at 1 pm!!! Wait a minute, there are buses from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi every hour, but there is only one bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok? What is the fairness? And so we had to take a van back, but most of them would stop at the Southern Bus Terminal, so we had to choose the one that would stop at MRT Chatuchak. Luckily, there was one available, leaving at 7 pm. The ticket price was 120 baht. The van left on time and we arrived in Bangkok around 10:30 pm. We went back to our dorm, took a shower, and went to sleep...zzZZ

End of trip.....

Summary of expenses

Two 1,000 baht bills, two 100 baht bills left. Hehe

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Thank you, friends, for reading until the end. I feel like this is a very long review. I hope our review will be helpful to friends who are going to visit this place. ...<3