ATV rides, zip-lining, and much more. This resort is packed with adventurous activities for guests to participate in. If you’re looking for thrills on the weekend, Phuiyara Resort in Kanchanaburi would be ideal for a getaway with friends, family, or your special someone.

The resort itself is situated along a stream and in between two mountains thus surrounding the villas with lush greenery. Phuiyara has only two types of rooms, ten of each kind. The Cottagerooms are in fact made and decorated from bamboo. These ten cottages are nicely grouped in a circle with a large garden nearby the stream. The Villa rooms are Thai Teak houses. The houses are situated higher on the mountain. You’ll get a wonderful view of the mountains from up here. Each of the rooms is equipped with hot water, a fridge, TV, and A/C. Water and Internet Wi-Fi are also available in the rooms.

If you decide to come here, you’ll want to try out their ATV track. The track takes you through dirt roads and steep slopes along the mountain. At the same time you’ll be able to enjoy the scenery and beauty of the natural forest. On the ride, will you be able to visit the Bumblebee Bat; the smallest species of bat in the world. Kanchanaburi is the only province in Thailand to see these tiny animals. Another rare forest dweller you may be able to see during the rainy season is the Sirikit Crab named after H.M. Queen Sirikit. This tri-colored crustacean eats leaves! For your safety, you are accompanied by at least two staff members. The first will guide you and the second will be the last ATV to help you should you have problems.

The activity you can’t miss out on is the Iyara Flying course. This activity puts you on top of trees and you’ll go zipping through the forest. This zip-lining activity is certainly the most exhilarating. All the equipment used for zip-lining is professional grade from France. The resort offers three packages for the activity. The packages are divided by the number of stations you want to experience. The full course is a total of 13 stations for only 800 Baht. The other two packages are six stations and four stations (600 Baht and 400 Baht).

For some aqua adventure, grab a partner and paddle, and hop onto one of the kayaks. Cruise your way along the stream that originates from Burma and flows into Thailand. You’ll be taken through plenty of rocks, and beautiful views of nature along the water. If these activities aren’t enough for you, you can go camping as well. During certain seasons, you can camp out and watch elephants in the wild from a tree house.

At the end of the day, you’ll definitely be hungry so make your way to Ruen Rattanaporn; the resort’s restaurant. Located along the stream for views, the restaurant has a good selection of Thai food for you to choose from. Their recommended dishes include Tom Yum Gai Baan (Chicken Tom Yum), Namprik Ong (Chill paste), Pad Pak Kood (Fried vegetables), and many more.

Phuiyara Resort is definitely the place for an adventure-filled weekend between friends, families, or loved-ones. All the activities can be enjoyed by kids and adults, and are not excessively priced. The staff are trained professionals, and the equipment used for all activities are imported. The resort’s location makes it a great place for nature and adventure.

Address : 33/9 Moo 2, Huay Kayeng Sub-district, Thong Pha Poom District, Kanchanaburi

GPS : 14.626170, 98.572620

Contact : 034 685 632, 081 810 9075

Fax : 34 685 632

E-mail : info@phuiyararesort.com

Website : www.phuiyararesort.com 

Number of Rooms : 20 rooms

Type of Rooms : Cottage (Bamboo House); Villa (Thai Teak House)

Rates : Cottage (Bamboo House) 1,000 Baht/night; Villa (Thai Teak House) 1,500 Baht/night. Prices includes breakfast.

Check in - out : Check in 14.00. Check out 12.00.

Restaurant : Ruen Rattanaporn

CAR
From Kanchanaburi Town, drive towards Thong Pha Poom district on Route 323. Drive past Sai Yod Noi and Sai Yod Yai Waterfalls then turn on to Route 3272. Continue driving past Vachiralongkorn Dam for about 20 kilometers then turn left into Huay Kayeng sub-district and drive for two more kilometers. The resort is to your right.

BUS
Bangkok – Three Pagodas Pass (Sangklaburi); Leaves from Morchit Northern Bus Terminal every day from 05.00 – 12.30. The bus will pass Talad (market) Thong Pha Poom. Get off at the market then take the yellow mini bus to Phuiyara Resort. It should cost between 20-30 Baht.