Highlights
- Safari tents in lovely rural setting
- Close to two national parks
- Mountain biking, canoeing, bamboo rafting
- Elephant trekking, cultural visits
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EnquireHintok River Camp is a rural nature retreat with well-appointed African safari style tents in a stunning setting right on the banks of Thailand’s River Kwai. The camp is conveniently located close to a wide variety of activities and two national parks: the Sai Yok National Park is on the opposite side of the river, while the Erawan National Park is just a short drive away. Also nearby is the notorious Hellfire Pass – here, during World War II, a number of prisoners of war famously and painstakingly carved out a route for a railway track through both jungle and rock.
The accommodation comprises 20 luxury canvas safari tents built on wooden platforms. They’re designed to blend in with their natural surroundings and come with a variety of amenities such as air conditioning, hairdryers, complimentary toiletries and a brass fan. All tents house a private bathroom with hot running water, as well as a terrace/living area.
The restaurant is set on a wooden terrace and is semi-outdoors with stunning views of the river and the lush jungle scenery. Three meals a day are served here, and BBQ Campfire Dinners are held in the evenings under the starry night sky. The retreat’s professional chef offers up a variety of freshly prepared food and there’s a bar serving refreshing soft drinks, distinctive beers, colourful cocktails and wine.
While simple and rustic in character, the retreat does have its fair share of on-site facilities and activities. Perhaps the most appealing thing to do here is to enjoy a leisurely dip in the clean and natural spring water pool. To learn about the fascinating yet somewhat sombre history of the area, visit the Hintok Story Museum or for something a bit more relaxing, book a soothing Thai massage. There are lots of exciting outdoor activities available in the local area from canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and bamboo rafting to elephant trekking. Some of the many nearby attractions include the massive Lawa Cave, located within the Sai Yok National Park, the Treetop Adventure Park with its thrilling zip-lines and the Mon Temple, a grand monument belonging to the Mon people, an ethnic minority who to this day enjoy a peaceful and simplistic way of life.
Hintok River Camp welcomes children and is a great destination for younger ones who want to learn more about the natural world. Beds can be laid out in double, twin or triple formation depending on requirements. Parents are reminded to keep an eye on their younger ones when by the pool or by the river, as both are unguarded and unfenced.
We had such a good holiday. You did a fantastic job!
The house in Marrakesh was ridiculous. We effectively had it to ourselves. The accommodation was borderline palatial.
I actually think that the time we had in Marrakesh was sufficient. We could potentially have done a day by a pool but I think we’d done enough souk-ing by the end of Day Two.
The hotel in the mountains was a shade more rustic than I was expecting, but all great fun. Stunning views. The guide / mule / cook team were excellent and our guide (Hassan) tailored the treks to our capabilities well. He was superb, and really made an effort with the kids. The second and third day of trekking were particularly good. Such an adventure for the kids.
All the logistics worked seamlessly. Every aspect went like clockwork. Top marks. The advice on tipping was also much appreciated (I hate thinking that I’m getting mugged off or am potentially not giving enough…).
From my seven-year-old son:
I thought it was GREAT. The food was amazing and the culture was very interesting. My favourite bit was scrambling up rocks in the Atlas Mountains.
In retrospect, I’d probably do the trip in reverse. Flopping on the roof terrace after the rigours of the mountains would have been even more satisfying.
Henry O
reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains
on 05 June 2025
We just wanted to thank you for an absolutely amazing holiday. Everything went exactly to plan and we were blown away with the quality of the guides, transport and accommodation. The itinerary was perfect for our family with a great mix of guided and free days and the different destinations complemented each other well. We will definitely be using Tourdust again for our next trip! Particular highlights were the Ha Long Bay cruise, Hanoi, and the morning cycle tour in Siam Reap
Jane P
reviewing Complete Vietnam For Families
on 14 May 2025
We had an extraordinary time. It was magical and we couldn't hav asked or hoped for more. Thank you both so much for all of your time and assistance.
Emma M
reviewing Best of Botswana for Families
on 18 November 2024