Kanchanaburi is a lush and amazing province west of Bangkok, famous for its scenic river and natural sceneries as well as for the tragic history of the “death railway” built by the Allied soldiers during World War II. After the pick up in hotel, transfer by private vehicle to Kanchanaburi (about 2 hours) to visit the War Cemetery and the War Museum. Soon after, board the train and take a scenic ride on the Bridge Over the River Kwai, stopping at Kra-sae station for stunning photo of the Death Railway and the curving bridge. Then explore the Kra-sae Cave before taking a well deserved break and a Thai buffet lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, have fun and relax at the Sai Yoke Noi Waterfall. Then it’s time to start the return transfer to Bangkok.
07:00 am Pick up from your hotel (please wait in the lobby). Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km west of Bangkok).
09:30 am Arrive at the first destination: visit the Don Rak War Cemetery in Kanchanaburi, which is the final resting place for the 6982 Allied POWs who perished during the construction of the Death Railway in World War II.
09:50 am Visit the Jeath War Museum, a realistic depiction of prisoners of war living quarters, with photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from World War II
10:20 am Visit the world famous Bridge Over the River Kwai
11:05 am Travel by train along the Death railway, crossing the spectacular curving bridge which was built along the mountain side by the Allied POW in WWII using wooden logs. Stop at Tham Kra-sae Station to photograph the death railway curve and explore the nearby Kra-sae cave.
13:00 pm Lunch break at a Thai Restaurant.
14:00 pm Visit Sai Yok Noi waterfall and enjoy some free time to relax
15:30 pm Start the journey back to Bangkok
18:00 pm Arrive back to the hotel in Bangkok (time may vary, depending on traffic).
Lunch
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The Thailand-Burma Railway centre, where visitors learn the history of the infamous Thailand-Burma railway construction; the War Cemetery, and the spectacular train ride crossing the River Kwai bridge and traversing a beautiful natural scenery.
Wear comfort / sport shoes and a hat: the day can be very hot and sunny.
Private return transfer by A/C vehicle
English speaking guide
Lunch
Admission fees
Personal expenses
Tips for driver & guide (optional)
Extra drinks and meals
Optional tours available on spot
As for the above tour itinerary, we can arrange additional customised trips on request and program may be subject to variations based on traffic, events or anything else, while maintaining all visits.
Prices are per person on request in local currency (THB) according with the number of participants.
Price on request
Price on request
Travelers can cancel the tour before the deadline of cancellation; charges will be applied according to the cancellation deadline. The date of cancellation is the date in which the written communication od cancellation is received by the company. Charges are a percentage of the total tour price per person, including surcharges but excluding any amendment charges and any insurance payment.
15 to No show 100 % charge
24 to 16 days 50 % of the tour price
29 to 25 days up 10 % of the tour price
30 days up no charge
Child from 1 – 5 year: Free of charge if sharing bed with parents
Child from 6 – 7 year: charge 50% of adult price if sharing bed with parents
Child from 8 – 9 year: charge 90% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents ‘room
Child from 10 year up: adult rate
