From Bangkok: Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

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Travel back in time to see the world-famous bridge on the River Kwai near the town of Kanchanaburi. Learn about the construction of the infamous “Death Railway” at the poignant Thailand-Burma Railway Centre.

Highlights

  • Travel with a small intimate group to Kanchanaburi Province where the WWII memorials and museums are a reminder of darker times
  • Ride along a stretch of the notorious Death Railway
  • See the infamous bridge on the River Kwai
  • Learn about the history of the railway's construction by Alllied prisoners of war
  • Visit the famous Thailand-Burma Railway Centre in Kanchanaburi

Description

Learn about the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “Death Railway,” on this 10-hour historical tour to Kanchanaburi, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will tour the well-kept War Cemetery, where the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers are tended. They perished while constructing the notorious 'Death Railway,” which the Japanese had hoped would stretch all the way to the Burmese border. Uncover the terrible history of the railway at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum, research, and information center dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway built during World War II. See the past recreated and relived with pictures and artifacts. You will also ride a train along the original Death Railway track, with a sumptuous lunch awaiting at the disembarkation station. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon for your hotel drop-off.

Includes

English-speaking guide Porterage Entrance fees Transportation to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned van Basic train fee on the Death Railway track (THB 100)

Important Information

  • Please note that there could be a delay in pick-up/drop-off schedule due to heavy traffic conditions in Bangkok
  • It takes approximately 3 hours to commute to Kanchanaburi one-way
  • The basic train ride fee included in the package does not guarantee a seat. If you would like to have an assigned seat, it is encouraged to pay 200 Baht upfront on the train

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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