Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Death Railway Full-day From Bangkok
Join our World War II tour of Kanchanaburi for an immersive historical experience. Walk across the Death Railway Bridge over the River Kwai Yai, visit the JEATH War Museum and Thailand–Burma Railway Centre, and pay respects at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Discover the powerful story of the 'Death Railway' with our small-group expedition. • Pay respects & Explore the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery & JEATH War Museum. • Traverse the iconic Bridge Over the River Kwai. • Experience a scenic train ride along the Death Railway. • Conclude the day with a visit to the historic Krasae Cave. • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a renowned Thai restaurant before returning to Bangkok.
Options
Private Tour River Kwai&Train
Private Pick up & Drop off
Pickup included
What's included in Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Death Railway Full-day From Bangkok
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
6:30 AM meet the group at the designated meeting point or a pick-up from your hotel in the city center. Then head directly to Kanchanaburi Province. 10.00 am Explore Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Chungkai was one of the base camps on the Burma-Siam railway and contained a hospital and church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, and the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital. There are now 1,426 Commonwealth and 313 Dutch burials of the Second World War in this cemetery. (Total time included travelling from Bangkok to Kanchanburi)
JEATH War Museum
Visit Jeath war museum, The name JEATH is derived from countries engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. And as the name suggests, this small museum displays photographs and illustrations narrating the living condition of prisoners of war (POWs) during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former POWs who survived.
River Khwae Bridge
Arrived at River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi, The famous Bridge During WW II, Japan constructed the meter-gauge railway line from Ban Pong, Thailand to Thanbyuzayat, Burma. This is now known as the Death Railway. Take a train from here to Kasae Cave. (Total time included visit River Kwai brigde & take a train)
Inclusions
- Train Ticket
- Buffet Lunch at restaurant
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Small group one way Hotel Pick up in BKK city center& Drop Off at Meeting point
- Bottle of Drinking Water and Cool Towel.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Entrance Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping guide and driver as per your voluntary
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For Small-group tour pick-up is available from designated meeting points and selected hotels in Bangkok city center. Drop-off will be at the MBK shopping center only. For private tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.
Meeting Points
- Meet the group at Starbucks Khaosan in Baan Chart Hotel. Our tour guide will meet you with lead traveler name signboard.
- Take the BTS sky train to Phaya Thai Station, Then waiting in front of Florida Hotel Bangkok. Our tour guide will meet you with lead traveler name signboard.
End Points
- Small group tour will drop at MBK shopping center.
