Why choose this Bangkok tour ?
Travel back in time to see the world-famous bridge on the River Kwai, built during World War II by prisoners of war, near the town of Kanchanaburi. Learn about the construction of the infamous “Death Railway” at the poignant JEATH War Museum.
• 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 Allied prisoners of
war
• Visit the JEATH War Museum and see artefacts from the railway’s terrible history
Make the most of your Bangkok adventure
What makes From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi Highlights 1-Day Small Group Tour a unique experience ?
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 kilometres) 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 JEATH Museum, which takes its name from the first letters of the words Japan, England, America/Australia, Thailand and Holland. See the past recreated and relived with pictures and artefacts.
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.
Uncover the terrible history of the railway at the JEATH Museum, which takes its name from the first letters of the words Japan, England, America/Australia, Thailand and Holland. See the past recreated and relived with pictures and artefacts.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi Highlights 1-Day Small Group Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission – Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Porterage
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation to Kanchanaburi by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van with experienced driver
- Roundtrip Bangkok hotel transfers from Sukhumvit Road ( if the option is selected)
- Basic train fee on the Death Railway track (THB 100)
Not Included
- Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person) .
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Explore Asia Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Bangkok.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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
