Bangkok Trip Overview
There’s some absolutely stunning scenery in the Thai countryside beyond Bangkok – but some of it hides a tragic past. The area around the River Kwai played a crucial role in World War II with the construction of the so-called ‘death railway’.
This area found global fame in the epic 1950s film The Bridge On The River Kwai, so of course, you’ll make a stop here to follow in the film stars’ footsteps. Later on, you’ll hear more about the ‘death railway’ as you make stops at Wang Pho viaduct and take a walk through tropical jungle to reach Hellfire Pass.
During your day-long tour, you’ll have the chance to admire views across rice fields and temples, walk to a waterfall and visit the Giant Raintree, a centuries-old tree in a beautiful location. There will also be time to stop for coffee and lunch with lovely views to admire – and you might even spot a monkey or two!
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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There’s some absolutely stunning scenery in the Thai countryside beyond Bangkok – but some of it hides a tragic past. The area around the River Kwai played a crucial role in World War II with the construction of the so-called ‘death railway’.
This area found global fame in the epic 1950s film The Bridge On The River Kwai, so of course, you’ll make a stop here to follow in the film stars’ footsteps. Later on, you’ll hear more about the ‘death railway’ as you make stops at Wang Pho viaduct and take a walk through tropical jungle to reach Hellfire Pass.
During your day-long tour, you’ll have the chance to admire views across rice fields and temples, walk to a waterfall and visit the Giant Raintree, a centuries-old tree in a beautiful location. There will also be time to stop for coffee and lunch with lovely views to admire – and you might even spot a monkey or two!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wat Tham Sua, Tha Muang 71110 Thailand
Break the journey at a coffee shop with views of temples and rice fields, then visit the ancient raintree
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bridge Over the River Kwai, Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
Step into movie-worthy scenery as you visit the famous Bridge on the River Kwai
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: JEATH War Museum, Wat Chai Chumphon Ban Tai Subdistrict, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
Learn about how World War II affected this part of the world at the atmospheric cemetery and JEATH War Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tham Kra Sae Bridge, Lum Sum 71150 Thailand
Explore the tragic past of the ‘death railway’ in an area of the beautiful scenery around Wang Pho
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail, 207 Moo 11, Tha Sao 71150 Thailand
Take a four-kilometer walk through lush jungle to Hellfire Pass
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sai Yok Yai Waterfall, ____________________, 71150 Thailand
Visit the steam train display at the end of the line, and cool your feet in the pool by a waterfall
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
At the end of your fascinating tour, you’ll be taken back to your hotel
Duration: 2 hours
