Experience the vibrant Mae Klong train market and the lively Damnoen Saduak floating market. Immerse yourself in Thai culture and history with a visit to the River Kwai, including the Allied war cemetery and the Bridge over the River Kwai.
Experience the vibrant Mae Klong train market and the lively Damnoen Saduak floating market. Immerse yourself in Thai culture and history with a visit to the River Kwai, including the Allied war cemetery and the Bridge over the River Kwai.
Brief itinerary: • 7.00 AM depart from the meeting point / hotel and drive towards Kanchanaburi, a small town 123 kilometres from Bangkok. • 8.30 AM arrive at the train market and walk on the tracks to explore • 10.00 AM board a long tail boat to get the real experience at the Damnoen Saduak floating market. • 11.30 AM continue to Kanchanaburi where the…
Brief itinerary: • 7.00 AM depart from the meeting point / hotel and drive towards Kanchanaburi, a small town 123 kilometres from Bangkok. • 8.30 AM arrive at the train market and walk on the tracks to explore • 10.00 AM board a long tail boat to get the real experience at the Damnoen Saduak floating market. • 11.30 AM continue to Kanchanaburi where the River Kwai is located. • Thai lunch • 2.00 PM visit the WWII museum, the allied war cemetery, the bridge over the river Kwai • 5.00 PM approximately back at the hotel / meeting point Train market Started in 1984 as a local market the Mae Klong train market, or Talat Rom Hoop as it is known among locals, sells seafood, poultry, spices, vegetables and more. The vendors pull their tables to the sides to let the train pass and then returns to business as usual. Damnoen saduak floating market The Damnoen Saduak floating market is a colorful canal market where boats are filled with fresh, tropical fruits and vegetables that come straight from the farmlands on a daily basis. Kanchanaburi, The River Kwai The River Kwai flows through Kanchanaburi and relates to the ‘death railway’, built by Japanese captivated prisoners of war during the second world war. After conquering in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia the Japanese brought in 140 000 Prisoners of War and over 200 000 forced laborers to complete a 415 km railroad. Many prisoners died building this railroad before the end of the war. Thailand Burma railway center The Thailand–Burma Railway Center is a museum where information and research is dedicated to the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. It was built during WWII by prisoners of war captured by the Japanese The Bridge over the river kwai the Bridge over the River Kwai is part of the death railway, built by prisoners of war in WWII, and famous from the 1957 movie ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’. Allied war cemetery The Allied War Cemetery serves as a memorial to 6982 allied prisoners of war (POWs). These prisoners lost their lives while constructing the death railway and their remains were moved post-war to what is now the allied war cemetery. Points of Interest - Bangkok
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- On-tour Insurance
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- On-tour Insurance
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Any other personal expenses
- Any other costs which are not mentioned in the inclusion list
- In case of special dietary requirements, we need to be informed in advance. We try to accommodate, however, any additional cost due to dietary requirements are for the travelers own expense.
- Gratuities
- Any other personal expenses
- Any other costs which are not mentioned in the inclusion list
- In case of special dietary requirements, we need to be informed in advance. We try to accommodate, however, any additional cost due to dietary requirements are for the travelers own expense.
Experience the distinctive Mae Klong train market as you stroll along the tracks, and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market on a longtail boat. Venture to the River Kwai for a delightful Thai lunch before visiting the Allied war memorial, the WWII museum, and the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. Once the excursion concludes, return to your…
Experience the distinctive Mae Klong train market as you stroll along the tracks, and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market on a longtail boat. Venture to the River Kwai for a delightful Thai lunch before visiting the Allied war memorial, the WWII museum, and the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. Once the excursion concludes, return to your starting location or accommodation.
- Recommended to carry along a copy of your current valid passport on the day of travel.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Age and physical conditions must be considered by the travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.