Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Death Railway Full-day

Combine the beauty of Damnoen Saduak floating market with the historical significance of the River Kwai Bridge on this private tour. Enjoy a boat ride, train journey, and visit to the JEATH War Museum and War cemetery.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • BTS Skytrain - 6:15 AM, meet the group at the designated meeting point or a pick-up from your hotel in the city center.
    6:30 AM, we will proceed directly to Kanchanaburi Province.
    (Total time included travelling from Bangkok to Kanchanburi)

  • Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - 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.

  • 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.

  • Bridge Over the River Kwai - 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)

  • Krasae Cave - Arrive at Krasae Cave, a historic site where POWs once rested, situated alongside the Death Railway. Today, it is a popular destination where visitors can stroll along the railway and pause to pay respects to the Buddha image enshrined within the cave.
    Afterward, savor a delightful Lunch at a reputable Thai restaurant. Following lunch, we will return to Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Return to your hotel around 5.30 pm
    (Total Time included Travelling form Kanchanaburi to Bangkok).

What's Included
  • Train Ticket
  • Museum Admission Fee
  • Licensed English Guide
  • Lunch at restaurant
  • Refreshment with drinking water & cool towel
  • Travel Insurance
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle Roundtrip
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.

Location
BTS Skytrain
06:20 am Meet with group at BTS Phaya Thai station on ground floor, front of Florida hotel Bangkok.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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