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Kanchanaburi Tour: Explore River Kwai Bridge, WWII Memorials & Death Railway
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Discover the Kanchanaburi Tour and immerse yourself in the history of WWII. Explore the River Kwai Bridge, visit WWII memorials, and learn about the construction of the Death Railway at the JEATH War Museum.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - Discover the history behind the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “Death Railway,” on this 10-hour historical tour to Kanchanaburi, located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, explore the meticulously maintained War Cemetery, which holds the graves of approximately 9,000 Allied soldiers who lost their lives building the infamous railway that the Japanese intended to extend to the Burmese border.
- JEATH War Museum - Delve into the harrowing history of the railway at the JEATH Museum, named after the initials of Japan, England, America/Australia, Thailand, and Holland. Experience the past through pictures and artifacts that bring history to life.
- Burma-Thai Railway - Additionally, take a train ride along the original Death Railway track, with a delicious lunch served at the disembarkation station. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon for a drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Exclusive air-conditioned van transportation to Kanchanaburi
- Admission to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery included
- Entrance fees cover all attractions on the tour
- Service of an English-speaking guide
- Included basic fee for Death Railway track ride
- Porterage provided for convenience
- Optional roundtrip hotel transfers from Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok
What's Not Included
- Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
- Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- Tips and personal expenses
Additional Information
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
Location
Bigcountry Experience Co., Ltd.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ronald_s
Nov 23, 2023
Long time - 14 hours of bounce in very tight packed small van
Not good nor safe driver
Rude aggressive nasty
Did not even show up for pickup
Had to hire taxi to their office fir tour instead
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