Why choose this 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 of history. Your will ride along a stretch of the notorious Death Railway and see the infamous bridge on the River Kwai. You will learn about the history of the railway's construction by Allied prisoners of war The JEATH War Museum is also included to see artefacts from the railway's terrible history.
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What makes Full Day Small Group Kanchanaburi Highlights Tour from Bangkok 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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Tour without Hotel Pickup
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Full Day Small Group Kanchanaburi Highlights Tour from Bangkok Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Transportation to Kanchanaburi by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Porterage
- English-speaking guide
- Basic train fee on the Death Railway track
Not Included
- Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
- Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- Tips and personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travelvago.
- 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.
Pick up from hotels in Bangkok major area including Sukhumvit Road (last pick up point Sukhumvit 26 and Sukhumvit 39), Khaosan area, Silom and Sathorn Road. Additional charges may apply for pick-up/drop-off to hotels in the Bang Na and Lard Prao areas.
