Private Tour: Kanchanaburi Historical Day Trip from Bangkok
11 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English
Language Offered
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Overview
Step into Thailand's Second World War history on a full-day, private trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, where Allied POWs carved the infamous 'Death Railway' from the tropical jungle. Explore wartime history at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, tour a POW cemetery and museum, cruise the Mae Klong River to the Bridge over the River Kwai, then ride the WWII-era railroad. With the flexibility of a private tour, this excursion includes all entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport in a climate-controlled vehicle.
Includes all entrance fees and lunch
Private Kanchanaburi tour from Bangkok
See important sites from the Second World War
Boat tour to the Bridge over the River Kwai
Ride the Thailand-Burma Railway
Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Bangkok
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Thai lunch
Professional guide at the time of sightseeing
Transport by air-conditioned private car
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure point
Your hotel in Bangkok city area
Departure Time
7amTimes are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet a driver at your Bangkok hotel for 7am departure, then board a private vehicle for the two-hour trip to Kanchanaburi Province, a densely-forested region that's west of the city. The first stop of the day is the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, where you'll learn the background on the Japanese occupation and the tragic story of the Death Railway through a series of interactive exhibits. Following your time at the museum, continue to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the final resting place of some 6,000 Allied prisoners of war who died along the railway line. The nearby JEATH War Museum works to bring their stories to life, with fascinating artifacts and history from the time. Cool off on a cruise down the Mae Klong River in a long-tail boat, passing under the Bridge over the River Kwai, a symbol of the mid-century novel and film. Pause for a Thai lunch in a local restaurant, then experience the railway first hand on a trip towards Nam Tok, following tracks that pass over an original wooden viaduct constructed during WWII. After a full day of exploring Thai wartime history, this 11-hour tour concludes with return transfer to Bangkok, and drop-off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A maximum of 9 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.