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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

กรุงเทพมหานคร, 10100, Thailand

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
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.
Duration: 240 mins
2. JEATH War Museum
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.
Duration: 180 mins
3. Death Railway Museum and Research Centre
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.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Entrance fees

Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Porterage

English-speaking guide

Transportation to Kanchanaburi by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van with experienced driver

Roundtrip Bangkok hotel transfers from Sukhumvit Road ( if the option is selected)

Basic train fee on the Death Railway track (THB 100)

Exclusion

Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)

Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)

Tips and personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Get Asia Travel

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