From Bangkok: Death Railway & River Kwai Bridge Private Tour
ID: GYG123161-180692
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Experience a piece of World War II history on a private full-day tour from Bangkok. Learn the 20th-century history of Kanchanaburi Province and ride the infamous Death Railway over the River Kwai.
Benefit from very early morning pickup at your hotel in Bangkok, and then travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Kanchanaburi, established in the late 18th century by King Rama I as a defensive outpost against attack from Burma.
Visit the interactive Burmese Railway Museum, dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway built by the Empire of Japan in 1943. See period photos and models to get a better understanding of the background of what happened during World War II. Pay your respects at the War Cemetery and visit the memorial to some 6,000 Allied prisoners of war.
Then, take a scenic train ride on the notorious Death Railway, constructed by prisoners of war on the orders of the Japanese. Break for a local lunch at a restaurant, before travelling back to Bangkok.
Highlights
- Learn the World War II history of Kanchanaburi Province
- Take a scenic ride on the infamous Death Railway
- See the original bridge over the River Kwai
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The visit to the war cemetery and museum may operate in the afternoon
It is roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour journey to reach Kanchanaburi province
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup from the lobby of your hotel in Bangkok city center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
