Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Hellfire Pass Private Tour
ID: GYG193535-300206
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
See the highlights of Kanchanaburi in a day. Cross the bridge over the River Kwai on foot, go for a train ride on the Death Railway, hike through Hellfire Pass and visit the Hellfire Memorial. Make a scenic stop at Saiyoke Noi waterfalls on the way back.
Meet and greet your guide at the lobby of your hotel in Bangkok at 7 AM. Start your full day private tour to the highlights of Kanchanaburi province and the most important WW2 memorial sites.
The drive to Kanchanaburi province will take about 2 hours. First, visit the JEATH war museum, war cemetery and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Learn about how the notorious Burma-Siam railway, built by Commonwealth, Dutch and American prisoners of war, was a Japanese project driven by the need for improved communications to support the large Japanese army in Burma. Discover all of the bridge's history at the museum. Afterward, take a train ride on the Death Railway.
After lunch and another 45min drive, see and learn more about the history at the Hell Fire Pass and Memorial. End the day with a visit to one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the country, Saiyoke Noi. Enjoy time to relax and take in the beautiful environment. Finally, head back to your accommodation in Bangkok.
Highlights
- See the original Bridge over the River Kwai
- Visit the JEATH War Museum and war cemetery
- Hike through Hellfire Pass and see the memorial
- Take a trainride on Death Railway
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear decent walking shoes for Hellfire Pass
• Swimwear is not needed, Saiyoke Noi waterfalls is a scenic stop, not for swimming
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
