Private Tour: Kanchanaburi Historical Day Trip from Bangkok

4.7
(7 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Travel to Kanchanaburi, west of Bangkok, to see the River Kwai and its infamous bridge. Discover history with guided visits to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the War Cemetery, a boat ride in Mae Klong, and a train ride along the 'Death Railway.' During this 11-hour day trip you will travel in the comfort of a private vehicle to explore the these sights with a personal guide.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bangkok
English-speaking Tour Guide
All Entrance Fees
Tasty Thai Lunch near River-side Restaurant
Boat Ride charge in River Kwai
Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup and Drop off from Bangkok city Area Hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Following hotel pickup in Bangkok in the morning, depart for Kanchanaburi province with your own private guide. After about a 2-hour drive, make your first stop at the Death Railway Centre, an interactive museum with information and research facilities dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway, built under Japanese occupation. The fully air-conditioned center offers visitors an educational and moving experience.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Next, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, a memorial to some 6,000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the Death Railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. Then proceed to the JEATH War Museum to learn more about the notorious Death Railway.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Join a scenic long-tail boat trip along the Mae Klong River to the Bridge over the River Kwai, which inspired a mid-century war novel and film.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    After a Thai lunch at a local restaurant, take a ride on the railway toward Nam Tok, passing over an original wooden viaduct constructed in World War II. In the evening, you'll arrive back at your hotel in Bangkok where your private tour concludes.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    After a Thai lunch at a local restaurant, take a ride on the railway toward Nam Tok, passing over an original wooden viaduct constructed in World War II. In the evening, you'll arrive back at your hotel in Bangkok where your private tour concludes.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Death Railway was a 415-kilometre railway between Thailand and Burma, built by the Empire of Japan in 1943 to support its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II. Tens of thousands Asian civilian labourers and allied prisoners of war were subjected to forced labour during its construction. About 90,000 civilian labourers and more than 12,000 Allied prisoners

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mam Holidays Thailand Co Ltd

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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