From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi Memories of History & Cultural Tour

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore best & hidden gems of Kanchanaburi in this full day guided trip. You will visit "Death Railway", a memory of World War. This was build by prisoners of war and thousands of laid their life for construction of this bridge. You will also visit Jeath Museum and see the antique collections and the last point will be to bridge over River Kwai. Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking tour guide will accompany you through out the tour.

What's Included

Hotel Pick up @ 7:30 am from BKK hotel.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English speaking guide.
Entrance Tickets.
Food and drinks
Shopping & Personal Expense.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Please provide Bangkok hotel details while confirming the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will have a short trip at "The Jeath War Museum", here you will see a lot of collections and stories related to World War 2. It is located on the bank of Kwai River nearby the Bridge on the River Kwai. Inside the building is also an Art Gallery on 2nd and 3rd floor. The paintings on the second floor relate ancient battles between the Thais and Burmese, while third-floor murals tell Thai history and provide portraits of prime ministers and other important political figures. This private museum also features Khmer-style woodcarvings, a pair of elaborate Burmese Buddhas, and excellent paintings of Chinese deities.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Tham Krasae is a famous viewpoint and well-known as it is considered the most beautiful and most dangerous viewpoint of the Bangkok - Namtok railway line, also known as "the Death Railway”. You can walk out of the cave and take pictures on the railway. If you look down on the railway, you will see Kwai Noi River flowing below where you must be very careful. Every day, a lot of Thai and foreign tourists come to visit the Death Railway near Tham Krasae. There is small shopping street, local restaurants where you can buy nice souvenirs and lunch with local delicious sovours.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    One of important historical landmarks and memorials in Thailand, a symbol of the province and is a recommended place in Kanchanaburi travel guide. The history of the bridge is well known, as it was part of the railway lines in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed. After World War II, the damaged bridge was renovated by the Thai government in 1946.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel pick up will be @ 7:30 am from your hotel lobby.
  • Bring hats, sunblock, insect repellent.
Supplied by YTS Holidays Co. Ltd

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural 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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