2-Day River Kwai Adventure with 1-Night Stay at Resotel

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Overview

✓2-Day/1-Night River Kwai Resotel Tour offers a unique escape into the serene and historic beauty of Kanchanaburi.
✓This memorable journey combines cultural exploration, natural wonders, and a tranquil stay at the charming River Kwai Resotel, nestled on the banks of the River Kwai and surrounded by lush greenery.
✓Day 1 includes a visit to the JEATH War Museum and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a poignant reminder of WWII history.
✓Guests will then enjoy a scenic long-tail boat ride along the river to reach the secluded Resotel, where they can relax in rustic yet comfortable accommodations surrounded by nature.
✓Day 2 begins with a leisurely breakfast and time to explore the resort or participate in optional activities such as trekking or kayaking.

2-Day/1-Night River Kwai Resotel Tour offers a unique escape into the serene and historic beauty of Kanchanaburi. This memorable journey combines cultural exploration, natural wonders, and a tranquil stay at the charming River Kwai Resotel, nestled on the banks of the River Kwai and surrounded by lush greenery. Day 1 includes a visit to the JEATH War Museum and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a poignant reminder of WWII history. Guests will then enjoy a scenic long-tail boat ride along the river to reach the secluded Resotel, where they can relax in rustic yet comfortable accommodations surrounded by nature. Day 2 begins with a leisurely breakfast and time to explore the resort or participate in optional activities such as trekking or kayaking. A visit to the Hellfire Pass Memorial provides a deeper understanding of the area's historical significance before returning to Bangkok. This tour is for those seeking a blend of history, culture, and relaxation in a scenic setting

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What’s Included

✓Lunch
✓Dinner
✓Joined tour and activities as mentioned
✓Breakfast
✓Entrance fees for sightseeing points as per specification in the program
✓Local Thai guide
✓1 Night overnight accommodation at River Kwai Resotel

What’s NOT Included

✗Any optional services and services not specified in the program
✗Drinks during meals
✗Personal expenditures (e.g. Laundry, souvenirs, tips, etc)

What to Bring

•Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•Please note that all timings given are approximate and subject to change
•Children from 3-11 years sharing in existing bed with 2 adults (without bed) will get discount from adults’ rate (maximum 1 child /room) –If extra bed is required, full rate will be charged
•This tour operates on a minimum of 2 passengers. Single passengers may book but this package also requires minimum people to operate.
•Please note Kanchanaburi Province is about 128 km. to the west of Bangkok
•Return back to Bangkok begins approximately 2.30pm with arrival to Bangkok hotels around 6.00pm (traffic & weather conditions may cause early arrival or delay into Bangkok)

Meeting and Pickup

🚐Hotel pickup included

94 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel

Pickup starts 30 min before departure

We pick up and drop off from centrally located Bangkok Hotels

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – River Kwai

Arrive Kanchanaburi, visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, where interactive exhibits, short films and clear descriptions provide the context of the Japanese aggression in Southeast Asia, detail their plans for the railway and describe the horrors faced by those prisoners who worked and died constructing it.

Visit Allied War Cemetery which is memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place.

Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs.

Visit the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre. The interpretive centre presents the history of the Burma-Thailand railway under chronological and thematic headings, explaining the rationale for the railway, the way in which it was constructed and the hardship experienced by those who worked on it. Then you can descend the long set of stairs behind the museum to Hellfire Pass Memorial Walking Trail following the original rail bed. Then transfer to Phutakien pier and take a long-tailed boat from Phu Takien pier to River Kwai Resotel. Check-in upon arrival.

Resotel – Mon Village – Death Railway - Bangkok

Take an exciting long-tailed boat upstream to visit nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village and temple and transfer back to hotel

Check-out and take a long-tailed boat to Phu Takien pier and proceed to have lunch at local restaurant

Take a historic ride on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs & transfer back to Bangkok