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From Bangkok Historical Day Tour to River Kwai
Embark on a 10-hour historical journey to Kanchanaburi, located 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok, to delve into the construction of the infamous Burma Railway, known as the "Death Railway." Upon arrival, pay your respects at the well-maintained War Cemetery, a resting place for around 9,000
Overview
- ✓At the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum and research center, you'll unearth the tragic history of this railway.
- ✓Witness the past come alive through evocative pictures and artifacts.
- ✓Experience a poignant train ride along the original Death Railway track, where you'll be rewarded with a delectable lunch at the final station.
- ✓As the day comes to a close, we'll ensure your comfortable return to your Bangkok hotel, concluding this historical and educational tour.
Embark on a 10-hour historical journey to Kanchanaburi, located 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok, to delve into the construction of the infamous Burma Railway, known as the "Death Railway." Upon arrival, pay your respects at the well-maintained War Cemetery, a resting place for around 9,000 Allied soldiers who lost their lives during the railway's construction, a grim project intended by the Japanese to extend to the Burmese border. At the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum and research center, you'll unearth the tragic history of this railway. Witness the past come alive through evocative pictures and artifacts. Experience a poignant train ride along the original Death Railway track, where you'll be rewarded with a delectable lunch at the final station. As the day comes to a close, we'll ensure your comfortable return to your Bangkok hotel, concluding this historical and educational tour.
Embark on a 10-hour historical journey to Kanchanaburi, located 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok, to delve into the construction of the infamous Burma Railway, known as the "Death Railway." Upon arrival, pay your respects at the well-maintained War Cemetery, a resting place for around 9,000 Allied soldiers who lost their lives during the railway's construction, a grim project intended by the Japanese to extend to the Burmese border. At the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum and research center, you'll unearth the tragic history of this railway. Witness the past come alive through evocative pictures and artifacts. Experience a poignant train ride along the original Death Railway track, where you'll be rewarded with a delectable lunch at the final station. As the day comes to a close, we'll ensure your comfortable return to your Bangkok hotel, concluding this historical and educational tour.
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What’s Included
- ✓One Way Hotel pickup
- ✓Basic train fee on the Death Railway track
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Transportation to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned van
- ✓Porterage
- ✓English-speaking guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
- ✗Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- ✗Tips and personal expenses
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Please note that there could be a delay in pick-up/drop-off schedule due to heavy traffic conditions in Bangkok
- •It takes approximately 3 hours to commute to Kanchanaburi one-way
- •The basic train ride fee included in the package does not guarantee a seat. If you would like to have an assigned seat, it is encouraged to pay 200 Baht upfront on the train
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup included
83 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 10 min before departure
Pickup is available from the following areas: Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24. Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. * One way pick up from Bangkok major area extra 100 baht / person*
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