• Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - Guests are warmly greeted by the guide and driver at the hotel lobby early in the morning. The journey westward to downtown Kanchanaburi takes about 3 hours, as the cityscape gradually gives way to the more suburban and rural areas of Thailand.

Upon reaching downtown Kanchanaburi, the first stop is to honor the Prisoners-of-War at the Allied Cemetery, who lost their lives during the construction. This well-kept cemetery is the final resting place for nearly 7,000 prisoners-of-war who died during the building of the “Death Railway.”

• The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - Adjacent to the cemetery is the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum and research facility dedicated to showcasing the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway through eight themed galleries.
• River Kwai Bridge - Following the museum visit, a brief boat trip takes guests to the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. Still operational today, the bridge was frequently targeted by Allied bombing raids in 1945 and was reconstructed after the war. Here, guests board a local train over original sections of the renowned Death Railway. Train rides on the Death Railway provide both scenic and poignant experiences of what was once a region of war camps under Japanese control.

After disembarking, a traditional Thai set lunch is served at a local restaurant before heading back to Bangkok. The return journey takes the quickest route to ensure arrival at approximately 5pm, traffic permitting. Guests are then returned to their booked accommodations in downtown Bangkok, concluding this fascinating day around the River Kwai.

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Transportation by car/mini-van/coach with professional driver
• All entrance and donation fees included
• All taxes and service fees included
• Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)

• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
• Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
• Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Travel west from Bangkok into the historic heart of Kanchanaburi, where the echoes of World War II linger along the banks of the River Kwai. This full-day private tour immerses you in one of Asia’s darkest historical chapters, the construction of the infamous Death Railway by Allied prisoners of war.

Your guide and driver will greet you early in the morning for a 3-hour journey westward, where the city skyline gives way to rural Thailand. Begin by paying respects at the Allied Cemetery, the final resting place for nearly 7,000 prisoners of war who died during the railway’s construction.

Explore the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum featuring eight themed galleries. A short boat trip then takes you to the base of the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, immortalized in film. Board a local train to travel over original sections of the Death Railway, offering scenic views.

The journey follows the original tracks, visiting museums and war memorials. Enjoy a local Thai lunch before returning to Bangkok around 5 pm, leaving with poignant memories of incredible resilience and loss.

• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
• Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply
• We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
• We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant; • Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

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