Immerse yourself in Thai history on a Kanchanburi tour from Bangkok. Visit a war cemetery, explore the JEATH Museum, and take a scenic train journey along the ‘Death Railway’.
Immerse yourself in Thai history on a Kanchanburi tour from Bangkok. Visit a war cemetery, explore the JEATH Museum, and take a scenic train journey along the ‘Death Railway’.
- Bangkok - Hotel pick-up begins between 06:00-07:00 in Bangkok.
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Kanchanaburi - Arrival is around 09:00-09:30.
The journey from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi takes approximately 3 hours. -
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - Arrive at 09:00 at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.
This cemetery is the primary resting place for prisoners of war who perished…
- Bangkok - Hotel pick-up begins between 06:00-07:00 in Bangkok.
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Kanchanaburi - Arrival is around 09:00-09:30.
The journey from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi takes approximately 3 hours. -
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - Arrive at 09:00 at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.
This cemetery is the primary resting place for prisoners of war who perished during Japanese captivity while constructing the Burma Railway. It is located on Saeng Chuto Road, the main road through Kanchanaburi, Thailand, next to an older Chinese cemetery. - JEATH War Museum - At 09:40, visit the JEATH War Museum, designed to resemble a World War II prisoner-of-war camp. It features a collection of paintings, photographs, and tools from that era.
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Bridge Over the River Kwai - At 10:30, visit the Bridge over the River Kwai.
The Bridge of the River Kwai Memorial Week occurs from late November to early December annually, featuring exhibitions on World War II and the bridge’s history and archaeology. The event includes folk performances, local goods markets, and other entertainment. Nearby is Don Rak or Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, another significant World War II site where the remains of prisoners of war who died building the railway are interred. -
Tham Kra Sae Bridge - At 11:15, enjoy a train ride on the Death Railway.
Originally known as the Thailand-Burma Railway, it was dubbed the “Death Railway” due to the over one hundred thousand laborers who died during its 16-month construction from 1942 to 1943.
At 13:00, visit Tham Krasae Cave. This cave was once a resting place for POWs as it is located next to the Death Railway. It is now a popular spot for visitors who walk along the railway and stop to pray to a Buddha image enshrined within the cave.
- Kanchanaburi - At 13:40, enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a restaurant in Kanchanaburi province.
At 14:40, depart from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok.
- Bangkok - Arrive in Bangkok between 17:30-18:00.

- Round trip transfer
- Train journey on the Death Railway (entry admission included)
- English-speaking guide
- Admission to the JEATH War Museum
- Round trip transfer
- Train journey on the Death Railway (entry admission included)
- English-speaking guide
- Admission to the JEATH War Museum
- Tip & Gratitude
- Tip & Gratitude
This Journey provides an impeccable opportunity for you to delve into the fascinating and enlightening past of Thailand.
It comprises a stop at a military cemetery, which houses the tombs of around 9,000 Allied servicemen who lost their lives during the construction of the infamous ‘Death Railway’ and the bridge.
At the JEATH Museum, visitors will…
This Journey provides an impeccable opportunity for you to delve into the fascinating and enlightening past of Thailand.
It comprises a stop at a military cemetery, which houses the tombs of around 9,000 Allied servicemen who lost their lives during the construction of the infamous ‘Death Railway’ and the bridge.
At the JEATH Museum, visitors will behold a reproduction of a Japanese POW compound, followed by a train ride along a picturesque section of the Death Railway.
Upon reaching the Wang Po station, near the Burmese boundary, a buffet lunch is offered.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.