• The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - Once reaching downtown Kanchanaburi, we head over to the interactive Thailand
• Burma Railway Centre. Located overlooking the famous war cemetery, the two-floors of this captivating museum showcases the time line of the construction of the DEATH Railway through scaled models, documents and tools from this era.

The air-conditioned facility is seen as one of the leading centres in preserving the stories of this part of Thai history.

• Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - We continue to the cemetery, containing the graves of an estimate 6000 allied soldiers who lost their lives while constructing the notorious train tracks. These final resting places are among the most impressive sites today, providing the harsh reality of the casualties of war.
• Bridge Over the River Kwai - Next is the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Still in use today, the bridge was the target of frequent Allied bombing raids during 1945, and was rebuilt after the war ended. The curved spans of the bridge are the original sections. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, we board a local train that crosses large parts of the original track, including traveling over an original wooden bridge.

Upon disembarkation from the train, your transportation awaits you for the 3 hour journey back to Bangkok via the main motor way. Depending on traffic conditions, expect to be at your hotel at around 6pm.

• Included all entry fees for attractions as per itinerary
• Transportation by car, mini-van, or coach with a professional driver
• All taxes and service charges covered
• Local lunch included (excluding beverages)
• Professional English-speaking guide for tours and transfers

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

Explore the impactful WWII history of Kanchanaburi by visiting the renowned Bridge over the River Kwai, the Death Railway, and war memorials on this all-encompassing day tour.

This full-day excursion unveils the wartime history of the notorious Death Railway and the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai, all set against stunning jungle backdrops. Ideal for history buffs eager to learn about Thailand’s significant role during WWII.

The adventure starts with a picturesque 2.5-hour drive through Thailand’s countryside to Kanchanaburi province. Discover the famous bridge, walk along original sections of the Death Railway, and visit moving war cemeteries and museums that honor those who lost their lives. An expert guide offers historical insights and personal anecdotes while you savor authentic local dishes.

The serene rivers winding through lush landscapes provide a stark contrast to the area’s tragic wartime past, offering a profound journey through some of Southeast Asia’s most significant historical sites.

• This tour is operated on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis only with English-speaking guide.
• 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.
• Should you have booked a joint / Seat-In-Coach excursion, we are unable to communicate with you with accurate participation numbers, as these may change until the very last moment.
• 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.
• 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.
• The mentioned excursion durations are approximations; we are unable to exactly predict the total duration from pick-up to drop-off based on unforeseen circumstances such as traffic and weather conditions and the routing the driver has to take to get all customers on the vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.