2 daysBangkok
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Max 15
Guides
English
130 kilometres west of Bangkok, not far from the Burmese (Myanmar) border, you will find the bridge over the River Kwai, made (in)famous by the 1957 Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Grim history aside, this area of Thailand is rich in culture and natural beauty. The border area with Burma/Myanmar is known for its mountainous charm and is unmatched elsewhere in the country.
• Take a long–tailed boat on River Kwai to Home Phutoey
• Luxurious night in a beautiful The FloatHouse River Kwai
• Local Mon tribal village—with chance to trek through jungle
• Historic train ride along original track of the “Death Railway”
• Important & moving history of the Thailand-Burma railway
06.00-06.30 Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. to the west of Bangkok) 09.00 Arrive Kanchanaburi province Visit Thailand–Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. The fully air–conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience
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.
12.00 Take a long–tailed boat on River Kwai to Home Phutoey River Kwai. Check–in and have Lunch upon arrival. 19.00 Dinner and overnight at the Home Phutoey River Kwai.
Meals: Lunch: 12.00 Take a long–tailed boat on River Kwai to Home Phutoey River Kwai. Check–in and have Lunch upon arrival. · Dinner: 19.00 Dinner and overnight at the Home Phutoey River Kwai.
Overnight: 19.00 Dinner and overnight at the Home Phutoey River Kwai.
07.00 Breakfast. 08.00 Visit Home Phutoey Peace Park; explore the whole collection of “Image as a Japanese Prisoner of war” by Jack Chalker, a British artist while a prisoner of war in the camp over 3-year period. Visit the Weary Dunlop museum and replicas of hospital hut 12.00 Lunch. 13.00 Jungle trekking to get to nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village 14.30 Bamboo rafting or Canoeing to the FloatHouse River Kwai Check in upon arrival 19.00 Dinner and overnight at the FloatHouse River Kwai.
Meals: Breakfast: 07.00 Breakfast. · Lunch: 12.00 Lunch. · Dinner: 19.00 Dinner and overnight at the FloatHouse River Kwai.
Overnight: 19.00 Dinner and overnight at the FloatHouse River Kwai.
07.00 Breakfast. 11.00 Check-out 11.40 Lunch at local restaurant. 13.00 Take a historic ride on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs 14.30 Journey back to Bangkok. 18.00 Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to hotels.
Meals: Breakfast: 07.00 Breakfast. · Lunch: 11.40 Lunch at local restaurant
Starts: You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area)
Ends: You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area)
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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