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From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi Highlights 1-Day Small Group Tour
Bangkok, Thailand
10 hours
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History
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Travel back in time to see the world-famous bridge on the River Kwai, built during World War II by prisoners of war, near the town of Kanchanaburi. Learn about the construction of the infamous “Death Railway” at the poignant JEATH War Museum.
• Travel with a small intimate group to Kanchanaburi Province where the WWII
memorials and museums are a reminder of darker times
• Ride along a stretch of the notorious Death Railway
• See the infamous bridge on the River Kwai
• Learn about the history of the railway's construction by Allied prisoners of
war
• Visit the JEATH War Museum and see artefacts from the railway's terrible history
• Travel with a small intimate group to Kanchanaburi Province where the WWII
memorials and museums are a reminder of darker times
• Ride along a stretch of the notorious Death Railway
• See the infamous bridge on the River Kwai
• Learn about the history of the railway's construction by Allied prisoners of
war
• Visit the JEATH War Museum and see artefacts from the railway's terrible history
What's Included?
- Transportation to Kanchanaburi by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van with experienced driver
- Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
- Basic train fee on the Death Railway track (THB 100)
- Porterage
- Roundtrip Bangkok hotel transfers from Sukhumvit Road ( if the option is selected)
What's Not Included?
- Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
- Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- Tips and personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
4 hours
Learn about the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “Death Railway,” on this 10-hour historical tour to Kanchanaburi, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometres) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will tour the well-kept War Cemetery, where the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers are tended. They perished while constructing the notorious "Death Railway,” which the Japanese had hoped would stretch all the way to the Burmese border.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Get Asia Travel.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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