Bangkok River Kwai Tour

Fascinating, nostalgic and memorable sum up this day tour to Kanchanaburi province. The famous bridge and the beginning of the 'Death Railway' is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW’s and forced labourers who lost their lives in the Second World War during the construction works of the railway.

Transfer from your hotel in Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum, 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.

After a visit to the War Cemetery, enjoy a scenic long-tail boat trip along Maeklong River to the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Continue by van / coach to Pakseng for lunch at a local restaurant, then board the local train for the thrilling ride across wooden viaducts, which offers fantastic scenery along the Kwai River. Coach-transfer back to Bangkok.

This full-day tour includes a visit to Saiyok Elephant Camp (near Wang Po) to see an elephant show, followed by a 30-minute ride on the elephant's back and a 40-minute bamboo rafting experience along the Kwai Noi River. After lunch at a local restaurant in Wang Po, take a short ride on the original Death Railway, passing over a long wooden viaduct set into sheer cliffs. Short stops at the River Kwai Bridge and War Cemetery before travelling back to Bangkok.