Historical Kanchanaburi

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination: Kanchanaburi, River Kwai
Category: Culture, Historical
Class: 3 Stars
Description: A historical trip to the region of River Kwai to visit the War Museum (Thailand-Burma Railway Centre), River Kwai Bridge, Hell Fire Pass Memorial, Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: BANGKOK - KANCHANABURI (L/D)

Early morning, pick up passengers from various Bangkok hotels and depart to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Center, 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 the War Cemetery, the final resting place for over 6,000 allied prisoners of war and continue to the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Take a long-tailed boat on the Kwai River, passing unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery to the resort and check in. After lunch at the resort, take a boat ride to Resotel pier and continue by road to the Hellfire Pass Memorial. Return to the resort for dinner, followed by a 45-minute presentation of Mon Dances and overnight at the rafts.

DAY 2: KANCHANABURI (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit to the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal village (optional elephant riding can be arranged on spot at extra cost). Return to the resort for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the rafts.

DAY 3: KANCHANABURI - BANGKOK (B/L)

Breakfast at the resort. The morning is at your leisure. Check out and depart for lunch, served at a local restaurant at the pier. Take a historic ride on the Death Railway Train, then continue by air-conditioned vehicle back to your hotel in Bangkok.

TOUR PRICE IN THAI BAHT
On a per person basis

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED

Accommodation as stated
Sightseeing tours and transfers as outlined
Meals as mentioned
English speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned private vehicles

NOT INCLUDED

Services not mentioned
Expenses of a personal nature
Tips and porterage
Domestic & international air tickets
Visa fee and handling services

REMARKS

Tour is provided on a seat-in-coach basis