River Kwai
Daily from Bangkok for at least two passengers.
SIDE TRIP tour
- Full board.
- River Kwai Resotel. Also available at a supplement at Hintok River Camp or The FloatHouse. The Xcape River Kwai available on a private tour basis. Please ask for prices.
- The prices shown include return transfers by mini bus or coach, sightseeing as outlined and accommodation at your chosen River Kwai hotel.
- Not recommended for the less mobile. A night in Bangkok both before and after either tour is recommended. On public holidays Hellfire Museum may be closed and tour will visit Sir Weary Dunlop Park instead.
- This holiday is 100% financially protected. ATOL protected 2713
Our suggested itinerary is a starting point
We're specialists in tailor-made holidays, where we can adapt each itinerary to suit your requirements
Day 1 Kanchanaburi
Early drive to Kanchanaburi province (approx 2 hours 30 minutes). Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum and moving war cemetery of the Allied prisoners of World War II who died building the railway. Continue to the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai before lunch at a local restaurant. Travel onwards to the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre before descending a long set of stairs to the Hellfire Pass Memorial Trail which follows the original rail bed.
Later, transfer to Phu Takien pier for a longtailed boat ride on the River Kwai to your hotel.
Day 2 River Kwai
Morning boat ride to the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village, whose people lead a simple way of life. Return by boat for lunch and a ride on the Death Railway train passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. This afternoon, return to Bangkok (approx 3 hours). Extend to the two night tour (available from £275pp) for time to relax or enjoy trekking into the abundant forest. All our River Kwai hotels are also available independently of the tour.
Need to know
Departures
Daily from Bangkok for at least two passengers.
Meals
Full board.
Accommodation
River Kwai Resotel. Also available at a supplement at Hintok River Camp or The FloatHouse. The Xcape River Kwai available on a private tour basis. Please ask for prices.
Tour price
The prices shown include return transfers by mini bus or coach, sightseeing as outlined and accommodation at your chosen River Kwai hotel.
Notes
Not recommended for the less mobile. A night in Bangkok both before and after either tour is recommended. On public holidays Hellfire Museum may be closed and tour will visit Sir Weary Dunlop Park instead.
