River Kwai - 2 Days

130 kilometres west of Bangkok, not far from the Burmese (Myanmar) border, you will find the bridge over the River Kwai, made famous by the 1957 Academy Award winning film of the same name. The metal bridge that spans the Kwai was originally a part of the well known “Death Railway”, which the Japanese forced prisoners of war to build during the Second World War. The plan was to construct a railway all the way to Rangoon in Burma, but when the war ended, the Burmese and Thais agreed to destroy a part of the rail line on their respective sides of the border in order to maintain their “close” friendship!

Season: The trip to the River Kwai is available year round, but from June to October there can be heavy midday rainfalls. The best time to visit is from November to February, when it’s dry and temperatures are at their lowest, hovering around 30 degrees. By contrast, from March until May the mercury can rise to 39 degrees.

Day 1: Bangkok-Kanchanaburi:
You will be picked by bus at Hotel Narai, Lebua or New Road Guest House in Bangkok at approximately 8:45 am. We will then drive to Kanchanaburi – a trip that takes around three hours. Upon arrival you will check in at Sabai@Kan Resort where we will eat lunch. After lunch we will go on a boat ride down the river and pay a visit to Khao Poon Cave. There will then be a sight-seeing trip that includes the war museum, war cemetery and the famous bridge over River Kwai. The trip begins at approximately 14:00 and takes 3½ hours. When we get back to the resort dinner will be served and you will get ½ hour foot massage. The rest of the evening is set aside for free time. You may want to take a swim or sign up for some optional tours or enjoy different types of massage. Additional tours/activities are not included in the package price. Lunch and accommodation at Sabai@Kan Resort. (L, D)

Day 2: Erawan National Park:
After breakfast the tour will continue to Erawan National Park, where we will take in the beautiful, seven-level waterfall, with small lakes on both sides. Remember to bring your swimsuit!

After lunch in a local shop, we’ll visit the Hellfire pass before we go to Kra-Sae cave train station, where we’ll board the Death Railway for a 30 minute ride that will take us by the bridge built by prisoners of war during World War II. Return to Bangkok; expected arrival time between 19:00-20:00. (B, L)

Remarks:
For your enjoyment, we arrange trips to the River Kwai in small parties of 2 to 12 people. Please remember that trekking and other activities are done at your own risk, so be sure to purchase travel insurance.

Please note: If you come by yourself, an additional 1,400 THB will be added to the price.

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