Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Death Railway Museum and River Kwai Bridge with Krasae Cave from Bangkok

Start from: Bangkok

Highlights

•  Private tour from Bangkok

•  Visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)

•  Visit Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

•  The Bridge over the River Kwai

•  Krasae Cave 

•  Walk through history on the wooden tracks and embrace the timeless charm of Kanchanaburi

Full Description

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)

The Main memorial of the Death Railway

The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, known locally as Don Rak, is the primary memorial for Commonwealth prisoners of War (POWs) who perished during the construction of in famous Death Railway during World War II. Located in the heart of Kanchanaburi town, this beautifully manicured and peaceful site contains the remains of 6,982 allied POWs-Mostly British, Australian, and Dutch. These individuals lost their lives due to illness, malnutrition, and the brutal conditions of forced labor under Japanese captivity.

Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

Located near the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak), this museum showcases an exhibition about the history of the Thailand-Burma railway that was built by prisoners of wars during the invasion of the Imperial Japanese Army, WWII. The educational exhibition displays information and photographs about planning and construction processes of the railway as well as the geography, living condition in POW camps, medical aspects, summary of deaths, operation, bombing and of the railway, as well as aftermath of the war.

The Bridge over the River Kwai

The Bridge over the River Kwai forms part of the Death Railway, which was constructed during World War II by the Japanese army as a strategic route to Myanmar. Visitors can walk along the railway tracks that stretch across the iconic black steel bridge. Along the way, there are semi circular platforms extending from the bridge, providing ideal spots for taking photographs and capturing the atmosphere of the bridge, the railway, and the beautiful Kwai Yai River.

Krasae Cave

Krasae Cave is located right next to the historic Death Railway in Kanchanaburi. Walk along the railway tracks to admire the scenery and take photographs of the most beautiful yet also the most dangerous section of the Death Railway, where the tracks closely follow high cliffs above the Kwai Noi River.

About this activity

Location

Bangkok

Tour size

2 People up

Tour Type

Private tour

Time

7:30 – 6:00pm

Start

7:30 am

Duration

11 Hours

Tour code: BKE17DTK

Included

Roundtrip air – conditioned transportation from Bangkok

English-speaking guide

Death Railway Museum and Research Centre Fees

Drinking Water

Lunch

Excluded

×  Personal expenses

×  Tips optional

Not suitable for   

People with mobility impairments

Itinerary

7:30 am

Pick-up from your accommodation in Bangkok areas

9:30 am

Visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)

Visit Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

11.00 am

The Bridge over the River Kwai

12.00 pm

Lunch

2.00 pm

Krasae Cave

Walk along the railway tracks to admire the scenery and take photographs

3.30 pm

Depart back to Bangkok, concluding your memorable day.

6:00 pm Get arrive Bangkok (with normal traffic)

Child Policy:

For children under 3 years old Free

For children 4-11 Year = 70% of adult price

For children over 12 years old = Full adult price

What to bring:

• Hat                                 

• Camera

• Easy walking Shoes   

• Insect Repellent

• Sunscreen                     

Additional Info

• For your safety. The daily program can be changed without prior notice depending on the weather condition on that day.

• Please do not take any unnecessary belongings or valuables during the trip as the company will not take responsibility for any loss or damage.

• Please wait at the hotel lobby before the time specified on the confirmation email

• The driver could be late by 15-30 minutes due to traffic or any unwanted clauses.