This historical exploration tour takes us to Kanchanaburi province to absorb this region’s wartime history. We take in the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of the ‘death railway’
which ran 415 km from Ban Pong in Thailand to Thanbuyuzayat in Burma. This link was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers forced by the Japanese Army to undertake this mammoth task in extremely hostile conditions
What is included in the tour
- Tours and transfers with licenced English / German-speaking guiding services / assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability
- Accommodation in sharing twin / double without air-conditioning
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program
- All meals as indicated in the program (food only).
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST
- TCS
- International Air Fare
- Visa
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
- Additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns)
- Meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers.
- Any items not shown above.
- Take in stunning views of Kangyatze Peak
- Reach the top of Kongmaru La (5200m)
- Enjoy the trail through Rumbak Village
- Vist Leh Palace
- Experience the charming Markha Village
Day 1Bangkok – River Kwai Jungle Rafts
River Kwai Jungle Rafts+
Bangkok – River Kwai Jungle Rafts
This historical exploration tour takes us to Kanchanaburi province to absorb this region’s wartime history. We take in the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of the ‘death railway’ which ran 415 km from Ban Pong in Thailand to Thanbuyuzayat in Burma. This link was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers forced by the Japanese Army to undertake this mammoth task in extremely hostile conditions.
We also visit the Allied War Cemetery, the resting-place for over 6,000 prisoners, as well as the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai. We then head to the resort for check-in and lunch. We visit an ethnic Mon tribal village and enjoy an easy jungle trek. The afternoon is at your own leisure. Dinner is followed by a 45-minute presentation of a Mon Dance. This indigenous group are the earliest group of people to reside in South-East Asia bringing their civilization to the region over 1,200 years ago. Their colourful costumes and traditional culture will be showcased at this event.
Overnight at River Kwai Jungle Rafts.
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2River Kwai Jungle Rafts – Bangkok
River Kwai Jungle Rafts+
River Kwai Jungle Rafts – Bangkok
After check-out, we take an exciting long-tail boat ride down the River Kwai and continue by road to the Hellfire Pass Museum and Memorial. This facility is dedicated to Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers who were forced to build the Thailand to Burma ‘death railway’ in extremely harsh conditions during World War Two.
After viewing the exhibits in the excellent museum and its many audio-visual displays, we walk along the original railway cutting known as Hellfire Pass which was one of the most difficult sections of rock to cut through, but it is now a haven of peace and serenity. After lunch, we take a ride on the actual railway and pass over the original wooden viaducts. We then head back to Bangkok and transfer to our respective hotels
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
