Day 1: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi
Approx. 06:30 hrs, pick up from your hotel in Bangkok.
Depart to Kanchanaburi, our first visit of the day is the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum and research centre, here you will find information dedicated to preserving the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Then on to visit Allied War Cemetery and pay respect to the memorial to some 6,000 allied prisoner of war who perished during the construction of the Death Railway and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Visit the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre.
The interpretive centre presents the history of the BurmaThailand railway under chronological and thematic headings, explaining the rationale for the railway, the way in which it was constructed and the hardship experienced by those who worked on it. Then you can descend the long set of stairs behind the museum to Hellfire Pass Memorial Walking Trail following the original rail bed. Then transfer to Phutakien pier and take a long-tailed boat from Phu Takien pier to The Floathouse River Kwai. Check-in upon arrival. Dinner and overnight at The Floathouse River Kwai.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 06:30 – 21:00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: Bangkok city centre to Kanchanaburi: 141 km. (2.5 hours)
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Float House River Kwai (Floating Villa)
Day 2: Kanchanaburi
Take a short walk on easy jungle trail along the River bank to get to the stunning viewpoint of River Kwai. Lunch at local restaurant (for private option, or at
the Floathouse for SIC option) before visiting Lawa Caveand exploring the fascinating stalactite in the afternoon and there’s a chance to spot Khun Kitti, the smallest bat in the world with a span-world of 10 cm and a weight of less than 2 gram. Dinner at your hotel.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 08:30 – 19:00 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Float House River Kwai (Floating Villa)
Day 3: Kanchanaburi – Bangkok
After breakfast, check-out and take a long–tailed boat downstream to Phutakien Pier and continue on road. Lunch at local restaurant and enjoy an experiential train
ride along the famous Death Railway that excitedly runs through the rock-cutting passage over the wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. Return to Bangkok
and transfer to your hotel
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 07.00 – 18.00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: Death Railway to Bangkok city centre: 138 km. (2.5 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
SERVICES INCLUDED
• 2-night accommodation at The Float House River Kwai, based on single or twin/double sharing with daily breakfast and dinner included.
• Pick up and drop off services by air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide service within Bangkok center (Shared transfers for SIC option operated within Sukhumvit Soi 1 – 33, Silom, Pratunam areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 33 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply).
• Entrance fees at places listed above.
Valid for travel from: 01 November 2021 – 31 March 2023 (Multi Day Tour Tariff 2022/23 (PF-THB)
• All of activities fees are mentioned or specified in itinerary with English speaking guide service (Shared activities/excursions for SIC option).
• Meal plan as mentioned (drinks are not included)
• Standard accident insurance
• VAT Government tax
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
• Meals other than specified as included
• Festive dinner/meal and festive surcharge at each hotel (if any during the offer period)
• Drinks or other personal expenses
• The optional activities that not mentioned in the program
• Tips or gratuities to guide, driver and others are not included in price
WHAT TO BRING:
• Sun cream, hat, and sunglasses
• Camera or smartphone to take photos
• Fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities