Take a long–tailed boat on River Kwai to Home Phutoey
Luxurious night in a beautiful The FloatHouse River Kwai
Local Mon tribal village—with chance to trek through jungle
Historic train ride on original track of the Death Railway
Important & moving history of the Thailand-Burma railway
130 kilometres west of Bangkok, not far from the Burmese (Myanmar) border, you will find the bridge over the River Kwai, made (in)famous by the 1957 Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Grim history aside, this area of Thailand is rich in culture and natural beauty. The border area with Burma/Myanmar is known for its mountainous charm and is unmatched elsewhere in the country.
DAY 1
06.00-06.30 Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. to the west of Bangkok)
09.00 Arrive Kanchanaburi province
Visit Thailand–Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. The fully air–conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience
Visit Allied War Cemetery which is memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the death railway line 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.
12.00 Take a long–tailed boat on River Kwai to Home Phutoey River Kwai. Check–in and have Lunch upon arrival.
16.00 Fly in the Park (Tree Top Adventure of 38 stations)
19.00 Dinner and overnight at the Home Phutoey River Kwai.
DAY 2
07.00 Breakfast.
08.00 Visit Home Phutoey Peace Park; explore the whole collection of “Image as a Japanese Prisoner of war” by Jack Chalker, a British artist while a prisoner of war in the camp over 3-year period.
Visit the Weary Dunlop museum and replicas of hospital hut
12.00 Lunch.
13.00 Jungle trekking to get to nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village
14.30 Bamboo rafting or Canoeing to the FloatHouse River Kwai
Check in upon arrival
19.00 Dinner and overnight at the FloatHouse River Kwai.
DAY 3
07.00 Breakfast.
11.00 Check-out
11.40 Lunch at local restaurant.
13.00 Take a historic ride on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs
14.30 Journey back to Bangkok.
18.00 Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to hotels.
Dinner x 2
Lunch x 3
Breakfast x 2
1 night accommodation at Home Phutoey River Kwai
1 night accommodation at the FloatHouse River Kwai
English-speaking guide
Joined Transportation
Insurance
Optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the program
Other meals not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks and tips
Gratuities
Most travelers can participate
Minimum 2 adults are required per booking