WWII Memory Path : River Kwai Bridge & Death Railway Discovery

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WWII Memory Path : River Kwai Bridge & Death Railway Discovery is een 10 u – 12 u privétour in Bangkok, Thailand, aangeboden door Roam Wander World Tour. Reizigers geven het een 5,0 uit 5 op basis van 15 beoordelingen op Viator en Tripadvisor. Prijzen vanaf € 157,43 per persoon, en gratis annuleren is mogelijk. Inbegrepen: Cooling towel, Private transportation, Bottled water.

Snelle feiten

Duur

10 u – 12 u

Groep

Privétour — alleen je eigen gezelschap

Talen

Chinese, Japanese, English

Ophalen

Ophalen bij hotel inbegrepen

Bevestiging

Directe bevestiging

Reizigers

1–15 per boeking · volwassene verplicht

Leeftijden

Baby 0–3 · Kind 4–11 · Volwassene 12–64 · Senior 65–80

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren (zie voorwaarden)

Opties & beschikbaarheid

• WWII Memory Path: River Kwai Bridge & Death Railway Discovery

  vanaf € 93,79

  Pickup included

  Dagen:

  Elke dag

  Starttijden:

  06:30

  Beschikbaarheid bekijken →

Tijden en prijzen komen uit de actuele planning van de aanbieder en worden bij het boeken bevestigd.

Overzicht

Programma

1. Stop 1

   Pay tribute to the Allied POWs who lost their lives during the construction of the infamous “Death Railway.” This peaceful and well-preserved memorial features plaques from the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands.
   Recommended: Take a guided walk (30–45 minutes) to fully absorb the history. Just a 5-minute walk away is the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre, a museum with rare documents, photographs, models, and artifacts that reveal the lives and sacrifices of the POWs and laborers during WWII.

2. Stop 2 · 40 min

   The Thailand–Burma Railway Centre is the most comprehensive World War II museum in Kanchanaburi, dedicated to preserving the history of the famous Death Railway built during WWII by Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers under harsh conditions.
   
   Located directly beside the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the museum provides visitors with a powerful and educational insight into one of Southeast Asia’s most significant wartime histories. The modern, air-conditioned exhibition presents real stories, historical evidence, and personal testimonies that bring the past to life.

3. Stop 3 · 45 min

   Walk across this world-famous iron bridge, immortalized in films and history books. Learn about its role during the war and capture stunning photos.
   (Duration: 30–45 minutes)

4. Stop 4 · 40 min

   Experience a historic train journey from Thakilen Station to Krasae Cave (15–20 minutes), passing dramatic cliffs and the scenic Khwae Noi River. The highlight is crossing the wooden Krasae Bridge, a striking symbol of wartime endurance. End your trip with a visit to Krasae Cave, once used as a POW camp. Perfect for travelers seeking both natural beauty and profound history.

5. Stop 5 · 50 min

   Hellfire Pass, known in Thai as Chong Khao Khat, is one of the most powerful historical landmarks in Thailand, located in Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province. It is part of the famous Thailand–Burma Railway (Death Railway) built during World War II using forced labor from Allied prisoners of war and Asian civilians.
   The name “Hellfire Pass” came from the haunting scene during construction, when prisoners worked day and night cutting through solid mountain rock by hand under torchlight, creating a fire-like glow that resembled the gates of hell.
   Today, the site stands as a peaceful memorial honoring those who suffered and lost their lives, transforming history into a place of remembrance, reflection, and learning.

Ontmoetingspunt

Beoordelingen van reizigers

Goed om te weten

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Annuleringsbeleid

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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