Private tour in Kanchanaburi Swai H

Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi Province ✦ Not in Bangkok

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Overview of your Kanchanaburi tour

✧ Not suited for Bangkok. ✧ Kanchanaburi Province is located to the west of the country. The distance is dependent on each location of the attraction. Generally, the driving distance from Bangkok to the central city is about 130 kilometers. But a few more attractions are located much farther away from the city. To start and end only within the same province is a requirement for this tour pattern. There are some alternative attractions in the province for consideration : ::: Bridges on the River Kwai (Kwae) ⇨ in the city ::: Kanchanaburi Memorial Cemetery ⇨ in the city ::: Baan Kao Ruins ⇨ 34 kms from the city ::: Death Railway & Krasae Cave ⇨ 50 kms from the city ::: Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum & Conyu Cutting ⇨ 86 kms from the city ::: Erawan National Park & waterfalls ⇨ 80 kms from the city to another district

Recent Reviews

Laurel C.Canada
April 2024

Thank you so much Swai for guidance and expertise with our specific plans. We had an amazing time riding the Death Railway over the River Kwai to the Krasae Cave and then on to Hell Fire Pass such memories. Our final stop was at Erawan Falls where were able to swim and get nibbled by the fish. Thank you so much Swi. Laurel, Frank, Tony, Monica and Savannah. until next time.

Melissa C.United States
October 2023

We had an amazing day with Swai . He truly knows the area and we saw everything and then some . He was prompt , knowledgeable and made us laugh . Definitely recommend.

Laura M.United States
February 2020

Delightful! Swai is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. It is clear he loves sharing his wonderful country with visitors. We couldn't have been happier with this tour!

David C.United Kingdom
August 2013

Swai was excellent, couldn't do enough for us. Everything went so smoothly from the pick-up at the hotel in Bangkok at 6am to our return at 8pm. We visited the DonRak cemetery first then on to the bridge and museum. Later on the train for anhour then had lunch outdoor, really great. Later went on to the Hellfire Pass and museum before returning to Kamchanaburi for a boat ride on the Kwai. A full and tiring day but it was the highlight of the trip. The whole day was exceptional. Thankyou Swai.

Kathleen M.United States
May 2013

This was everything I wanted. My goal was to see the area where my father destroyed the wooden Bridge Over the River Kwai in WWII. I also was able to ride over the train tracks the POW's had built. The museum at Hell Fire Pass was amazing. I truly felt I was walking on sacred ground. Swai was an excellent guide and I hope he will be my guide again when I return to Bangkok in August.

Your Kanchanaburi tour itinerary

::: This is just a tentative idea ::: ⇨ Meet at a certain spot in the provincial city ⇨ Visit Kanchanaburi Memorial Cemetery ⇨ Continue for the Bridge on the River Kwae ⇨ Transfer 51 kilometers to the scenic point of Death Railway & Krasae Cave ⇨ Proceed 50 kilometers to Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum & Conyu Cutting (close 4 pm) ⇨ Continue to another district with about an-hour drive to Erawan National Park. Swim into the water or trail to the upper waterfalls under own leisure (close 4 pm). ⇨ Transfer back ⭒⭒⭒⭒⭒ 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓽’𝓼 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓯𝓸𝓵𝓴𝓼 ⭒⭒⭒⭒⭒

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Modern private transport : ✫ Private car but the size depending on the number. If there are 3 people or more, it will be with a van which can be consisted of 3 rows for 3 people each row. ✫ If coming with more than one big suitcase, the back seating row will be reserved to use for storing in case of not enough available space. ✫ If coming with a number of big suitcases, strongly recommend in group of maximum 6 people.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. All admission fees All activities The attractions to visit on this tour without extra charge : Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Bridge on the River Kwai (the original bridge) The Dead Railway & Krasae Cave Hellfire Pass at Conyu Cutting & Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
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Meeting location

Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Only within Kanchanaburi Province ✦ A railway station in the province ✦ A hotel ✦ A residence in the province with full address and telephone number ✦ A specific location in the province with full address and telephone number

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Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
46321
Languages
Thai
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Kanchanaburi is ideal for travellers interested in historical stories and exploring suburban localities. It's perfect for those who want to visit significant sites like the Bridge on the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Memorial Cemetery, and Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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