FULL DAY: Hellfire Pass Memorial + Erawan Waterfall + Bridge Over The River Kwai
07:00 hrs
Meet your private English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby.
Arrive Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, The museum explains to visitors the story of why and how the railway was built and attempts to convey the hardships and suffering endured by so many who were forced to work in extremely harsh conditions. The Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum symbolizes the importance of this site to the Australian people.
After visiting the memorial museum and contemplation deck, we are encouraged to proceed to the walking trail. The walking trail follows the alignment of the original Burma-Thailand railway for approximately four kilometres from Hellfire Pass to beyond Compressor Cutting. Small shelters and interpretative panels have been provided at various locations and toilets are available at the Hintok Road stop.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Depart the dam for the largest and most beautiful waterfall in the western region, Erawan Waterfall is on the bank of Kwai Yai River in Khao Salop (Erawan) National Park. It is about 2,000 meters tall divided into 7 levels. The atmosphere in this always-verdant national park is serene, peaceful and rich with innumerable plant and flower species, perfectly conducive to sight-seeing and trekking.
Relax, swim and enjoy natural surroundings at own leisure.
Then visit world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of the Death Railway constructed by Allied prisoners of war. Take leisurely walks around town and pictures on the world-renowned Death Railway.
Leave from Kanchanaburi pass green paddy fields, villages, and temples then return to Bangkok. (2-2.5 hours drive)