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Bridge over River Kwai
Tiger Temple
 
 

The Bridge spans across Maenam Khwae Yai which is a branch of Maenam Mae Klong. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army brought the iron bridge from Java. It was then resembled by Allied Prisoners of War (POW) under Japanese supervision. The bridge was part of a strategic railway route to Myanmar in which the Japanese aimed to secure supplies with which to conquer other western Asian countries. It was 415 kilometers long (about 303 kilometers in Thailand and about 112 kilometers in Burma ) and passed through the Three Pagoda Pass in Sangkhlaburi District, the northern most part of Kanchanaburi province.
Construction started on September 16, 1942 at Nong Pladuk , and was completed on 25 December 1943. It is estimated that over 16,000 POWs from England , Australia , Holland and America died while building the bridge which was a target of bombing raids in 1945. In addition to this, approximate 90,000 laborers from Thailand , Myanmar , Malaysia and Indonesia died during its construction.

  
   
 
Bridge over River Kwai + Tiger Temple
 
Tour Code : GW062
Full day tour
Pick up : 7.30 hrs
Itinerary : 		         
                     
   
7.30 hrs
Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby.
9.30 hrs
Visit JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of prisoner of war living quarters, with photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from World War II.
10.00 hrs
Continue to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery It contains the remains of 6,982 war prisoners (mostly the British, Dutch, Australian and American) who lost their lives during the construction of the Bridge over the River Kwai and the railway to Burma (the Death Railway).
 
10.30 hrs
Visit the 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.
 
11.30 hrs
Lunch at the local restaurant.
12.30 hrs
Continue to Tiger Temple.
13.00 hrs
Visit Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua - well known as Tiger Temple. The Tiger Temple is a rescue centre for wild animals and the home of wild tigers, wild pigs, deer, antelopes, water buffalos, apes and a hand full other animals. The tigers are taken out from their cage in the afternoon and visitors can even touch them.
 
14.30 hrs
Depart for Bangkok.
17.00 hrs
Arrive to your hotel in Bangkok.
Private Tour
  
1 Pax
  
2 Pax
  
3 Pax
  
4 Pax
  
5 Pax
 
6-9 Pax
Adult
4,900
2,700
2,300
2,000
1,700
1,600
Child
Charge 70% of adult rate
Remark : Rate ( Thai Baht ) per Person
  
           
Inclusion
         
  • English spreaking guide
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch at the local restuarant
  • Admission fee for Jeath war museum
  • Admission fee for Tiger temple (500 Baht/person)
Exclusion
          
  • Personal expenses : tips for service,insurance,drinking water,etc
  • Other services are not mentioned in the program
Child Policy
          
  • Free of charge for child under 3 years old
  • Child over 12 years old is charged for adult rate
Note
          
  • Do not wear short dress and hot color dress (red, orange and pink) to visit the tiger temple..
 
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