2D Kwai Float House

Price from: $1109 per person on twin sharing basis

Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Bangkok

This tour offers a powerful blend of history and nature, taking you to iconic sites like the Bridge over the River Kwai, the JEATH War Museum, and the Hellfire Pass Memorial, where the harrowing stories of WWII POWs come to life. You'll also enjoy scenic beauty with stops at tranquil waterfalls like Erawan or Sai Yok Noi, and the option to ride the historic Death Railway through lush jungle landscapes. This full-day experience from Bangkok is perfect for travelers seeking meaningful insights, natural serenity, and a deeper understanding of Thailand’s wartime past—all in one unforgettable journey.

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (L, D)

Early morning, pick up from various Bangkok downtown hotels and depart to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum, an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. The fully air-conditioned centre offers the visitor an educational and moving experience. Continue to the Allied War Cemetery, final resting place for over 6,000 allied prisoners of war, and the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Take a long-tail boat on the Kwai Noi River, passing unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Check in at the Float House River Kwai. After lunch, depart by long-tail-boat to the nearby Mon village. Late afternoon, return to your resort. Dinner, followed by a 45-minute presentation of Mon Dance and overnight at the Float House.

Day 2

Kanchanaburi – Bangkok (B/L)

After breakfast, check out and transfer by long-tail boat to Resotel pier. Continue by coach to Hellfire Pass Memorial. After lunch at a local restaurant, board the local train for a ride along the most exciting stretch of the “Death Railway”. Transfer back to your hotel in Bangkok downtown, where you will arrive early evening (around 6PM, depending on traffic conditions)

Private program - can start any day of the week and can be customised

Included: Accommodation for one night in Float House, meals as indicated, transfers using private car, local guide.

Prices quoted are valid till 31 October 2025. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.