3 Day Home Phutoey River Kwai and Nature Discovery

Escape the city crowds and embark on an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night tour exploring the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. This immersive journey takes you to some of Thailand’s most iconic historical landmarks, offering a deeper understanding of the hardships endured by POWs on the Death Railway.

Visit interactive museums, war cemeteries, and the Hellfire Pass Memorial, where you’ll learn about the railway’s tragic past. Enjoy breathtaking natural sites like Sai Yok Waterfall and National Park, experience the unique culture of the Mon tribe, and trek through the jungle. To complete your journey, take a historic ride on the Death Railway train.

Perfect for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers, this tour blends education, culture, and thrilling activities for an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Home Phutoey River Kwai

• 06:00 - 06:30 – Pick-up from centrally located Bangkok hotels and depart for Kanchanaburi (128 km west of Bangkok).
• Morning
  • Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum detailing the history of the Death Railway.
  • Pay respects at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the final resting place of 6,000 Allied POWs.
  • Explore the Bridge over the River Kwai, an iconic part of the Death Railway built by Allied prisoners.
• Noon
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon
  • Visit the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre to learn about the railway’s construction and the hardships endured by POWs.
  • Walk the Hellfire Pass Memorial Trail, tracing the original rail bed.
  • Transfer to Home Phutoey River Kwai and check in.
• Evening
  • Dinner and overnight at Home Phutoey River Kwai.

Day 2: Sai Yok Yai Waterfall & National Park – Lawa Cave

• Morning
  • After breakfast, take a long-tailed boat upstream to Sai Yok Yai Waterfall & National Park.
  • Return for lunch at Home Phutoey River Kwai.
• Afternoon
  • Explore the Lawa Cave, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Visit a Mon tribal village, see the Golden Rock, Buddha image cave, and a local school.
  • Enjoy a scenic jungle walk along the River Kwai, reaching a stunning viewpoint.
• Evening
  • Dinner and overnight at Home Phutoey River Kwai.

Day 3: Home Phutoey River Kwai – Bangkok

• Morning
  • After breakfast, visit Home Phutoey Peace Park.
  • Explore Jack Chalker’s POW artwork collection, the Weary Dunlop Museum, and hospital hut replicas.
• 11:00 – Check out and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• 13:00 – Take a historic ride on the Death Railway Train, passing over an original wooden viaduct built by Allied POWs.
• 14:30 – Begin the journey back to Bangkok.
• 18:00 – Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to hotels.