Bridge on the River Kwai
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    3 Days
    easy
    budget

    Bridge on the River Kwai

    Bangkok → Kanchanaburi → Erawan

    Trip Overview

    Explore the poignant WWII history of the Death Railway while enjoying stunning natural beauty.

    Highlights

    Bridge over River Kwai
    Death Railway
    Erawan Falls
    War museums
    Floating markets

    Regions Covered

    Western Thailand
    Kanchanaburi

    Estimated Costs

    Budget฿6,000
    Mid-Range฿15,000
    Luxury฿35,000

    *Estimates per person, excluding international flights

    Best Season

    November - February

    Difficulty

    easy

    Duration

    3 Days

    Day-by-Day Itinerary

    1

    Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

    Kanchanaburi

    Morning

    Drive to Kanchanaburi (2.5 hrs)

    Afternoon

    Bridge over River Kwai, Death Railway walk

    Evening

    Night market, riverside dinner

    Stay:Floating raft house
    Meals:Dinner included
    Tip:Stay on a floating raft house for a unique experience
    2

    WWII History & Nature

    Kanchanaburi

    Morning

    JEATH War Museum, Allied War Cemetery

    Afternoon

    Hellfire Pass Memorial, Death Railway ride

    Evening

    Riverside relaxation

    Stay:Same hotel
    Meals:Breakfast, lunch included
    Tip:The history here is moving and important
    3

    Erawan Falls & Departure

    Erawan

    Morning

    Erawan National Park - 7-tier waterfall hike

    Afternoon

    Return to Bangkok

    Evening

    Depart

    Stay:N/A
    Meals:Breakfast included
    Tip:Start Erawan early to have time for all 7 tiers

    Packing Tips

    • Water shoes for waterfalls
    • Swimsuit
    • Comfortable hiking clothes
    • Insect repellent
    • Respect at war memorials

    Pro Tips

    • Visit the war cemetery with respect
    • Erawan is stunning but gets crowded
    • The train ride on Death Railway is scenic

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