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2 Days River Kwai Delight at Hintok River Camp

Wellness, The Great Outdoors, Lost Trails, Family Fun, Classic Tours, All

2 Days River Kwai Delight at Hintok River Camp

Wellness, The Great Outdoors, Lost Trails, Family Fun, Classic Tours, All

2 Days River Kwai Delight at Hintok River Camp

  • Destination

    Thailand

  • Trip duration

    2 days, 1 night

Day 1

Bangkok – Hintok River Camp

This historical exploration tour takes us to Kanchanaburi province to absorb this region’s wartime history. We take in the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of the ‘death railway’ which ran 415 km from Ban Pong in Thailand to Thanbuyuzayat in Burma. This link was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers forced by the Japanese Army to undertake this mammoth task in extremely hostile conditions. We also visit the Allied War Cemetery, the resting-place for over 6,000 prisoners, as well as the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai. We then head to the resort for check-in and lunch. We visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial and Museum which is dedicated to Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers who were forced to build the Thailand to Burma ‘death railway’ in extremely harsh conditions during World War Two. After viewing the exhibits in this excellent museum and its many audio-visual displays, we walk along the original railway cutting known as Hellfire Pass which was one of the most difficult sections of rock to cut through, but it is now a haven of peace and serenity. Later on in the afternoon, we take a mountain bike ride along jungle trails to local villages and farms. Dinner and overnight at Hintok River Camp.

Food

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Accommodation

The Float House River Kwai

Day 2

Hintok River Camp – Bangkok

An enjoyable early morning cycle ride takes us to a temple so we can make ‘merit’ by donating food to monks. We then take a long-tail boat ride to visit an ethnic Mon tribal village. Next, we ride on the actual railway built by Allied prisoners and pass over the original wooden viaducts. We then head back to Bangkok and transfer to our respective hotels.

Food

B/L/-

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