Tour leaves Bangkok at 0700 and moves to the River Kwai. We first visit the cemetary of the Allied prisoners of the second world war. 6982 Allied prisoners are buried here. Then we go to the Jeath museum (meaning Japan, England Australia, Thailand and Holland; nationalties of soldiers who participated in the construction) This is optional and costs 40 baht.
Then we visit the bridge over the River Kwai. You will have one hour to take pictures or relax. The epic movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, filmed at this location, it was based on a true story of World War 2.
We then take a ride on the Death railway, 100 baht extra, heading towards the waterfall, Sai Yok Noi. The railway was built using wooden logs and constructed by the allied prisoners of world war II. Most of these men were Australians, Dutch and British.
At around11.00 AM we leave the bridge for lunch, then relax on the Sai Yok Noi waterfall.
At 1300 hours we arrive at the Hellfire Pass. The Hellfire Pass Memorial is dedicated to allied prisoners of war and the Asian forced laborers who suffered and died while building the Burma-Thailand railway during World War II.
At 1500 hours we go to Somnuk elephant camp and stay overnight on a floating raft. One night fan room included.
Next day breakfast is served at 0830 and at 0930 we enjoy elephant riding in the jungle and Bamboo Rafting down the river Kwai Noi. Later in the morning we travel to the train station and have a picnic lunch box.
At 1300 we take a train on the death railway, 100 baht extra.
Later in the day we return to Bangkok arriving at about 1800 hours.