RIVER KWAI, DEATH RAILWAY, HELLFIRE PASS
WW2 IN THAILAND
Tour Code: S131
ROADS, BRIDGES, RAILWAYS...
LOGISTICS, LOGISTICS, LOGISTICS
As a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand, you'll expect to be travelling far and wide to see locations connected to the Second World War. Indeed, 'logistics' were the only answer when Thailand became involved in this conflict. There's no better example of the strength of humanity, than the construction of the Thai-Burma-Railway, a focal point for this 9-day trip.
We'll visit places you've heard of, such as the Bridge over the River Kwai, and Hellfire Pass of course, but we'll also go a little off the beaten track. We'll take you to locations that aren't always accessible to tourists. And as a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you'll also have the option to extend your stay.
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DEATH RAILWAY & HELLFIRE PASS
You'll need to acclimatise. That's why we've designed this tour with plenty of time and some lighter opportunities to get to know the country, as we learn about its conflict history - (this is a battlefield tour and history trip that your long-suffering other half will enjoy!)
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Departing from Bangkok Noi Station for example, once an important logistics station for the Japanese, we drive to Kanchanaburi and the Bridge over the River Kwai - so we'll break the journey at an elephant reserve.
We'll also travel on the Death Railway Train itself, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. We'll visit the interpretive centre at Hellfire Pass, the Thai-Burma Railway Centre, and the JEATH War Museum - all in the company of expert guides who'll share the multi-cultural insights and experiences of soldiers on all sides. After transferring to Chiang Mai, you'll visit the remains of the downed plane in Lamphun and we'll tour the Tango Squadron Museum of course, to see the wreckage of ‘Black Mac’ P-40 Tomahawk found by villagers.
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To lighten the mood, we conclude with a day at City Temple and Warorot Market, before an afternoon at leisure - or another get-together to hear more about Japanese conflict. And we hope you'll join us for our evening street-food Tuk Tuk tour too ... our tours are made around you.
'Travel the road, cross the bridge, board the train - discover Thailand at war, with all the options to experience the country, your way.'​
WW2 THAILAND
NINE DAYS
Activity Level - Standard
Spring 2026 (dates TBC)
Pricing:
Shared basis £1835
Single: £1995
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Shared basis with beach add-on: £2250
Single with beach add-on: £2295
(£200 deposit payable on all bookings)
Tour Code: S131
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BANGKOK - arrive in Bangkok, transfer to hotel - ON TO THORNBURI - exploring the Japanese logistics station, with an introduction to conflict in this region - THORNBURI CANALS - Royal Barge Musuem, War Arun - TO KANCHANBURI - visiting the elephants - THAILAND-BURMA RAILWAY CENTRE - visit to the cemetery, JEATH War Museum - BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KWAI - Hellfire Pass centre and walking trail - DEATH RAILWAY TRAIN - transfer to Chiang Mai - TANGO SQUADRON MUSEUM - Wat Muen Sen military compound - CHIANG MAI CEMETERY - Wat Doi Suthep - CITY TEMPLE - transfer for departure...
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Maximise your trip! Ask about our optional five-day beach add on in stunning Khao Lak
Complete with holiday excursions!