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From Bangkok Elephant Care Experience and River Kwai Day Trip

Bangkok, Thailandby WanderSiam

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 100 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Discover the peaceful countryside of Kanchanaburi on this full-day tour filled with nature, culture, and history. Begin your day at ElephantsWorld, a sanctuary that provides a safe haven for old, sick, and rescued elephants. ElephantsWorld allows visitors to participate in their daily care in an ethical and respectful way. Prepare food, feed the elephants, watch them play in the mud, bathe them in the river. Spend time up close with these gentle creatures and see how well they are cared for. In the afternoon, visit the JEAT Museum, where you’ll gain insight into the history of the Thai-Burma Railway and the experiences of the prisoners of war during World War II. Then, board a longtail boat for a scenic cruise along the River Kwai, passing tranquil riverside communities and picturesque landscapes on your way to the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Upon arrival, take time to walk across the bridge while learning about its remarkable history.

What's included

  • Bottle of drinking water
  • Lunch buffet & coffee and tea at Elephants World
  • Entrance fee for Elephants World
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Food for the elephants
  • Boat trip at the River Kwai
  • Insurance

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Elephants World

      6 hours

      Meet Thailand’s gentle giants at an ethical elephant sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and caring for elderly and working elephants. Prepare their food, feed them by hand, watch them enjoy a mud bath, and help bathe them in the river while learning about elephant conservation and responsible tourism.

    2. 2

      JEATH War Museum

      2 hours

      Gain a deeper understanding of the history of the Thai-Burma Railway through wartime photographs, artifacts and personal stories. The museum offers a moving insight into the lives and resilience of the prisoners of war and laborers during World War II.

    3. 3

      River Khwae Bridge

      4 hours

      Arrive by longtail boat at Kanchanaburi’s most iconic landmark before walking across the historic Bridge over the River Kwai. Learn about its remarkable wartime history, admire beautiful river views, and discover the enduring legacy of the Thai-Burma Railway.

    Meeting and pickup

    Option 2: Starbucks Khao San Road In front of Starbucks Khao San Road, located at the western end of Khao San Road, near Chana Songkhram Police Station. The Starbucks is easy to recognize by its distinctive traditional Thai-style building.

    Option 1: Silom MRT Station (Exit 2) The meeting point is on the sidewalk outside MRT Silom Station, Exit 2, at the corner of the Silom–Rama IV intersection, directly opposite Lumpini Park.

    End point

    Option 2: Starbucks Khao San Road In front of Starbucks Khao San Road, located at the western end of Khao San Road, near Chana Songkhram Police Station. The Starbucks is easy to recognize by its distinctive traditional Thai-style building.

    Option 1: Silom MRT Station (Exit 2) The meeting point is on the sidewalk outside MRT Silom Station, Exit 2, at the corner of the Silom–Rama IV intersection, directly opposite Lumpini Park.

    Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The exact departure time from the meeting point will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform one day before the tour. Please check your email (including your junk/spam folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
    • Depending on the number of participants, departure from the meeting point will be between 5:30 and 6:00 hrs.

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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