3 Days | Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi on this Short Break Adventure
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Leave behind the fast-moving streets of the Thai capital and take time out to experience Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder near the border of Burma (Myanmar). Explore this ancient Siam capital with a knowledgeable local guide, and see timeworn temples, bell-shaped chedis and intricately carved relics of Thailand’s golden era. Travel to the shady town of Kanchanaburi and pay tribute to the brave POWs who perished while building the infamous Hellfire Pass and Bridge on the River Kwai. Delve further into World War II history on a visit to the War Museum and Allied Cemetery before this historical sojourn completes the loop back in Bangkok.
Trip overview
![Map of River Kwai & Ancient Thai Kingdoms including Thailand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt90016e8f5739df26/6337c2e397ff8350f9c83222/ttar_2020.gif?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Theme
- Short breaks
- Destinations
- Thailand
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 5
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TTAR
- Explore the ancient and modern history of Thailand with a three-day trip from Bangkok, taking in Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya.
- Uncover a golden age of Siam with the royal residences and atmospheric temples of ancient Ayutthaya.
- Swim in idyllic rock pools fed by waterfalls in the seven-tiered Erawan National Park. If you’re game, you can even take a short hike to the top for views across the jungle.
- Take a ride on the Death Railway and learn all about this tragic part of history at the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum.
- Travel to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai for gorgeous views over the water.
- On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Private minibus, Songthaew, Train
Hotel (2 nights)
- Ayutthaya - Ayutthaya Historical Park
- Bang Pa Inn Palace - Summer Palace
- Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
- Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
- Kanchanaburi - Historical Train Journey
- Kanchanaburi - Tour (WWII museum, Allied War Cemetery, Bridge over River Kwai)
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. This Short Break Adventure starts at 8 am on Day 1 and finishes in the afternoon at approximately 2 pm on Day
2. You will be picked up on Day 1 from the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Trip Note Information for this itinerary. Pick-up will take place between 8 am and 8.30 am in the hotel foyer.
3. If you require pick up from another centrally-located hotel in Bangkok, please inform your booking agent at least 14 days prior to departure.
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