A three-day independent short break from Bangkok exploring Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi, featuring Erawan National Park, the Bridge on the River Kwai, and a historic train ride.
  • Explore Bang Pa Inn Palace’s European-Thai architecture and riverside gardens.
  • Discover Ayutthaya Historical Park’s temples and ancient Siam royal heritage.
  • Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Wat Phanan Cheoeng’s towering Buddha.
  • See Wat Phra Mahathat’s Buddha head entwined in banyan roots.
  • Swim in glacial-blue pools at Erawan National Park’s seven-tiered waterfalls.
  • Ride the historic Death Railway beside the Kwai Noi River.
  • Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum and reflect on wartime history.
  • Walk the Bridge over the River Kwai and visit Allied War Cemetery.
Stay at River Kwai Bridge Resort or similar for two nights, a resort set on the famous River Kwai. Accommodation may be substituted with a similar standard if unavailable. Early check-in isn’t guaranteed; luggage storage is available. Pre/post-trip stays may require a room change.