Why choose this Bangkok tour ?
Kanchanaburi’s famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW’s and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day guided tour from Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the opportunity to ride a local train.
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What makes Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour a unique experience ?
The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the main prisoner of war cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway during the 2nd World War.
Visit the Jeath War Museum. Dive into the history of the construction of the Death Railway and how it was built by the prisoners of war during World War 2.
Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge
Fascinating, nostalgic and memorable sums up this full day tour to Kanchanaburi, 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Bangkok. The province itself is an agricultural area with sugar cane, rice paddies and pineapple plantations all forming significant portions of the stunning Thai rural landscape. Whether a war buff or rail enthusiast, everyone has a different reason to see this symbolic bridge.
The famous bridge and the beginning of the ‘Death Railway’, which lies 1 mile outside the town of Kanchanaburi, is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW’s and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. The building of the bridge in 1943 was one part of a huge Japanese wartime project to link existing Thai and Burmese railway lines to create a direct route from Bangkok, Thailand to Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar) in an effort to support the Japanese occupation of Burma. Thousands of POW’s and laborers died in the process. During your tour a visit will be made to one of the Allied War Grave cemeteries (often an emotional experience) before visiting the JEATH war museum, which houses pictures and paintings from this period.
An exhilarating long tailed speed boat ride will then take you down river to the famous bridge itself where you have ample time to explore at your own leisure. A ride on a local train is also included before returning to Bangkok city.
Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
- Restroom facilities available
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Optional extras on train – approx. 200baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise ‘first-in-best-dressed’) plus cold towel, drinking water OR approx. 300baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise ‘first-in-best-dressed’) plus tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate.
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Long-tail boat ride
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Admission Fees
- Train ride along Death Railway
Not Included
- Beverages
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tour East Thailand.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Bangkok.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 656 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location (This excludes activities/options without the hotel pick-up).
If you have not received these details, please contact Tour East Thailand:
Email: thailand@toureast.net
Reservation Number:
Office hours: 09.00 hrs – 18.00 hrs -Closed on weekends
Tel: (66)-2-230-0405 # 201
Emergency number
Operating hours: 07.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs – Daily and weekends
Tel: (66)-92-256-0692
Please Note: Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from selected hotels only.
• Optional extras on train – approx. 200baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise ‘first-in-best-dressed’) plus cold towel, drinking water OR approx. 300baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise ‘first-in-best-dressed’) plus tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
