Bridge On The River Kwai And Thailand-Burma Railway Tour - Kanchanaburi

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  • Duration: 10 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    07:00 AM Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Return Details :
    • 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 .. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

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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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.

Itinerary:


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.

Inclusions

  • Long-tail boat ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Admission Fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Train ride along Death Railway

Exclusions

  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults 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.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 09-May-2023

    It was a very good experience. Everything was well organized. The restaurant where we had lunch was amazing. The boat and train journey was good. Overall very good and I highly recommend it.

  • 19-Sep-2022

    An amazing experience and one not to be missed if you get the chance……looking out over the rice fields is amazing and the sheer drop when you cross the gorges is memorable😲😂

  • 11-Sep-2022

    If you are into history, you are definitely going to enjoy the part of visiting the WWII cemetery and certainly the museum, after that, is fun to cross the bridge in a speed boat to see the bridge and hear the story of how did they built it, which is very sad, but do not even think of get on that train to be able to get to the waterfalls because you will lose the time of your life. Is a veeeery long way, nothing interesting to see just to get you to a place to have lunch and enjoy the waterfalls just for half an hour. If you opt for a tour, try to make it your way otherwise you will forget that you enjoyed the beginning of the tour and it will become a torture.

  • 18-Jun-2020

    Long day but well worth it & would highly recommend it to anyone. Nobody else turned up for pickup on the morning of the tour so I had my excellent minibus driver and guide Mr Suki undivided attention all day and was treated like Royalty I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to guide me through the day he was the BEST very informative with all the historical events relating to the war cemetery, the bridge, the river and the railway and so much more. The speedboat trip up the river was great and then to see the bridge come into view was amazing. Worth paying the extra 200 baht to upgrade on the Death Railway and I was fortunate enough to have a seat on the left side of the carriage which apparently is the best side of the train (arranged by the wonderful Mr Suki) to take in the wonderful/beautiful views of the jungle/countryside for those photo opportunities. The trip ended with lunch at a restaurant near the railway stop to enjoy some local cuisine which was perfect. A very very enjoyable day out and would highly recommend

  • 13-Apr-2020

    Guide was lovely but felt she was going through the motions. It was interesting to get out of the City but Oh, the Bangkok traffic in and out - what a nightmare. It is a long day but was worth it from our perspective. We watched TV documentary and the guide shared a little information but it could have been a lot more interactive. The boat trip was highly organised - quickly on and then very speedy disembarkment. No time to enjoy a trip down the river as the train was a coming!! Lunch was fine at a local restaurant - nothing special. Was just a long travel day in a bus in and out of Bangkok. Frequent toilet stops and opportunities to buy a refreshing drink/water. Worth the effort nonetheless.

  • 17-Mar-2020

    The guide was very nice and excited, with lots of trivia and jokes. The tour, however, is very long and the van was not the most comfortable, with very stiff seats. It is a long drive to and from the destination, roughly 3h each. Almost none of the attractions are memorable, the train tour is repetitive with a just couple highlights (one of the last turns on a steep hill), we slept most of the way. The boat ride is cool, but you can do this elsewhere in Thailand. Lunch was good.

  • 16-Mar-2020

    It was a long drive to get there from Bangkok but well worth it... we then stopped at the cemetery and museum followed by long boat ride to the Bridge. We then paid the upgrade of 300 baht to be in first class on the train which gave us drinks and snacks. Lunch was incredible... then long drive back to Bangkok which have us time to sleep! Great day out!

  • 15-Mar-2020

    Well organised trip Knoledgeble guide Museum was a disappointment Value for money Filling some space

  • 14-Mar-2020

    Enjoyable visit to Bridge over River Kwai. Also visited museum and the War Cemetery- all worth doing especially as we found reference to a friends relative in the cemetery.

  • 14-Mar-2020

    Generally speaking, I would recommend this tour. That being said, I probably would not do it again as everything you need to see can be seen on the day tour. The tour was very well-organized, was informative, and left really little to the imagination as to what our brave soldiers endured during the heat, humidity, cruelty, malnutrition of those 16 months the railroad was built. It is extremely moving and mind-numbing to see what took place there. It is well worth the time and money.

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