Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Long-tail boat ride
- Train ride along Death Railway
- Lunch
- Admission Fees
- Entry/Admission - Bridge Over the River Kwai
- Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Entry/Admission - JEATH War Museum
- Entry/Admission - River Kwai
- Entry/Admission - Burma-Thai Railway
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, 284/66 Sangchuto Rd, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: JEATH War Museum, Wat Chai Chumphon Ban Tai Subdistrict, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bridge Over the River Kwai, Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, 284/66 Sangchuto Rd, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: JEATH War Museum, Wat Chai Chumphon Ban Tai Subdistrict, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bridge Over the River Kwai, Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand
Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- 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.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
mlillianf
February 2020
Our tour guide was amazing! We had a wonderful excursion, full of amazing facts, lots of sights, and photo opportunities. Our tour guide shared so many pertinent facts about Thailand with us and offered to take countless photos. She was so kind. Our tour bus driver was very patient and safe and q...
Our tour guide was amazing! We had a wonderful excursion, full of amazing facts, lots of sights, and photo opportunities. Our tour guide shared so many pertinent facts about Thailand with us and offered to take countless photos. She was so kind. Our tour bus driver was very patient and safe and quick with driving. The tour overall was amazing. We learned so much and indulged in moments of history.xyzmathteacher
February 2020
Our wonderful guide explained all about the River Kwai, the history, the war and the politics involved. She took care of us all the way, made sure we were in the right place at the right time. I was even taken care with a delicious alternate meal due to dietary issues at our restaurant. Our co...
Our wonderful guide explained all about the River Kwai, the history, the war and the politics involved. She took care of us all the way, made sure we were in the right place at the right time. I was even taken care with a delicious alternate meal due to dietary issues at our restaurant. Our comfort was provided for when she gave us masks for the dust on the train. All in all a great experience.johnfP48AL
February 2020
Disappointed in Jeath museum- some of the money they receive from the visits should be reinvested in the exhibits as they are deteriorating alarmingly. Our guide Tum Tum was good fun and looked after us well.
Disappointed in Jeath museum- some of the money they receive from the visits should be reinvested in the exhibits as they are deteriorating alarmingly. Our guide Tum Tum was good fun and looked after us well.Maureen M
April 2023
Viatour is usually a very good reliable tour company but in this instance it was a huge disappointment. The van was old and dented with over 750,000 on the odometer . There were even footprints on the ceiling. There were no shocks and so the ride was extremely uncomfortable. Not even a bottle of ...
Viatour is usually a very good reliable tour company but in this instance it was a huge disappointment. The van was old and dented with over 750,000 on the odometer . There were even footprints on the ceiling. There were no shocks and so the ride was extremely uncomfortable. Not even a bottle of water was provided for an 8 hour tour. The guide had no mic so as were were sitting in the very back in we were not able to hear any commentary, though from what we observed there was very little. He even donned a neck cushion and napped on the return drive to Bangkok. The actual site has been upgraded so much so that it is more of a tourist site than an historical one. The cemetery of the Allied soldiers is very important and emotional for all those young lives lost however we were only allowed 10 minutes there. I submitted a complaint to Viatours but never received a reply.Vic_c
March 2020
Well organised trip Knoledgeble guide Museum was a disappointment Value for money Filling some space
Well organised trip Knoledgeble guide Museum was a disappointment Value for money Filling some spaceCHRISTOPHER_N
March 2020
A long day but the trip was worth it, the forces cemetery, museum, boat ride along the river to the bridge and train ride across the bridge. Good guide, good driver. All very interesting.
A long day but the trip was worth it, the forces cemetery, museum, boat ride along the river to the bridge and train ride across the bridge. Good guide, good driver. All very interesting.