Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

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9 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai on this thorough private tour from Bangkok. The beginning of the Death Railway (also known as the Burma Railway), the famous bridge that spans Thailand’s River Kwai is a poignant reminder of the thousands of prisoners of war and forced laborers who lost their lives during the construction of the railway in World War Two. With a private guide, discover the bridge, the JEATH War Museum and Allied War Grave, and take a long-tailed boat ride on the river before sightseeing the picturesque nature sceneries on board a train riding on the tracks built by the prisoners of World War II. Local Lunch in a restaurant is included.

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Lunch
Admission fees
Train ride along The Death Railway
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Local English Speaking Guide

Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

If your hotel is not identified in the hotel list provided: Please feel free to provide us your Bangkok city center hotel address. Upon completion of the booking, we shall provide you the firm confirmation with your pick-up time.Remarks: Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road) For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking.

What To Expect

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

JEATH War Museum

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

River Kwai

Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

River Khwae 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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway. After finishing the train ride, your guide will accompany you to your restaurant where you will be able to enjoy Thai Local Food.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Specialized infant seats are available
Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023