Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

Highlights

  • Ride a speedboat on the river to the landmark bridge

  • Learn the story of the Death Railway as you ride the historic line

  • See Allied graves in a WWII-era cemetery

  • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at selected Bangkok hotels

Summary

Meet a driver at your hotel in Bangkok, and board a climate-controlled coach for Kanchanaburi, a lush province west of Bangkok. Pass sugar cane fields, rice paddies, and pineapple plantations, then make the first stop of the day at the Kwai River, boarding a long-tail speed boat to the site of the bridge, an icon of the classic novel about wartime Thailand. Next, pay your respects to fallen prisoners of war and laborers at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, and continue to the JEATH War Museum to see WWII artifacts and images. Delve into the jungle where POWs lived and worked as you ride the “Death Railway,” covering tracks built to join the Thai and Burmese railway lines. After a full day of exploring Kanchanaburi, begin the scenic return trip to Bangkok, where this tour concludes at your original departure point.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours - 10 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Visit the “Bridge Over the River Kwai” and the Death Railway on a full-day tour from Bangkok that explores Thailand’s wartime history. See Kanchanaburi’s main World War II sites in a single day, including the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and JEATH War Museum, and ride the Death Railway that was laid by imprisoned laborers. Hear fascinating commentary from your guide along the way, and enjoy convenient pickup in Bangkok.

What’s included?

  • 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 - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

  • Entry/Admission - JEATH War Museum

  • Entry/Admission - River Kwai

  • Entry/Admission - Bridge Over the River Kwai

  • Entry/Admission - Burma-Thai Railway

  • Beverages

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9-10 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Tour East

About operator:

Tour East Thailand is the leading inbound tour operator in Thailand owned by JTB (Japan). With our own fleet of cars, minivans and coaches we are able to provide 24 hour airport transfers, resort to resort transfers, boat transfers, etc. Our vehicles have been independently inspected from the UK with all vehicles having seat belts and are maintained above EU standards. Whether it's a visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Phi Phi Islands off Phuket, the zip lines in Chiang Mai, we have a varied choice of hundreds of excursions available to book from our 9 offices throughout the country. Many are unique tours including dinner cruises for various budgets and also fine dining. Finally booking with Tour East is safe and reliable with all transfers, tours, etc being FULLY Insured.

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