Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour from Bangkok
by IAsia Thailand
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This guided bus tour lasts about 11 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Bangkok hotels. The trip begins with a drive to Kanchanaburi, approximately 130 kilometers from Bangkok, with a possible stop along the way depending on time. At the River Kwai, participants will spend about 5 hours exploring the area where the river flows through western Thailand. The tour includes a visit to the River Khwae Bridge, a key part of the Death Railway built during World War II between 1942 and 1943. Visitors have around 30 minutes to view the bridge and learn about its history and construction. Afterwards, the group visits the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery for about 20 minutes to see the main burial site for prisoners of war who died during the railway’s construction. Next is a 20-minute visit to the JEATH War Museum, which displays original photos, letters, drawings, personal items, and relics related to the POW experience on the Death Railway. One gallery replicates the bamboo shelters used by prisoners. The tour also includes a train ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, following the original tracks, and a long-tailed speedboat ride. Lunch is provided during the day. The tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle for transport and is led by a professional Thai local guide. All entrance fees are included, but the 300 Baht seat fee for the train ride is not included and must be paid in cash on site.
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River Kwai
The Khwae Yai River, also called the Si Sawat, runs about 380 kilometers through western Thailand. It begins in the Tenasserim Hills and passes through districts including Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat, and Mueang in Kanchanaburi Province. At Pak Phraek, it joins with the Khwae Noi River to form the Mae Klong River.
300 min
River Khwae Bridge
This bridge, known widely from the 1957 film and Pierre Boulle’s book, was part of the Death Railway built during World War II between 1942 and 1943. The railway connected Kanchanaburi in Thailand to Rangoon in Myanmar (then Burma), extending about 415 kilometers. Construction began simultaneously at both ends in June 1942 and was completed in October 1943 when the two sides met.
30 min
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Located on Saeng Chuto Road in Kanchanaburi, this cemetery is the main burial site for Allied prisoners of war who died during Japanese captivity while building the Burma Railway. It is situated next to an older Chinese cemetery.
20 min
JEATH War Museum
Opened in 1977, this museum focuses on the harsh conditions faced by POWs during the Death Railway construction. Exhibits include original photographs, letters, drawings, personal belongings, and war relics such as an unexploded Allied bomb aimed at the bridge. One gallery is constructed of bamboo, replicating the attap shelters where POWs lived.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour from Bangkok
by IAsia Thailand
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿5,800Overview
This guided bus tour lasts about 11 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Bangkok hotels. The trip begins with a drive to Kanchanaburi, approximately 130 kilometers from Bangkok, with a possible stop along the way depending on time. At the River Kwai, participants will spend about 5 hours exploring the area where the river flows through western Thailand. The tour includes a visit to the River Khwae Bridge, a key part of the Death Railway built during World War II between 1942 and 1943. Visitors have around 30 minutes to view the bridge and learn about its history and construction. Afterwards, the group visits the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery for about 20 minutes to see the main burial site for prisoners of war who died during the railway’s construction. Next is a 20-minute visit to the JEATH War Museum, which displays original photos, letters, drawings, personal items, and relics related to the POW experience on the Death Railway. One gallery replicates the bamboo shelters used by prisoners. The tour also includes a train ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, following the original tracks, and a long-tailed speedboat ride. Lunch is provided during the day. The tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle for transport and is led by a professional Thai local guide. All entrance fees are included, but the 300 Baht seat fee for the train ride is not included and must be paid in cash on site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
River Kwai
The Khwae Yai River, also called the Si Sawat, runs about 380 kilometers through western Thailand. It begins in the Tenasserim Hills and passes through districts including Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat, and Mueang in Kanchanaburi Province. At Pak Phraek, it joins with the Khwae Noi River to form the Mae Klong River.
300 min
River Khwae Bridge
This bridge, known widely from the 1957 film and Pierre Boulle’s book, was part of the Death Railway built during World War II between 1942 and 1943. The railway connected Kanchanaburi in Thailand to Rangoon in Myanmar (then Burma), extending about 415 kilometers. Construction began simultaneously at both ends in June 1942 and was completed in October 1943 when the two sides met.
30 min
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Located on Saeng Chuto Road in Kanchanaburi, this cemetery is the main burial site for Allied prisoners of war who died during Japanese captivity while building the Burma Railway. It is situated next to an older Chinese cemetery.
20 min
JEATH War Museum
Opened in 1977, this museum focuses on the harsh conditions faced by POWs during the Death Railway construction. Exhibits include original photographs, letters, drawings, personal belongings, and war relics such as an unexploded Allied bomb aimed at the bridge. One gallery is constructed of bamboo, replicating the attap shelters where POWs lived.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.