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Historical Day Tour to River Kwai
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Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

by Bigcountry Experience

10 hours
Bangkok
€45€47.77 recommended priceSave 5.8%/person
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Overview

Learn about the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “Death Railway,” on this 10-hour historical tour to Kanchanaburi, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometres) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will tour the well-kept War Cemetery, where the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers are tended. They perished while constructing the notorious "Death Railway,” which the Japanese had hoped would stretch to the Burmese border. Uncover the terrible history of the railway at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum, research, and information centre dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma Railway built during World War II. See the past recreated and relived with pictures and artefacts. You will also ride a train along the original Death Railway track, with a sumptuous lunch awaiting at the disembarkation station (assigned train seat fee is not included ). Returning safe and sound to Bangkok in the late afternoon. Important information ・It takes approximately 3 hours to commute to Kanchanaburi one-way. ・The basic train ride fee included in the package does not guarantee a seat. If you would like to have an assigned seat, it is encouraged to pay extra fee upfront on the train.

Highlights

Travel with a small intimate group to Kanchanaburi Province where the WWII memorials and museums are a reminder of darker times
Ride along a stretch of the notorious Death Railway
See the infamous bridge on the River Kwai
Learn about the history of the railway's construction by Alllied prisoners of war
Visit the famous Thailand-Burma Railway Centre in Kanchanaburi
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What's included

Entrance fee
Train
1-Way Transfer (only if option selected)
Transport
Guide
English-speaking guide
Porterage
Transportation to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned van
Basic train fee on the Death Railway track (THB 100)

What's not included

Speedboat ride.
All personal expenses
Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
Personal expence

Voucher

e-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Good to know

To bring sunglasses and hat as the weather can get quite warm in Bangkok. It takes approximately 3 hours to commute to Kanchanaburi one-way. The basic train ride fee included in the package does not guarantee a seat. If you would like to have an assigned seat, it is encouraged to pay 200 Baht upfront on the train.

Provided by

BIGCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE

Meeting point

Pickup point: River City Bangkok

End point

MBK Center

Languages

English

Available sessions

7:30am

Choose a session on the next step.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation until 13 Nov 2026, 12am UTC.
  • After that, supplier cancellation fee up to €45 total (€22.50 per guest).

Additional info

Runs Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
For check in, please arrives 30 mins prior the starting time. To confirm the exact meeting point, please contact the local operator at the number on your voucher hours prior service date
Please bring a hat , Sunglasses.
Please be advised that the timing of the itinerary may be subject to change in the event of heavy traffic.
Your voucher is valid only on the date you book.
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