Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: JEATH Museum, River Kwai Bridge and Erawan Falls
by WanderSiam
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This full day bus tour from Bangkok visits Kanchanaburi Province, focusing on its World War II history and natural attractions. The tour includes stops at the JEATH War Museum, the Bridge on the River Kwai, and Erawan National Park. Transportation is by air-conditioned vehicle. The day begins with a visit to the JEATH War Museum, which displays artifacts and photographs related to the construction of the Death Railway by prisoners of war and forced laborers between 1942 and 1943. The museum includes a bamboo hut replica of the POW shelters and a bomb that failed to explode during an Allied attack. This visit includes travel time from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Next, the tour goes to the Bridge on the River Kwai, a historic iron railway bridge brought from Java during the Japanese occupation. The bridge was reconstructed by Allied POWs under Japanese supervision as part of a 415-kilometre railway line aimed at connecting Thailand and Burma. Visitors have time to view the bridge and reflect on the harsh conditions endured by POWs and local laborers. The final stop is Erawan National Park, home to the seven-tiered Erawan Falls with its green ponds. The park was established in 1975 and is one of Thailand’s well-known natural sites. Guests can walk the trails around the falls and swim in the natural pools if weather permits. This stop includes travel time back to Bangkok. Included in the tour are entrance fees to the JEATH Museum and Erawan National Park, bottled water, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. Lunch, personal expenses, gratuities, and life jackets at the falls are not included. Guests should bring swimwear, a towel, and wear suitable walking shoes. Hotel pickup is available only from specified areas in Bangkok; otherwise, the meeting point is in Chinatown. The tour operates rain or shine and involves approximately six hours of travel time between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
JEATH War Museum
The JEATH War Museum presents the history of the Death Railway construction by POWs from Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand, and Holland between 1942 and 1943. Exhibits include construction tools, photographs taken by prisoners, and a bamboo hut replica of the shelters used by POWs. The museum also displays a bomb dropped by the Allies that failed to explode. The stated duration includes travel time from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.
270 min
River Khwae Bridge
The Bridge on the River Kwai is an iron railway bridge originally brought from Java during the Japanese occupation. It was rebuilt by Allied POWs under Japanese supervision as part of a 415-kilometre railway stretching to Burma through the Three Pagodas Pass in Kanchanaburi province. The visit includes time to view the bridge and consider the difficult conditions endured by POWs, Thais, Burmese, and Malayans during the railway’s construction, which was completed in 16 months despite initial estimates of 5 years.
60 min
Erawan National Park
Erawan National Park, Thailand’s 12th national park founded in 1975, is famous for its seven-tiered Erawan Falls with green pools. The top waterfall tier is named after a three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology. Visitors have time to swim in the natural pools or hike to the top waterfall if weather allows. Swimming gear and towels are recommended. The total duration includes travel time back to Bangkok.
390 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at our office (WanderSiam; see photo) in Chao Khamrop Road, nearby the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ and Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
End point
Infront of Starbucks Bann Chart (Khaosan Road)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: JEATH Museum, River Kwai Bridge and Erawan Falls
by WanderSiam
Choose from 3 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.฿5,340Overview
This full day bus tour from Bangkok visits Kanchanaburi Province, focusing on its World War II history and natural attractions. The tour includes stops at the JEATH War Museum, the Bridge on the River Kwai, and Erawan National Park. Transportation is by air-conditioned vehicle. The day begins with a visit to the JEATH War Museum, which displays artifacts and photographs related to the construction of the Death Railway by prisoners of war and forced laborers between 1942 and 1943. The museum includes a bamboo hut replica of the POW shelters and a bomb that failed to explode during an Allied attack. This visit includes travel time from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Next, the tour goes to the Bridge on the River Kwai, a historic iron railway bridge brought from Java during the Japanese occupation. The bridge was reconstructed by Allied POWs under Japanese supervision as part of a 415-kilometre railway line aimed at connecting Thailand and Burma. Visitors have time to view the bridge and reflect on the harsh conditions endured by POWs and local laborers. The final stop is Erawan National Park, home to the seven-tiered Erawan Falls with its green ponds. The park was established in 1975 and is one of Thailand’s well-known natural sites. Guests can walk the trails around the falls and swim in the natural pools if weather permits. This stop includes travel time back to Bangkok. Included in the tour are entrance fees to the JEATH Museum and Erawan National Park, bottled water, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. Lunch, personal expenses, gratuities, and life jackets at the falls are not included. Guests should bring swimwear, a towel, and wear suitable walking shoes. Hotel pickup is available only from specified areas in Bangkok; otherwise, the meeting point is in Chinatown. The tour operates rain or shine and involves approximately six hours of travel time between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
JEATH War Museum
The JEATH War Museum presents the history of the Death Railway construction by POWs from Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand, and Holland between 1942 and 1943. Exhibits include construction tools, photographs taken by prisoners, and a bamboo hut replica of the shelters used by POWs. The museum also displays a bomb dropped by the Allies that failed to explode. The stated duration includes travel time from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.
270 min
River Khwae Bridge
The Bridge on the River Kwai is an iron railway bridge originally brought from Java during the Japanese occupation. It was rebuilt by Allied POWs under Japanese supervision as part of a 415-kilometre railway stretching to Burma through the Three Pagodas Pass in Kanchanaburi province. The visit includes time to view the bridge and consider the difficult conditions endured by POWs, Thais, Burmese, and Malayans during the railway’s construction, which was completed in 16 months despite initial estimates of 5 years.
60 min
Erawan National Park
Erawan National Park, Thailand’s 12th national park founded in 1975, is famous for its seven-tiered Erawan Falls with green pools. The top waterfall tier is named after a three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology. Visitors have time to swim in the natural pools or hike to the top waterfall if weather allows. Swimming gear and towels are recommended. The total duration includes travel time back to Bangkok.
390 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at our office (WanderSiam; see photo) in Chao Khamrop Road, nearby the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ and Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
End point
Infront of Starbucks Bann Chart (Khaosan Road)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.