Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day guided tour from Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the opportunity to ride a local train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Long-tail boat ride
✔ Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
✔ Local guide
✔ Lunch
✔ Admission Fees
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Train ride along Death Railway
✖ Beverages
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. OYO 895 The Onion Hostel
2. Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok
3. The Emerald Hotel Bangkok
4. Bangkok City Hotel
5. White Ivory Bed & Breakfast
6. OYO 434 Boonsiri Place Hotel
7. Asia Hotel Bangkok
8. Buddy Lodge Hotel
9. Khaosan Art Hotel
10. LUXX Silom
11. Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Soi Soonvijai, an IHG hotel
12. iCheck inn Sukhumvit 19
13. Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
14. Serene Asoke Suites
15. New Siam Palace View
16. Picnic Hotel Bangkok
17. Bangkok Cha-Da Hotel
18. Dang Derm Khaosan
19. Vic3 Bangkok
20. Tower Club At Lebua
Additional Info: We Pick up from all hotels in the city center of Bangkok.
Departure Time: 7:00 am
Pick up Time: Pick up from Bangkok city hotels 10 - 45 minutes prior to the departure time
Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:00pm.
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.
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
River Kwai
Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge
Duration: 20 minutes
4
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
• Restroom facilities available
• You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• Optional extras on train - approx. 200baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus cold towel, drinking water OR approx. 300baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate.
