Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
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From $91.36
648 reviews (4.25)
Price varies by group size
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Departs: Bangkok, Bangkok
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
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.
What's Included
Admission Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Local guide
Long-tail boat ride
Lunch
Train ride along Death Railway
What's Not Included
Beverages
Gratuities
Traveler Information
- INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
- CHILD: Age: 4 - 10
- ADULT: Age: 11 - 99
Additional Info
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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-dress
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Restroom facilities available
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
What To Expect
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
JEATH War Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
River Kwai
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bridge Over the River Kwai
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Burma-Thai Railway
1 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Reviews
We then paid the upgrade of 300 baht to be in first class on the train which gave us drinks and snacks.
Lunch was incredible... then long drive back to Bangkok which have us time to sleep! Great day out!
We watched TV documentary and the guide shared a little information but it could have been a lot more interactive.
The boat trip was highly organised - quickly on and then very speedy disembarkment. No time to enjoy a trip down the river as the train was a coming!!
Lunch was fine at a local restaurant - nothing special.
Was just a long travel day in a bus in and out of Bangkok. Frequent toilet stops and opportunities to buy a refreshing drink/water.
Worth the effort nonetheless.
It is a long drive to and from the destination, roughly 3h each. Almost none of the attractions are memorable, the train tour is repetitive with a just couple highlights (one of the last turns on a steep hill), we slept most of the way. The boat ride is cool, but you can do this elsewhere in Thailand. Lunch was good.
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