Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok
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From $148.73
157 reviews (4.40)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 9 hours
Departs: Bangkok, Bangkok
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai on this thorough private tour from Bangkok. The beginning of the Death Railway (also known as the Burma Railway), the famous bridge that spans Thailand’s River Kwai is a poignant reminder of the thousands of prisoners of war and forced laborers who lost their lives during the construction of the railway in World War Two. With a private guide, discover the bridge, the JEATH War Museum and Allied War Grave, and take a long-tailed boat ride on the river before sightseeing the picturesque nature sceneries on board a train riding on the tracks built by the prisoners of World War II. Local Lunch in a restaurant is included.
What's Included
Admission fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Lunch
Private Local English Speaking Guide
Train ride along The Death Railway
What's Not Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Traveler Information
- INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
- CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
- ADULT: Age: 12 - 99
Additional Info
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
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.
What To Expect
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
JEATH War Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
River Kwai
15 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
• Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
They were all so brave and strong.
Walking the bridge was nice along with riding the train.
For me, it was a great day and experience.
Also, for all your tours a written outline would be helpful. A short fact sheet
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