🏨 Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour Activity

Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

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Departs: Thailand, Thailand

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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

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

River Kwai

Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bridge Over the River Kwai

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Burma-Thai Railway

Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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