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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
Taking a ride with the famous Thailand-Burma Railway is for many travelers a one of a kind experience.
Watching a train run through a Thai market and taking a photo of it is a must-do for many travelers in Thailand.
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icon9 to 10 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Take a memorable ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway for the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who lost their lives building it during World War II. On this day trip from Bangkok, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, and hear moving war stories from your guide. Then ride a long-tailed speedboat down the Kwai River where you have a view of the famous bridge.
  • Enjoy a memorable tour to the Death Railway and infamous Bridge Over the River Kwai
  • See the Allied Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum
  • Take an exhilarating long tailed boat ride along the Kwai River to the famous bridge
  • Pickup and drop off at selected Bangkok hotels
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Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Long-tail boat ride
Train ride along Death Railway
Lunch
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Whether you’re a war buff or a railway enthusiast, there’s reason to see the bridge on the Kwai River and take a ride on the Thailand–Burma Railway, aka Death Railway. Both are poignant reminders of the WWII POWs and forced laborers who built the structures, many of whom lost their lives undertaking this Japanese wartime project.

Start your full-day tour with pickup from selected hotels in Bangkok, then travel by comfortable coach to the town of Kanchanaburi. Journey through the Thai countryside where sugarcane, rice paddies, and pineapple plantations fill significant portions of the rural landscape. 

Visit graves of the Allied Forces on a tour of the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery before a look at historical photographs and paintings at the JEATH War Museum—prepare for an emotionally moving experience at both sites. 

Learn about the building of the infamous bridge that was to link a direct railway line from Bangkok to Rangoon in an effort to support the Japanese occupation of Burma (now Myanmar) in 1943. An exhilarating long-tailed speedboat ride takes you down the Kwai River to the bridge, where you have ample time to explore on your own. Then hop aboard the ‘Death Railway’ for a memorable—and scenic—ride.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
River Kwai
Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Burma-Thai Railway
Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tour East Thailand

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour.

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  • "Only thing you need is a small snack for the morning trip and drinking water you may want." See review
  • "It’s a long drive out and a long drive back but well worth the journey." See review

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Bridge over the river kwai
Vic_c
, Mar 2020
Well organised trip Knoledgeble guide Museum was a disappointment Value for money Filling some space
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Moving experience with a bit of fun.
William_P
, Mar 2020
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and efficient. All components of the itinerary were handled well.
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The Bridge at Kwai
Ben_M
, Mar 2020
Positives- locations seen were good, beautiful countryside. We were early to all locations so had a good chance to walk over the bridge before the train ride. Boat ride to the bridge is better than an approach via the road. Negatives- poor confirmation of pick up point time and location. Very little historic information given on WW2, the buildup to occupation by the Japanese, why the railway was built and the reasons behind it. Little information given on the treatment of the POW’s and the locations of camp and the original bridge. No background to the CWGC commission and why the cemetery was concentrated at its location, just left to go in and walk around. A CWGC information board was pointed out, that was all. The war museum is all but about 30 framed photographs with one line under each, no further information. These photographs can probably be sourced online with more information. The tour was the cheapest I found to get to the locations, if you choose this make sure you do all you’re own research prior to coming as I did otherwise you will be very disappointed with the information that is provided.
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Bridge on the River Kwai trip
James
, Mar 2020
A long trip from Bangkok but worth it to see the bridge and to pay homage to our soldiers Our guide “Tiny” was really knowledgable about Thailand and the local customs I thought the museum was pretty basic regarding information but still enjoyed the trip
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Bridge over River Kwai
Steve_T
, Mar 2020
I simply could not fault this experience. Our tour guide (Peter) was interesting, entertaining & informative. From hotel pickup through journey, boat ride, train to Wanpo & lunch was absolutely fabulous. Everyone should know the history of the death railway & the impact it had post WWII. Many thanks for giving us such a wonderful day guys, much appreciated 👍🏻
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A day at the Bridge over the River Kwai
Chris_N
, Mar 2020
A long day but the trip was worth it, the forces cemetery, museum, boat ride along the river to the bridge and train ride across the bridge. Good guide, good driver. All very interesting.
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History Very Much Alive
Sharon_S
, Mar 2020
It began with a visit to the cemetery, a very sobering, beautiful,and tragic experience. Then a James Bond type boat ride on the River Kwai, followed by the train approaching and our 90 minute ride that for an extra 200k we sat in first class, got free water, soda,and sweets,and a certificate. While a exciting ride especially if you live trains,you also got to see how difficult the work must have been to curve through rock at times in bbn order to lay the tracks. At the end of the journey, a delicious lunch.
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Great tour
Gavin_H
, Mar 2020
Fantastic tour well worth the money, guide very knowledgable both him and driver were great. Long day but made up for it by driver and guide.
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Bridge on river Kwai
anne_y
, Feb 2020
It’s a long drive out and a long drive back but well worth the journey. Tour guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. Very moving day.
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Incredible experience
Salty
, Feb 2020
The whole day was great with Jenny. She made sure we saw all the highlights, explained everything clearly, made sure we were comfortable & was a delight. Her English was excellent.
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