Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

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Duration:9 hours to 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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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.

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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.
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.
3. River Kwai
Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge
4. 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.
5. Burma-Thai Railway
Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway.

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.

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Posted By : klwtly
We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the tour - such a humbling and beautiful place to visit.
Our tour guide was so friendly and informative.
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 11:20:05

Posted By : jantarpessimo4
Very good, it's worth visiting, the view from the bridge is beautiful, it's also worth taking the walk along the line of death.
Must be marked to have a good seat on the train
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 04:53:35

Posted By : Deborah_B
We all loved this trip. Our Guide ‘Luck’ made it really special with all her knowledge and timing of everything.
The transport was great. A very moving time to reflect on so many who lost their precious lives.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 15:37:43

Posted By : Susan_D
Not the best tour we have been on could have been a bit more forthcoming with information of where we were, Places we were passing etc.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 04:58:41

Posted By : Frances M
Ms Luck and Mr Lam the driver, gave us an awesome experience. Nothing was too much trouble in this personal trip. Luck’s knowledge was superb and Mr Lams driving was excellent. Thank you for our memorable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-17 21:41:50

Posted By : Quazi_A
It was a very good experience. Everything was well organized. The restaurant where we had lunch was amazing. The boat and train journey was good. Overall very good and I highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2023-05-09 02:41:11

Posted By : kct33
An amazing experience and one not to be missed if you get the chance……looking out over the rice fields is amazing and the sheer drop when you cross the gorges is memorable😲😂
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Posted On : 2022-09-19 19:37:25

Posted By : Grace_H
If you are into history, you are definitely going to enjoy the part of visiting the WWII cemetery and certainly the museum, after that, is fun to cross the bridge in a speed boat to see the bridge and hear the story of how did they built it, which is very sad, but do not even think of get on that train to be able to get to the waterfalls because you will lose the time of your life. Is a veeeery long way, nothing interesting to see just to get you to a place to have lunch and enjoy the waterfalls just for half an hour. If you opt for a tour, try to make it your way otherwise you will forget that you enjoyed the beginning of the tour and it will become a torture.
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Posted On : 2022-09-11 23:38:16

Posted By : ruthmZ3382LR
Long day but well worth it & would highly recommend it to anyone. Nobody else turned up for pickup on the morning of the tour so I had my excellent minibus driver and guide Mr Suki undivided attention all day and was treated like Royalty I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to guide me through the day he was the BEST very informative with all the historical events relating to the war cemetery, the bridge, the river and the railway and so much more. The speedboat trip up the river was great and then to see the bridge come into view was amazing. Worth paying the extra 200 baht to upgrade on the Death Railway and I was fortunate enough to have a seat on the left side of the carriage which apparently is the best side of the train (arranged by the wonderful Mr Suki) to take in the wonderful/beautiful views of the jungle/countryside for those photo opportunities. The trip ended with lunch at a restaurant near the railway stop to enjoy some local cuisine which was perfect. A very very enjoyable day out and would highly recommend
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Posted On : 2020-06-18 07:49:13

Posted By : SydneyGlobalShopper
Guide was lovely but felt she was going through the motions. It was interesting to get out of the City but Oh, the Bangkok traffic in and out - what a nightmare. It is a long day but was worth it from our perspective.

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.
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Posted On : 2020-04-13 06:44:08