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Bangkok: Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

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Overview

Available languages

Thai
English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

The Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour offers a fascinating journey through history, taking you to one of the most significant sites from World War II. Explore the iconic bridge, immortalized in the famous film, and learn about its construction by Allied POWs under harsh conditions.

The tour ncludes a ride on the historic Thailand-Burma Railway, also known as the "Death Railway," which stretches through lush jungle landscapes, offering both a historical and scenic experience. With a knowledgeable guide sharing stories of the railway’s difficult construction and its impact on those who worked on it, this tour provides a powerful insight into Thailand’s wartime history. A visit to the War Cemetery is also included, offering a moment of reflection. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to understand the significance of this poignant landmark.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation

Tour includes hotel pick up / drop off and is available from most central Bangkok hotels. This Option can be amended and/or cancelled. You will be able to arrange pick up from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location).

Approx 300 Baht is to be paid to the guide which will guarantee a seat including tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate. This can only be paid on the spot at the train station.

Child rate is priced for children lower than 100cm tall. If Over 100cm, please pay the adult rates.

At least 2 people are required for the Shared Tour to take place. Single traveler may book the Shared Tour this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).

If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the long-tailed speedboat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour. Your guide will arrange for the driver to take you to the Bridge by road instead.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Long-tailed speedboat ride

Buffet lunch

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Train ride along the Death Railway

Hotel pick up and drop-off (centrally located Bangkok hotels only)

All Entrance Fees

Professional Thai local guide

Beverages

Gratuities

Mandatory Fee for Seat on the train

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

River Khwae Bridge

The bridge on the river Kwai, that many people know from the 1957 movie with the same name or from the book by Pierre Boulle is part of the infamous Death Railway, built during World War II from 1942 to 1943. The railway connected Kanchanaburi in Western Thailand with Rangoon in Myanmar, called Burma back then, and was about 415 kilometers long. On both ends construction began in June 1942 working towards each other. In October 1943 the two sides met, finishing the railway.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

River Kwai

The Khwae Yai River, also known as the Si Sawat, is a river in western Thailand. It has its source in the Tenasserim Hills and flows for about 380 kilometres through Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat, and Mueang Districts of Kanchanaburi Province, where it merges with the Khwae Noi to form the Mae Klong River at Pak Phraek.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.60

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic Day

    Debbie W,

    Dec 27, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Some uneven surface to walk on. Marvellous views. Full of history and sad stories. Our guide Rach was full of knowledge and made the 2.5 hour journey fly past.

  • Good enough

    Shane B,

    Nov 25, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    A very interesting and moving experience. All nicely organised EXCEPT tricked into paying extra B300 each to secure guarantee of train seating when clearly not necessary in fact. Would not return is to our hotel because of expected traffic. HEY it's Bangkok. !!

  • River Kwai. Okay tour but could have been so much better

    Jeff T,

    Oct 21, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    While guide was knowledgeable, he really didn’t interact with the group. He was last on and first off! Information is wrong on costing of seat upgrade….. it is now 300 extra.

  • Remembrance.

    Bradley R,

    Sep 17, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing Tour. Definitely was worth seeing and remembering the fallen. From the moment we were at the cemetery right through to the end, we were overwhelmed. Our guide zoom was great.

  • Amazing trip!

    vanessa j,

    Jul 2, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was an amazing and humbling experience. The boat ride and train was very exciting. We were lucky that only myself and my partner was on the tour so that made it extra special. Our local tour guide was extremely kind, and informative. There is a lot to see, learn and do on this tour!

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4.60
40 reviews
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