Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Death Railway Full-day From Bangkok
Overview
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11 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our World War II tour of Kanchanaburi for an immersive historical experience. Walk across the Death Railway Bridge over the River Kwai Yai, visit the JEATH War Museum and Thailand–Burma Railway Centre, and pay respects at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Discover the powerful story of the 'Death Railway' with our small-group expedition.
• Pay respects & Explore the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery & JEATH War Museum.
• Traverse the iconic Bridge Over the River Kwai.
• Experience a scenic train ride along the Death Railway.
• Conclude the day with a visit to the historic Krasae Cave.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at a renowned Thai restaurant before returning to Bangkok.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Train Ticket
Buffet Lunch at restaurant
Professional English Speaking Guide
Small group one way Hotel Pick up in BKK city center& Drop Off at Meeting point
Bottle of Drinking Water and Cool Towel.
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Entrance Fee
Travel Insurance
Tipping guide and driver as per your voluntary
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
6:30 AM meet the group at the designated meeting point or a pick-up from your hotel in the city center. Then head directly to Kanchanaburi Province. 10.00 am Explore Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Chungkai was one of the base camps on the Burma-Siam railway and contained a hospital and church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, and the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital. There are now 1,426 Commonwealth and 313 Dutch burials of the Second World War in this cemetery. (Total time included travelling from Bangkok to Kanchanburi)
JEATH War Museum
Visit Jeath war museum, The name JEATH is derived from countries engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. And as the name suggests, this small museum displays photographs and illustrations narrating the living condition of prisoners of war (POWs) during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former POWs who survived.
Options
Small Group Tour
Hotel pickup one way& Drop MTP
Pickup included
Private Tour River Kwai&Train
Private Pick up & Drop off
Pickup included
Private Tour with Erawan
RiverKwai,Train,ErawanWaterfal
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun trips out. Yes, I do.
Andres D,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00Fun trips out. It is a pity that the guide only told us what was necessary. I thought there could be a little more explanation instead of constantly being on the mobile.
Long day but worth it
TRACEY A,
Feb 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Pick up from hotel was seamless with water available in an air condition car. Our guide Alex, was knowledgeable and his English was very good. He was always smiling and laughing. The trip was quite humbling and reflective but very informative and interesting. There was an issue with the car on our return but it was rectified relatively quickly. We would recommend Alex and this tour but it is 2.5 hours from Bangkok so be prepared for that.
Brilliant trip It was...
Denise C,
Jan 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Brilliant trip It was full of factual information from a knowledgeable guide I would highly recommend this tour and it is such good value for money
Lots of driving and almost no explaining of the sites
THOMASTROY M,
Jan 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00It's a full day trip with a lot of driving on a fairly good highway. The tour guide didn't give any explanations of the sites, what they meant, other than a one-minute talk at the cemetery. She wasn't even with us one most of the drive there or back. The last attraction was not a cave, it was a waterfall in a national park (which was nice, but not the tour I bought).
Traveling with littles
Sarah D,
Dec 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00We went with Tum Tum and had an excellent trip! She was very knowledgeable and gave us the perfect amount of time at each stop! We traveled with two kids, 3 and under. For those traveling with young kids, be aware that it is a long drive there and back, but it was worth it to us to see the sites. They break up the drive there with a little gas stop visit. We drove all the way back in one go because both kids fell asleep! Our 3 year old loved the train ride and crossing the bridge, even though she didn't understand the historical significance of it all. The lunch spot was great, too. Overall a perfect day!!
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