River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok: History, Scenic Views & Culture
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
The trip includes a visit to the infamous bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied prisoners of war (POW) during World War II. It includes a visit to a war cemetery containing the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers who died while building the bridge and constructing the notorious -Death Railway-. At the JEATH Museum, guests will see a replica of a Japanese POW camp, followed by a train journey along a stunning stretch of the -Death Railway-. A buffet lunch is served upon arrival at Wang Po station, close to the Burmese border.
- JEATH Museum
- Visit Japanese POW camp
- Exciting train journey at Death Railway
- Buffet lunch at Wang Po station
- Round Trip Transfer
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Please note height for child is below 110 cm, if over 110 cm please use price for adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Itinerary: - Pick up from various hotels in Bangkok. - Depart Bangkok for Kanchanaburi by minibus.Arrival at Kanchanaburi and visit the War Cemetery of the allied prisoners of World War II.
JEATH War Museum
- Jeath Museum (the museum of World War II)
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round Trip Transfer
English Speaking guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour
Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area)
Pickup included
Join Tour from Meeting Point
Meet at meeting point Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom at 06:30 am or Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Ploenchit at 06:00 am
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Historical tour
Gleb B,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience to explore WWII history. Definitely worth the trip. Great way to see and walk in part of history. Definitely worth the extra 300 but to take the speed boat up to the bridge.do the upgrade to the seating carriage as well while on the train ride.
Don’t book! Scammers.
Anna B,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Expect to pay 500 BHT more per person in cash to the guide Raj and driver Ake for this trip. These two are scammers who will tell you that you need to pay more for upper class seats on the view side of the train. Raj will show you nice upholstered seats when the train cars all come weigh the very basic hard seats. The view is the same from either side. They will change the pick up and call you that they can pick up for a hefty fee at your hotel. The museum is a VERY TIRED museum. The boat ride was also 200 BHT extra person. It was nice to see the bridge, but the tour is a scam. Do not recommend. Look for another tour operator.
Informative trip
Mark S,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The train ride and seeing the train track was very good. Guide was very informative, scenery is beautiful, JEATH museum was very tired, need exhibitions cases refreshing but, to learn about the history was very informative.
An amazing tour and...
LYNDON G,,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing tour and experience, thanks to our guide Rach, was so friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful.
I learned a lot
ThorillBeate H,,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00It was interesting to learn more about what happened in this aerea under the second world war. And to see the bridge and the river. The guide had a good clar voice. But it was a little the difficult to hear and understand him in the back of the car.
Great way to understand the River Kwai history
BoonTeck K,,Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall, it was a great experience. We first visited the cemetery and a simple museum. Then all members of the group opted for the optional boat trip up the river to the train station. I especially enjoyed the train ride and the included buffet lunch. The drive back to Bangkok was extra long because of traffic but our guide (Rach) and driver tried to drop us close to our next destination.
Great experience
Kinga,,Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour with Rach - our guide. He had a very big knowledge about the history and the places we visited. Definitely worth booking.
Long day trip, but worth every second.
john l,,Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nina is a great guide. Very gracious and extremely knowledgeable. Driver was also a pro. Long trip but worth every second.
Love This Tour!
Rebecca V,,Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed all aspects of this tour. Walking on the bridge while hearing the history from our tour guide, Rach, was fascinating. Traveling on the train was my favorite, the scenery is beautiful. The buffet lunch was good, the view from the restaurant was spectacular! We watched the movie "Bridge on the River Kwai" on the the flight to Bangkok, that really helped us appreciate the history. We highly recommend this tour!
Complaint
Wanderer519491,,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Dear TripAdvisor Customer Service, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a trip we booked through TripAdvisor on 21st June in Thailand. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected due to several significant issues. First, the mini bus provided for the trip was extremely uncomfortable, which made the journey unpleasant. To make matters worse, the bus broke down, leaving us stranded at a garage for almost two hours in extremely hot conditions. While the tour operator was apologetic, this delay severely impacted our schedule. Our itinerary included a visit to the War Museum, followed by a boat ride to the bridge over the River Kwai, and a train ride with lunch. However, due to the breakdown, we were unable to see the entire War Museum. After reaching our destination, we were supposed to return to the museum, but instead, we had only a quick walk on the bridge and a brief 10-minute visit to the cemetery. We were only a short distance from our next destination when the breakdown occurred, but it took considerable time for another bus to be ordered and arrive to pick us up. This delay caused us to miss out on valuable time at our planned destinations and resulted in us being two hours late returning to our hotel. We were supposed to be back between 5:30 to 6:30 PM, but we didn’t return until 8:30 PM. I understand that mechanical issues can occur, but the lack of a comfortable vehicle and the significant delay were unacceptable. We were looking forward to a smooth and enjoyable experience, but these issues severely affected our trip. I hope that TripAdvisor will take this feedback seriously and address these concerns to ensure future trips are more reliable and comfortable for other customers. Additionally, I would appreciate information on any compensation or reimbursement for the inconvenience we experienced. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, Steve Jones
From THB 3,000.00
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