Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok | 9 hours

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Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok
2 Adults x $292.77
$585.54
Approx Total
$585.54
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
  • Bottled water
  • Private Local English Speaking Guide
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees
  • Train ride along The Death Railway
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Overview

Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai on this thorough private tour from Bangkok. The beginning of the Death Railway (also known as the Burma Railway), the famous bridge that spans Thailand’s River Kwai is a poignant reminder of the thousands of prisoners of war and forced laborers who lost their lives during the construction of the railway in World War Two. With a private guide, discover the bridge, the JEATH War Museum and Allied War Grave, and take a long-tailed boat ride on the river before sightseeing the picturesque nature sceneries on board a train riding on the tracks built by the prisoners of World War II. Local Lunch in a restaurant is included.

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If your hotel is not identified in the hotel list provided: Please feel free to provide us your Bangkok city center hotel address. Upon completion of the booking, we shall provide you the firm confirmation with your pick-up time. Remarks: Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included ... and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road) For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • River Kwai

    Take a long Tail Boat and cruise under the River Kwai Bridge

    15 minutes

  • River Khwae Bridge

    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.

    20 minutes

  • Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

    Hop on a train which will make you discover the jungle of this region while Riding the Death Railway. After finishing the train ride, your guide will accompany you to your restaurant where you will be able to enjoy Thai Local Food.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible

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166 reviews

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Great day

Published on Jan, 2025

Well worth it!!!! From the ride to the river, the outstanding and professional guide and driver. The train ride and all the attractions involved were outstanding. Would strongly recommend this day trip to anyone in Bangkok.

Private tour to the Bridge over the River Kwai

Published on Jan, 2025

This was our second trip in just two days (the first being the floating and train markets, along with a visit to the coconut farm), and once again, it was an incredible experience today. Again opting for the private hire option was absolutely the right choice upon this trip to the bridge over the River Kwai. Adul, our tour guide today, went above and beyond to make us feel truly special—nothing was ever too much trouble for him or the driver. We also enjoyed a wonderfully arranged stop for food, which was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Adul embodies the qualities of a true gentleman at every turn. We can’t recommend this experience highly enough and extend our heartfelt thanks to Adul! Carl & Paula

Most enlightening tour.

Published on Nov, 2024

Don’t leave Bangkok without taking this tour. Our guide, Betty, was so knowledgeable about the bridge, the surrounding area, the cemetery. We Are happy we chose a private tour - as we were able to have all our questions answered. It was truly a learning experience. It is a long drive from Bangkok but enjoyed seeing the countryside. Highly highly recommend

Great day out

Published on Aug, 2024

Had a good guide Jenny and Driver. The trip on the river going to the bridge(River Kwai) sitting in the Long Tail boat watching the bridge come into sight. With Jenny(guide) and the driver they made the trip. Also the lunch was VERY good. Lots of food the choose from.

Must see

Published on Mar, 2024

It was great to visit and we got to walk over the bridge, also went on a long boat ride which was a bit of fun, there is lots of food stalls and a market near by, when we were there around the 9th of march 2024 it was very hot and humid, so take or buy plenty of water

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