From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi Day Tour – River Kwai & Death Railway

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Bangkok, Thailand

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The tour encompasses a visit to the infamous bridge on the River Kwai, constructed by Allied prisoners of war (POWs) during World War II. It also includes a stop at a war cemetery where approximately 9,000 Allied soldiers, who lost their lives while working on the bridge and the notorious "Death Railway," are laid to rest. At the JEATH Museum, guests will encounter a replica of a Japanese POW camp, followed by an exhilarating train ride along a breathtaking section of the "Death Railway." A buffet lunch will be served upon arrival at Wang Po station, located near the Burmese border.

• Full-day guided Kanchanaburi tour
• Exploration of the JEATH Museum
• Visit to the Japanese POW camp
• Thrilling train journey along the Death Railway
• Buffet lunch at Wang Po station
• Round-trip transfers for convenience

What's Included

Basic train fee on the Death Railway track
Lunch
Round Trip Transfer
English Speaking guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For Private Tours:

Complimentary door-to-door pick-up service is available for the CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (within a 3 km radius), encompassing Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) 1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd numbers) and Soi 2 to 24 (even numbers), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (Chinatown), and Khao San Road (excluded from City Tour; pick-ups are available only at our meeting point, Royal Rattanakosin Hotel).

Alternatively, you can join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS: Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 18th Floor Park Venture, 57 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.

Please note that an additional surcharge will apply for hotel pick-ups outside the 3-mile (5 km) radius from the city center, payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point
Central Bangrak

Meet Us at Central Bangrak Department Store Address: 1522 Charoen Krung Rd. Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 in front of Starbucks coffee shop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • Bangkok (Pass by)

    Hotel pick-up from selected areas in Bangkok. Sit back and relax on a comfortable drive to Kanchanaburi (approx. 2.5–3 hours).

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

    Visit the main POW cemetery, a peaceful memorial for Allied soldiers who lost their lives during World War II.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

    Learn about the history of the Death Railway through easy-to-understand exhibits and displays.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    River Khwae Bridge

    Walk along the famous bridge and enjoy views of the River Kwai, one of Thailand’s most well-known landmarks.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tham Kra Sae Bridge

    Visit the scenic Tham Krasae Bridge and take a train ride along the historic Death Railway, passing cliffs and wooden tracks beside the river.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Kanchanaburi

    Enjoy a Thai set lunch at a local restaurant

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Bangkok (Pass by)

    Relax on the journey back to Bangkok with drop-off at your hotel in the evening.

    Admission ticket free

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.
Supplied by Bangkok Travel Agency

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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