River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture

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11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
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 Tour:- Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    - Jeath Museum (the museum of World War II)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Walk along the bridge over the river kwai

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Take the train trip along the Death railway sight-seeing the Countryside and exciting passing by wooden viaduct built by the P.O.W.S. situated on sheer cliff side over-looking the River Kwai.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    - Arrival at Wang-Po railway station. Lunch will be provided. Depart from the restaurant to Bangkok. - Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotels. Child Policy: - Child over than 120 cms we will charge as adult rate

    1 hour • 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.
  • Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
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