River Kwai Tour from Bangkok: Explore Infamous WWII Sites and Scenic Train Ride
Khwaeng Suriya Wong

Embark on a River Kwai tour from Bangkok and explore infamous WWII sites. Visit the bridge on the River Kwai, the JEATH Museum, and a Japanese POW camp. Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Death Railway and indulge in a buffet lunch. Round trip transfer included.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bangkok - Pick up from various hotels in Bangkok.
  • JEATH War Museum - The museum is divided into two sections, one depicting the construction of the Death Railway which is meant to recreate the quarters used by Allied POWs, and the other consisting of reconstructed bamboo huts containing such items as paintings, drawings, and photos of and by former prisoners, weapons, tools, and maps.
  • Bridge Over the River Kwai - Walk along the bridge over the river kwai
  • Burma-Thai Railway - The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, the Siam–Burma Railway, the Thai–Burma Railway, and similar names, was a 415-kilometer (258 mi) railway between Ban Pong, Thailand, and Thanbyuzayat, Burma, built by the Empire of Japan in 1943 to support its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II. This railway completed the rail link between Bangkok, Thailand, and Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar). The name used by the Japanese Government is Thai–Men-Rensetsu-Tetsudou (泰緬連接鉄道), which means Thailand-Myanmar-Link-Railway.
  • Tham Kra Sae Bridge - Tham Kra Sae Bridge is a historic railway located in Kanchanaburi and is also commonly known as Death Railway. The bridge was built by war prisoners of WWII. It received the name Death Railway due to a large amount of prisoners that died during the construction of the bridge. Now many people visit the bridge to learn about the history as well as view the incredible structure which is built into the side of a cliff, right next to the powerful Kwai Noi River.
  • Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (known locally as the Don-Rak War Cemetery) is the main prisoner of war (POW) cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway. It is on the main road, Saeng Chuto Road, through the town of Kanchanaburi, Thailand, adjacent to an older Chinese cemetery.
  • Bangkok - Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Round Trip Transfer
  • English Speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.

Highlights of the 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

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Location
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom
Silom Road
Cancellation Policy

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

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