Take a privately guided tour to Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway, a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day tour from Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the chance to ride on a local train.
Highlights
- Your own private guide
- A memorable visit to the Death Railway and infamous bridge over the river Kwai
- See the Allied war Grave and the JEATH War Museum and become emotionally touched by this experience
- Take an exhilarating long tailed boat ride along the River Kwai to the famous bridge
- Enjoy a local Thai lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Bangkok hotels
Useful Information
Private Thai Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai Tour
There's a kaleidoscope of experiences awaiting you when you visit the Bridge on River Kwai on this private excursion. 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.
Reviewed by Tracey H, February 2013
This was a great trip to take. The cemetry was heart rending, especially after travelling the railway and imagining the horror of how these people were pushed to their limits. We had a wonderful guide called Gail - worth asking for.
Reviewed by N J H, January 2013
A long but very worthwhile day. Raw emotions at the cemetery but an experience not to be missed. Trip was well organised, and arriving at the bridge by boat was a fantastic way to arrive and the train trip was really worthwhile with breathtaking scenery at the end. Lunch as well, thanks Mr Tawee!
