Bridge on the River Kwai Tours and Activities

Take a memorable ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway for the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who lost their lives building it during World War II. On this day trip from Bangkok, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, and hear moving war stories from your guide. Then ride a long-tailed speedboat down the Kwai River where you have a view of the famous bridge.

Take a break from Bangkok’s hustle on this small-group door-to-door adventure, which simply can’t be done in a day on public transport. Spend the morning swimming and taking pictures at the 7-tiered Erawan Waterfall, then enjoy a picnic in the national park. Finish with a ride on the Burma Railway (Death Railway), built by Allied prisoners during World War II, and a look at the Bridge on the River Kwai.

Most travelers know Kanchanaburi, a little town about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Bangkok, for the Bridge on the River Kwai. See this and so much more on this action-packed door-to-door guided tour. Visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, then ride the Death Railway over the bridge. After a Thai lunch by the river, ride a bamboo raft and stop at pretty Sai Yok Noi Waterfall.

Discover the waterfalls of the Kanchanaburi province on this full-day private tour from Bangkok. Head to Erawan National Park and explore the beautiful waterfalls in the jungle before tucking into a delicious lunch. Then, head to a local elephant camp where you can see the elephants in their natural habitat for about an hour before heading back to the city.

Explore Kanchanaburi’s harrowing past on 2-day, joint or private guided tour to Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway. Visit the region’s most important World War II sites: walk among the War Cemetery’s allied graves, then learn their stories at the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the famous bridge across the River Kwai. Board a riverboat for Hellfire Pass, where POWs died in miserable conditions, then return to Thailand’s vivid, thriving present with an evening traditional dance presentation and a visit to a rural Mon tribal village.

Explore the highlights of the River Kwai area in Kanchanaburi on a single day tour. Sites visited include the Bridge over the River Kwai, the World War II Museum, the Allied War cemetery, the death railway, and others. You'll enjoy a traditional buffet lunch and commentary on the dark history of the area.

Get two for one on this Damnoen Saduak floating market and Bridge Over the River Kwai Tour from Bangkok. Spend a full day following your expert guide on this tour that showcases the best of Thailand’s Kanchanaburi region and offers up the perfect escape from the energy of urban streets.

You can exercise and see the way on a local life with local people - eat and drink local food, juice on the local restuarant - relax your eyes and your ears without another tourist - can make new friend in group or enjoy with your private group

Learn about the endangered Asian Elephant at the Kanchanaburi Sanctuary on this full-day tour from Bangkok. Observe these rescued elephants as they feed and bathe by the river and even get the chance to feed them in a supervised environment. Learn about the elephant’s habitat loss and conservation efforts from your guide. Enjoy a day in the jungle and snap some photos of the memorable day.

Maximize your time in Thailand, and see several highlights of Kanchanaburi Province on a private day trip. Get amazing photo opportunities and enjoy swimming in the azure waters of the serene Erawan Waterfall. Explore the historic Bridge on the River Kwai, known as the Death Railway, before your return to Bangkok.

See the ancient temples of UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, the royal summer palace at Bang Pa-In, and the terraced waterfalls of Erawan National Park — all on this 3-day small-group tour from Bangkok. Stay overnight in Kanchanaburi on the River Kwai, where your guide highlights the region’s World War II history. You’ll visit the War Museum, the Allied War Cemetery and the Thailand–Burma 'Death Railway’ Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. With numbers limited to 12 people, you’ll receive undivided attention from the guide.

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II during this tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok. Listen to in-depth guided commentary that tells the history of the bridge itself, and learn more about the events surrounding the POWs by visiting a war museum and a POW cemetery. Additionally, you’ll ride along the tracks of the Death Railway, walk across the bridge itself, and take a long-tailed speedboat ride on the river.

Get the most of your travels by getting out of Bangkok on this full-day private tour of floating markets and bridge on the River Kwai tour. Spend some time exploring the floating markets with your expert local guide, and make your way to Kanchanaburi, where you’ll pay a visit to the infamous bridge that made its Hollywood debut in a movie staring Alec Guiness—The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Designed for travelers looking to escape the bustle of Bangkok, this 2-day tour of the Kanchanaburi province, including a night on a floating house on the Kwai River, offers natural beauty and historic monuments in equal measure. Tick off highlights such as the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the Burma Railway (Death Railway), and Hellfire Pass. Overnight accommodation, four meals, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included.

Spend 3 days exploring the River Kwai, including 2 nights' stay at the River Kwai Resotel. All entrance fees, meals per itinerary, and round-trip transport from Bangkok hotels included.

Escape bustling Bangkok for the day on a private tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Death Railway (Burma Railway), a perfect choice for lovers of history. With just your private guide and party, you’ll travel between dispersed attractions with ease, spending less time navigating and more time focusing on the scenery. Plus, lunch, water, and pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

Travel back in time on this private Thai Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai Tour from Bangkok. You’ll gain insight and deeper understanding of some of the nation’s top attractions as you follow your expert local guide on this memorable excursion. Pay a visit to the nation’s most famous bridge that spans the River Kwai and listen to stories about the notorious history of this Thai landmark. Lunch is included on this memorable tour.

Explore the River Kwai, including a jungle rafting experience, during this 2-day trip from Bangkok. Meals, lodging at River Kwai Jungle Rafts, all entrance fees, and pickup and drop-off at Bangkok hotels included.

See the highlights of Kanchanaburi with a private guide on this full day tour. Visit the Bridge Over the River Kwai, Erawan Waterfall, and Krasae Buddha Cave. You will also take a train ride and learn about the region’s tragic history of the The Burma Railway (also known as the Death Railway).

Explore the River Kwai area, including two nights' accommodation in a traditional floathouse, on this 3-day tour. Take a jungle trek, visit Hellfire Pass on the Death Railway, the Cemetery of Kanchanburi, and learn about the Mon people during a village visit. Some meals and pickup and drop-off in Bangkok is included.

Escape the city and see a more traditional side of Thailand on a private 2-day tour of the attractions alongside the Kwai River. Rather than hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads, you’ll be transported between dispersed attractions in air-conditioned comfort, and benefit from the undivided attention of your guide.

Receive undivided attention during a private tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai and Erawan National Park from Bangkok—the ideal way to escape the bustle of the Thai capital. Traveling with a private guide means you’ll receive undivided attention throughout the day and travel between attractions in air-conditioned comfort, meaning you’ve got more time to focus on the scenery rather than the map.

One hour E-scooter ride through the rice fields along the River Kwai. Small traditional rice fields extend from the south of the River Kwai Bridge and the north of the Kwai Noi River with the Tenasserim Hills in the background. A little coffee break in a café named ’’ out of nowhere ’’...

Explore Kanchanaburi's historical sites with a small group and the benefit of guided commentary. Learn about the horrific history of the Death Railway, go bamboo rafting down the River Kwai, and immerse yourself in the ancient tales of Kanchanaburi. Traveling with a small group means you'll enjoy plenty of time to ask questions and get to know your fellow travelers.