Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

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Stop At: Bridge Over the River Kwai, Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand

The bridge on the river Kwai, that many people know from the 1957 movie with the same name or from the book by Pierre Boulle is part of the infamous Death Railway, built during World War II from 1942 to 1943.

The railway connected Kanchanaburi in Western Thailand with Rangoon in Myanmar, called Burma back then, and was about 415 kilometers long. On both ends construction began in June 1942 working towards each other. In October 1943 the two sides met, finishing the railway.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Thailand

The Khwae Yai River, also known as the Si Sawat, is a river in western Thailand. It has its source in the Tenasserim Hills and flows for about 380 kilometres through Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat, and Mueang Districts of Kanchanaburi Province, where it merges with the Khwae Noi to form the Mae Klong River at Pak Phraek.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Saeng Chuto Road, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand

The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the main prisoner of war 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: JEATH War Museum, Wat Chai Chumphon Ban Tai Subdistrict, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand

This small museum, opened in 1977, mostly focuses on the terrible ordeals of the POWs who built the Death Railway. Their harsh living conditions are shown in many original photos, letters and drawings from that time as well as personal effects and war relics, including an unexploded Allied bomb dropped to destroy the bridge. One of the three galleries is built from bamboo in the style of the shelters (called attap) the POWs lived in.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand

The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, the Siam–Burma Railway, the Thai–Burma Railway and similar names, was a 415-kilometre 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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: I Asia Thailand, 319 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan 24th Floor c/o Spaces, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

I Asia Thailand is the operator of this tour

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Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off (centrally located Bangkok hotels only and if Transfer Option has been selected)
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Long-tailed speedboat ride
  • Train ride along the Death Railway
  • Lunch - Buffet lunch
  • Professional Thai local guide
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • Entry/Admission - JEATH War Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Burma-Thai Railway
Not included
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up/drop off (if Non-Refundable rate chosen)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
  • Child rate is priced for children lower than 100cm tall. If Over 100cm, please pay the adult rates.
  • If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the long-tailed speedboat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour. Your guide will arrange for the driver to take you to the Bridge by road instead.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
  • Optional extras on train - approx. 200baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus cold towel, drinking water OR approx. 300baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate.
  • OPTION 1
  • tour includes hotel pick up / drop off and is available from most central Bangkok hotels. This Option can be amended and/or cancelled. You will be able to arrange pick up from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location). This tour IS refundable (conditions apply)
  • OPTION 2
  • If you book the Option without hotel transfers, please ensure you give yourself sufficient time to get to the meeting point.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Reviews
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rin-rin_1012
4 | 2019-08-30

A great day trip from Bangkok! As a solo traveller, I was lucky another pair booked on this departure as I believe minimum numbers were two. Included pick up from my accommodation and we had an air-conditioned mini van for the trip with a guide (very knowledgeable) and driver. The stop at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery was sobering as was the museum. Would have been nice to go to another Australian war museum nearby but understand we can't do everything in the time. Boat and train rides were great, and plenty of time for pictures of the railway. Included meal was tasty. It is a long day but worthwhile!

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Gareth O
5 | 2019-03-25

Picked up on time from the hotel, for the long drive to Kanchanaburi. The guide 'Om' was friendly and super enthusiastic and had some great knowledge of the events surrounding the construction of the railway. Itinerary was well arranged,, first the cemetery at Kanchanaburi, then onto the museum built in the site of one of the work camps. Then into the boat for a fun trip up to the bridge before opportunity for photos whilst awaiting the train. We stopped for a late lunch, which was very good (and more than we could eat) before the long drive back (3 hours) albeit with a coffee/comfort stop en route. Overall a very well organised tour, met some lovely people and Om the guide was very good throughout.

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