River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok: History, Scenic Views & Culture
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
- Jeath Museum (the museum of World War II)
Walk along the bridge over the river kwai
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.
- 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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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 note height for child is below 110 cm, if over 110 cm please use price for adult
Reviews(38)
Walking shoes recommended. Visit to the museum and cemetery was a solemn moment to see how young those who died.
* Extra $ for option of riverboat ride, and premier seating on train. Tour was good and food was good as well. Guide very knowledgeable.
Great experience to explore WWII history. Definitely worth the trip. Great way to see and walk in part of history. Definitely worth the extra 300 but to take the speed boat up to the bridge.do the upgrade to the seating carriage as well while on the train ride.
Expect to pay 500 BHT more per person in cash to the guide Raj and driver Ake for this trip. These two are scammers who will tell you that you need to pay more for upper class seats on the view side of the train. Raj will show you nice upholstered seats when the train cars all come weigh the very basic hard seats. The view is the same from either side. They will change the pick up and call you that they can pick up for a hefty fee at your hotel. The museum is a VERY TIRED museum. The boat ride was also 200 BHT extra person. It was nice to see the bridge, but the tour is a scam. Do not recommend. Look for another tour operator.
Dear Anna_B, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for joining our Bangkok to River Kwai: A Journey Through History tour. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointment and would like to clarify a few points. Please note that the THB 500 upgrade fee is not a scam, but an optional VIP seat upgrade on the Death Railway train. These seats are limited and provide more comfortable arrangements and better viewing positions. Guests who prefer standard seating are always welcome to stay with their included ticket — the upgrade is purely a personal choice. Similarly, the boat ride is an optional experience offered to guests who wish to see the River Kwai Bridge from a different perspective. It is not mandatory, and all prices are clearly mentioned by our guide before confirmation. We truly appreciate your feedback and understand that unexpected costs can cause frustration. However, the River Kwai experience remains one of Thailand’s most meaningful historical sites, and we’re glad you enjoyed its beauty despite the inconvenience. We have also shared your comments with our operations team and guides Raj and Ake to ensure that all upgrade options are explained clearly in advance to avoid any misunderstanding in the future. Thank you once again for traveling with us — your feedback helps us improve. Warm regards, amit
The train ride and seeing the train track was very good. Guide was very informative, scenery is beautiful, JEATH museum was very tired, need exhibitions cases refreshing but, to learn about the history was very informative.
Dear Mark, Thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Bangkok to River Kwai: A Journey Through History in One Day tour. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenic train ride and found the historical insights from our guide to be informative and engaging. We also appreciate your candid feedback about the JEATH Museum. While we do not manage the museum directly, we fully agree that preserving and enhancing such important exhibitions is crucial to keeping history alive. We'll certainly pass your comments along to the relevant authorities. Your thoughts help us—and our partners—continuously improve. We hope to welcome you back on another enriching journey soon! Warm regards, Sun Leisure World Team "Explore Real – Book Real – Travel Real"
An amazing tour and experience, thanks to our guide Rach, was so friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful.
It was interesting to learn more about what happened in this aerea under the second world war. And to see the bridge and the river. The guide had a good clar voice. But it was a little the difficult to hear and understand him in the back of the car.
Overall, it was a great experience. We first visited the cemetery and a simple museum. Then all members of the group opted for the optional boat trip up the river to the train station. I especially enjoyed the train ride and the included buffet lunch. The drive back to Bangkok was extra long because of traffic but our guide (Rach) and driver tried to drop us close to our next destination.
We had a great tour with Rach - our guide. He had a very big knowledge about the history and the places we visited. Definitely worth booking.
Nina is a great guide. Very gracious and extremely knowledgeable. Driver was also a pro. Long trip but worth every second.
