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Sun sets over the River Kwai Bridge
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Arched entrance of Kanchanaburi War Cemetary

Private Full Day River Kwai Bridge with Train Ride Tour

By Tour East Thailand
Free cancellation available
Price is $278 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Journey along railways & over bridges built by POW labor
  • Inspiration for book & film, The Bridge on the River Kwai
  • POW cemetery memorializing over 6,000 WWII prisoners of war
  • Scenic long-tailed speedboat ride along Mae Klong River
  • Authentic & sumptuous buffet lunch with Thai specialties

Activity location

  • River Kwai Bridge
    • kanchanabri, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

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Private Full Day River Kwai Bridge With Train Ride Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m9h 30m
  • English
  • Food Only
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30am
Price details
$277.53 x 1 Traveler$277.53

Total
Price is $277.53
Until Wed, May 1

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Mae Klong River and Mueang region
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedLong-tail speedboat ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrain ride along Death Railway
  • What's includedWhat's includedVIP Train Seats
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedThai Local Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional beverages and snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

What you can expect

Spend a day exploring historic sites throughout the Mueang region as you learn about WWII and POW labor camps. Travel by road, river, and railway as you visit a prisoner cemetery, examine exhibits at the JEATH Museum, and see the span made famous by Bridge on the River Kwai.

Start your day with early hotel pickup (if option chosen) and head toward the Mueang region with your private guide and vehicle. Along the way, listen as he shares stories about the POW camps during WWII, and stop at a cemetery where 6,000 prisoners are interred. At the nearby JEATH War Museum learn about the harsh realities of war and observe mementos that were left behind.

Afterward, head upstream along the Mae Klong River in a long-tail speedboat towards Bridge 277, the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai that inspired the book and movie of the same name. Walk along the bridge, check out local street markets, and then climb aboard a train to travel along the Burma Railway. Also known as the Death Railway, this section of track was infamous for its dangerous construction, built along the edges of cliffs and through deep sections of forest.

At the end of the day, disembark the train and take a walk through the jungle to reach a nearby restaurant where you can discuss the day's experiences over a delicious buffet-style lunch. Enjoy a wide selection of Thai specialties, ask your guide questions about any sites you visited, and then catch a comfortable return ride to Bangkok.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travelers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRiver Kwai Bridge
    • kanchanabri, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand