River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok – History, Scenery & Culture

4.3 (209 reviews) Bangkok, Thailand
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Duration11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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

Options

Private Tour

Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area)
Pickup included

Join Tour from Meeting Point

Meet at meeting point Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom at 06:30 am or Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Ploenchit at 06:00 am

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round Trip Transfer
  • English Speaking guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
    1h
    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.
  2. JEATH War Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    - Jeath Museum (the museum of World War II)
  3. River Khwae Bridge
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Walk along the bridge over the river kwai
  4. Tham Kra Sae Bridge
    1h
    - 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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For Join Tour:-
06:00 am - Four Points By Sheraton Bangkok Ploenchit
Address: 566 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Meeting point

For Join Tour:-
06:30 am - Meet us at Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom
Address: 320 Silom Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

End point

For Join Tour:-
06:00 am - Four Points By Sheraton Bangkok Ploenchit
Address: 566 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

End point

For Join Tour:-
06:30 am - Meet us at Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom
Address: 320 Silom Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Pickup details

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.

Additional 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 wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
  • Any late from your side may be re-allocated to a later time if available, Otherwise this will be auto canceled with charge 100%.
  • Driver can be late up to 15- 45 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses.
  • Please note the activity time can be affected by several factors including weather, equipment maintenance or safety protocols.
  • Delicious Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant
  • Please note height for child is below 110 cm, if over 110 cm please use price for adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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