River Kawai Day Trip from Bangkok | La Vacanza Travel

River Kawai Day Trip from Bangkok

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: Thailand, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok
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  • 11 hours
  • Bangkok
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, 284/66 Sangchuto Rd, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand

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.

Duration: 1 hour

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

- Jeath Museum (the museum of World War II)

Duration: 1 hour

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

Walk along the bridge over the river kwai

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Burma-Thai Railway, Kanchanaburi Thailand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tham Kra Sae Bridge, Lum Sum 71150 Thailand

- 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

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Round Trip Transfer
  • English Speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Bridge Over the River Kwai
  • Entry/Admission - JEATH War Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Burma-Thai Railway

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom, 320 Silom Rd Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
2: Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit, 566 Thanon Phloen Chit, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Traveler pickup is offered
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, Level 29 The Offices at Central World 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan Pathum Wan, Ratchathewi, 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.


Departure Time

06:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours


User's Reviews

IanW800

19 Apr, 2024

Very good day trip.. Tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. got on train at kanchanaburi town station so stop before River Kwai station so we had best seats

Simon_B

17 Apr, 2024

our guide was so knowledgeable he also took loads of pictures and videos of the day and sent to all A small group tour which was good the day was very long but had to be to fit all the experience strongly recommend take optional long boat ride up river

Tracy_C

16 Apr, 2024

I enjoyed this experience the guide gave some history and background to Prisoner of war soldiers and Asian men who built the railway line. The museum is not kept very well and needs cleaning as the pictures were very dirty and we were rushed through and not given time to digest the information. The war memorial site is very humbling so many lost lives 🥲. The train ride was very good with lots to see. It is worth the upgrade 500 BHT to have a double seat. You are able to walk over the bridge which was an amazing experience. Lunch was very good and plenty of choice. There is a little market at the end to wander round after lunch.

Audrey_B

12 Apr, 2024

Jira was a wonderful tour guide and made the trip very memorable. She brought plenty of water and very knowledgeable about the sites and area.

Amii_OuO

10 Apr, 2024

Highly recommend this tour. We had a very knowledgeable tour guide who ran us through the itinerary at the start of the trip and provided background before arrival at the first point of interest. He also took pictures of the group through the tour on his phone which are sent to you at the end, complimentary. Good for solo travellers. The war cemetery was peaceful and you could walk through the rows to see the different allied forces that rested there (aussies near the front entrance to the left). The museum, though small, was a good reminder of what war actually looked like. The railway, particularly near the river is a stunning but somber reminder of what people died to create and that this was all done by hand. Some of the track is being replaced due to its age but the line is thesame. Other notes, I did quite enjoy the extras that I paid for; the short boat ride under the bridge thay was bombed by the US Air Forcr and the upgrade to reserve seating in the train which guaranteed a seat, snack, water for the 1hr train ride (economy looked full that day and it was too hot to potenially stand for that long) which was THB 300 for each extra (THB 600 total for extras). The buffet lunch was a solid selection of Thai food and desserts with instant coffee or tea included. Ate till full and awesome view of the river :). Option to buy cold drinks too if desired.

User's Picture Gallery

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A trip for the history buffs and those interested in WWII

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A moving tour

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Journey along the death railway

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A must do experience

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Bridge over river Kwai and JEATH Museum

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Great scarification of our American soldiers at River Kwai

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Very interesting and scenic tour

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Incredible experience!

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Good guide makes up for terrible planning

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Very interesting, long trip, that ended wrong 😑

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The best day ever!!!

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A Must See Tour while visiting Bangkok

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Great day out to see the sites and learn the history of how the railway was built

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Well run, lots of good spots visited with the perfect amount of time at each.

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Lovely tour

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They must do

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Good tour. Just improve the drop off afterwards.

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A day well spent!

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Beautiful

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Bridge on the river kwai

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Fantastic day escaping the busy streets of Bangkok

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A long day, but a not too be missed historic adventure that you will be pleased to be part of.

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Full day tour

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Nice trip with boat and old train

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