River Kwai Bridge Tour with Train Ride, Long Tail Boat and Lunch
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 and head toward the Mueang region. Along the way, listen as your guide 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, maintained by the local monks, 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 on 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 is particularly known 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 visit, and then catch a comfortable return ride to Bangkok.
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Additional features
Do this because
- Enjoy a memorable tour to the River Kwai Bridge
- See the Allied War Grave Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum
- Take an exhilarating long tailed boat ride
Important to know
Extra fees:
- 300baht is payable by all guests on the train which will include a guaranteed seat. This can be paid at the train station in cash to the guide
Know in advance:
- tour includes hotel pick up / drop off and is available from most central Bangkok hotels
- provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- hotel pickup location can be amended after booking
- hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour start time (depending on hotel location)
- River Kwai is located approximately 130km from Bangkok, with one stop on the way time permitting
- timings at each part of the tour may be changed at the discretion of the guide and the group
- tour is shared with other passengers
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- All entry fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Insurance
What’s not included
- Train ticket
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from Bangkok Central Located Hotels. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout.
Provider
IAsia Thailand
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