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From Bangkok: River Kwai Tour with Jeath Museum and Death Railway
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Bangkok
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour takes you to the famous Bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied POWs during World War II. You'll visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, where around 9,000 soldiers who died building the Death Railway are buried.
At the JEATH Museum, see a replica of a Japanese POW camp and learn about life during the war. Then, enjoy a scenic train ride along a stunning part of the Death Railway, right by cliffs and the river. After the ride, a buffet lunch will be served at Wang Po Station, near the Myanmar border. The tour includes round-trip transfers for your convenience.
• Immersive visit to the JEATH War Museum • Walk through a reconstructed Japanese POW camp • Scenic train ride along the D...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Thai & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Thai & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission Fee
Lunch
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round Trip Transfer
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
โนโวเทล กรุงเทพ แพลทินัม
For join tour you can wait for our driver to pick you up at the hotel lobby.
Return
Itinerary
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Bangkok
Pick up from various hotels in Bangkok.
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JEATH War Museum
The museum is split into two immersive sections: one recreates the harsh conditions of the Allied POW quarters during the construction of the Death Railway, while the other showcases reconstructed bamboo huts filled with powerful artifacts—original paintings, sketches, photographs by former prisoners, along with weapons, tools, and wartime maps that bring their stories to life.
1 hour
3
River Kwai
Walk along the bridge over the river kwai
1 hour
4
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
The Burma Railway—also known as the Death Railway, Thai–Burma Railway, or Siam–Burma Railway—is a 415-kilometer (258-mile) track stretching from Ban Pong in Thailand to Thanbyuzayat in Burma (now Myanmar). Constructed in 1943 by the Empire of Japan during World War II, the railway was built to supply Japanese forces during their Burma campaign. It completed a crucial rail link between Bangkok and Rangoon (now Yangon). The Japanese referred to it as Thai–Men-Rensetsu-Tetsudou (泰緬連接鉄道), meaning the Thailand–Myanmar Link Railway.
1 hour
5
Tham Kra Sae Bridge
Tham Kra Sae Bridge, a hauntingly iconic section of the Death Railway, is located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II under brutal conditions, the bridge earned its somber nickname due to the staggering number of lives lost during its construction. Today, it stands as both a historic landmark and a powerful symbol of resilience. Visitors come not only to reflect on its tragic past but also to marvel at the engineering—this wooden trestle bridge clings dramatically to a cliffside, running alongside the rushing waters of the Kwai Noi River.
1 hour
6
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, also known locally as the Don-Rak War Cemetery, is the principal resting place for Allied prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the infamous Burma Railway under Japanese captivity. Located along Saeng Chuto Road—the main thoroughfare through Kanchanaburi—it lies beside an older Chinese cemetery. This solemn site stands as a poignant reminder of the thousands who lost their lives and a place of reflection for visitors from around the world.
1 hour
From Bangkok: River Kwai Tour with Jeath Museum and Death Railway
(1) Reviews
Bangkok
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This tour takes you to the famous Bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied POWs during World War II. You'll visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, where around 9,000 soldiers who died building the Death Railway are buried.
At the JEATH Museum, see a replica of a Japanese POW camp and learn about life during the war. Then, enjoy a scenic train ride along a stunning part of the Death Railway, right by cliffs and the river. After the ride, a buffet lunch will be served at Wang Po Station, near the Myanmar border. The tour includes round-trip transfers for your convenience.
• Immersive visit to the JEATH War Museum • Walk through a reconstructed Japanese POW camp • Scenic train ride along the D...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Thai & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Thai & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission Fee
Lunch
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round Trip Transfer
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
โนโวเทล กรุงเทพ แพลทินัม
For join tour you can wait for our driver to pick you up at the hotel lobby.
