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Bangkok to River Kwai: A Journey Through History in One Day

Activity Duration (13 hours)
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Hosted in English
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Bangkok to River Kwai: A Journey Through History in One Day
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About

A Journey Through History in One Day: From Bangkok to River Kwai.

What you'll do

Join this small-group tour from Bangkok to the River Kwai. Visit the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. You'll also visit a war cemetery containing the graves of thousands of Allied soldiers who died while building the bridge and constructing the notorious Death Railway. This tour also includes a visit to the JEATH Museum and a train journey along a stretch of the Death Railway.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsFor 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.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Thailand Travel Agency -Sun Leisure World, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Thanon Witthayu, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Round Trip Transfer
  • English Speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - JEATH War Museum
  • Entry/Admission - River Khwae Bridge
  • Entry/Admission - Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

What is not included?

Gratuities

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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 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

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Itinerary

Bangkok Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Bangkok to River Kwai: A Journey Through History in One Day in Bangkok, Thailand. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 13 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
1

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • 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

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
JEATH War Museum

Jeath Museum (the museum of World War II)

3

River Khwae Bridge

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
River Khwae Bridge

Walk along the bridge over the river kwai

4

Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Death Railway Museum and Research Centre

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.

5

Tham Kra Sae Bridge

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Tham Kra Sae Bridge
  • 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

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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