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From Bangkok: Death Railway & River Kwai Bridge Private Tour

4.7  / 5
42 reviews
Activity provider:LJ Tour Cultural and Soft Adventure Tours
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From Bangkok: Death Railway & River Kwai Bridge Private Tour

Activity provider:LJ Tour Cultural and Soft Adventure Tours
4.7  / 5
42 reviews

From US$ 152.23 per person

Experience a piece of World War II history on a private full-day tour from Bangkok. Learn the 20th-century history of Kanchanaburi Province and ride the infamous Death Railway over the River Kwai.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup from the lobby of your hotel in Bangkok city center.
Small group
Limited to 9 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn the World War II history of Kanchanaburi Province
  • Take a scenic ride on the infamous Death Railway
  • See the original bridge over the River Kwai
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Benefit from very early morning pickup at your hotel in Bangkok, and then travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Kanchanaburi, established in the late 18th century by King Rama I as a defensive outpost against attack from Burma. Visit the interactive Burmese Railway Museum, dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway built by the Empire of Japan in 1943. See period photos and models to get a better understanding of the background of what happened during World War II. Pay your respects at the War Cemetery and visit the memorial to some 6,000 Allied prisoners of war. Then, take a scenic train ride on the notorious Death Railway, constructed by prisoners of war on the orders of the Japanese. Break for a local lunch at a restaurant, before travelling back to Bangkok.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Train ticket
  • Lunch
  • Expressway fee
  • Extra meals or drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional or additional expenses
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Umbrella
  • Camera

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  • The visit to the war cemetery and museum may operate in the afternoon
  • It is roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour journey to reach Kanchanaburi province

From US$ 152.23 per person

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4.7 /5

based on 42 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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Fantastic day with the best guide - Harry. He is very knowledgeable, super organised and made the day so memorable. We went to the bridge, then grabbed coffees before being driven (by Pete - great driver, comfortable minivan) to a station to get the train. By getting onto the train a stop before the masses we got the best seats - great plan Harry! Fab train ride then buffet lunch at a stunning spot, a visit to a cave and then back to Kanchanaburi to see the memorial and museum (and have another cuppa) before heading back to Bangkok. It was a very long day, but we loved it. Thank you Harry and Pete for everything!

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August 6, 2023

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Sophie – United KingdomVerified booking

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Harry and our driver, Petat (spelling is wrong), were AMAZING! We felt very safe with the driving and Harry was knowledgeable and went above and beyond. If we could give them each 10 stars we would. We recommend them both. The whole experience was great. We had the best time.

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June 19, 2023

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Phi – United StatesVerified booking

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My friend and I were extremely happy with Aom, who was our private guide for the day. Aom was super friendly, knew Kanchanaburi like the back of her hand, and was very involved and observant. She got us fruits, snacks, and Thai milk tea, which magnified the experience. The day was a 11/10, and it was all thanks to Aom. It's a must-go trip, and if your guide is Aom, it will prolly turn out to be one of your best days in Thailand.

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