Kanchanaburi: River Kwai Bridge & Burma Railway Tour
Activity provider: I Asia Thailand
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The Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour offers a fascinating journey into the history and landscapes of Thailand during World War II. This guided tour takes you to the iconic bridge, which became a symbol of the hardships faced by soldiers and prisoners of war during the construction of the railway.
Includes long-tailed speedboat ride, buffet lunch, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, train ride along the Death Railway (exclude 300 Baht Seat Fee), all Entrance Fees.
Itinerary
The Khwae Yai River, also known as the Si Sawat, is a river in western Thailand. It has its source in the Tenasserim Hills and flows for about 380 kilometres through Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat, and Mueang Districts of Kanchanaburi Province, where it merges with the Khwae Noi to form the Mae Klong River at Pak Phraek.
The bridge on the river Kwai, that many people know from the 1957 movie with the same name or from the book by Pierre Boulle is part of the infamous Death Railway, built during World War II from 1942 to 1943. The railway connected Kanchanaburi in Western Thailand with Rangoon in Myanmar, called Burma back then, and was about 415 kilometers long. On both ends construction began in June 1942 working towards each other. In October 1943 the two sides met, finishing the railway.
The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the main prisoner of war cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway. It is on the main road, Saeng Chuto Road, through the town of Kanchanaburi, Thailand, adjacent to an older Chinese cemetery.
This small museum, opened in 1977, mostly focuses on the terrible ordeals of the POWs who built the Death Railway. Their harsh living conditions are shown in many original photos, letters and drawings from that time as well as personal effects and war relics, including an unexploded Allied bomb dropped to destroy the bridge. One of the three galleries is built from bamboo in the style of the shelters (called attap) the POWs lived in.
Included
- Long-tailed speedboat ride
- Buffet lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Train ride along the Death Railway (exclude 300 Baht Seat Fee)
- All Entrance Fees
- Professional Thai local guide
- Hotel pick up and drop-off (centrally located Bangkok hotels only)
Not Included
- Any personal expenses
- Mandatory Fee for Seat on the train
Good to know
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Before you go
Suitable for all physical fitness levels You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation Child rate is priced for children lower than 100cm tall. If Over 100cm, please pay the adult rates. Timings at each part of the tour may be changed at the discretion of the guide and the group 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. This tour can be taken
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