The Bridge on the River Kwai Tour, complete with a train ride, long-tail boat excursion, and lunch, is a remarkable journey that combines historical exploration with scenic beauty in the heart of Kanchanaburi, Thailand. This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about the significant historical events surrounding the infamous bridge while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the region.
The name 'Bridge on the River Kwai' is a well-known British/American war film based on the thousands of POWs and forced labourers who lost their lives in the Second World War building the infamous bridge and the tracks of, what would become known as the Death Railway. This full-day guided tour from Bangkok includes touching visits to a small war museum and a POW cemetery. The day will also consist of an exhilarating long-tailed speedboat ride, a walk across the Bridge, and a ride along the tracks of the Death Railway on a local train.
Spend a day exploring historic sites throughout the Mueang region as you learn about WWII and POW labour 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 towards 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.
Afterwards, 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 film 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 specialities, ask your guide questions about any sites you visit, and then catch a comfortable return ride to Bangkok.
