Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Death Railway Full-day From Bangkok

Join our World War II tour of Kanchanaburi for an immersive historical experience. Walk across the Death Railway Bridge over the River Kwai Yai, visit the JEATH War Museum and pay respects at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Discover the powerful story of the 'Death Railway' with our small-group expedition. • Pay respects & Explore the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery & JEATH War Museum. • Traverse the iconic Bridge Over the River Kwai. • Experience a scenic train ride along the Death Railway. • Conclude the day with a visit to the historic Krasae Cave. • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a renowned Thai restaurant before returning to Bangkok • Optional private tour available, with convenient private pick-up and drop-off services.

1. 1

   Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

   3 hours

   6:30 AM meet the group at the designated meeting point or a pick-up from your hotel in the city center. Then head directly to Kanchanaburi Province. 10.00 am Explore Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Chungkai was one of the base camps on the Burma-Siam railway and contained a hospital and church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, and the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital. There are now 1,426 Commonwealth and 313 Dutch burials of the Second World War in this cemetery. (Total time included travelling from Bangkok to Kanchanburi)

2. 2

   JEATH War Museum

   30 min

   Visit Jeath war museum, The name JEATH is derived from countries engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. And as the name suggests, this small museum displays photographs and illustrations narrating the living condition of prisoners of war (POWs) during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former POWs who survived.

3. 3

   River Khwae Bridge

   2 hours

   Arrived at River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi, The famous Bridge During WW II, Japan constructed the meter-gauge railway line from Ban Pong, Thailand to Thanbyuzayat, Burma. This is now known as the Death Railway. Experience take a train from River Kwai bridge to Kasae Cave.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1 hour

   Arrive at Krasae Cave, a historic site where POWs once rested, situated alongside the Death Railway. Today, it is a popular destination where visitors can stroll along the railway and pause to pay respects to the Buddha image enshrined within the cave.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   3.5 hours

   Savor a delightful Lunch at JR Tham Krasae Restaurant. With a Buffet Thai food with a good panorama river view. Following lunch, we will return to Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Return to your hotel around 5.30 pm (Total Time included Travelling from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok)

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.