Explore Kanchanaburi’s WWII history: River Kwai bridge, Death Railway, and JEATH War Museum. Join a small group for an unforgettable journey.
Explore Kanchanaburi’s WWII history: River Kwai bridge, Death Railway, and JEATH War Museum. Join a small group for an unforgettable journey.
- Kanchanaburi - Learn about the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “Death Railway,” on this 10-hour historical tour to Kanchanaburi, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometres) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will tour the well-kept War Cemetery, where the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers are tended. They perished while…
- Kanchanaburi - Learn about the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “Death Railway,” on this 10-hour historical tour to Kanchanaburi, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometres) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will tour the well-kept War Cemetery, where the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers are tended. They perished while constructing the notorious “Death Railway,” which the Japanese had hoped would stretch all the way to the Burmese border. - JEATH War Museum - Uncover the terrible history of the railway at the JEATH Museum, which takes its name from the first letters of the words Japan, England, America/Australia, Thailand and Holland. See the past recreated and relived with pictures and artefacts. - Burma-Thai Railway - You will also ride a train along the original Death Railway track, with a sumptuous lunch awaiting at the disembarkation station. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon for your hotel drop-off.
- Transportation to Kanchanaburi by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Porterage
- English-speaking guide
- Basic train fee on the Death Railway track
- Transportation to Kanchanaburi by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Porterage
- English-speaking guide
- Basic train fee on the Death Railway track
- Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
- Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Speedboat fee (optional for THB 300/person)
- Assigned train seat (optional for THB 200/person)
- Tips and personal expenses
Journey back in time to witness the iconic bridge on the River Kwai, constructed during World War II by prisoners of war, located near Kanchanaburi town. Discover the story behind the notorious “Death Railway” at the moving JEATH War Museum. Travel with a small, intimate group to Kanchanaburi Province, where WWII memorials and museums serve as somber…
Journey back in time to witness the iconic bridge on the River Kwai, constructed during World War II by prisoners of war, located near Kanchanaburi town. Discover the story behind the notorious “Death Railway” at the moving JEATH War Museum. Travel with a small, intimate group to Kanchanaburi Province, where WWII memorials and museums serve as somber reminders of a darker chapter in history.
You will ride along a segment of the infamous Death Railway and view the legendary bridge on the River Kwai. Gain insights into the railway’s construction by Allied prisoners of war. The JEATH War Museum is also part of the tour, showcasing artifacts from the railway’s grim past.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
