/ /

Unforgettable Kwai: Thailand's Historic Death Railway Journey

658 Reviews

No address available

Thai Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

Taking a ride with the famous Thailand-Burma Railway is for many travelers a one of a kind experience.

Watching a train run through a Thai market and taking a photo of it is a must-do for many travelers in Thailand.

On a trip with Thailand-Burma Railway travelers experience Thailand’s daily life first-hand at a railway station.

With a local guide travelers take a stroll over a bridge on the River Kwai and enjoy panaromic views of the river and its surroundings.

The Thailand-Burma Railway tour crosses wooden trestles and passes through scenic countryside.

Travelers sit on simple benches while traveling with Thailand-Burma Railway.

Long Tail boat cruise under the river kwai bridge

On a boat ride along the River Kwai travelers expierence the landmarks of Kanchanaburi from a unique perspective.

Countryside seen during the train journey

Authentic traditional Thai food is served on a Thailand-Burma Railway tour.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the largest of Kanchanaburi's war cemeteries where almost 7,000 war graves are laid out in straight lines.

Nearly half of the soldiers buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery were British.

In remembrance of the war victims, people still put down wreaths neara memorial cross at Kanchanaburi War Cemetry.

Price From $102.85 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee

Book now

Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day guided tour from Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the opportunity to ride a local train.

Reviews

4.4

658 Reviews

Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)

4 stars

5 stars

3 stars

2 stars

Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers

Farhan_C, 10/7/2025 10:35:26 PM

Excellent tour with Betty! She gave us a detailed insight about the history of the bridge and even went a step further to help us take photos. The experience at the bridge and river was really good and is definitely a must do for anyone visiting Bangkok. Lunch was very good as well, with a very nice view of the river. We were also the only group for the tour. Definitely a 5 star experience! However the car that was provided to us was very uncomfortable for the 6 hour journey time. I removed a star for this, as a more comfortable car could have been provided.

Hadeshill, 9/23/2025 7:43:35 AM

I’m so glad we got to do this day, it allowed me to pay respects to those brave men who sadly lost their lives that eventually enabled us to live the life we now lead🥲 Our guide Oom was very knowledgable and also funny with his jokes to lighten the mood. This is a must do trip, emotional with beautiful scenery

moozieman, 7/8/2024 6:18:26 AM

Great tour today. A full day one but interesting and good value. War cemetery for the death railway. Very moving. Great to walk over the bridge and then a train ride along the railway for a lunch stop. Drive back to Bangkok.

klwtly, 5/19/2024 11:20:05 AM

We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the tour - such a humbling and beautiful place to visit. Our tour guide was so friendly and informative.

Deborah_B, 4/7/2024 3:37:43 PM

We all loved this trip. Our Guide ‘Luck’ made it really special with all her knowledge and timing of everything. The transport was great. A very moving time to reflect on so many who lost their precious lives.

Susan_D, 3/24/2024 4:58:41 AM

Not the best tour we have been on could have been a bit more forthcoming with information of where we were, Places we were passing etc.

Frances M, 2/17/2024 9:41:50 PM

Ms Luck and Mr Lam the driver, gave us an awesome experience. Nothing was too much trouble in this personal trip. Luck’s knowledge was superb and Mr Lams driving was excellent. Thank you for our memorable experience.

Quazi_A, 5/9/2023 2:41:11 AM

It was a very good experience. Everything was well organized. The restaurant where we had lunch was amazing. The boat and train journey was good. Overall very good and I highly recommend it.

kct33, 9/19/2022 7:37:25 PM

An amazing experience and one not to be missed if you get the chance……looking out over the rice fields is amazing and the sheer drop when you cross the gorges is memorable😲😂

Grace_H, 9/11/2022 11:38:16 PM

If you are into history, you are definitely going to enjoy the part of visiting the WWII cemetery and certainly the museum, after that, is fun to cross the bridge in a speed boat to see the bridge and hear the story of how did they built it, which is very sad, but do not even think of get on that train to be able to get to the waterfalls because you will lose the time of your life. Is a veeeery long way, nothing interesting to see just to get you to a place to have lunch and enjoy the waterfalls just for half an hour. If you opt for a tour, try to make it your way otherwise you will forget that you enjoyed the beginning of the tour and it will become a torture.

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
Restroom facilities available
You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Optional extras on train - approx. 200baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus cold towel, drinking water OR approx. 300baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate.

Long-tail boat ride

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)

Local guide

Lunch

Admission Fees

Air-conditioned vehicle

Train ride along Death Railway

Beverages

Gratuities

No departure point available

Redemption

• Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location (This excludes activities/options without the hotel pick-up). If you have not received these details, please contact Tour East Thailand: Email: thailand@toureast.net Reservation Number: Office hours: 09.00 hrs - 18.00 hrs -Closed on weekends Tel: (66)-2-230-0405 # 201 Emergency number Operating hours: 07.00 hrs - 19.00 hrs - Daily and weekends Tel: (66)-92-256-0692 Please Note: Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from selected hotels only. • Optional extras on train - approx. 200baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus cold towel, drinking water OR approx. 300baht for upgrade on train which will guarantee seat (otherwise 'first-in-best-dressed') plus tea/coffee, drinking water, cold towel and certificate. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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

24 hours before travel date - 100% refund

Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund