Spend a day exploring historic sites throughout the Mueang region as you learn about WWII and POW labor 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 pick-up and head toward 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.

Afterward, 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 movie 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 specialties, ask your guide questions about any sites you visit, and then catch a comfortable return ride to Bangkok.

Viktig information

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

A fee of 300 baht per person is payable on-site for the train journey, including a guaranteed seat. Payment must be made in cash to the guide at the train station

Know in advance:

You’ll need to provide your hotel details at the time of booking. If hotel details aren’t provided, the booking may be cancelled
The hotel pick-up location can be amended after booking
River Kwai is located around 130 km from Bangkok, with one stop along the way if time allows
Timings at each part of the tour may change at the guide’s discretion and depending on the group

Remember to bring:

A photo ID

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Jon and Nicki
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16 mars 2024
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Pickup was punctual and we were taken to a point at which we met the tour main minibus. The minibus was fairly old and not particularly comfortable. We had relatively short stops at the war cemetery and actual bridge. The boat trip was our biggest concern as getting out of the craft at the bridge was very difficult and my partner slipped between the boat and the jetty causing substantial bruising. The train ride is in our opinion overly long with little to see and doesn’t really add to the day.