Visit the beautiful River Kwai and spend the night sleeping in a floating hotel. See WW2 historical sights like the Thailand-Burma Railway, War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Hellfire Pass Memorial and more, on your two-day excursion.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 5 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Hotels in Bangkok city center area; Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Siam, Charoenkrung Road and Sukhumvit area from Soi 1-39 and 2-24.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Charles – United Kingdom

The visits to the Death Railway Museum, CWGC Cemetery and Hellfire Cutting were my main objectives and well worth it. The Kwai Bridge was good too. The highlight was, however, the night stop at the River Raft Hotel and learning about the Mon culture. TBH, the train trip was the least interesting, as it was not possible to photograph the old timber trestles from the train. Meals throughout were good too.

Richard – United Kingdom

The Death Railway museum was very interesting, time was a bit short but we travelled from Bangkok and had yet to have lunch. We got a fast boat up the river and saw the Bridge over the River Kwai. We lost our guide which was worrying but found him at the bus station. Lunch was plain. Hellfire pass was interesting but very hot. Then we went to the Jungle Rafts. Excellent setting, good swimming, good food, Mon dancing, Mon history. Strangely no hard sell anywhere. Long journey back but they dropped us exactly where we wanted to be. Fantastic tour, I want to do it again.

Highlights

Enjoy the highlights of Kanchanaburi
Stay in a romantic bamboo floating raft hotel
Explore the WW2 historical sites such as the Memorial at Hellfire Pass and the River Kwai Bridge
Ride a train along the original track of the Death Railway
Enjoy a traditional Mon dance in the evening at the floating hotel

Full description

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and head to the west of Thailand, Kanchanaburi Province. Start with a visit to the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. Next, visit the Allied War Cemetery which is commemorates the 6,000 allied prisoners of war who perished along the railway line and were moved after the war to this eternal resting place.

Continue to the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of the Death Railway, constructed by Allied POWs. Afterward, take a long-tailed boat on the River Kwai to the floating hotel at River Kwai Jungle Rafts to have lunch. After lunch, journey downstream to Phu Takian Pier and visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial. Then return to the rafts to enjoy your dinner, followed by a 45–minute presentation of traditional Mon Dance.

Begin your second day with a visit to a Mon tribal village to learn about local traditions and customs. Trek through the jungle and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Take a ride on a historic train on the Death Railway, passing over an original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied prisoners of war. Transfer back to your hotel in Bangkok in the evening to conclude your two-day journey.

Includes

Insurance
Dinner on Day 1
Breakfast on Day 2
Lunch on Days 1 and 2
English speaking guide
Admission fees to all attractions mentioned
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bangkok downtown hotel
2-day guided tour to the River Kwai Bridge and Kanchanaburi sights
1-night accommodation at River Kwai Jungle Rafts on a twin-room basic

Gratuities
Extra meals
Personal expenses such as drinks or snacks

Not suitable for

Children under 2 years
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Know before you go

This rate applies for 1-night accommodation at River Kwai Jungle Rafts on a twin-room basis, if you would like to get a separate hotel room please apply a single supplement fee as an add-on before the payment stage
Child rates are available for children 3–12 years old who do not require a separate bed. If a bed is required, the adult rate applies
This activity is not wheelchair accessible
The tour schedule may vary based on traffic conditions
Meals are non-refundable

Bangkok: 2-Day River Kwai Trip with Floating Hotel and Meals