The Death Railway & River Kwai: 7 Tours to Book

1.Death Railway & Hellfire Pass Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 931 reviews · 1 day · from $82Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned minivan, walk the Hellfire Pass trail, eat lunch near Namtok, ride the historic Death Railway, and visit the River Kwai bridge, railway museum, and war cemetery with an English-speaking guide.

“It was an early start but we'll worth it. A brilliant guide by the name of Luke who knows so much history, and not just about Thailand. He's a very knowledgeable lovely bloke. Excellent day out”

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2.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $108

Travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi for a moving look at the Death Railway. Visit the Allied cemetery and JEATH War Museum, ride a long-tail boat beneath the River Kwai Bridge, then take a scenic train journey. Guides such as Betty, Luck, Peter, Jenny, Suki, and Tiny have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

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

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3.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · from $94

Travel from central Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with a Thai guide such as Oom or Rach, then walk across the River Kwai Bridge, visit the war cemetery and JEATH Museum, ride the Death Railway, and take a long-tail boat. Expect an early start, a moving history lesson, and a long road day.

“This is a 12 hour day but if you’re into military history well worth the time. The views are amazing on the train but I’d recommend ear protection, it’s very loud w/ windows open. No A/C. Tour manager was handling two vans so lot of time for conversation with other travelers.”

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4.Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass Tour with Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $172Top rated

Leave Bangkok early for a private, history-focused day with a guide such as Ken, Lucky, or Anna. Visit Hellfire Pass, the Kanchanaburi cemetery, JEATH Museum, and the River Kwai Bridge, then ride the Death Railway through the countryside. Lunch, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Mr Ken, was awesome as our guide, arrived on time, added humour to fact and really made us feel welcome. Nothing was too much. Fully recommend the trip and ask for Mr Ken.”

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5.Private Tour: Thai–Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · from $168

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for a private, history-focused day in Kanchanaburi. Visit the war cemetery and JEATH Museum, cruise by long-tail boat beneath the River Kwai Bridge, ride the Death Railway, and enjoy a Thai lunch with an English-speaking guide.

“Had a good guide Jenny and Driver. The trip on the river going to the bridge(River Kwai) sitting in the Long Tail boat watching the bridge come into sight. With Jenny(guide) and the driver they made the trip. Also the lunch was VERY good. Lots of food the choose from.”

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6.Death Railway & River Kwai Bridge Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 8 hours · from $169

Travel from Bangkok in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Wes, or Mr King. Visit the Burma Railway Museum, war cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Kra Sae Cave, and ride the Death Railway. Lunch, tickets, hotel transfers, and a flexible pace are included.

“Our tour guide, Fluke, was superb. Knowledgeable but also really interesting and entertaining. The whole day passed very smoothly and we were fortunate not to have anyone else in the SUV with our party of three. A long day especially for our driver, who was excellent.”

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7.Floating Market, River Kwai, Railway Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 11 hours · from $138

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Kanchanaburi, the JEATH War Museum, and the River Kwai. You’ll take a boat, eat Thai lunch, and ride the Death Railway, with English or German guiding, hotel pickup in central Bangkok, and return to Khaosan Road.

“Really enjoyed the floating markets, death railway and lunch was amazing. Both guides and driver were fantastic,”

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