Visita guiada por el puente del río Kwai y Tailandia-Birmania
Descripción
El Puente sobre el Río Kwai y Tailandia-Birmania Railway Tour ofrece un viaje fascinante en la historia y los paisajes de Tailandia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Esta visita guiada te llevará al emblemático puente, que se convirtió en un símbolo de las dificultades que enfrentaron los soldados y prisioneros de guerra durante la construcción del ferrocarril. Su aventura comienza con una recogida en el hotel desde Bangkok y luego dando un paseo panorámico a Kanchanaburi, donde aprenderá sobre el significado histórico del puente y el ferrocarril, a menudo conocido como el "Ferrocarril de la Muerte". Al pararse en el puente, podrá apreciar las impresionantes vistas del río y el campo circundante, mientras reflexiona sobre la conmovedora historia. El recorrido incluye un viaje en el ferrocarril Tailandia-Birmania, lo que brinda una oportunidad única de experimentar las mismas vías que se construyeron en condiciones desgarradoras. También visitarás el Museo de la Guerra y el Cementerio Aliado de la Guerra, que honran la memoria de los que sufrieron durante este período.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
El río Khwae Yai, también conocido como Si Sawat, es un río en el oeste de Tailandia. Tiene su origen en las colinas de Tenasserim y fluye durante unos 380 kilómetros a través de los distritos de Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat y Mueang de la provincia de Kanchanaburi, donde se fusiona con Khwae Noi para formar el río Mae Klong en Pak Phraek.
El puente sobre el río Kwai, que mucha gente conoce de la película de 1957 con el mismo nombre o del libro de Pierre Boulle, forma parte del infame ferrocarril de la muerte, construido durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial de 1942 a 1943. El ferrocarril conectaba Kanchanaburi en el oeste de Tailandia con Rangoon en Myanmar, llamado Birmania en ese entonces, y tenía unos 415 kilómetros de largo. En ambos extremos, la construcción comenzó en junio de 1942, trabajando uno hacia el otro. En octubre de 1943 las dos partes se encontraron, terminando el ferrocarril.
El cementerio de guerra de Kanchanaburi es el principal cementerio de prisioneros de guerra para las víctimas del encarcelamiento japonés durante la construcción del ferrocarril de Birmania. Está en la carretera principal, Saeng Chuto Road, a través de la ciudad de Kanchanaburi, Tailandia, adyacente a un cementerio chino más antiguo.
Este pequeño museo, inaugurado en 1977, se centra principalmente en las terribles pruebas de los prisioneros de guerra que construyeron el ferrocarril de la muerte. Sus duras condiciones de vida se muestran en muchas fotos, cartas y dibujos originales de esa época, así como en efectos personales y reliquias de guerra, incluida una bomba aliada sin explotar lanzada para destruir el puente. Una de las tres galerías está construida con bambú al estilo de los refugios (llamados attap) en los que vivían los prisioneros de guerra.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Recogida y devolución en hotel de cortesía incluida para hoteles ubicados en el centro de Bangkok.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Debe proporcionar los detalles de su hotel en el momento de la reserva; de lo contrario, podría cancelarse.
- La tarifa para niños tiene un precio para niños menores de 100 cm de altura. Si Más de 100 cm, por favor pague las tarifas de adultos.
- Los horarios en cada parte del recorrido pueden cambiar a discreción de la guía y el grupo.
- Todos los huéspedes en el tren pagarán 300 baht, lo que incluirá un asiento garantizado. Esto se puede pagar en la estación de tren en efectivo al guía.
- Este tour se puede realizar compartido con otros pasajeros O privado con vehículo propio y guía.
- El río Kwai está aproximadamente a 130 km de Bangkok, con una parada en el camino si el tiempo lo permite.
- El tour incluye recogida y regreso al hotel y está disponible en la mayoría de los hoteles del centro de Bangkok. Esta Opción puede modificarse y/o cancelarse. Podrás organizar la recogida en tu hotel o en un lugar cercano cuando llames para confirmar tu reserva. La recogida en el hotel puede realizarse entre 30 y 60 minutos antes del recorrido. Hora de inicio/hora de salida (según la ubicación del hotel).
Opiniones(396)
Guide wasn’t very good. Kept talking about things that were not very relevant and was boring in information. The food also was not great
Dear Andrew_L, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. After reviewing your tour details and speaking directly with your guide, we verified that no concerns regarding the tour or the food were mentioned during your trip. We always strongly encourage guests to inform their guide immediately if something is not to their liking. Our guides are right there with you to assist and make quick adjustments on the spot, whereas after the tour has concluded, there is unfortunately very little we can do to resolve on-site issues. We appreciate your review and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother experience in the future. Kind regards, Paul
Oom ensured we had the best experience possible and the tour was great. Recommend this tour to others.
Dear Deborah_W, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review on Viator! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day on our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour. We will be sure to pass along your wonderful feedback to Oom—she will be thrilled to know that her dedication and efforts made such a positive impact on your experience! Thank you for choosing IAsia Thailand and for recommending our tour to fellow travelers. We hope you took home lasting memories, and we look forward to welcoming you back on another journey in the future! Warmest regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
The tour was well organized and everything ran according to schedule, but overall it didn’t fully meet my expectations. The places included in the itinerary, especially the Bridge over the River Kwai, are historically interesting and worth visiting, but the experience felt a bit rushed at times. The transportation was comfortable, and the staff was polite and professional. However, I would have appreciated more detailed explanations during the tour and a little more free time at some of the main stops to explore on my own and take pictures. Loverall, it was a decent day trip and a convenient way to visit these historical sites if you have limited time. While there were some enjoyable moments, I believe there is room for improvement in terms of pacing and the overall experience. It was good, but not particularly memorable.
Dear V9568WIsilviaf, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on TripAdvisor regarding our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the tour’s organization, the comfort of the transportation, and the professionalism of our team throughout the day. At the same time, we value your feedback regarding the pacing, commentary, and available free time at key stops. As our team did not receive any feedback during the tour itself, we always encourage guests to let their guide know directly on the spot if they would like extra time or details at a particular location. Our guides are always happy to adjust the schedule wherever possible during the trip so we can address your needs right then and there. Thank you once again for choosing IAsia Thailand. Your comments are very helpful as we continually refine our itineraries, and we hope you had a pleasant overall visit to Thailand. Warmest regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
An excellent experience and also a great way to see this important piece if history, if you’re based in Bangkok. Our guide, Oom, was brilliant and looked after us very well. His insight and knowledge was great and delivered with a good sense of humour. We travelled on the river by speedboat, walked along the bridge twice and then rode the train along the bridge. Lunch was also good with a view of the river while we ate. And as always with matters relating to war, some of it was harrowing but on the whole very thought provoking and educational. We had a great day out.
Dear Theo_C, Thank you for taking the time to share your review on Viator! We are delighted to hear you had such an excellent, thought-provoking day on our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour (even if real history differs a bit from the movie!). It is wonderful to know you enjoyed the speedboat ride, walking the bridge, riding the train, and taking in the views during lunch. A special thank you for recognizing our guide, Oom! We will be sure to pass along your generous compliments to him—he will be thrilled to know his knowledge, humor, and care made your experience so educational and memorable. Thank you for choosing IAsia Thailand. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Warmest regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
This was an amazing trip to go on, we would have liked longer at the cemetery and museum although this would have made a long day even longer. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and made sure we knew exactly what to expect along the way
Dear Jet55950076359, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review on TripAdvisor! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour. It is wonderful to know that our guide kept you well-informed, entertained, and thoroughly prepared for every step of the day. We also really appreciate your feedback regarding the time spent at the war cemetery and museum. Balancing meaningful historical reflection with a comfortable travel schedule on a full-day tour is always a fine line, and insights like yours are invaluable as we continuously review and refine our itineraries. Thank you once again for choosing IAsia Thailand. We hope you had a fantastic trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Warmest regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We did a few trips from Bangkok and did not really enjoy this one. The guide was informative and the places were interesting to visit, but too much time was spent travelling or waiting with nothing to do, and the bus was very uncomfortable, even on good roads. The CWGC cemetery was beautiful and the bridge was interesting to see from an historical perspective. However, we were supposed to be going on the train in the morning but because it was a public holiday in Thailand the train was full and the tour company had no tickets for it despite us booking the tour a long time in advance. Therefore, they changed the order of things for us to get an afternoon train instead and we had to wait over two hours for it to come with nothing to do. I appreciate that the company are not in control of the train timetable and it was not their fault that it was a public holiday, but when I booked the tour, I expected I was actually booking tickets on a specific train. I also think we should have been advised of the changes before the tour actually started. The train ride was okay, but I would not say spectacular. The Wampo viaduct and the bridge itself are more impressive looked at from off the train than experienced on it. As a family with four days in Bangkok we felt like this was a wasted day and we could have spent the time seeing far more elsewhere. Even if the programme had not been changed and the train was on time, I think the amount of time spent travelling would not have been worth it. If you are considering doing this, I would look for a trip that combined it with something else or just get the train directly from Bangkok instead of going on a tour as the cemetery and war museum are easy to get to from the bridge by boat.
Dear Paul_M, Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback regarding your tour to Kanchanaburi. We are glad to hear that your guide was informative and that you appreciated the historical significance of the sights, including the CWGC Cemetery and the Bridge on the River Kwai. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the frustration and long wait time you experienced. While Kanchanaburi does involve a longer travel distance from Bangkok, waiting over two hours due to a schedule shift is certainly not the experience we aim to deliver. Because the Death Railway is operated by the State Railway of Thailand, peak public holiday demand can impact scheduling, requiring our team to re-sequence the day's itinerary so guests do not miss the train entirely. We always encourage guests to speak directly with their guide or contact our team during the trip if any issues or delays arise. We noticed that no report was made to our guide on the day, which unfortunately meant we were unable to assist or deal with these concerns on the spot while you were still on the tour. We also take your comments regarding bus comfort and advance communication very seriously. Your feedback has been shared with our operations team to ensure better communication and scheduling for future trips. We regret that this day fell short of your expectations during your family's time in Bangkok, and we appreciate your review as it helps us improve our service. Best regards, Paul
A very worthwhile tour for those interested in military history, and Oom, our guide, was able to impart a huge amount of information. It was a long, but varied day, and it certainly was filled with activities. Highly recommended to other travellers.
Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for highly recommending our tour to other travelers! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you found the itinerary worthwhile and that your guide, Oom, was able to share such a wealth of detailed military history with you. It is indeed a full, active day, but we always aim to keep it varied and engaging so that our guests get the absolute most out of their experience at the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to Oom—she will be thrilled to know she made your day so memorable. Thank you again for choosing us! Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
I had an amazing experience on this trip and it exceeded my expectations. Mr. Oom our guide is quite a character and made the long day enjoyable. Because this is a long day with the drive there and back. Once there the visit to the small museum and then the real attraction begins with the long boat to the bridge then watching the train cross then you can cross at your leisure. Then a short drive to the station for a 75min train journey through picturesque country side. You should be aware that as the windows are open to see everything fumes and dust do enter the coaches but it's a small price to pay for the experience. After the train ride we went for the buffet lunch at a restaurant with beautiful views over the valley and the food wasn't bad either. Overall I would say this trip is worth the cost and the time.
Dear Grant_P, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed review of the Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway tour! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations. It is a long day with the drive, so we are incredibly glad that Mr. Oom made the journey so entertaining and enjoyable for you—he truly is a wonderful character, and I will be sure to pass along your compliments to him! We are glad you enjoyed the full itinerary, from the long-tail boat ride to the memorable 75-minute train journey through the countryside. Thank you also for sharing that practical tip about the open-air train windows for future travelers; as you mentioned, a bit of dust and train fumes are a small price to pay for such an authentic and picturesque historic ride! It is also wonderful to know you enjoyed the buffet lunch and those beautiful valley views. Thank you again for your kind words and for confirming that the tour is well worth the time and cost. We hope to welcome you on another historic adventure in Thailand soon! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Travis was wonderful, I highly recommend booking if you are interested in WWII history
Dear mial815, Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review! We are delighted to hear that your day exploring Kanchanaburi was worth it and that you highly recommend the experience to fellow World War II history enthusiasts. It is also fantastic to hear your kind words about Travis. He takes great pride in bringing the profound history of the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Death Railway to life, and I will be sure to share your wonderful feedback with him! Thank you for choosing I Asia Thailand for your historical journey, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more tours in the future. Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
If you enjoy history, this experience is for you! They organized all details so incredibly, from bathroom breaks, lunch, and pickups/drop offs. Be prepared to pay the 300 bath cost for a train seat, per person, in cash. Water was also provided throughout. Our tour guide, Oom, was very thorough and knowledgeable about the history of the Bridge and POWs. The tour may leave you feeling a bit melancholy, but overall it was an experience we were glad to attend.
Dear Serina_L, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We are glad to hear that you had a meaningful experience on our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway tour, and that our team managed all the logisitics—from pickups to comfort breaks—seamlessly for you. Kanchanaburi holds an incredibly profound place in global history. As you beautifully noted, learning about the POWs and walking these grounds can bring about a sense of melancholy, but it is an incredibly vital and poignant history to remember. We are so glad that your guide, Oom, was able to provide thorough, knowledgeable insights to make the journey impactful. Thank you also for sharing the helpful reminder for future travelers regarding the local cash requirement for the train ride! We truly appreciate you choosing I Asia Thailand for such an important journey, and we hope to welcome you back for more historical and cultural tours in the future. Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
