Visite guidée du pont sur la rivière Kwai et du chemin de fer Thaïlande-Birmanie
Description
Le pont sur la rivière Kwai et le chemin de fer Thaïlande-Birmanie offre un voyage fascinant dans l'histoire et les paysages de la Thaïlande pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Cette visite guidée vous emmène sur le pont emblématique, devenu un symbole des difficultés rencontrées par les soldats et les prisonniers de guerre pendant la construction du chemin de fer. Votre aventure commence par un ramassage à l'hôtel depuis Bangkok, puis par une route panoramique jusqu'à Kanchanaburi, où vous découvrirez l'importance historique du pont et du chemin de fer, souvent appelé « chemin de fer de la mort ». En vous tenant sur le pont, vous pourrez apprécier la vue imprenable sur la rivière et la campagne environnante, tout en réfléchissant à l'histoire poignante. La visite comprend un tour sur le chemin de fer Thaïlande-Birmanie, offrant une occasion unique de découvrir les mêmes voies qui ont été construites dans des conditions éprouvantes. Vous visiterez également le musée de la guerre et le cimetière de la guerre alliée, qui honorent la mémoire de ceux qui ont souffert pendant cette période.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
La rivière Khwae Yai, également connue sous le nom de Si Sawat, est une rivière de l'ouest de la Thaïlande. Elle prend sa source dans les collines de Tenasserim et coule sur environ 380 km dans les districts de Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat et Mueang, dans la province de Kanchanaburi, où elle fusionne avec la Khwae Noi pour former la rivière Mae Klong à Pak Phraek.
Le pont sur la rivière Kwai, que beaucoup de gens connaissent du film du même nom de 1957 ou du livre de Pierre Boulle, fait partie du tristement célèbre chemin de fer de la Mort, construit pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale de 1942 à 1943. Le chemin de fer reliait Kanchanaburi, dans l'ouest de la Thaïlande, à Rangoon, au Myanmar, qui s'appelait alors la Birmanie, et mesurait environ 415 kilomètres. Aux deux bouts, la construction commença en juin 1942 en travaillant l'un vers l'autre. En octobre 1943, les deux parties se rencontrèrent pour achever le chemin de fer.
Le cimetière de guerre de Kanchanaburi est le principal cimetière de prisonniers de guerre accueillant les victimes de l'emprisonnement japonais lors de la construction du chemin de fer birman. C'est sur la route principale, la route de Saeng Chuto, à travers la ville de Kanchanaburi, en Thaïlande, adjacente à un ancien cimetière chinois.
Ce petit musée, ouvert en 1977, est principalement consacré aux terribles épreuves des prisonniers de guerre qui ont construit le chemin de fer de la mort. Leurs conditions de vie difficiles sont illustrées par de nombreuses photos originales, lettres et dessins de cette époque, ainsi que par des effets personnels et des vestiges de guerre, notamment une bombe alliée non explosée larguée pour détruire le pont. L'une des trois galeries est construite en bambou dans le style des abris (appelés attap) dans lesquels vivaient les prisonniers de guerre.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Prise en charge et retour gratuits inclus pour les hôtels situés dans le centre de Bangkok.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Vous devez fournir les détails de votre hôtel au moment de la réservation. Si vous ne le faites pas, vous risquez une annulation.
- Le tarif enfant est facturé aux enfants de moins de 100 cm. Si plus de 100 cm, veuillez payer les tarifs adultes.
- Les horaires de chaque partie de la visite peuvent être modifiés à la discrétion du guide et du groupe
- 300 bahts sont payables par tous les invités à bord du train, ce qui comprendra un siège garanti. Celui-ci peut être payé à la gare en espèces au guide.
- Cette visite peut être partagée avec d'autres passagers OU privée avec son propre véhicule et son guide.
- La rivière Kwai est à environ 130 km de Bangkok avec un arrêt si le temps le permet.
- La visite comprend la prise en charge et le retour à l'hôtel et est disponible dans la plupart des hôtels du centre de Bangkok. Cette Option peut être modifiée et/ou annulée. Vous pourrez organiser la prise en charge depuis votre hôtel ou un lieu à proximité lorsque vous appellerez pour confirmer votre réservation. La prise en charge à l'hôtel peut avoir lieu 30 à 60 minutes avant l'heure de début/heure de départ de la visite (en fonction de l'emplacement de l'hôtel).
Avis(390)
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)
Was a great experience to visit such a historical location in our shared history from WW2
Dear charltoncook, Thank you so much for sharing your review on Tripadvisor! We are glad to hear that your visit to the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway was a great experience. Kanchanaburi holds an incredibly profound place in our collective global history, and we feel a deep responsibility to help our guests connect with the stories and heritage of WWII. Knowing that the tour resonated with you in highlighting this shared history means a great deal to our team and our guides. Thank you for choosing I Asia Thailand to host your journey. We hope to welcome you back for more historical and cultural explorations in the future! Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
5 hour combo private. Fantastic guide, Rach and smooth driver. Train and boat rides were fantastic, prime seating for the two of us. Buffet lunch at train stop excellent also. Really really great value quality experience.
Here is a warm, appreciative response for Julian_B's five-star review, highlighting the specific details of his private combo tour: Dear Julian_B, Thank you so much for the fantastic review on Viator! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your 5-hour private combo tour was such a high-quality and high-value experience. I will be sure to share your wonderful compliments with Mr. Rach and your driver. Rach takes great pride in guiding our guests through this incredible history, and it's great to hear that his leadership, combined with a smooth drive and prime seating on the train and boat rides, made for a perfect day out. We are also thrilled that you enjoyed the buffet lunch! Thank you for choosing I Asia Thailand. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for more exceptional journeys in the future! Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
What an absolutely fantastic day out. We had Mr Rach who was a fantastic tour guide and so knowledgeable and as guests have said - very attentive and wonderful at taking photos of all of us all day. Our driver always made us feel safe throughout the day as well. The day was filled with trains, long boats, amazing history and lovely food at lunch. Well worth the upgrade on the train too. We highly recommend this trip with Rach (5 stars)!!!
Dear Cameron_T, Thank you so much for the fantastic five-star review on Viator! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful full day out exploring the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway. I will be sure to pass along your incredibly kind words to Mr. Rach and your driver. Mr. Rach takes great pride in sharing his extensive knowledge of the region's history, and it's wonderful to hear that his attentiveness—and his photography skills—helped capture so many great memories for your group! Knowing that your driver made you feel completely safe and comfortable throughout the journey means a lot to us as well. It sounds like you truly maximized the day, from the long-tail boats to the scenic train ride, and we are so glad you enjoyed the lunch and found the train upgrade well worth it. Thank you for highly recommending this tour and for choosing I Asia Thailand. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Take lots of water if it the wet season, good shores,hat and have a wonderful day and you will see lots
Dear Narelle_C, Thank you so much for your "Fantastic" review on Viator! We are so glad you had a wonderful day exploring the Bridge on the River Kwai and the historic Thailand-Burma Railway with us. We also really appreciate you sharing those excellent practical tips for future travelers. Wearing good walking shoes, bringing a hat, and staying well-hydrated with plenty of water—especially during the wetter seasons—is the perfect advice for fully enjoying this deeply historic and scenic journey. Our team is thrilled that you were able to see and experience so much throughout the day! Thank you for choosing I Asia Thailand, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable excursion on your next trip to the Kingdom. Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
This I Asia Thailand tour, with our guide Mr Rach, was an excellent day and exceeded my expectations. Communication from both Mr Ake and Mr Rach was superb. I was kept well informed before the tour day, which made everything feel easy and organised. I recommend taking sunscreen, which I forgot, and a hat. There was a welcome bottle of water on pick-up, as well as stops along the way to purchase cold drinks. And take a small pack of tissues because some of the stops didn’t have toilet paper! The order of the stops was different from the original booking, but we fitted so much into the day that it didn’t matter at all. The pacing was perfect. I was post-surgery, so I was a little worried about my energy and mobility, but everything was manageable. Both the tour operator and the other guests were extremely supportive and protective. Mr Rach was incredibly knowledgeable about the sites we visited and answered every question. The sites themselves were moving and memorable. He also took photos of everyone in the group throughout the day — and he definitely knows all the best shots! He sent them to us via WhatsApp afterwards so we could keep them. He made sure we had the best seats on the train ride along the “Death Railway”. The upgrade from economy — aka cattle class with wooden seats — was optional, but for only 200 THB we were able to get padded vinyl seating. We were also given instructions on the best side of the train to sit on for the greatest views. There was even a surprise welcome package on the train, with a bottle of cold water, a cooling wipe and a small cake. There was a buffet lunch included with a wide variety of foods — I’m a fussy eater but found the “Thai KFC” as Mr Rach called it (crumbed chicken thighs) and fries suited my palate. The others who were more food-oriented enjoyed the range of soups and other dishes available. Drinks were reasonably priced and the sweets were delicious. Over the course of the day, we travelled by long boat, train, air-conditioned van and on foot, which made the whole experience varied, interesting and unforgettable. Highly recommend I Asia Thailand and Mr Rach.
Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an incredibly detailed and thoughtful review of your tour with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the day exceeded your expectations from start to finish. We will be sure to pass along your wonderful compliments to Mr. Rach and Mr. Ake. Clear communication and flawless organization are top priorities for us, so it is fantastic to hear you felt well-informed before the day even began. Mr. Rach will be especially delighted by your shout-out—he truly takes pride in finding the absolute best photo spots for our guests, securing those prime padded seats on the Death Railway train ride, and keeping everyone safe and smiling. We are also so glad to hear that despite your recent surgery, the pacing of the tour felt comfortable and that you felt supported throughout the day. Your practical tips regarding sunscreen, hats, and tissues are incredibly helpful for future travelers, and we're so glad the "Thai KFC" hit the spot at lunch! Thank you for choosing I Asia Thailand and for highly recommending us. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure the next time you visit! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
our tour guide was rushing everywhere we did not spend a lot of time at the places we wanted to visit.the guide did not know much about the history of the bridge
Dear Simon_H, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway. We genuinely regret that you felt rushed and that the historical commentary provided did not meet your expectations. The history surrounding this region is incredibly profound, and we take your comments regarding the guide's briefing seriously, as our goal is always to provide an insightful and high-quality educational experience. We will be addressing this directly with our guiding team for review and retraining. Upon checking our operational records for your tour, we can confirm that all scheduled historic sites and stops included in the itinerary were successfully visited. Because our guided tours follow a structured timeline to ensure all major landmarks can be accommodated, our guides do keep things moving. However, if you ever wish to spend extra time at a particular spot, we always encourage our guests to speak to the guide on the spot; they are always happy to assist and adjust the pace of the day wherever possible to better suit your personal preferences. We appreciate your constructive feedback as it helps us continually monitor and improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience on a future journey. Warm regards, Paul
