Bangkok: ponte sul fiume Kwai e tour ferroviario della Thailandia-Birmania
Descrizione
Il Ponte sul fiume Kwai e il tour ferroviario Thailandia-Birmania offrono un affascinante viaggio nella storia, che ti porta in uno dei siti più significativi della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Esplora l'iconico ponte, immortalato nel famoso film, e scopri la sua costruzione da parte dei prigionieri alleati in condizioni difficili. Il tour include un giro sulla storica ferrovia Thailandia-Birmania, conosciuta anche come "Ferrovia della Morte", che si estende attraverso paesaggi lussureggianti della giungla, offrendo un'esperienza sia storica che paesaggistica. Con una guida esperta che condivide storie della difficile costruzione della ferrovia e del suo impatto su coloro che ci hanno lavorato, questo tour fornisce una potente panoramica sulla storia della guerra in Thailandia. È inclusa anche una visita al Cimitero di Guerra, che offre un momento di riflessione. Questo tour è perfetto per gli appassionati di storia e coloro che cercano di capire il significato di questo punto di riferimento struggente.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il ponte sul fiume Kwai, che molti conoscono dall'omonimo film del 1957 o dal libro di Pierre Boulle fa parte della famigerata ferrovia della morte, costruita durante la seconda guerra mondiale dal 1942 al 1943. La ferrovia collegava Kanchanaburi nella Tailandia occidentale con Rangoon in Myanmar, allora si chiamava Birmania ed era lunga circa 415 chilometri. Ad entrambe le estremità la costruzione iniziò nel giugno del 1942 lavorando l'una verso l'altra. Nell'ottobre 1943 le due parti si incontrarono, terminando la ferrovia.
Il fiume Khwae Yai, noto anche come Si Sawat, è un fiume nella Tailandia occidentale. Ha la sua origine nelle Tenasserim Hills e scorre per circa 380 chilometri attraverso i distretti Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat e Mueang della provincia di Kanchanaburi, dove si fonde con i Khwae Noi per formare il fiume Mae Klong a Pak Phraek.
Il cimitero di guerra di Kanchanaburi è il principale cimitero di prigionieri di guerra per le vittime della prigione giapponese durante la costruzione della ferrovia della Birmania. Si trova sulla strada principale, Saeng Chuto Road, attraverso la città di Kanchanaburi, in Thailandia, adiacente a un vecchio cimitero cinese.
Questo piccolo museo, aperto nel 1977, si concentra principalmente sulle terribili prove dei prigionieri di guerra che hanno costruito la ferrovia della morte. Le loro difficili condizioni di vita sono mostrate in molte foto originali, lettere e disegni di quel tempo, nonché in effetti personali e cimeli di guerra, tra cui una bomba alleata inesplosa sganciata per distruggere il ponte. Una delle tre gallerie è costruita in bambù nello stile dei rifugi (chiamati attap) in cui vivevano i prigionieri di guerra.
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Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- È necessario fornire i dettagli dell'hotel al momento della prenotazione, in caso contrario si può verificare la cancellazione
- Il tour include il servizio di prelievo / rientro in hotel ed è disponibile dalla maggior parte degli hotel nel centro di Bangkok. Questa opzione può essere modificata e / o annullata. Sarai in grado di organizzare il prelievo dal tuo hotel o da una posizione vicina quando chiami per confermare la prenotazione. Il prelievo dall'hotel potrebbe essere 30-60 minuti prima dell'inizio del tour / orario di partenza (a seconda della posizione dell'hotel).
- Circa 300 Baht è da pagare alla guida che garantirà un posto a sedere comprensivo di tè / caffè, acqua potabile, asciugamano freddo e certificato. Questo può essere pagato solo in loco presso la stazione ferroviaria.
- La tariffa per bambini è calcolata per bambini di altezza inferiore a 100 cm. Se supera i 100 cm, si prega di pagare le tariffe per adulti.
- Per partecipare al tour condiviso sono necessarie almeno 2 persone. Il viaggiatore singolo può prenotare questo tour condiviso, ma è soggetto a disponibilità e cancellazione se il numero minimo di persone non viene raggiunto nel giorno di attività. (In questo caso verrà offerta una data o un rimborso alternativi).
- Se hai problemi di mobilità, potresti avere difficoltà ad entrare o uscire dal motoscafo a coda lunga. Si prega di avvisare la guida di questo all'inizio del tour. La tua guida organizzerà l'autista per condurti al ponte su strada.
Recensioni(61)
I had an amazing experience! The guide 00Mo shared fantastic knowledge throughout the tour, making the entire visit both enjoyable and informative. Their expertise and enthusiasm really enhanced the day, and I came away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the place. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and enlightening experience.
Dear Travel16379240820, Thank you so much for sharing your truly amazing experience with us on Tripadvisor! We are delighted to hear that your tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railway was both enjoyable and informative. Our guide, Mo, will be absolutely thrilled to receive your special shout-out! We take great pride in our guides' expertise and enthusiasm, and it is wonderful to know that their knowledge helped give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this historic site. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we hope to host you on another memorable journey in the future! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Very very good love our tour guys well spoken English and really really good at explaining everything
Dear Aleida, Thank you for sharing your great feedback! We are thrilled that you had a very good experience and that our tour guides looked after you so well. Having knowledgeable, fluent guides is incredibly important for a historic journey like the River Kwai, and we appreciate you recognizing their hard work. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Brilliant, the tour guide 00M was brilliant and driver was excellent, trip is a long one from Bangkok but well worth it, don’t know where to start with explaining everything so people just do it it’s worth the money and this tour company where brilliant from contact to pick ups and drop offs, my only thing I would mention is the museum could do with some tidying up, displays where dirty and the film was good but could do with better speakers but that’s not down to the tour company but perhaps they could pass it on, by the way if your on the train journey sit on the right if you have your back to the engine or left if your facing it lol, you get the best view. Well done tour company your where brilliant, Special mention to the Aussie and Canadian ex pats m, it was brilliant to meet you .
Dear Cavyn_H, Thank you for your brilliant review! We are so pleased to hear that your trip to the Bridge on the River Kwai was well worth the journey and that our guide, Oom, and our driver took such great care of you. It’s wonderful to know that you found our communication and logistics seamless from start to finish. We also appreciate your specific tip about the best side of the train to sit on for the views—I'm sure future travelers will find that "pro-tip" very helpful! Regarding your feedback about the museum displays and audio, we truly appreciate your candor. While those facilities are managed independently, we value your input and will certainly share your suggestions with the museum management to help improve the experience for everyone. Thank you for choosing IAsia Thailand, the leader in historical tours and travel experiences throughout Thailand. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
That you are disorganised! ! I had a message last night you didn’t have enough people, and I’ll be taking the tour on Tuesday!
Dear Gideon, Thank you for your email. Allow me to clarify the situation in full. The tour was originally scheduled for the 19th. As there were fewer participants on that date, we asked if you would be willing to move the tour to the 21st, and you kindly agreed. Viator also sent you confirmation of this change. For this reason, I would not describe our team as “disorganised" or "messed up". We did send both an email and a message, and you confirmed your agreement to join the tour on the 21st. Had you not agreed, we would have processed a refund for you. I am happy to provide screenshots (only 2 and we masked your hotel) we have others if you wish https://www.pasteboard.co/os8N0-Y4f2uo.png https://www.pasteboard.co/k1AJLGVn7wmQ.png Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Paul
Everything as expected but long drive and HOT
Dear Wayne B, Thank you for your review. We are glad you found the history of the Railway compelling and that the tour met your expectations. We certainly agree that the heat can be intense; April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the journey to Kanchanaburi can feel a bit longer when the temperatures are so high! We hope the moving history of the site made the 'painful' heat a bit more bearable. Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand. Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! Oom our guide, spelled out exactly what we were going to do the entire day. It was very clear and concise, so there were no surprises. The museum was very moving, the boat ride was fast and fun! The train ride and the walk over the river was amazing. And lunch was fantastic, great view!
Dear 761leahw, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that this was one of the best tours you’ve ever been on. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to Oom. She takes great pride in ensuring our guests have a 'clear and concise' itinerary so they can relax and truly take in the history and beauty of the day. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the contrast of the moving museum visit with the excitement of the boat ride and that fantastic lunch view! Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand for such a memorable experience. Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Informative, varied and interesting excursion and very thought provoking due to the nature of the visit. It was a long drive but very glad we went. I would have preferred a slightly later pick up time to enable us to have breakfast in the hotel rather than a stop at a coffee shop 20 minutes in to tne journey!
Dear 17je, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are glad that you found the excursion to the River Kwai informative and thought-provoking; it is indeed a powerful piece of history to experience in person. We appreciate your feedback regarding the early pick-up time. Because the journey to Kanchanaburi involves navigating Bangkok’s morning traffic and ensuring we arrive in time for the train departure on the Death Railway, an early start is usually necessary to fit everything in. However, we take your comments about the breakfast stop seriously and will review our itinerary timing with our operations team. Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand for such a significant journey. Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We didn't know what to expect but it turned out to be the highlight of Bangkok. The tour was extremely interesting, the guide was very informative and knowledgeable, and the pace of the tour was good. Lunch was delicious too.
Hi Zena, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are honored to hear that our Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway tour was the highlight of your time in Bangkok. We truly believe that the history of this site is best experienced with a knowledgeable guide who can bring the stories to life, so we are thrilled that you found the insights informative. We also understand that it’s a long day, so we’re glad the pacing and the lunch provided made the journey comfortable and enjoyable for you. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another one of our historical journeys in the future! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
I joined this tour at the end of February and had a very good experience. It was a well-organized, full-day trip to the River Kwai and the surrounding area. Everything ran smoothly, and our guide, “00M,” was professional and knowledgeable, sharing the historical details clearly and accurately. There was really nothing to complain about, it was good value for money. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re planning to visit the River Kwai.
Dear Tino, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on our River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway tour this February. It is wonderful to know that everything ran smoothly and that you found the trip to be a good value. We are especially proud to hear your praise for Oom. She is a valued member of our team, and we will be sure to share your compliments with her—she will be thrilled to know her historical knowledge and professionalism made your day memorable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We made the tour of the bridge being in the “village” but privately. A beautiful building that deserves the excursion below the prison camp unfortunately left completely abandoned
Since this review is in French and touches on both the historical site and the condition of the museum/camp area, your response should be respectful of the history while clarifying the distinction between the bridge and the surrounding memorials. Draft Response (French) "Merci d'avoir partagé votre expérience sur cette excursion historique. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la beauté du Pont de la Rivière Kwai et l'aspect exclusif de votre visite privée. Nous prenons note de votre remarque concernant l'ancien camp de prisonniers. Comme vous l'avez souligné, certains vestiges historiques aux alentours sont préservés par différentes entités locales, et leur état d'entretien peut malheureusement varier. C'est précisément pour cette raison que nos guides s'efforcent d'apporter tout le contexte historique nécessaire, afin de faire revivre l'histoire de ces lieux, même là où le temps a fait son œuvre. Nous espérons que cette immersion dans l'histoire de la 'Voie ferrée de la mort' restera un moment fort de votre voyage en Thaïlande Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
