Bangkok: brug over de rivier de Kwai en treinreis Thailand-Birma
Beschrijving
De Bridge on the River Kwai en Thailand-Birma Railway Tour biedt een fascinerende reis door de geschiedenis, die u meeneemt naar een van de belangrijkste sites uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Verken de iconische brug, vereeuwigd in de beroemde film, en kom alles te weten over de bouw ervan door geallieerde krijgsgevangenen onder barre omstandigheden. De tour omvat een rit op de historische Thailand-Birma Railway, ook bekend als de "Death Railway", die zich uitstrekt door weelderige junglelandschappen, en zowel een historische als schilderachtige ervaring biedt. Met een deskundige gids die verhalen deelt over de moeilijke constructie van de spoorlijn en de impact ervan op degenen die eraan hebben gewerkt, biedt deze tour een krachtig inzicht in de oorlogsgeschiedenis van Thailand. Een bezoek aan de Oorlogsbegraafplaats is ook inbegrepen en biedt een moment van reflectie. Deze tour is perfect voor geschiedenisliefhebbers en mensen die de betekenis van deze aangrijpende bezienswaardigheid willen begrijpen.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
De brug over de rivier de Kwai, die veel mensen kennen uit de film met dezelfde naam uit 1957 of uit het boek van Pierre Boulle, maakt deel uit van de beruchte Death Railway, gebouwd tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog van 1942 tot 1943. De spoorweg verbond Kanchanaburi in West-Thailand met Rangoon in Myanmar, destijds Birma genoemd, en was ongeveer 415 kilometer lang. Aan beide uiteinden begon de bouw in juni 1942 naar elkaar toe werkend. In oktober 1943 kwamen de twee partijen bijeen om de spoorweg af te maken.
De Khwae Yai-rivier, ook bekend als de Si Sawat, is een rivier in het westen van Thailand. Het heeft zijn oorsprong in de Tenasserim-heuvels en stroomt ongeveer 380 kilometer door Sangkhla Buri, Si Sawat en Mueang-districten van de provincie Kanchanaburi, waar het samengaat met de Khwae Noi om de Mae Klong-rivier bij Pak Phraek te vormen.
De Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is de belangrijkste gevangene van de oorlogsbegraafplaats voor slachtoffers van Japanse gevangenschap tijdens het bouwen van de Birma-spoorweg. Het ligt aan de hoofdweg, Saeng Chuto Road, door de stad Kanchanaburi, Thailand, grenzend aan een oudere Chinese begraafplaats.
Dit kleine museum, geopend in 1977, richt zich vooral op de verschrikkelijke beproevingen van de krijgsgevangenen die de Death Railway hebben gebouwd. Hun barre levensomstandigheden worden getoond in veel originele foto's, brieven en tekeningen uit die tijd, evenals persoonlijke bezittingen en oorlogsrelicten, waaronder een niet-ontplofte geallieerde bom die is gevallen om de brug te vernietigen. Een van de drie galerijen is gebouwd van bamboe in de stijl van de schuilplaatsen (attap genoemd) waarin de krijgsgevangenen leefden.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- U moet uw hotelgegevens verstrekken op het moment van reserveren. Als u dit niet doet, kan uw reservering worden geannuleerd
- Tour is inclusief ophalen / wegbrengen van het hotel en is verkrijgbaar bij de meeste hotels in het centrum van Bangkok. Deze Optie kan worden gewijzigd en/of geannuleerd. Je kunt het ophalen van je hotel of een nabijgelegen locatie regelen wanneer je belt om je reservering te bevestigen. Het ophalen van het hotel kan 30-60 minuten voorafgaand aan de tour zijn. Starttijd/vertrektijd (afhankelijk van de locatie van het hotel).
- Ongeveer 300 Baht moet worden betaald aan de gids die een stoel inclusief thee / koffie, drinkwater, koude handdoek en certificaat garandeert. Dit kan alleen ter plaatse op het treinstation worden betaald.
- Kindertarief is geprijsd voor kinderen kleiner dan 100 cm hoog. Als u meer dan 100 cm oud bent, dient u de tarieven voor volwassenen te betalen.
- Er zijn minimaal 2 personen nodig om de Shared Tour te laten plaatsvinden. Een enkele reiziger kan de Shared Tour dit product boeken, maar is onderhevig aan beschikbaarheid en annulering als het minimum aantal mensen niet wordt gehaald op de dag van de activiteit. (Alternatieve datum of restitutie zal worden aangeboden als dit gebeurt.).
- Als u mobiliteitsproblemen heeft, kunt u moeite hebben om in of uit de langstaart speedboot te stappen. Geef dit aan het begin van de tour aan uw gids door. Uw gids zal ervoor zorgen dat de chauffeur u in plaats daarvan over de weg naar de brug brengt.
Beoordelingen(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)
