Khwae Noi River Tours and Activities

During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea. Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'. It was immortalised in David Lean's 1957 film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' which centres around one of the line's main engineering feats, the bridge across the Kwae Yai river just north of Kanchanaburi. Although the film was shot in Sri Lanka, the Bridge on the River Kwai really exists, and still carries regular passenger trains from Bangkok as far as Nam Tok. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must. This page gives all the necessary information for train travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, the Bridge on the River Kwai & Nam Tok, along with an overview of what there is to see in the area, including the Bridge Over the River Kwai, the Wampo (Wang Po) Viaduct and the museum at Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting). You can see the Bridge on the River Kwai as a day trip from Bangkok using the morning train out and afternoon train back, but it's better to make it a 2 or 3 day trip as there's a lot more to see than just the Bridge. For example, you could take the morning passenger train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi on day 1, stay a night or two in Kanchanaburi, then take the afternoon train back on day 2 or 3, so you can visit Hellfire Pass (less well known than the Bridge, but not be missed) and travel the Death Railway through fantastic scenery over the dramatic Wampo Viaduct as far as its current terminus at Nam Tok.
During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea. Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'. It was immortalised in David Lean's 1957 film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' which centres around one of the line's main engineering feats, the bridge across the Kwae Yai river just north of Kanchanaburi. Although the film was shot in Sri Lanka, the Bridge on the River Kwai really exists, and still carries regular passenger trains from Bangkok as far as Nam Tok. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must. This page gives all the necessary information for train travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, the Bridge on the River Kwai & Nam Tok, along with an overview of what there is to see in the area, including the Bridge Over the River Kwai, the Wampo (Wang Po) Viaduct and the museum at Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting). You can see the Bridge on the River Kwai as a day trip from Bangkok using the morning train out and afternoon train back, but it's better to make it a 2 or 3 day trip as there's a lot more to see than just the Bridge. For example, you could take the morning passenger train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi on day 1, stay a night or two in Kanchanaburi, then take the afternoon train back on day 2 or 3, so you can visit Hellfire Pass (less well known than the Bridge, but not be missed) and travel the Death Railway through fantastic scenery over the dramatic Wampo Viaduct as far as its current terminus at Nam Tok.

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Centre Point Sukhumvit 10

Centre Point Sukhumvit 10

4 out of 5
Sukhumvit
Price was NZ$4,830, price is now NZ$2,833 per person
NZ$2,833
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1 Apr - 8 Apr
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Wellington (WLG) to Bangkok (BKK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,329 reviews)
Clean,quiet,safe,convenient to lots of shopping & dining options..easy access to the el rail.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Centre Point Hotel Chidlom

Centre Point Hotel Chidlom

4 out of 5
Bangkok City Centre
Price was NZ$4,835, price is now NZ$2,884 per person
NZ$2,884
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1 Apr - 8 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Bangkok (BKK)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The overall service was quite satisfactory. Would stay again if have a chance.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Night Hotel Bangkok - Sukhumvit 15

Night Hotel Bangkok - Sukhumvit 15

4.5 out of 5
Sukhumvit
Price was NZ$4,588, price is now NZ$2,850 per person
NZ$2,850
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1 Apr - 8 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Bangkok (BKK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
Everything was perfect, great breakfast too. Loved the staff:)

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Mueang Sing Historical Park

Find out about the history of Sai Yok when you take a trip to Mueang Sing Historical Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mueang Sing Historical Park
The Tiger Temple

Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno

4/5(1 review)

Why not meet the animals who call Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno home during your trip to Kanchanaburi? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno
Bridge Over the River Kwai showing a bridge and a river or creek

Bridge Over the River Kwai

4/5(5 reviews)

Take a walk over this historic landmark, which has become the symbol of the infamous Thailand-Burma railway.

Bridge Over the River Kwai
Aerial view of Skywalk Observation Deck made by transparent glass with beautiful Kanchanaburi city view by river at Kanchanaburi province Thailand.

Kanchanaburi Skywalk

Enjoy an outing to Kanchanaburi Skywalk during your stay in Kanchanaburi. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Kanchanaburi Skywalk
Panorama of beautiful sunrise scene at old an long wooden bridge at Sangklaburi,Kanchanaburi province, Thailand

Kanchanaburi Walking Street

4/5(3 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kanchanaburi Walking Street during your stay in Ban Tai. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Kanchanaburi Walking Street
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre showing interior views

Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

4/5(4 reviews)

An attractive off-white exterior belies the story told inside of the harsh conditions manual laborers faced when constructing a wartime rail system.

Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

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VeeVaree Riverkwai Resort

VeeVaree Riverkwai Resort

3 out of 5
234 Wangkajea, Saiyok Sai Yok Kanchanaburi
VeeVaree Riverkwai Resort
Binlha Raft Resort

Binlha Raft Resort

3 out of 5
224 Moo 3, Wang Krachae, Saiyok Sai Yok
Binlha Raft Resort
The FloatHouse River Kwai

The FloatHouse River Kwai

4 out of 5
55 Moo 5, Tambol Wangkrajae Sai Yok Kanchanaburi
The FloatHouse River Kwai
Khaothone River View Resort

Khaothone River View Resort

3 out of 5
191/1 Moo 3, Tha Sao Sai Yok Kanchanaburi
Khaothone River View Resort
The River Life Resort

The River Life Resort

3 out of 5
34/5 Moo 6, Wang Kra Jae Sai Yok Kanchanaburi
The River Life Resort
River Kwai Jungle Rafts

River Kwai Jungle Rafts

3.5 out of 5
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River Kwai Jungle Rafts
Riverside Hill Resort & Restaurant

Riverside Hill Resort & Restaurant

3 out of 5
199/1 Moo 3, Tha Sao Sai Yok Kanchanaburi
Riverside Hill Resort & Restaurant
River Kwai Resotel

River Kwai Resotel

3 out of 5
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Home Phutoey River Kwai Hotspring & Nature Resort

Home Phutoey River Kwai Hotspring & Nature Resort

3.5 out of 5
118 Moo 8,Tha Sao Sai Yok Kanchanaburi
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