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Eastern and Oriental Express


Deluxe rail service from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Vientiane
Eastern and Oriental Express
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Eastern and Oriental Express


Bangkok-Vientiane - 3 days / 2 nights
Overview
Trip Highlights and Features
A thrilling journey through north east Thailand to the ravishing Angkor-style temple of Phimai - and on across the Mekong to the fascinating capital city of Laos, Vientiane.
Itinerary
Detailed day by day information
Tuesday - Bangkok
Depart Bangkok in the afternoon. Relax in one of the bar cars, saloon car or in the privacy of your comfortable compartment. Afternoon tea is served as you travel into Northeastern Thailand. Later that evening enjoy dinner in one of the beautiful restaurant cars. Retire to your compartment, transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.

Wednesday - Hin Dat, Khao Yai
After breakfast in your compartment, the train arrives at Hin Dat. Disembark for a tour to Phimai, a World Heritage Site and one of the most important Khmer monuments in Thailand. Return to the E&O for lunch as you continue your journey on to Khao Yai. Here you visit local vineyards and have the opportunity to taste wines that are being called “New Latitude Wines”. Reboard the train in the early evening in time to prepare for dinner. Overnight on board.

Thursday – Nong Khai, Vientiane
The E&O arrives in Nong Khai after breakfast. A coach transfers you to Vientiane across the Mekong via the Friendship Bridge. (Special arrangements have been made for E&O guests to clear Lao Immigration.) Passengers leaving E&O in Vientiane should arrange for their local representative to meet them at Lao Immigration at the Friendship Bridge.
Timetable
All timings shown are for your guidance only
Day
City / Station
Arrive
Depart
Tuesday
Bangkok (Hualampong station)
-
14:00
Wrdnesday
Hin Dat
Tour to Khmer ruins at Phimai
08:30
11:20
Kho Yai
Visit to vineyards and wine-tasting of 'new latitude wines'
15:00
18:20
Thursday
Nong Khai
Coach transfer to Vientiane across Friendship Bridge
08:30
-
Tour Dates & Prices
Prices are per person in USD.
2009
2010
February 24
February 23
Occupancy
2009
2010
Pullman Superior
US$1700 US$1700
State Cabin
US$2150 US$2150
Presidential Suite
US$2790 US$2790
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Please Note: Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation and include: All table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment, and sightseeing tours as described. Prices are subject to change without notice. The route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
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Eastern and Oriental Express
Friendly and courteous service is the hallmark of a journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express, from the moment you are welcomed aboard.

A quarter of a mile in length, the air-conditioned gleaming green and cream carriages evoke the great age of luxury train travel and are a world of opulence and fine craftsmanship.
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Starting In:
· Bangkok
· Chiang Mai
· Kuala Lumpur
· Singapore
· Vientiane
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