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Eastern and Oriental Express
Chiang Mai-Bangkok - 3 days / 2 nights
Overview Trip Highlights and Features
Travel through the magnificent landscapes of Thailand at a leisurely pace on board the Eastern & Oriental Express and visit the impressive Bhuddhist temples in Si Satchanalai and enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to Baan Sao Nok before retuning to the train for your onward journey to the vibrant city of Bangkok.
Itinerary Detailed day by day information
Wednesday - Chiang Mai Board The Eastern & Oriental Express for an afternoon departure. Tea is served as you say goodbye to a country renowned for its rich and colourful history evident in its architecture. Relax in your private compartment before enjoying dinner in one of the restaurants. Overnight onboard the train.
Thursday - Swankhaloke & Lampang Breakfast in your compartment before the train arrives at Sawankhaloke. Waiting coaches take you to Si Satchanalai, part of the northernmost citadel of the ancient Khmer empire. Explore the impressive 13th century Bhuddhist temples. Return to the train at Sila At for lunch while you continue your journey through Thailand. Mid afternoon disembark at Lampang for a horse-drawn carriage ride to Baan Sao Nok “the house of many pillars”. Enjoy tea as you tour the house which is built in traditional Lanna Thai style and supported on 116 teak pillars. Return to the E&O to prepare for dinner on board and overnight.
Friday - Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok after breakfast where you disembark.
Timetable All timings shown are for your guidance only
Day
City / Station
Arrive
Depart
Wednesday
Chiang Mai Afternoon Tea Dinner
-
17:30
Thursday
Sawankhaloke Tour of Si Satachanalai
08:30
-
Sila At Reboard the E&O Lunch
-
11:30
Lampang
Pony cart ride and tea and teak house Dinner
15:25
17:30
Friday
Bangkok
09:30
-
Tour Dates & Prices Prices are per person in USD.
2009
2010
January 21
March 25
April 22
October 14, 28
November 25
January 27
April 21
September 8
October 6, 27
November 24
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
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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.
Wednesday - Chiang Mai Board
Thursday - Swankhaloke & Lampang
Friday - Bangkok
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