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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


Singapore-Bangkok - 3 days / 2 nights
Overview
Trip Highlights and Features
Journey on board the Eastern & Oriental Express from the elegance of Singapore to the excitement of Bangkok through the heart of South East Asia, with visits to colonial Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis and the infamous River Kwai.
Itinerary
Detailed day by day information
Thursday - Singapore
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Singapore’s Keppel Road station in the morning. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your compartment. Enjoy the passing scenery as the train crosses to Malaysia via the causeway of the Straits of Johor. Lunch is served in one of the opulent dining cars. Dress for dinner and then spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car in the company of our resident pianist. During the evening, the E&O pauses at Kuala Lumpur’s magnificent Moorish-style station where you may disembark for a stroll. Retire to your compartment which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

Friday - Penang
Breakfast is taken in your compartment before arriving in Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Proceed to Chulia Street Wet Market for a walking tour through the street-side stalls selling vegetables, fruits and other local food items. Next take a ride on a trishaw along interesting districts passing colourful shophouses, elaborately-roofed temples, churches and the charming E&O Hotel and famous colonial landmarks. Reboard the waiting coaches for the short ferry ride back to Butterworth and the Eastern & Oriental Express for lunch. As the train crosses into Thailand spend the afternoon watching the changing scenery from the open deck of the Observation Car or relax in the comfort of the Saloon Car. Dinner is served in the sumptuous dining car.

Saturday - Kanchanaburi & Bangkok
After breakfast E&O arrives at the River Kwai Bridge station where the train stops to allow you to disembark. Guides escort you on the short walk down to the jetty to board a local craft for a cruise along the lush greenery of the picturesque Kwai Yai river, passing under the Bridge. On board, a local historian provides a brief overview of the history of the Thailand-Burma railway and the bridge. At the E&O landing point board a motor coach for a brief trip past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. As you explore the informative museum, the historian is available to answer questions. There is time to visit the Don Rak War Cemetery adjacent to the museum if you wish.

Rejoin the coach for the transfer to Kanchanaburi railway station from where your E&O journey continues with lunch. Arrive into Bangkok in the afternoon.
Timetable
All timings shown are for your guidance only
Day
City / Station
Arrive
Depart
Thursday
Singapore
Check in at Keppel Road Station from 10:00
-
11:10
Kuala Lumpur
20:15
21:25
Friday
Butterworth (for Penang)
Guided tour of Georgetown
08:45
11:00
Saturday
Kanchanaburi
Guided tour of River Kwai
09:20
11:25
Bangkok
14:45
-
Tour Dates & Prices
Prices are per person in USD.
2009
2010
January 29
February 5, 12, 19
March 5, 19
April 16
May 7
June 13
July 11
August 15
September 12, 24
October 8, 22
November 5, 12, 19
December 20, 27
January 14
February 4, 18
March 4, 25
April 15
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 14
September 2, 30
October 21
November 4, 11, 18
December 20, 27
Occupancy
2009
2010
Pullman Superior
US$2210
US$2210
State Cabin
US$3140
US$3140
Presidential Suite
US$4420
US$4420
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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.
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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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