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1. Singapore - Bangkok     (Example Itinerary)
2. Bangkok - Singapore
3. Singapore - Chiang Mai
4. Thailand Explorer          (Example Itinerary)

 

 

1. Singapore - Bangkok (3 days/2 nights)
Alternatively:
Kuala Lumpur - Bangkok
Butterworth - Bangkok

Highlights
Journey from the elegance of Singapore to the excitement of Bangkok and exotic Thailand through the heart of South East Asia, with visits to colonial Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis and the infamous River Kwai.

Guide Prices

 2007/8
Pullman Compartment US$1860
State Compartment US$2780
Presidential Suite US$3800


Departure Dates 2007
February 1, 8, 22
March 1, 15
April 12
June 7
July 5
August 9
September 6, 27
October 11, 18
November 1, 15, 22
December 20, 27

Timetable 2007
Arrive (A) / Depart (D)
Thursday
Singapore (Keppel Rd station) - D11:20
Kuala Lumpur - A19:45 / D20:30
Friday
Butterworth (for Penang) - A08:30 / D11:00
Guided tour of Georgetown
Saturday
Khanchanaburi- A08:45 / D11:25
Guided tour of River Kwai
Bangkok(Hualampong)- A14:45

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.

Summer Promotion: Travel on this journey between April 22 and September 16, 2007 and receive complimentary hotel accommodation:
Pullman Compartment: One free night in Singapore, at The Oriental, and one free night in Bangkok at The Oriental.


State Compartment: One free night in both The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok, and an additional night in either Singapore or Bangkok.

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.

Itinerary


Thursday - SINGAPORE Depart Singapore and settle into your compartment as you cross Malaysia via the causeway over the Straits of Johor. Enjoy the passing scenery as lunch is served in the restaurant.

After a relaxing afternoon, during which tea is served in your compartment, dress for dinner and a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist. During the evening, the Eastern & Oriental Express pauses at Kuala Lumpur. Retire to your compartment which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

Friday - PENANG Breakfast in your compartment before a morning guided excursion to colonial Georgetown, Penang, including an introductory tour of the historic town and Fort Cornwallis, partly by trishaw.

Lunch on board. View the changing scenery from the Observation Car as the train crosses into Thailand. Dinner and overnight on board.

Saturday - KWAI / BANGKOK Following breakfast visit the River Kwai and enjoy an excursion by boat to the peaceful cemetery honouring the soldiers of the Second World War. Lunch on board before arrival in Bangkok mid-afternoon.

 

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