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Journeys
E&O Route Options


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

 

 

4. Thailand Explorer Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok (4 days/3 nights)
Alternatively:
Bangkok-Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai-Bangkok
NOTE: One way part journey can be booked Bangkok-Chiang Mai or vice versa.

Alternatively:
Singapore - Chiang Mai
Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai
Butterworth - Chiang Mai

Highlights
Journey on board the Eastern & Oriental Express departing from Bangkok and travel north to Chiang Mai. Enjoy visits to Si Satchanalai, part of the ancient Khmer empire, revered 13th century Buddhist temples and Lampang en route, before returning to Bangkok.

NOTE: Prior to the coming of the railroad in the late 1800s, the journey from Bangkok to the remote northern outpost of Chiang Mai could, with a little bad luck, consume three months of arduous travel. First, up river by flat boat, then by elephant into the highlands fighting floods, insects, bandits, ferocious heat and the inevitable man-eating tiger.

 

Guide Prices

 2008/9
Pullman Superior 2008: US$1,710
2009: US$1,850
State Cabin 2008: US$2,370
2009: US$2,560
Presidential Suite 2008: US$3,240
2009: US$3,600

Departure Dates 2008

September 30
October 28
November 11

Departure Dates 2009 January 20
March 24
April 21
October 13, 27
November 24

Timetable 2008
Arrive (A) / Depart (D)
Tuesday

Bangkok (Hualampong) D3:00
Afternoon Tea & Dinner
Thursday
Chiang Mai A 08.25 / D 17.30
Choice of full day tours:
- Elephant camp & ride
- City tour
- Handicrafts & boutique shopping
Afternoon Tea Dinner
Thursday
Sawankhaloke A 08:30
Tour of Si Satchanalai
Sila At Reboard the train
and depart. Lunch
Lampang A15:25 D 17:30
Pony cart ride and tea at teak house.
Dinner
Friday
Bangkok A 09:30

 

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.

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

Itinerary

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 Northern 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: CHIANG MAI

After breakfast in your compartment the train arrives in Chiang Mai where you disembark for a full day’s excursion. Choose from a variety of experiences: City Tour, Elephant camp and ride, handicraft workshops and boutiques. Lunch is included off the train. Return to the train for an afternoon departure and tea served in your cabin. Swap stories of your day's experiences with fellow guests over dinner and perhaps a drink in the bar car. Overnight on board.

Thursday: SI SATCHANALAI & 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 and later one of the principal centres of the kingdom of Sukhothai. Explore the impressive 13th century Bhuddhist temples within this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Wat Chang Lom "Temple Surrounded by Elephants". 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.

 

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