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Experience some of Asia's icons in style with the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express
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Highlights
- Experience elegance and excess onboard your luxury train
- Explore the iconic cities of Singapore and Bangkok at either end of your journey
- Discover rural Malaysian villages, rice paddies and mountainous landscapes
- Choose from a selection of excursions including cooking tours and guided hikes
- Enjoy included multi-course dining, free-flowing drinks and onboard musical entertainment
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December holidays | Rail journey
From the cutting edge of Singapore to the bustling urbanity of Bangkok, this rail journey will see you through some of Asia's cultural hotspots in grandiose style. Whether relaxing in your private cabin, sipping a cocktail in the Bar Car or dining on sumptuous multi-course meals in the onboard restaurant, every moment on the Eastern & Oriental Express is one to remember. In between, take in the sights of the Ubudiah Mosque, the famous River Kwai Bridge, and rural Malaysia, via a host of included excursions.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart UK
Begin your journey in suitable style with VIP lounge access before your overnight flight to Singapore.
Days
2-3
Singapore
You'll check in to your luxury hotel with two days to explore Singapore at your leisure. This cosmopolitan city is teeming with history and culture as well as modern art installations, enthralling architecture and pristine gardens. Don't miss the iconic Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, a lush paradise of native (and international) plant species surrounded by towering tree structures connected by aerial walkways. If you enjoy shopping, take a stroll along the famous Orchard Road, home to designer brands and popular boutiques; if you prefer something a little more authentic, seek out the hawker markets for some world-class street food - one such stall has a Michelin star.
Stay: Fullerton Hotel, Singapore (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
4
Eastern & Oriental Express
After breakfast today you'll step aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express and settle in to the comfort of your private cabin. Enjoy afternoon tea as you watch the world go by from your window, surrounded by vintage decor and elegant furnishings. There's also time to explore the train, taking in some fresh air and panoramic vistas from the Observation Car before enjoying a multi-course dinner of western and oriental delicacies. Finish the night with a cocktail or two in the Bar Car, where the train's resident pianist provides the perfect accompaniment to an evening onboard.
Stay: Eastern & Oriental Express (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
5
Kuala Kangsar
After a continental breakfast served in your cabin by your personal steward, it's time for a guided tour in Kuala Kangsar, home to the gleaming Ubudiah Mosque and palaces and galleries dedicated to royalty past and present. You'll also discover remote rice paddies and working farmland as you delve deeper into rural Malaysia, tasting authentic Malay cuisine and meeting locals before an optional hill trek with panoramic views. Back on board, there's more fine dining to enjoy as you pass limestone massifs rising from the rice fields.
Stay: Eastern & Oriental Express (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
6
Bangkok
This morning you'll cross in to Thailand to be greeted by the spectacular River Kwai Bridge. A choice of tours awaits you; take a raft along the river among the traditional teak houses on the banks, stopping at the Thai-Burma Railway Centre to discover the poignant wartime history behind its construction; or perhaps you'll cycle among the rice fields or take a traditional cooking class. Return to the train to enjoy the final leg of your journey and a delicious lunch before your driver takes you to your luxury Bangkok accommodation.
Stay: The Peninsula Bangkok (Deluxe)
Meals: B L
Day
7
Bangkok
The frenetic pace of Bangkok's bustling centre is offset by the seclusion and tranquility of your Bangkok hotel. To make the most of the amenities, enjoy a treatment in the spa or take advantage of the many waterside dining options within the hotel grounds. Those venturing into Bangkok to explore will be greeted by a mix of old and new, from the glittering Royal Palace to the buzz of its surprisingly cosmopolitan urban centre. Don't miss the cornucopia of sights and sounds in Chinatown, and taste some street food or shop for souvenirs at one of the many markets, on land or water.
Stay: The Peninsula Bangkok (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Days
8-9
Bangkok/UK
After a final breakfast at your hotel, it's time to head for the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
9-day luxury rail journey from £3,955 pp incl. flights
Deluxe
Price includes:
- Complimentary UK airport lounge access
- Return flights between London, Singapore & Bangkok.
- Private transfers through-out
- 4 nights accommodation staying in 5* (Deluxe) hotels on a B&B basis
- 3 day/2 night Belmond rail journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express in a Pullman cabin, including all meals, drinks (incl house wines, beers & spirits) and excursions based on selected dates
The Eastern & Oriental Express runs from September through to April.
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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