Eastern Orient Express Singapore - Bangkok

There's something enduringly romantic about train journeys-but never more so that when the train involved is the iconic Orient Express. Our three day/two night journey with the Eastern & Oriental Express takes you on a peaceful, meandering journey from Singapore to Bangkok, giving you a unique glimpse of South-East Asia from the comfort of this train's magnificent carriages. Expect to feast your eyes on mountains, forests, towns and temples. Occasionally your journey will be broken up with a visit to a noteworthy site along the way-such as colonial Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis and the infamous River Kwai.

Step aboard this train's majesty and return to a more gracious time-the golden age of travel. You'll be treated like royalty in luxurious vintage cabins, and served gourmet meals. Expect a sequence of unforgettable moments. Think cocktails in an open-air observation car. Think quality live entertainment. Think Agatha Christie. Think adventure!

2014 Departure Dates Singapore / KL - Bangkok (Classic Journeys 2 Nights / 3 Days ):

28 Jan, 01 Feb, 10 Feb, 19 Feb, 8 Mar, 28 Mar, 3 Apr, 23 Apr, 2 May, 3 Jun, 25 July, 22 Aug, 20 Sep, 3rd Oct, 1st Nov, 10th Nov, 26 Novr, 19 Dec, 29 Dec

High Season (Jan-Mar & Oct- Dec)

Low Season (Apr - Sept)

Prices are per person one way based on sharing accommodation and include: all table d'hote meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your cabin, and sightseeing tours as described.

For further information please email us at enquiries@redboxgifts.com.sg

Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation in a Pullman/Superior cabin and include: All table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your cabin, and sightseeing tours as described.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Singapore
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Singapore's Woodland Railway station mid-day. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your cabin. 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 cabin which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

Day 2 - Penang
At the mainland station, disembark for the crossing to Penang and a guided introductory tour of the historic town of colonial Georgetown with pre-World War II mosques, elaborately-roofed temples, churches, bazaars and colourful shophouses. 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.

Day 3 - River Kwai & 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 late afternoon.