EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS

Singapore to Bangkok

Day 1 Tuesday

Depart Hong Kong by air

Arrive Singapore, met on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Hotel: ORIENTAL

Day 2 Wednesday.

Transfer to the railway station.

Your exquisite private compartment with its en-suite shower room is a haven of total relaxation.

The train is a celebration of Asian tradition. Its shimmering interiors were produced by master craftsmen, whose ancient skills have been applied to traditional lacquer-work, silks and bronzes.

Carriage lay-outs for the berths

Depart Singapore, (Keppel) by Eastern & Oriental Express at 1100, Cross to Malaysia via the causeway over the Straits of Johor.

The train with view from Observation Platform

Leisurely make your way to the Restaurant Car for luncheon, where talented chefs conjure a fragrant cuisine fusing the best of East and West.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon. At any time, glass in hand, you can stroll to the open Observation Lounge. Afternoon Tea is served in your compartment. Arrive Kuala Lumpur 1800. Depart Kuala Lumpur 1845.

Dress for dinner and a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist.

Day 3 Thursday.

Breakfast in your compartment before arriving in Butterworth.

Arrive Butterworth 0830. A morning guided excursion to colonial Georgetown, Penang, including an introductory tour of the historic town and Fort Cornwallis, partly by trishaw.

Pictures from Fort Cornwallis area.

Depart Butterworth 1130. Lunch on board.

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

Day 4 Friday.

Arrive Hua Hin 0445. Deart Hua Hin 0500. In the morning visit the River Kwai and enjoy an excursion by boat. Arrive Kwai 0845. Depart Kwai 1100

Arrive Bangkok (Hualampong) 1445. Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Hotel: ORIENTAL

Day 5 Saturday. At leisure

The Royal Palace, Bangkok, a tuk-tuk and Wat Phra Kaew

Day 6 Sunday.

Late check-out has been arranged.

Transfer to the airport Depart Bangkok by air. Arrive Hong Kong

This Itinerary is a vacation in its own right, but if you wish to extend the holiday, we can arrange for a further trip to see more of the fascinating country that is Thailand.