Enjoy Thailand's stunning landscape and culture from the supreme elegance and comfort of the Eastern & Oriental Express. Witness tantalising glimpses into the ancient kingdom of Thailand. Highlights include guided visits to the historic city of Chiang Mai and the poignant beauty of the River Kwai.
4 days / 3 nights
Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Bangkok
Day 1: Bangkok
Depart Bangkok early 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.
Day 2 : 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.
Day 3 : Bangkok
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. Explore the impressive 13th
century Buddhist temples. 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.
Day 4 : Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok after breakfast where you disembark.
Departures 2008 :
| January 22. | February 5. | March 11. |
| April 15. | September 16, 30. | October 28. |
| November 11. | December 30. |
Departures 2009 :
| January 20. | March 24. |
Train Fares (per person) 2008/9 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Bangkok
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Superior | Double Occupancy | £920 | £950 |
| Single Occupancy | £1,280 | £1,320 | |
| State Cabin | Double Occupancy | £1,280 | £1,320 |
| Single Occupancy | £1,780 | £1,840 | |
| Presidential Suite | Double Occupancy | £1,750 | £1,800 |
| Single Occupancy | £2,440 | £2,510 | |
Train Fares (per person) 2008/9 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai or vice versa
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Superior | Double Occupancy | £700 | £720 |
| Single Occupancy | £1,060 | £1,090 | |
| State Cabin | Double Occupancy | £950 | £980 |
| Single Occupancy | £1,450 | £1,500 | |
| Presidential Suite | Double Occupancy | £1,220 | £1,260 |
| Single Occupancy | £1,910 | £1,970 | |
15% off when booking more than one sector / journey if booked at the same time. For example Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Bangkok with a Bangkok - Singapore journey.
Timetable
Arrive |
Depart |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Bangkok (Hualampong Station) | - |
15:00 |
| Wednesday | Chiang Mai | 08:30 |
17:30 |
| Choice of full day tours | |||
| Thursday | Sawankhaloke | 08:30 |
- |
| Tour of Si Satchanalai | |||
| Sila At | - |
11:30 |
|
| Board the E&O | |||
| Lampang | 15:00 |
17:30 |
|
| Pony cart ride and tea at teak house | |||
| Friday | Bangkok | 09:30 |
- |
Please note: All timings are approximate and are shown for your guidance only and are shown in local times. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
