10 days / 9 nights
2 nights in Singapore
2 nights on the E&O
2 nights in Bangkok
3 nights Siem Reap
Tuesday - Wednesday : Singapore
Two nights in Singapore, room category dependent on your chosen hotel for a two night stay in this city full of energy and grand historical echoes, a true crossroads of Chinese, Indian and Western culture. There is much to see and do - beautiful botanical gardens, museums, galleries and, of course, shopping, which is almost a national pastime.
(Breakfast included).
Thursday : Eastern & Oriental Express
Depart Singapore in the morning, enjoying the passing scenery as the train crosses the Straits of Johor. Lunch is served in one of the opulent dining cars. Dress for the evening, and enjoy listening to the resident pianist in the bar car before dinner. At Kuala Lumpur, where the train stops for a short while, you may disembark for a stroll to admire the Moorish-style station.
(Lunch, dinner and overnight on board).
Friday : Eastern & Oriental Express
Breakfast in your compartment before an arrival in Butterworth late morning. Cross by coach on the local ferry to Penang Island. Your visit includes a trip to Chulia Street wet market for a walking tour, and a trishaw ride. Return to the train for lunch and relax with a visit to the observation car, before dinner and a final night on board.
(Lunch, dinner and overnight on board).
Saturday : Bangkok
Arrive at the River Kwai Bridge station, where you disembark for a cruise on the river on board a local raft. During the cruise a local historian provides a brief overview of the history of the Thailand-Burma railway and the bridge. Disembark for a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and, for those who wish, the Don-Rak War cemetery. Rejoin the train for lunch, arriving in Bangkok in the afternoon where you will transfer to your chosen hotel for two nights.
(Breakfast included).
Sunday : Bangkok
Enjoy a private city and temples tour this morning.
(Breakfast included).
Monday - Wednesday : Siem Reap
Flight to Siem Reap. Three nights La Résidence d'Angkor Hotel in a pool View room. We suggest includes Angkor Thom, Baphuon, Phimeanakas and the Terrace of the Elephants, Ta Prohm and the magnificent complex of Angkor Wat.
(Breakfast and lunch plus two full days sightseeing is included).
Thursday : Bangkok
Return flight to Bangkok.
All itineraries can be tailored to your own personal needs. We can tailor make an itinerary to suit your plans.
Departures 2009 :
| November 3, 10, 17. | December 18, 25. |
Departures 2010 :
| January 12. | May 13*. | September 28. |
| February 2, 9, 16. | June 17*. | October 12, 19. |
| March 2, 23. | July 15*. | November 2, 9, 16. |
| April 13. | August 12*, 31. | December 18†, 25†. |
* Thursdays, † Saturdays
Holiday Prices (per person) 2010 :
Singapore Hotel |
Bangkok Hotel |
January |
February |
April |
September - October |
November - December |
| Raffles | Mandarin Oriental | £3,165 | £3,240 | £3,170 | £3,260 | £3,405* |
| Mandarin Oriental | Mandarin Oriental | £2,955 | £3,030 | £2,850 | £2,940 | £3,085* |
| Mandarin Oriental | Peninsula | £2,865 | £2,940 | £2,760 | £2,850 | £3,005* |
Prices above also include three nights at La Résidence d'Angkor as shown in the itinerary.
Supplements
Eastern & Oriental Express Upgrade - State Compartment £510.
* Supplements may apply over Christmas and New Year.
Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy and include :
- Pullman Superior compartment on the Eastern & Oriental Express, including meals.
- Accommodation in a regular room at your chosen hotel.
- Flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap and return.
- All transfers throughout your holiday.
- Prices for single occupancy and single travellers on request.
Prices do not include :
- Travel Insurance.
- Gratuities.
- International flights to South East Asia.
- Flight Information.
Tailormade Travel : All itineraries can be tailored to your own personal needs. We can tailor make an itinerary to suit your plans.
