3 days / 2 nights
Journey on board the Eastern & Oriental Express from the elegance of Singapore to the excitement of Bangkok through the heart of South East Asia, with visits to colonial Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis and the infamous river Kwai.
Day 1 : Singapore
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Singapores Keppel Road station in the morning. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your compartment. 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 compartment which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2 : Penang
Breakfast is taken in your compartment before arriving in Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Enjoy a guided introductory tour 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 afternoon.
Timetable
Arrive |
Depart |
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Thursday |
Singapore (Keppel Road Station) | - | 11:20 |
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Check in from 10:00 | ||
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Kuala Lumpur | 20:15 | 21:25 |
Friday |
Butterworth (for Penang) | 08:45 | 11:00 |
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Guided tour of Georgetown | ||
Saturday |
Kanchanaburi | 09:20 | 11:25 |
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Guided tour of River Kwai | ||
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Bangkok (Hualampong Station) | 14:45 | - |
Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
Departures 2009 :
| November 5, 12, 19. | December 27. |
Departures 2010 :
| January 14. | May 15. | September 2, 30. |
| February 4, 11, 18. | June 19. | October 14, 21. |
| March 4, 25. | July 17. | November 4, 11, 18. |
| April 15. | August 14. | December 20, 27. |
Holiday Prices (per person) 2010 :
|
*Promotion |
2009 |
2010 |
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Pullman Single |
SingleOccupancy | 1,160 | £1,230 | |
Pullman Superior |
Double Occupancy | 1 free night | £1,160 | £1,230 |
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Single Occupancy | £1,740 | £1,850 | |
State Cabin |
Double Occupancy | 2 free nights | £1,650 | £1,740 |
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Single Occupancy | £2,480 | £2,610 | |
Presidential Suite |
Double Occupancy | 3 free nights | £2,320 | £2,450 |
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Single Occupancy | £3,480 | £3,680 | |
* SUMMER TRAVEL ADVANTAGE : Travel between Bangkok and Singapore or vice versa on the Eastern & Oriental Express on departures between April 15 and September 12 and receive complimentary accommodation at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and / or the Mandarin Oriental Singapore, as shown. Transfers are not included but are available (offer not combinable).
Supplements
New Year's Eve supplement 153 (all compartments).
Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation (except for single cabin) and include:
- All table d'hte meals on board.
- Complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment.
- Sightseeing tours as described.
Prices do not include :
- Travel Insurance.
- Gratuities.
- International flights to South East Asia.
- Flight Information.
