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.
Fare for 2008
| Type of Cabin |
|
Price |
| Pullman Superior |
|
SGD3,120 |
| State Cabin |
|
SGD4,670 |
| Presidential Suite |
|
SGD6,380 |
Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation and include all table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment, and sightseeing tours as described.
Summer Promotion
Travel on this journey between 20 April and 21 September 2008 and receive complimentary hotel accommodation:
Pullman Superior - One free night in The Oriental Singapore, and one free night in The Oriental Bangkok.
State Cabin - One free night in both The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok, and an additional night in either Singapore or Bangkok.
Conditions
The number of cabins available on our special offers may be limited and are subject to availability.
Promotions cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount.
Accommodation is on a room only basis in a standard room at The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok
Train and hotel accommodation is based on double occupancy.
Offer is only available on full journey between Singapore and Bangkok or vice versa.
Standard booking conditions apply
2008 Departure Dates
| Month |
|
Dates |
| January |
|
31 |
| February |
|
14, 21 |
| March |
|
6, 20 |
| April |
|
3 |
| May |
|
8 |
| June |
|
12 |
| July |
|
10 |
| August |
|
14 |
| September |
|
11, 18 |
| October |
|
9, 23 |
| November |
|
6, 20, 27 |
| December |
|
18, 27 |
Itinerary
Thursday - Singapore
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Singapore’s 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.
Friday - Penang
Breakfast is taken in your compartment before arriving in Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Proceed to Chulia Street Wet Market for a walking tour through the street-side stalls selling vegetables, fruits and other local food items. Next take a ride on a trishaw along interesting districts passing colourful shophouses, elaborately-roofed temples, churches and the charming E&O Hotel and famous colonial landmarks. 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.
Saturday - Kanchanaburi & 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.
