TRANS ASIA - EASTERN AND ORIENT EXPRESS

The Eastern & Oriental Express is the ultimate centrepiece of a visit to the Far East. A subtle balance of Eastern culture and cuisine, with Western comforts means that you can enjoy the best of everything - travelling in style and experiencing the many and mystical wonders of Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Following the success of the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Eastern & Oriental Express made history as the first ever train to transport passengers directly from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok.

As you journey through the tropical countryside and jungle terrain, past ancient temples, rivers and rice paddies, experience the ever-changing scenery from the open-sided Observation Car.

Another of the other many pleasures of your journey is meeting your fellow passengers, and the Observation Car, perhaps the most popular carriage on board, provides a perfect opportunity to relax and socialise.

PLACES TO VISIT

SINGAPORE

Singapore, linked by a kilometre-long causeway to the southern tip of Malaysia, provides Western standards alongside traditional Chinese, Malay and Indian enclaves. The downtown areas of Singapore are dense with towering skyscrapers and shopping malls, yet the island retains an abundance of nature reserves and lush, tropical greenery.

MALAYSIA (KUALA LUMPUR - PENANG - CAMERON HIGHLANDS)

Malaysia boasts a rich cultural heritage, with traditional architecture and crafts, environmental splendour, a shopper’s paradise and a gastronomic haven all rolled into one. The population is a contrast of racial and cultural roots, with a predominance of Malays, Chinese and Indians. Malaysia, along with Singapore and Brunei has only existed in its present form since 1963, when the federation of thirteen states became known as Malaysia. From the early 16th century onwards, parts of Malaysia, Malacca in particular, had been colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and British in turn.

THAILAND (BANGKOK - HUA HIN - RIVER KWAI - LAMPANG - CHIANG MAI)

Thailand stretches 1860 km north to south, giving it one of the most diverse climates in South East Asia. From high mountains in the north come river tributaries, which flow, into central Thailand and drain into the Gulf of Thailand via the Chao Phraya Delta near Bangkok. The diverse flora and fauna include an incredible variety of fruit trees, bamboo, tropical hardwoods and Thailand’s national floral symbol; the orchid. Tigers, leopards and elephants are to be found in many of the 32 wildlife sanctuaries and 66 national parks.

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JOURNEYS AVAILABLE

BANGKOK, AYUTTHAYA, CHIANG MAI AND RIVER KWAI - 3 days/2 nights from £860

Journey on board the Eastern & Oriental Express on this 'Thai Explorer' departing from Bangkok with visits to Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Lampang and the infamous River Kwai en route.

BANGKOK-SINGAPORE (OR SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK) - 4 days/3 nights from £1,020

Highlights - Travel from Bangkok through the beauty of Thailand, to the infamous River Kwai and onwards to Malaysia, colonial Georgetown and Fort Cornwallis, before crossing the causeway over the Straits of Johor to the elegant city of Singapore.

BANGKOK-CHIANG MAI OR CHIANG-MAI TO BANGKOK - 2 days/1 night from £650

Highlights -Travel through the magnificent landscapes of Thailand at a leisurely pace on board the Eastern & Oriental Express before arriving in Chiang Mai the following day.

CHIANG MAI-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE - 6 nights/7 days from £1,220

Highlights - Experience the charm of Thailand and Malaysia with a journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok then onwards to Singapore stopping at the infamous River Kwai and Penang along the way.

Experience the taste of the longest journey and put together with stops en route. Let us tailor make your holiday so that you can enjoy train travel, cities and the countryside. Choose from the small selection already made and given below, or tell us what you want and let us make the arrangements for you.

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TAILOR MADE TRIPS – EXAMPLES

TWO TIGERS – SINGAPORE AND BANGKOK - 9 days/8 nights from £1,980

A classic journey through the heart of South East Asia aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express from elegant Singapore to glittering Bangkok travelling through Malaysia and Thailand en route.

Includes 2 nights in Singapore, and 2 nights in Bangkok.

ABSOLUTE ASIA - BANGKOK AND SINGAPORE - 10 days/9 nights from £1,940

Highlights - A classic journey through the heart of South East Asia aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express from glittering Bangkok to elegant Singapore travelling through Thailand and Malaysia en route. Includes 2 nights in Bangkok, 3 nights aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, and 2 nights in Singapore.

ASIAN ODYSSEY - 10 days/9 nights from £2,535

A thrilling journey through north east Thailand and on across the Mekong to the fascinating capital city of Laos, Vientiane, and finally fly to Luang Prabang, Northern Laos and uncover its rich and cultural heritage.

LAND OF SMILES - KOH SAMUI - 11 days/10 nights from £2,065

Highlights - Combine the bustle of Bangkok, the golden-spired temples and magnificent ruins of Thailand with the paradise island of Koh Samui. This is a land of stunning beauty and natural hospitality: discover why it is called the "Land of Smiles".

With 2 nights accommodation in Bangkok, 2 nights aboard Eastern & Oriental Express, and 4 nights on a Thai Beach. What could be more relaxing?

LAND OF SMILES - PHUKET - 11 days/10 nights from £2,065

Highlights - Combine the bustle of Bangkok, the golden-spired temples and magnificent ruins of Thailand with the paradise island of Phuket. This is a land of stunning beauty and natural hospitality: discover why it is called the "Land of Smiles". With 2 nights accommodation in Bangkok, 2 nights aboard Eastern & Oriental Express, 4 nights in Phuket. From the frenzied to the peaceful all in one trip!

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