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Bangkok to Singapore via the River Kwai and Malaysia

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

At a glance

Holiday price from:
£1,330 per person

Duration:
3 days, 2 nights

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Monday to Saturday
9am - 11pm

Sundays
10am - 8pm

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Sunday - Bangkok
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Bangkok early evening. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your comfortable compartment. Dinner is served as the train travels from city into the countryside with its rice-fields, villages and water buffalo. Retire to your compartment, transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.

Monday - Wang Po & River Kwai
Awake early in order not to miss the excitement of the train making its way from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct beside a towering cliff. On arrival at the River Kwai Bridge station, the E&O stops to allow you to disembark. Guides escort you on the short walk down to the jetty to board a local raft 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 you 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 short ride to the Kanchanaburi railway station to board the Eastern & Oriental Express. Later reflect on the day's sights over dinner and relax with a drink in the Bar Car before retiring for the night.

Tuesday - Penang
After brunch the train arrives into 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. Take the short ride back to Butterworth and rejoin the Eastern & Oriental Express. Spend the afternoon watching the passing scenery from one of the lounge cars or from the open deck of the Observation Car. Dine again in one of the opulent dining cars and then spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist. Spend your last night on board.

Wednesday - Singapore
After breakfast, soon it's time to leave the train, having crossed the Straits of Johor into Singapore.

Departures
From Bangkok on most Sundays and from Singapore on most Wednesdays, please ask for dates. On selected departures from Singapore, the train can connect with the Bangkok to Chiang Mai sector creating a 3 night journey.

Prices include
Accommodation on the luxury E&OE train, private transfers to and from your chosen hotels or airport and sightseeing as outlined on days one and two.

Meals
Table d'Hote meals as outlined. Please advise us if you have any meal requests at the time of booking. (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner).

2012
Compartment Price
Pullman Superior £1,440
State Cabin £2,070
Presidential Suite £3,010


2012
January 26
February 12, 19
March 4, 11, 18
April 1, 24
May 16
June 25
July 23
August 27
September 23
October 6, 21
November 6, 18
December 23

Prices DO NOT Include International Flights to or from the holiday of your choice. Also prices are per person, based on two people sharing. There is a single occupancy supplement for all journeys.

Call one of our experienced travel consultants TODAY on 0843 050 3222 to reserve your place(s).

We are open from 9am to 11pm Monday to Saturday & from 10am to 8pm Sundays
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