Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok
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| 2007 | 2008 | |
| Pullman Compartment | SGD$2600 | SGD$2780 |
| State Compartment | SGD$3810 | SGD$3850 |
| Suite Compartment | SGD$5210 | SGD$5270 |
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. |
Departure Dates |
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Itinerary
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Tuesday – Bangkok Depart Bangkok in the afternoon. Relax in one of the bar cars, saloon car or in the privacy of your comfortable compartment. Afternoon tea is served as you travel into Northern Thailand. Later that evening enjoy dinner in one of the beautiful restaurant cars. Retire to your compartment, transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward. Wednesday - Chiang Mai After breakfast in your compartment the train arrives in Chiang Mai where you disembark for a full day’s excursion. Choose from a variety of experiences: City Tour, Elephant camp and ride, handicraft workshops and boutiques. Lunch is included off the train. Return to the train for an afternoon departure and tea served in your cabin. Swap stories of your day’s experiences with fellow guests over dinner and perhaps a drink in the bar car. Overnight on board. Thursday - Bangkok Breakfast in your compartment before the train arrives at Sawankhaloke. Waiting coaches take you to Si Satchanalai, part of the northernmost citadel of the ancient Khmer empire. Explore the impressive 13th century Bhuddhist temples. Return to the train at Sila At for lunch while you continue your journey through Thailand. Mid afternoon disembark at Lampang for a horse-drawn carriage ride to Baan Sao Nok “the house of many pillars”. Enjoy tea as you tour the house which is built in traditional Lanna Thai style and supported on 116 teak pillars. Return to the E&O to prepare for dinner on board and overnight. Friday - Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok after breakfast where you disembark. |
Timetable |
Arrive | Depart | |
| Tuesday | Bangkok (Hualampong station) | - | 15:00 |
| Wednesday |
Chiang Mai Choice of full day tours |
08:30 | 16:30 |
| Thursday |
Sawankhaloke Tour of Si Satchanalai |
08:30 | - |
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Sila At Board the E&O |
- | 11:30 | |
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Lampang Pony cart ride and tea at teak house |
15:00 | 17:00 | |
| Friday | Bangkok | 09:30 | - |
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Please note: All timings shown
are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your
travel documents. |
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