Chiang Mai-Bangkok-Singapore
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Prices |
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| 2007 | 2008 | |
| Pullman Compartment | SGD$4340 | SGD$4620 |
| State Compartment | SGD$6360 | SGD$6430 |
| Suite Compartment | SGD$8490 | SGD$8590 |
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. Two nights accommodation at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok in a standard room and transfers both to and from the hotel are included for guests booking a State Compartment. |
Departure Dates |
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Itinerary
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Thursday - Chiang Mai Enjoy a
leisurely lunch in one of the opulent dining cars as the E&O departs
Thailand's second largest city. Spend a relaxing afternoon in one of the
comfortable public cars as Thailand's beautiful scenery unfolds before you.
Dinner and overnight onboard the train. Friday - Kanchanaburi Enjoy breakfast as the train makes its approach to Kanchanaburi where you disembark. Board a traditional floating barge for a cruise along the Kwai Yai River to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre where a local historian will provide an informative tour. After rejoining the the train, lunch is served before arrival in Bangkok during the afternoon. On arrival in Bangkok transfer to your chosen hotel for a two nights stay. Saturday - Bangkok Day at leisure in Bangkok. Sunday - Bangkok Dinner is served as the train travels out of the city into the countryside with its rice-fields, villages and water buffalo. Retire to your cosy compartment for the night. 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. Later that morning the E&O stops at Kanchanaburi where you disembark for a private tour. Rejoin the E&O train to continue your journey. Reflect on the day's sights over dinner and later drinks in the Bar Car. Tuesday - Butterworth After breakfast the train arrives at Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to Georgetown on the local ferry. At Weld Quay trishaws take you through many of Georgetown’s interesting districts. Return to the Eastern & Oriental Express for lunch. Spend the afternoon watching the passing scenery and dine again in one of the opulent dining cars. Spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist for your last night aboard. Wednesday- Singapore All too soon after breakfast, the train crosses the causeway of the Straits of Johor into Singapore via where it's time to disembark. |
Timetable |
Arrive | Depart | |
| Thursday | Chiang Mai | - | 12:30 |
| Friday |
Kanchanaburi Guided tour of River Kwai |
08:45 | 11:25 |
| Bangkok | 14:45 | - | |
| Saturday |
Bangkok Day at leisure |
- | - |
| Sunday | Bangkok | - | 17:50 |
| Monday |
Kanchanaburi Private tour of the area |
08:33 | 11:00 |
| Tuesday |
Butterworth Guided tour of Penang |
12:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | Singapore | 09:20 | - |
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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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