Discover Asia : Train Journeys : S E Asia - Eastern & Oriental Express

Friendly and courteous service in luxurious surroundings, that is the hallmark of a journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express, from the moment you are welcomed aboard. A quarter of a mile in length, the air-conditioned gleaming green and cream carriages evoke the great age of luxury train travel and are a world of opulence and fine craftsmanship. Time aboard the train is full of diversions. In the Dining Cars, waiters present gourmet Asian and European dishes and fine wines in gleaming crystal and silverware. The Bar Car with its resident pianist and variety of local entertainment provides a special opportunity to meet fellow travellers.In the Saloon Car, the Boutique sells a range of exclusive Collection Eastern & Oriental Express merchandise, and there is also a reading room with a varied library. The most popular place on board however, is the open decked Observation Car, which provides an unbeatable opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The E&O accommodates 132 passengers in 66 air-conditioned cabins, all furnished with beautiful fabrics, fine linens and soft towels, and a friendly room service is available 24 hours a day.The Eastern & Oriental Express offers three grades of beautifully appointed compartments: Pullman Superiors, State Cabins and Presidential Suites. The interior walls are cherry wood and elm burr paneled, adorned with decorative marquetry and intricate inlays.
Each compartment is fully air-conditioned with an en suite shower, washbasin and WC and features large picture windows. Facilities include 24-hour steward service, international electric sockets (220 volts) and 110 volt adapter for razors, a personal safe and hairdryer. While guests dine at night, the steward transforms the compartment from a living room to a bedroom.The Observation Car is located at the very end of the train. Its interior section is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails amidst a colonial ‘veranda’ ambience with its teak wood flooring, paneled walls, rattan furniture and potted plants. One-third of the Observation Car is an outdoor observation area decorated with teakwood. Offering unobstructed views, it is the perfect place to take photographs of the panoramic scenery. Smoking is permitted on the outdoor area.At the end of your day relax and socialise with your fellow passengers in the Bar Car and listen to the sounds of the piano from the resident pianist. The bar is open throughout the day and late into the night for the service of cocktails, aperitifs and liqueurs and local entertainment is performed in the evenings.

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.

Day 1 Thursday - Singapore

The Eastern and Oriental Express departes 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 Eastern and Oriental Express pauses at Kuala Lumpur's magnificent Moorish-style station where you may disembark for a stroll. Retire to your compartment which has been transforred into a cosy bedroom

Day 2 Friday - Penang

Breakfast is taken in your compartment before arriving in Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to colonia Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Enjoy a guided introductory tour w ith pre WWII mosques, elaborately roofed temples, churches, bazaars and colourful shophouses. Reboard the waiting coaches for the short ferry ride back to Butterworth and the Eastern and Oriental Express for lunch. AS the train crosses into Tailand spend the afternoon watching the changing scenery from the open deck of the observation car or relax in the comfort of the Saloon Car.

Day 3 Saturday - River Kwai and Bangkok

After breakfast the Eastern and Oriental Express arrives at the River Kwai Bridge station where the train shops to allow you to disembark. Guides escort you on the short walk down 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 Eastern and Oriental Express landing point board a 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 journey continues with lunch. Arrive into Bangkok in the afternoon

Timetable                                                                         ARR        DEP

Thursday
Singapore
Check in at Keppel Road Station from 10:00                        11:10

Kuala Lumpur                                                     2015        2125

Friday Butterworth (for Penang)                                      0845        1100
Guided tour of Georgetown

Saturday Kanchanaburi                                                      0920        1125
Guided tour of River Kwai

Bangkok                                                             1445

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.

Price Chart	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury
July 01 '09 - Dec 31 '10	AU$2,860	AU$4,060	AU$5,710

Train Package Inclusions:

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

2009
June 13
July 11
August 15
September 24
October 8
November 5, 12, 19
December 20, 27

2010
January 14
February 4, 11, 18
March 4, 25
April 15
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 14
September 2, 30
October 14, 21
November 4, 11, 18
December 20, 27

S E ASIA - Eastern & Oriental ExpressSingapore - Penang - R. Kwai - Bangkok3 Days / 2 Nights Price = per person twin share land onlyScheduled departures

S E ASIA - Eastern & Oriental Express
Singapore - Penang - R. Kwai - Bangkok
3 Days / 2 Nights Price = per person twin share land only
Scheduled departures