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The Eastern and Oriental Express
Singapore to Bangkok by luxury train | 15 days
Explore Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand in unashamed luxury by rail, capturing the spirit of travel in olden days. Board the regal Eastern and Oriental Express amid the clean-cut elegance of Singapore, and settle into your sumptuous accommodation. Over three days the train wends its way north from Singapore through the rubber plantations of Malaysia, past the tropical island of Penang and on into Thailand, where soon the terraced paddy fields give way to the vibrant Thai capital Bangkok. The train also goes to Laos.
Day 1: Depart London
Day 2: Arrive in Singapore
Day 3: Tour Singapore
Day 4: Board train
Day 5: Enjoy the superb marquetry and antique brass in your spacious compartment
Day 6: Arrive in Bangkok
Day 7: Bangkok
Day 8: Fly to Chiang Mai
Day 9: Explore the 700 year old city of Chiang Mai
Day 10: Fly to Bangkok and then Koh Samui or Phuket, depending on the season
Days 11-13: On the beach
Day 14: Fly to Bangkok
Day 15: Fly to London
guide price £4,525 per person
Fiona’s travel tips
DON’T MISS: Indonesia’s extraordinary prehistoric Komodo dragons.
FOR THE ACTIVE: Hill tribe trekking by elephant.
BEST TIME TO GO:
Indonesia: April to September
Malaysia: October to May
Thailand: November to March
Indonesia: 19 hours (indirect)
Malaysia: 13 hours (direct)
Thailand: 11½ hours (direct)
Clients’ comments
“I was indeed satisfied with all the arrangements made by Far Frontiers Travel where my expectations were met and often exceeded. I would certainly use them again to help me plan an individually tailored trip”.Terry Crimmings, Malaysia