Itinerary

Day 1 - Bangkok
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Bangkok in the early evening. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your comfortable cabin. Dinner is served as the train travels from city into the countryside with its rice-fields, villages and water buffalo. Retire to your cabin, transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.

Day 2 - 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. 

Day 3 - 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.

Day 4 - Singapore
After breakfast, soon it’s time to leave the train, having crossed the Straits of Johor into Singapore. 

Timetable		Arrive	Depart
Day 1	Bangkok Check-in Hualampong Station from 16:50	-	17:50
Day 2	Wang Po Transverse Trestle Viaduct	05:10	06:30
	Kanchanaburi Guided Tour of River Kwai	08:33	11:00
Day 3	Butterworth (for Penang) Guided tour of Georgetown	14:30	16:30
	Kuala Lumpur	23:00	23:45
Day 4	Singapore  Keppel Road Station	11:45	-

 

 

Bar Car

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.  Enjoy a relaxing and exotic drink such as a Shanghai Express - a delicious cocktail of Bourbon, Amaretto, Southern Comfort, Orange and Lime Juice and Grenadine Syrup.

Dining on the Eastern & Oriental Express

 

 

Sample Menus
Each of our menus has been created by our on board gourmet chefs, using only the finest fresh local ingredients available. Our chefs will be more than happy to cater for specific dietry requirements you may have should you inform us as you make your reservation. Please note that the menus below are for illustrative purposes only, and menus at the time of your journey may differ. Brunch Warm Goat Cheese Souffle with a Fricassee of Asparagus in a delicate Thai Curry Bouillon *** Grilled Snowfish Steak accompanied by Teppanyaki of Vegetables in a Vermouth and Soya Sauce *** Friandise Lunch Fragrant Yellow Pepper and Pumpkin Soup with Raviolis of Crab *** Aromatic Cured Duck accompanied by Wok Fried Vegetables in Light Soya Bouillon *** Deep-fried Fruit Samosa with Lime Zest and Mint Panna Cotta Dinner Amuse Bouche *** Pan-fried Sea Scallops with Lemon & Vanilla Dressing accompanied by Cauliflower Puree *** Medallion of Beef with Fricassee of Crisply-Cooked Vegetables & Deep-fried Lotus Chips and Sweetened Red Wine Reduction or Taste of Malaysia Traditional Malaysian Fried rice accompanied by Nonya Curry & Grilled Satay *** Gingered Pineapple Tarte Tatin & Macadamia Parfait drizzled with Mango Sauce *** Petit Fours Café de Colombia All sittings are finished with Café de Colombia or Boh Tea from Cameron Highlands

Pullman Cabins

The Eastern & Oriental Express has 30 Pullman Cabins that measure comfortably at 62 square feet. During the daytime the compartment is a private lounge provided by a banquette style sofa. At night the seating converts to an upper and lower bed. A private en suite shower, washbasin and WC is also provided in your cabin.  Pullman Cabins are also available for single configurations.

State Cabins

The Eastern & Oriental Express has 28 State Cabins which measure 84 square feet each. Configured as a private lounge during the day, with a banquette style sofa, fixed chair and one movable chair. Fixed daytime seating converts to two single beds at night. A private en suite shower, washbasin and WC is also provided.

 

Presidential Cabin

Each Presidential Cabin measures at 125 square feet, the ultimate in luxury train comfort. The cabins are configured as a private lounge during the day, with banquette style sofa and fixed chair, and two moveable chairs. Fixed daytime seating converts to two single beds at night. A private en suite shower, washbasin and WC is also provided. Guests in Presidential Suites enjoy the additional benefit of a complimentary bar in their cabin.

Prices for a 3 night / 4 day stint on the Orient Express, plus 1 night Bangkok, 2 Nights Singapore and 7 nights at a 5* beach resort in Thailand start at c. £ 4,000 per person including full board on the train (2 lunches and 3 dinners), breakfast elsewhere, 5* accommodation everywhere and private transfers where ever needed.