Eastern & Oriental Express Train - 7 nights
 
Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Singapore
Experience the charm of Thailand and Malaysia with a journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok then onwards to Singapore stopping at the infamous River Kwai and Penang along the way.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai
Board the Eastern & Oriental Express for an afternoon departure. Tea is served as you say goodbye to a country renowned for its rich and colorful history evident in its architecture. Relax in your private compartment before enjoying dinner in one of the restaurants. Overnight on board the train.
Day 2: Sawankhaloke and Lampang
Enjoy breakfast in your cabin 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 Buddhist 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.
Day 3: Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok after breakfast where you disembark the train. Transfer to your chosen hotel for a two night stay. Hotel accommodation is not included in this itinerary unless you take advantage of our Special Offer (details below). Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4: Bangkok
Enjoy the day to explore this complex city on your own. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 5: Bangkok
Depart Bangkok’s Hualampong station in the early evening. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your comfortable cabin. Dinner is served as the train travels from the city into the countryside with its rice-fields, villages, and water buffalo. Retire to your cabin, transformed into a cozy bedroom by your steward. Overnight on board the train.
Day 6: 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.
Make a stop at the River Kwai Bridge station,and disembark the train. 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, board a motor coach for a brief trip past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center. 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 for lunch. Reflect on the day's sights over dinner and relax with a drink in the Bar Car before retiring for the night. Overnight on board the train.
Day 7: Penang
After breakfast, served in the comfort of your cabin, the train arrives into Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. First stop is the Kho Kongsi clan house for a tour of the main hall and temple built in the baroque style of the late Ch’ng dynasty. This is followed by a trishaw ride through the interesting districts, passing colourful shophouses, elaborately-roofed temples, famous colonial landmarks and churches before stopping at the charming “E&O Hotel” for a refreshing drink in Farquhar's Bar.
Take a short ferry 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 the train.
Day 8: Singapore
All too soon after breakfast it’s time to leave the train, having crossed into Singapore via the causeway of the Straits of Johor.
Rates
Per Person Rates (Based on double occupancy) starts from:
Pullman Compartment: $3240
State Compartment: $4445
Presidential Compartment: $6015
*Single supplements may apply. Please inquire with us for more information.
Rates Include
- 5 Nights accommodation on board the train
- All meals on board the train
- Complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment
- All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary
- 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.
Rates Do Not Include
- International Airfare
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Expenses of a personal nature
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To Book Thsi Tour
Please call us toll free at 1-877-362-2793 and let us know that you would like to book this tour. Then follow these instructions:
- Download, print, and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to us at 206-529-4803, or mail it to:
Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way, Suite H
Seattle, WA 98103
- Pay a non-refundable $500 per person deposit and we will initiate your reservations.
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.
If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, the non-refundable deposit will allow us to initiate reservations. Full payment will be due immediately upon confirmation of all hotels and transportation services. If the services quoted cannot be confirmed, alternate accommodation or transportation will be arranged and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
Payments can be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate your reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf file)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
Cancellation/Refund Policies
- Cancel more than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit your deposit.
- Cancel between 30 and 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 50% of the tour cost.
- Cancel less than 30 days prior to departure - NO REFUND of tour cost.
- Cancellations must be made in writing and sent via mail, fax, or email to Red Lantern Journeys.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of your written request.
- No refunds are available for unused services or tours during your trip.
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