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Eastern and Oriental Express
Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok - 3 days / 2 nights
Overview Trip Highlights and Features
Travel through the magnificent landscapes of Thailand at a leisurely pace on board the Eastern & Oriental Express and visit the impressive Bhuddhist temples in Si Satchanalai and enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to Baan Sao Nok before retuning to the train for your onward journey to the vibrant city of Bangkok.
Itinerary Detailed day by day information
Thursday - Kuala Lumpur Depart Kuala Lumpur on board the Eastern & Oriental Express and after being welcomed on board, dress for dinner and a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist. Retire to your compartment which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.
Friday - Butterworth (for Penang) Breakfast in your compartment before a morning guided excursion to colonial Georgetown, Penang, including an introductory tour of the historic town and Fort Cornwallis, partly by trishaw. Enjoy lunch on board. View the changing scenery from the Observation Car as the train crosses into Thailand. Dinner and overnight on board.
Saturday - Kanchanaburi Following breakfast visit the River Kwai and enjoy an excursion by boat to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre where a local historian will provide an informative tour. Lunch on board before arrival in Bangkok mid-afternoon.
Timetable All timings shown are for your guidance only
Day
City / Station
Arrive
Depart
Thursday
Kuala Lumpur Check in at Ritz Carlton 18:45-19:15
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21:25
Friday
Butterworth (for Penang) Guided tour of Georgetown
08:45
11:00
Saturday
Kanchanaburi Guided tour of River Kwai
09:20
11:25
Bangkok (Hualampong station)
14:45
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Tour Dates & Prices Prices are per person in USD.
2009
2010
January 29
February 5, 12, 19
March 5, 19
April 16
May 7
June 13
July 11
August 15
September 12, 24
October 8, 22
November 5, 12, 19
December 20, 27
January 14
February 4, 18
March 4, 25
April 15
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 14
September 2, 30
October 21
November 4, 11, 18
December 20, 27
Please Note: 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. Prices are subject to change without notice. The route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
Rail News & Updates
Friendly and courteous service 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.
Thursday - Kuala Lumpur
Friday - Butterworth (for Penang)
Saturday - Kanchanaburi
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