Eastern & Oriental Express Singapore to Bangkok

Arrive at Singapore Changi Airport and head to your hotel. You’ll spend the next three days exploring the sights and sounds of this fabulous city.

Explore the vibrant foodie paradises of Little India and Chinatown, or enjoy a classic Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel. There are some fantastic Michelin-starred restaurants to tempt your tastebuds, as well as pretty gardens and opulent hotels. Shop along Orchard Road, where you’ll find plenty of designer stores, before trying the delicious fusion of eastern and western cuisines in one of the city’s many fantastic restaurants.

In the evening, we recommend a drink at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, which features a mall, beautiful architecture and a rooftop bar where you can look out over the city.

Today you’ll check in at Raffles Hotel, transferring to the Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodland Railway Station. Once you’ve boarded the train, spend some time settling into your compartment.

Afternoon tea is served just as the train travels over the Causeway Bridge separating Singapore from Malaysia. The jungle scenery makes for a stunning backdrop to your journey and will immerse you in the spectacular landscapes of the area.

As evening falls, put on your best and enjoy cocktails in the dining car, where a pianist will provide the soundtrack to your evening.

After dinner, the train pulls in to Kuala Lumpur’s grand Moorish-style station.

After a good breakfast (served in bed if you prefer) the train arrives into Kuala Kangsar, the royal seat of the state of Perak. The town is notable for its grand architecture, including the fabulous Ubudiah Mosque, the Perak Royal Museum, and the Sultan Shah Gallery. You can visit all three sites before returning to the train.
Lunch is served with a view over the state’s forests, rice paddies and limestone karsts. After you’ve eaten, wander up to the Observation Car where you can watch the landscape change around you.

This morning the train will halt at the River Kwai Bridge, which was built by Allied Prisoners of War during the Second World War. Embark on a boat tour beneath the bridge while a local historian gives a talk on the Thailand-Burma Railway and its harrowing history. Next, there’s a visit to a museum and a trip to one of the area’s war cemeteries.

You’ll return to the train in time for lunch and for the final section of your journey.

As you reach Hualamphong Station in the centre of Bangkok it is time to bid farewell to your train crew and your fellow passengers. You’ll be taken to your hotel, where you’ll spend four nights sampling the delights of the city.

Spend your time in Bangkok at your leisure. Visit the great temples of Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew, eat delicious street food in the neon streets of Chinatown, or explore the city’s many beautiful waterways.

There are some spectacular modern mall to explore if you enjoy shopping for designer labels. Alternatively, head to the markets to pick up trinkets and local handicrafts. Haggle for spectacular items or watch as the locals enjoy a friendly bartering. The floating markets are incredible and can be explored by boat.

On your final day you’ll head to Bangkok International Airport for your onward flight.