PENANG
KWAI / BANGKOK
Day 1
Depart Singapore and settle into your compartment as you cross Malaysia via the causeway over the Straits of Johor. Enjoy the passing scenery as lunch is served in the restaurant. After a relaxing afternoon, during which tea is served in your compartment, dress for dinner and a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist. During the evening, the Eastern & Oriental Express pauses at Kuala Lumpur. Retire to your compartment which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2
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.
Day 3
Following breakfast enjoy an excursion by boat along the River Kwai 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 | |||
| Day | City | Arrive | Depart |
| Day 1 | SINGAPORE (Keppel Road station) | 11:00 am | |
| Day 2 | BUTTERWORTH (for Penang) | 8:30 am | 11:00 am |
| Day 2 | Guided tour of Georgetown | ||
| Day 3 | KANCHANABURI | 8:45 am | 11:25 am |
| Day 3 | Guided tour of River Kwai | ||
| Day 3 | BANGKOK | 2:45 pm | |
| 2007 Prices | |||
| Occupancy Rate | Pullman Superior | State Cabin | Presidential Suite |
| DOUBLE | US$ 1,860 | US$ 2,780 | US$ 3,800 |
| SINGLE | US$ 2,790 | US$ 4,170 | US$ 5,700 |
Prices are per person and include: All table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment, and sightseeing tours as described.
| 2007 Tour Dates | |||
| February 8 & 22 | March 1 & 15 | April 12 | May 3 |
| June 7 | July 5 | August 9 | September 6 & 27 | October 11 & 18 | November 1, 15 & 22 | December 20 & 27 |
| 2008 Prices | |||
| Occupancy Rate | Pullman Superior | State Cabin | Presidential Suite |
| DOUBLE | US$ 1,920 | US$ 2,860 | US$ 3,910 |
| SINGLE | US$ 2,880 | US$ 4,290 | US$ 5,870 |
Prices are per person and include: All table d'hôte meals on board,
complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment, and sightseeing tours as described.
| 2008 Tour Dates | ||
| January 17 & 31 | February 14 & 21 | March 6 & 20 |
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