Eastern & Oriental Express Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur

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Overview

Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur (3 days/2 nights)

Travel aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express to the heart of South East Asia with this magnificent journey from Bangkok through the beauty of Thailand, to the infamous River Kwai, and onwards to Malaysia and colonial Georgetown, before arriving into Kuala Lumpur.

No. of Rooms/Suites: 66 cabins
Restaurants/Bars: 2 restaurant cars and bar car
Activities: Observation car, boutique, excursions
Shops: On board boutique, situated in the saloon car offering a range of gifts and mementoes exclusively designed for the eastern & oriental express
Board Basis: Full Board

Itinerary

Sunday - Bangkok
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Bangkok 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.

Monday - Wang Po / Kwai River
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 passengers 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.

Tuesday - Penang / Kuala Lumpur
After brunch the train arrives into Butterworth. Enjoy a guided tour of colonial Georgetown, Penang, which includes an introductory tour of this historic town and Fort Cornwallis, and a trishaw ride through the colourful narrow streets. Reboard the train for lunch and 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 before arriving into Kuala Lumpur.

Facilities

Location:	River Kwai, Trang (overnight), Penang, and Kuala Lumpur.
Rooms/Suites:	60 consisting of Pullman Superior Cabins , Pullman Single Cabins, State Cabins and Presidential Cabins
Restaurants/Bars:	4 - two restaurant cars for dinner , Bar Car for cocktails, aperitifs, liqueurs and entertainment and Obeservation Car for early breakfast.
Land Activities:	On board - Observation Car with outdoor smoking area and on board boutique. Excursions include the Tham Kasae Viaduct, River Kwai, dugong trekking on a boat trip to Libong Island and colonial Georgetown with its rich blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cul
Board Basis:	All table d'h'te meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your cabin, and sightseeing tours as described.

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Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average Sun Hours per day (hrs)	9	8	8	8	7	6	5	5	5	6	8	9
Average Monthly Rainfall (mm)	10	9	31	74	220	160	160	210	345	269	46	5
Average Daily Temp (°C)	30	31	33	34	34	33	33	33	32	32	32	31