Eastern & Oriental Express
Bangkok, Thailand
Recapturing the elegance and style of the Twenties and Thirties, the Eastern & Oriental Express is Asia's premier luxury train, traveling from Bangkok through the glorious, sweeping countryside of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Carriages are lavishly appointed with rich, inlaid woods and brass fittings whilst the spacious en suite compartments offer great comfort. Dress-up for a memorable evening in the opulent dining car, enjoying the fine wines and delicious cuisine before retiring to the bar where the tinkling of a piano completes the ambience.
Stops include Georgetown in Penang, as well as the infamous bridge on the River Kwai. The train takes three nights to travel between Bangkok and Singapore, though the journey can be extended with a break in Malaysia en-route.
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Photos of Eastern & Oriental Express
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1 of 11 Local artists often feature on one of the E&O's iconic carriages
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Tour ideas in Bangkok
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Eastern & Oriental Express as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle ![Getting off-the-beaten track in Bangkok is worlds away from the busy city]()
Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle
Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle
Just across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok lies the city's secret garden — Bang Kra Jao. Only accessible by boat, you must cross the river on a small ferry to reach this beautiful area full of small villages, temples and tropical flora.
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Experience the Songkran Festival ![Songkran ceremony for the Thai New Year]()
Experience the Songkran Festival
Experience the Songkran Festival
The Songkran Festival celebrates the New Year. They are colorful and lively celebrations, with music, traditional dance and, of course, water, which symbolically cleanses the body from the sins of the previous year.
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Street food walking tour of old Bangkok ![Bangkok, Thailand]()
Street food walking tour of old Bangkok
Street food walking tour of old Bangkok
You and your guide will walk through the narrow streets to experience many local sights with various food tastings along the way. Try things like ‘kafae boran’, a classic Thai coffee, or the popular Thai dessert, 'Khanom Thua Paep' (mung bean rice crepe).
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Nearby places
- Ayutthaya 42 miles away
- Amphawa 44 miles away
- Kanchanaburi & The River Kwai 69 miles away
- Khao Yai National Park 81 miles away
- Koh Samet 104 miles away