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| Classic Journey (Bangkok to Singapore) |
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Date: May 16 - 19, 2012 (Wed - Sat)
Duration: 3 nights |
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| Orient-Express presents a taste of luxury for Rotary International Convention 2012 Bangkok |
from USD 2,440 per person |
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Download full program, please click here
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Special Privilege offered for 2012 RI Convention Delegates
20% discount for fellow Rotarians who booked Classic Journey: Bangkok - Singapore
Promotion available from now - February 29, 2012
Travel from Bangkok across the beautiful scenery that Thailand offers, past the legendary River Kwai and onwards to Malaysia.
Enjoy the sights of colonial Georgetown and Fort Cornwallis, before crossing the causeway over the Straits of Johor to the elegant city of Singapore.
Book now and receive special welcome amenities when check-in
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Day 1 - Bangkok 16th May (Wednesday)
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Bangkok in the 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. |
Day 2 - Wang Po & River Kwai - 17th May (Thursday)
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 you 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.
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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.
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Day 3 - Penang - May 18th (Friday)
After brunch the train arrives into Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Enjoy a guided introductory tour with pre-World War II mosques, elaborately-roofed temples, churches, bazaars and colourful shophouses.
Take the short ride back to Butterworth and rejoin the Eastern & Oriental Express. 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 and then spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist. Spend your last night on board. |
Day 4 - Singapore May 19th (Saturday)
After breakfast, soon it’s time to leave the train, having crossed the Straits of Johor into Singapore. |
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The Compartment
Each of the three grades of compartments is fully air-conditioned, with an en-suite shower and impressive picture windows to ensure you do not miss a second of the magical world unfurling outside. While you dine at night, your discreet and friendly steward transforms your compartment from a living room to a bedroom.
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1. Pullman (Single/Twin) |
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2. State Cabin (Twin sharing) |
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3. Presidential Suite (Twin sharing) |
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