Belmond Eastern and Oriental Express - Essence of Malaysia

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  • Duration7 Days
  • Flights IncludedYes
  • Prices From £ 4495

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  Places Visited : Singapore - Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi - Butterworth - Johor - Singapore

The Eastern & Oriental Express, Belmond's luxury train in Malaysia is a travelling memoir of a beguiling age. The signature cream and green exterior gives way to polished wood-panelled corridors and silken furnishings with a hint of multiple Asian designs. Once inside, take your seat at the Bar Car where a jazz-club ambience reigns with music lingering in the air, while stewards serve champagne and signature cocktails. 

The two dining cars, Adisorn and Malaya serve up exquisite cuisine reflecting the arts and culture of Asia in their design — dine within elm panels and light wood design inlays, or rosewood with decorative lacquered panels hand painted with delicate flowers.

For the best views onboard, head to the Observation Car. Located at the rear of the Eastern & Oriental Express, it’s the perfect place to sit back and relax under the moonlit sky. Panelled walls and teak floors evoke a bygone era, giving the Observation Car a certain spirit of grandeur.

This journey takes you from Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang, offering the perfect blend of relaxation on board and inspiring exploration off the train, including snorkelling, island exploration and fascinating cultural tours.

Remember, this trip can be personalised to suit your travel needs - we can tailor everything from hotel, travel type, duration and more.

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Singapore

Arrive in Singapore (Own arrangements) and check in at the Fullerton Hotel. The remainder of your time in Singapore will be at leisure.

Day 2
Singapore

Full day at leisure in Singapore to explore the city at your own pace.

Day 3
Singapore - Kuala Lumpur

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Woodlands Station to board the Belmond Eastern and Oriental train. Settle into your modern cabin and watch as the train travels through lush, green landscapes, setting the scene for your immersion into wild Malaysia. After afternoon tea, spent soaking up the vistas from your cabin, dinner and onboard entertainment await in the Dining Car.

Day 4
Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi

During breakfast in the dining car, soak up vistas as the train courses past the rice paddies and timeless, rural villages of Western Malaysia. After lunch, a light at Alor Setar station for a 25-minute boat trip to Langkawi’s Pulau Payar Marine Park, renowned for its vibrant underwater life from parrot fish and angelfish to Moray, eels and grouper. You picnic here and later unwind, either over a Wellness Experience, such as a massage, meditation, or Tai Chi. Alternatively, you can try paddle boating, snorkelling, or striding off on a walk of the island. With a friendly welcome from the locals and access to a bar for cocktails and a barbecue. This is a true glimpse of paradise. We returned to the train for an evening of lively celebration with local entertainers in the Piano Bar, accompanied by a delicious dinner.

Day 5
West Coast Line- Butterworth

Today, you arrive in Penang Island, a cultural melting pot, where you have a choice of excursions. Rejoin the train at Butterworth for lunch and a leisurely afternoon on board. A final celebratory evening beckons with irresistible cuisine, entertainment and company. If you are still up shortly after midnight, you glimpse Kuala Lumpur as a train passes.

Day 6
Johor - Singapore

Enjoy breakfast in your cabin or the dining car as you travel through the southernmost state of Johor, known for its beaches and rainforest. Soon afterwards, the train crosses the strait of Singapore, where you disembark with your magical memories. You will be met at the station and transferred to your hotel for one night. The Fullerton or Similar.

Day 7
Singapore

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of your room. The remainder of the day is at leisure to connect with your programme.

What's Included

  • 6 nights accommodation, including 3 nights on board the Luxury train
  • Dedicated 24-hour steward service
  • Full board meal plan onboard the train -including:
    • Four-course dinner
    • Three-course lunches 
    • Complimentary House wines, spirits and beer.
    • Afternoon tea, including sandwiches, cakes and pastries
    • Continental breakfast
  • Local excursions into Georgetown and Penang
  • Meal Plan Singapore:Bed and Breakfast
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Private English-speaking guides

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Breakfast daily

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All road travel and transfers using private, chauffeur-driven vehicles

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