Eastern & Oriental Express: Wild Malaysia
- 10
- £5,899
- Explore the sights and attractions of Singapore
- Experience the luxury of the Eastern & Oriental Express through Malaysia
- Visit ancient Taman Negara National Park
- Spend time in historic George Town, Penang
- Choose your departure date
- Upgrade your hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- Return flights to Singapore in Economy Class
- Private transfers to and from Singapore Airport
- Private transfers to and from Woodlands Station
- Pullman cabin on the Eastern & Oriental Express with 3 nights aboard the train and full table d’hôte dining
- Choice of excursions off the train
- 4 nights’ 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
Itinerary
Fly overnight to Singapore from the UK. When you land in Changhi airport, you’ll be met by a driver who will take you directly to your accommodation, the Fullerton Hotel (or similar), where you will be spending the next 3 nights.
Once you’ve settled in, why not head out for an early dinner?
Enjoy two full days at leisure in Singapore. This diverse city has many distinct, fascinating districts to explore. Whether you want to wander barefoot around a Hindu temple in Little India, top up your tan at one of the East Coast beaches or shop until you drop on Orchard Road, there’s something for everyone here.
After a long day of exploration, why not enjoy some authentic Malay food in Kampong Glam or swim in one of the city’s huge outdoor, palm fringed swimming pools.
After another free morning in Singapore, it’s time to meet your transfer driver who will take you to Woodlands Station to board the striking green and cream carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express. Settle into your modern cabin and enjoy afternoon tea whilst watching the passing verdant landscapes, which will prepare you for your immersion into wild Malaysia.
Dinner will be served in one of the train’s opulent dining cars, accompanied by onboard entertainment. Afterwards, why not head to the Bar Car to relax with fellow travellers before retiring to your cabin, which will have been transformed into an inviting bedroom.
Your journey continues today through the wildest landscapes of Asia. After breakfast, you’ll pull into Merapoh station where you disembark for a visit to Taman Negara National Park, one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. You can choose from a variety of excursions. Take a photography course in the national park, find out more about the jungle’s edible ingredients or enjoy a thrilling safari to see native species including macaques, water buffalo and the endangered Malayan tiger.
Return to the train in anticipation of a delicious lunch and dinner onboard, with rolling scenery of rice paddy fields, rural Malaysian villages and palm trees.
This morning, enjoy breakfast aboard the train before alighting for the crossing to Penang Island. Once there, you have a choice of options. You can take a vespa tour of the Old Quarter and visit some local artists in their studios. You can shop for specialities from food shops before cooking local dishes in a cookery class. Or you can explore independently with your own tri-shaw driver!
Rejoin the train at Butterworth for lunch and a leisurely afternoon on board. You can enjoy an optional visit to the Malaysian city of Ipoh or continue relaxing on the train before you enjoy a refreshing cocktail this evening accompanied by fantastic live entertainment before settling down for a sumptuous final dinner on board.
Enjoy breakfast in your cabin at a time to suit you before you arrive in Singapore at around 10.30. A transfer will be waiting to take you to back to the Fullerton Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay.
Head out to explore this city and sovereign state in the afternoon, or choose to simply relax and unwind in your hotel, making use of some of the luxurious facilities on offer.
Check out of your hotel today and head back to the airport with your private transfer. Take an overnight flight back to the UK with the opportunity to reflect on your fantastic holiday.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel occupies the former General Post Office of Singapore, built in 1928. This luxurious property offers 400 bedrooms, all with free Wi-Fi access, bluetooth speakers, Nespresso coffee machine, pillow menu and mini bar. The hotel also boasts multiple dining options, an extensive spa and infinity pool along with luxury boutiques.
Situated close to Little India, in the Jalan Besar district of Singapore, the Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers opulently furnished bedrooms with king-size beds and flat-screen TVs with complimentary movie channels. Guests can enjoy a meal in the stylish Restaurant Vagabond or a drink on the sun terrace after a busy day of sightseeing.
Upgrade your accommodation
The five-star luxury Mandarin Oriental Singapore overlooks the attractions of Marina Bay. The elegantly furnished guestrooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows, Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs.
Facilities include an outdoor pool, a relaxing spa, a choice of onsite restaurants and two chic bars.
Singapore
Named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore, this iconic hotel offers easy access to all the famous sights of the city. The elegantly furnished bedrooms are all equipped with air-conditioning, a seating area with flat-screen TV and tea & coffee making facilities. You can try the famous Singapore Sling in the hotel’s stunning lobby bar, enjoy a meal at a choice of restaurants or simply relax in the wellness area and swimming pool.
