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Station View, Eastern & Oriental Express, Bangkok, Thailand

Eastern & Oriental Express

Bangkok, Thailand

The golden age of travel lives on aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train. Winding through some of the world’s most beautiful and exotic landscapes, it voyages through Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and on into Laos.

A luxurious private cabin with windows perfect for watching the scenery unfold. A steward is on call 24 hours a day to ensure every need is met. Share experiences with fellow guests over cocktails and dinner. Meet local characters at our exciting destinations, from village elders and elephant handlers to knowledgeable wine experts.

Why we like Eastern & Oriental Express

Travel in style passing vibrant cities, rural villages and gleaming pagodas – wonderful not to have to catch a plane.

Facilities

Three delicious meals a day and afternoon tea
Signature cocktails in the Observation Car
Fully air conditioned en-suite cabins (mostly twin)
Complimentary tea and coffee and local beers and spirits throughout
Evening talks or lectures
Daily guided sightseeing

Activities

Time is spent luxuriating on board this iconic train, watching green paddy and villages trundle by. Each day there is an excursion – trek to nearby hilltops, visit the River Kwai Bridge, make blessings at peaceful pagodas and explore the rural setting of Kuala Kangsar. All journeys vary depending on which itinerary booked and in which direction.

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Thailand and Vietnam

Amy Waters is warm and friendly and went out of her way to try and resolve issues and meet any requests. Always helpful, noticing small details, lending a hand and quick to learn what appealed to us, drawing our attention to things that may be of interest.

Thailand

Amy really understood the type of holiday we were looking for with a real mixture of accommodation and activities ranging from relaxing to exciting. When I asked for a private pool on the beach that's exactly what she delivered. Amy embraced every request, making sure they blended, giving us something new and exciting at every turn. The ethos of Steppes travel is what will always set you aside. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Thailand

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