Discover Malaysia with Eastern & Oriental Express Malaysia
Discover Malaysia with Eastern & Oriental Express
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, traveling from Singapore to the Malay Peninsula. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled luxury of the Belmond Collection as you travel. Complete your experience with a serene stay in the breathtaking surroundings of The Datai Langkawi.
PRICES START FROM £7,100PP BASED ON 2 ADULTS.
12 NIGHTS
INCLUDES HOTELS, TRAIN, FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS & EXCURSIONS
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Stay 2 nights in the iconic Raffles Singapore
- Experience the old-world glamour of train travel with two journeys, taking in Singapore and Malaysia
- Stay in a beautiful cabin with incredible views of the moving landscapes of Malaysia
- Witness the vibrant wildlife with the thrilling excursion that supports and protects the endangered Malayan tiger
- Take a boat trip to Pulau Payar Marine Park, the best snorkelling spot in Langkawi
- Enjoy a 7 night stay at The Datai Langkawi to finish your trip
ITINERARY
Day 1 - 3
Singapore
You will be met at the aiport by your private driver and trasnferred to your hotel.
Spend 2 nights to explore the city of Singapore.
Fanatical foodies will adore Singapore’s plentiful hawker centres that are dotted throughout the city. With great-value authentic street food style cuisine and a chance to mingle with the locals, it’s a dining experience you’ll never forget. Of course, Singapore is home to an ample choice of trendy restaurants and bars too.
Take a trip to the Marina Bay Sands and its observation deck on the 57th floor, offering panoramic city views and two upscale bars and restaurants. The Marina Bay area also comes alive when the Formula One motor racing comes to town each year.
Accommodation: Raffles
Day 3
SINGAPORE – KUALA LUMPUR
This morning you will be picked up from the hotel and transfered to board the striking green and cream carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodlands Station, Singapore. 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 the afternoon tea, spent soaking up the vistas from your cabin, dinner and onboard entertainment await in the Dining Car.
Accommodation: Eastern & Oriental Express
Day 4
KUALA LUMPUR – LANGKAWI
During breakfast in the Dining Car, soak up the vistas as the train courses past the rice paddies and timeless rural villages of western Malaysia.
After lunch, alight at Alor Setar station for a boat trip to Langkawi’s Pulau Payar Marine Park, renowned for its vibrant underwater life, from parrot fish and angel fish to moray eels and grouper. Here, you will be provided with a luxury picnic set and have an array of options to choose from. Unwind with wellness experiences such as a massage, meditation and tai chi, try paddle boarding and snorkelling or stride off on an island walk. With a friendly welcome from the locals and access to a bar for cocktails and a BBQ, this is a true glimpse of paradise.
Returning to the train, an evening of lively celebrations with local entertainers awaits in the Piano Bar Car, accompanied by a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: Eastern & Oriental Express
Day 5
WEST-COAST LINE – BUTTERWORTH
For the third day of your Essence of Malaysia journey, you’ll arrive in Penang Island. Discover Peranakan cooking, with a visit of a spice shop and traditional grocery stores to purchase herbs and vegetables, before trying your hand at making some enticing local dishes. The second suits those with a passion for culture and art, head to Georgetown Old Quarter to see stunning temples, a contemporary studio and an opera and puppet house. For the independent explorers among you, navigate Georgetown’s picturesque streets at your own pace, along with a map, a tri-shaw and a driver. Your driver will take you anywhere you want to go, from grand attractions to hidden corners.
Rejoin the train at Butterworth for lunch and a leisurely afternoon on board.
At your lesurie, you will depart the train at Butterworth and be picked up to be transfered to The Datai Langkawi for the remaing 7 nights of your trip.
Day 5 - 12
In Langkawi
Enjoy 7 nights in this tropical parasdise. Unwind on private one mile white sand beach or make the most of the 5 spa villas offering a wide range of traditional and signature treatments in a secluded location within the rainforest beside a winding stream. Watersports, beach and rainforest walks from the unique nature centre, jungle trekking, tennis, golf at the Ernie Els course and boat charters on the Naga Pelangi Schooner are all available for the more energetic.
Accommodation: The Datai Langkawi
Day 13
Departure
You will be transfered from the hotel to Langkawi International aiprot to catch your flight home.
