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The Eastern & Oriental Express is part of the Belmond Collection that operates between Bangkok in Thailand to Singapore. There are just 51 cabins including six singles and two Presidential suites to accommodate 82 guests. Each are lavishly appointed with rich, inlaid woods, antique brass fittings and have large windows for lazy afternoon viewings. Gourmet meals are served in two dining cars prepared by experienced chefs and expert guides lead excursions and tours at every stop.
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Stay The Eastern & Oriental Express has a total of 51 luxury compartments all with large picture windows, air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. The 15 Pullman cabins are configured as private lounges with banquette style sofas, and at night the seating converts into an upper and lower bed. The 28 State Cabins are slightly larger and have the addition of two chairs in the cabin, and at night the layout is two single beds. The two Presidential Cabins are considerably more spacious.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express train, however, there are no specific facilities available for children. However, children will love the adventure of travelling on board the train and all of the discoveries to be made en route.
Dine Dining is one of the highlights of the Eastern & Oriental Express journey. There are two Restaurant Cars, lavishly decorated with rosewood and elm panelling. Distinctive European cutlery and hand-cut crystal glassware add an additional stylish flourish, creating a perfect stylish setting. Lunch and dinner are served in the restaurants whilst breakfast is served in your suite. Afternoon tea can be taken wherever you would like. The dress code during dinner is usually relatively formal.
Relax Masters of the art of luxury train travel, Eastern & Orient Express provides the perfect balance between leisure on board and inspiring excursions afield. Relax in the Saloon Car with a book or magazine or choose from a selection of games. The Piano Bar is open all day and hosts a resident pianist and after dinner local musicians and dancers give mesmerising cultural performances.
Experience The Eastern & Oriental Express makes scheduled stops at points of interest from where tours and excursions are conducted by expert local guides. You will visit Thailand's temples, experience Malaysia's mix of cultures, take birds eye view from the Singapore skyscrapers and enjoy the fascinating landlocked landscape of Laos. The train also has a colonial style, teakwood Observation Car located at the rear of the train, another wonderful place to observe the scenery.
Location The Eastern & Oriental Express carries passengers in luxury between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The train travels through dense rainforests and towering mountains past golden temples; rubber plantations and fields of frangiapani, tapioca, sunflowers and mango orchards; and remote towns and villages.
Getting there The train departs from either Bangkok (11-hour international flight) or Singapore (12-hour 45-minutes).
When to go Tropical climate that varies between the countries but generally the driest weather is from November to April.
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