The Lavish Eastern Oriental & Express Train Is Sojourning From Singapore To Malaysia In 2024

There's something undeniably glamorous about whisking away on a luxury train like the Orient Express. While it sounds like a dream out of a storybook, and an expensive one at that, it can very well come true. The newly restyled Eastern & Oriental Express is set to take off from Singapore to Malaysia in 2024. The cherry on top? The ticket prices aren't as steep as you might think!

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As Southeast Asia's most luxurious train, Eastern & Oriental Express interiors have been completely restyled for the 2024 season. The suites are opulently furnished and decorated in elaborate embroidery inspired by regions in Southeast Asia from Thailand to Penang.

On board, guests will enjoy slow-paced living in cherry wood-panelled cabins evoking a bygone era, bask in sumptuous staterooms, feel the breeze in the Observation Car, or have a tipple in the Piano Bar carriage with live entertainment.

All through the three-night journey from Singapore to Penang and Kuala Lumpur, the windows will offer a cinematic 'Jungle Railway' view.

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The journey begins some of the wildest parts of Malaysia. After a day exploring Taman Negara National Park with a guided tour, the train will then depart to Penang. Art lovers can explore Georgetown Old Quarter with a guide, and food aficionados can go for a Peranakan cooking class. Those who prefer to explore independently will be provided maps and trishaw services with a driver.

Rejoin the train at the end of the day to indulge in a gala dinner followed by live music and a DJ set till late.

Finally, the train travel sthrough the southernmost state of Johor and crosses the strait back into Singapore.

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Train journeys are priced from USD 3,410 per person (~SGD 4,600). The three-night stay comes with dedicated 24-hour steward service and all meals including four-course dinners, continental breakfast served in your cabin, three-course lunch, afternoon tea as well as house wine, house spirits and local beer.

Eastern Oriental & Express
Singapore to Malaysia
Book tickets: belmond.com