Begin your journey at Woodlands Station, Singapore, where you will board Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express. Settle into your elegant cabin, and take in the lush, green landscapes of the Malaysian jungle as you begin your journey.

Enjoy afternoon tea from your cabin, then head to the Dining Car for fine-dining and evening entertainment.

On board

Afternoon tea and dinner

Watch the views of the Jungle Railway pass you by as you tuck into a delicious continental breakfast. After lunch, you’ll arrive at Merapoh, where you can choose from a range of off-train excursions in Taman Negara National Park. Formed over 130 million years ago, Taman Negara is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.

Venture into the forest to explore the habitat of critically endangered Malayan tiger. Although you are not expected to see any, learn about these amazing creatures and meet local activists working to safeguard its future.

Alternatively, take a nature photography tour, accompanied by a local photographer and a conservationist, teaching you all about the area’s wildlife and how to capture it.

Another excursion on offer takes you around the area’s magnificent and otherworldly caves, on an e-bike tour.

If you’re after a slower paced experience, opt for the wellness excursion, involving sunrise yoga, forest bathing and sound meditation.

Following your chosen excursion, return to the train for a delicious dinner and evening entertainment in the Piano Bar Car.

On board

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on the train, before alighting for the crossing to Penang Island. Experience Malaysia’s cultural melting pot with a choice of exciting excursions.

Art lovers can explore George Town Old Quarter on the back of a Vespa. Your guide will take you on a tour of the architecture and take you to visit some local artists

If you’d rather visit George Town at your own pace, take a trishaw, accompanied by a driver and a map, and wind through George Town’s colourful streets.

Foodies can embark on a culinary adventure, taking a tour of the local spice and grocery stores, before taking a Peranakan cooking class.

Re-join the train at Butterworth for lunch, and perhaps indulge in a luxurious treatment at the on-board spa. Your next stop is the characterful city of Ipoh, the former tin capital and the gateway to the Cameron Highlands.

Spend the evening enjoying dinner and entertainment on board.

On board

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast on board as you travel through the southernmost state of Johor. Take in the final views of the rainforest and beaches, before train then crosses the straight to Singapore, where your journey comes to an end.

Breakfast

Pullman Cabins are comfortable and cosy, with vintage charm. They feature a banquette style sofa by day, and an upper and a lower twin bed by night. Enjoy the views from two large windows.

State Cabins are light and airy. Watch the world go by in the lounge layout, with a banquette style sofa and armchairs, during the day. At night, the lounge transforms into comfortable twin beds.

Travel in luxury, in a spacious and elegant Presidential Suite. You will be welcomed on board with caviar, a fruit basket and flowers, and you have access to free-flowing Champagne.

During the day, relax and take in the views from the plush seating area, which then transforms into comfortable twin beds for the night. Enjoy your light and airy bathroom, with indulgent toiletries, and treat yourself to a complimentary treatment at the on-board spa.

With the Presidential Suite, you will receive private arrival and departure transfers, 24-hour onboard service and direct access to the General Manager to discuss your journey and excursions. Take advantage of the onboard WiFi, and choose your own music with the sound system.

Enrich your adventure with a selection of excursions and activities, offered by expert local guides. Optional excursions include:

• Insight into Malayan Tiger Conservation
• Nature Photography Workshop
• Taman Negara E-Bike Tour
• Wellness Experience at Taman Negara (yoga, forest bathing and meditation)
• George Town Vespa Tour
• Trishaw Excursion in George Town
• Peranakan Cooking Lesson

Revel in the charm of a bygone era, and enjoy the luxurious amenities aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

• Observation Car – Watch the world go by from the panoramic windows of the observation deck.
• Dining Carriages – Indulge in a fine dining experience, sampling the tangy flavours of Malaysian cuisine and the signature cocktails.
• Dior Spa – Treat yourself with one of the Asian-Inspired beauty and wellness rituals available at the luxury on-board spa.
• The Piano Bar – Sit back and relax, enjoy a refreshing nightcap and listening to the delicate piano.