Two New Journeys for Eastern & Oriental Express in 2015

The Eastern & Oriental Express will take passengers on two new journeys in 2015 - the five-night ‘Fables of the Peninsula’ from Singapore to Bangkok on 29 March 2015, and the two-night ‘The Ancient Temples of Lanna’ from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on 15 October 2014.

The Ancient Temples of Lanna overnight journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes in a visit to Lampang for a tour of the city in its trademark horse-drawn carriages, originally imported from England for use by Thai nobility.

Chiang Mai’s charming city atmosphere retains remnants of its historical architecture and sections of the original great brick walls and towering gates which protected the city from invading armies over 700 years ago.

Tours include guided strolls through a quaint residential side-streets; Thai cookery demonstrations; shopping in traditional markets for arts and crafts that represent Chiang Mai’s Lanna heritage such as decorative mulberry-paper parasols; and a visit to the Dhara Dhevi Tea House.

Meanwhile, The Fables of The Peninsula ‘land-cruise’ starts with an overnight stay at the legendary Raffles Singapore Hotel, followed by a five-night journey throughout Malaysia and Thailand.

This leisurely journey provides plenty of time for relaxation and enjoyment of the scenic panoramas of Southeast Asia viewed from the Observation Car and is exclusively for just 60 passengers.

Daily excursions include the lively city of Kuala Lumpur followed by complete relaxation in the mystic, rolling hills of the Cameron Highlands with an overnight stay at the Cameron Highlands Resort in the famous tea plantation.

There is also a visit to historic Penang; tours of the rural community of Huay Yang finished off with snorkelling and a beach BBQ at Koh Chaan before finishing the journey in Bangkok.

Eastern & Oriental Express features all en-suite accommodation for up to 132 guests; 3 elegant dining carriages serving Euro-Asian cuisine and a Bar Car with nightly entertainment with a resident pianist plus local entertainment including musicians, dancers and fortune tellers.

Prices start from £1,580 for the two-night The Ancient Kingdom of Lanna journey per person based on two people sharing a Pullman cabin and including all table d’hote meals.

Prices start from £4,800 per person for the longer five-night journey Fables of The Peninsula experience, which is for up to 60 passengers only, based on two sharing a State cabin, all beverages and table d’hote meals are also included for the longer itinerary.