Eastern & Oriental Express - Wild Malaysia
From Singapore, travel north through the lush jungles of Malaysia. Enjoy a luxurious ride on the luxury train and experience a variety of excursion options, including a wildlife discovery tour of Taman Negara National Park, supporting efforts to protect the endangered Malaysian tiger. With cultural adventures in Penang and blissful moments of relaxation on board, a seat on the Eastern & Oriental Express is the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights
- All meals and local drinks already included
- Cooking course on Penang or visit to Georgetown
- Visit to Taman Negara National Park and the tiger conservation program
Travel details
Travel programm
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Day 1 Singapore - Gemas
Board the green and cream-colored carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodlands Station in Singapore. Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned cabin. As the train travels through lush, green landscapes, immerse yourself in the wilds of Malaysia. Travel through jungle, rubber and palm plantations and enjoy the view while your steward serves afternoon tea in your cabin. Soon it will be evening and it's time to change for dinner in the dining car. Indulge in sustainable specialties that are accompanied by herbs and plants from remote regions. Afterwards, enjoy the varied entertainment on board over a nightcap.
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Day 2 Taman Negara
After breakfast in your cabin, you can admire the lush green landscape as the train travels through some of Malaysia's wildest areas. After lunch on board, you will reach Merapoh and disembark to enjoy an extraordinary experience. Conservation is at the heart of the Eastern & Oriental Express philosophy, and the Malaysian tiger is the country's national animal. It is emblazoned on both the crest and emblem of our train. As part of our partnership with Save Wild Tigers, we invite you to discover the "tiger territory" of Taman Negara National Park and meet the local villagers and organizations working to protect this noble, critically endangered wild cat and its habitat. Taman Negara was formed 130 million years ago, making it one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. The dense jungle, wide rivers and lush mountains are home to wildlife ranging from water buffalo to macaques, tapirs and hornbills - a true paradise for explorers. Return to the train for a lively evening of local entertainment in the piano bar car and a delicious dinner.
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Day 3 Penang
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before crossing to Penang Island. Here we have put together a selection of excursions that make the most of Malaysia's cultural melting pot. Art lovers can explore the old neighborhood of Georgetown with a guide, visiting temples, a contemporary studio and an opera and puppet house. Food lovers can embark on a discovery of Peranakan cuisine, buying specialties in spice and grocery stores before preparing delicious local dishes in a cooking class. And for those who prefer to go exploring, a tri-shaw, driver and map will be provided so you can meander through the charming streets of Georgetown and take in the sights at your leisure. Re-board the train at Butterworth. A convivial final evening on board with excellent cuisine and fabulous entertainment awaits you there.
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Day 4 Singapur
After breakfast, it's time to disembark the train after it has passed the Johor Strait on its way to Singapore.
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- Travel on the Eastern & Oriental Express in the booked category
- All table d'hôtes menus, house wines and liqueurs, local beer and soft drinks are included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Excursions according to program
- Travel documents
Not included in the price
- Outward and return journey from/to Singapore
- Other drinks and meals not mentioned
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Cancellation and travel insurance
More info
- All table d'hôtes menus are included in the tour price. A supplement must be paid for à la carte menus. Special dietary dishes are available on request if this is communicated at the time of booking. Lunch and dinner are served in the restaurant cars. Breakfast with croissants, fruit, coffee, tea and fruit juice is brought to your cabin every day. Meals are prepared exclusively in the galley. The chefs conjure up Western and Eastern menus from local and fresh ingredients.
- The onboard language is English.
