ESSENCE OF MALAYSIA | PRICING
8th March; State Cabin from AUD 24,950 Per Person Sharing (plus a 5% onboard discretionary service charge, which is paid to the employees of the train)
*Limited beds available for this journey
INCLUDED
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Dedicated 24-hour steward service.
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Daily four-course dinner: seasonal table d’hôte menu, including coffee, tea and petits fours.
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Breakfast served in your cabin or in the restaurant, daily three-course lunch and afternoon tea.
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Selection of wines, spirits and local beers will be included throughout your journey.
- Custom designer jewel to the value of $ 10,000.
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5 Star hotel stay on the night prior departure, and on return arrival.
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All transfers and ground logistics on a private basis from Changi, or other, to coincide with the pre and post hotel stays.
NOT INCLUDED
ESSENCE OF MALAYSIA | DAILY PLANNER
Day One: Singapore - Kuala Lumpur (Estimated departure: 15:00)
Depart the Lion City by road for the transfer across the border and into Malaysia where you will embark the striking green and cream carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express. Settle into your comfortable cabin and watch as the train travels through ever-changing scenery encapsulating the essence of Malaysia. Following a delicious afternoon tea, spend time soaking up the vistas from your cabin or Observation Car. As dusk falls, get ready for welcome cocktails in the Bar Car before sitting down for dinner and onboard entertainment.
Day Two: Kuala Lumpur – Arau
After breakfast in your cabin, soak up the vistas as the train courses past the rice paddies and timeless rural villages of western Malaysia. Following lunch, there is a choice of enticing excursions as you alight at Arau Station.
Opt for an adventurous discovery of Perlis Geopark, recently recognised as Malaysia’s 10th National Geopark for its remarkable geology and biodiversity. Embark on a cycle ride through breathtaking landscapes teeming with primates and birds, before entering an atmospheric former tin mine and unearthing its fascinating history.
Or choose the final option for an immersion in the rich art and culture of Perlis. Learn to make your own batik, visit the personal collection of an antique enthusiast and prepare your own afternoon tea in a traditional Malaysian coffee shop.
At the end of the day, return to the train, absorbing the spellbinding views. An evening of lively celebrations with your pianist awaits in the Piano Bar Car, preceded by a delicious dinner. Tonight, the train stables in Butterworth.
Day Three: West-Coast Line - Butterworth
After breakfast alight for the crossing to Penang Island, Malaysia’s cultural melting pot. Here, you have a choice of excursions curated by local experts, offering you an enriching experience deeply rooted in Penang’s cultural heritage.
Art lovers can explore George Town Old Quarter on the backseat of a Vespa with a guide, discovering its vibrant architecture and cultural influences before visiting some brilliant local artists in their studios.
Food aficionados can dive into the market to be awed by the range of spices, then journey up Penang Hill for breathtaking views and a cooking lesson in the magnificent, Art Deco-influenced Eythrope Bungalow.
Or, for those who prefer to explore independently, we present you with a trishaw, a driver and a map, so that you can wind through George Town’s enchanting streets and visit stores, coffee shops and attractions at whim.
Rejoin the train at Butterworth for lunch and a leisurely afternoon on board. Later, take the opportunity for a walk as the train makes a brief stop in the city of Ipoh, gateway to the Cameron Highlands, where old-world charm meets contemporary street art. The former tin capital boasts a wealth of splendid architecture due to its iron ore mining industry.
Back on board, a final celebratory evening beckons with irresistible cuisine, entertainment and company. Shortly after dinner, you may glimpse Kuala Lumpur as the train passes through.
Day Four: Johor – Singapore (Estimated arrival: 10:25)
Linger over breakfast in your cabin or the Dining Car as you travel through the southernmost state of Johor, known for its beaches and rainforest. Disembark the train in Malaysia, where your transfer across the border to Singapore awaits.
FAITH JEWELS X BELMOND in partnership with SAFARI GURU
Let the journey become the jewel.
