WILD MALAYSIA | PRICING
11th October; State Cabin from AUD 25,450 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
WILD MALAYSIA | DAILY PLANNER
Day 1: Singapore – Gemas (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 lush, green landscapes, setting the scene for your immersion into wild 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 2: Taman Negara - Kuala Lumpur
Early this morning, the train arrives into Merapoh Station, gateway to Taman Negara National Park. After breakfast in your cabin, plunge into the ancient rainforest, formed 130 million years ago, to enjoy a choice of tours crafted and guided by local experts. Taman Negara’s dense jungle, wide rivers and lush mountains are home to incredible flora and fauna and ancient caves and have a special energy ideal for wellness activities.
Your options include:
Venturing into the forest to explore the habitat of the critically endangered Malayan tiger (though sightings are not expected) and to meet local activists striving to safeguard its future.
Alternatively, join a nature photographer and conservationist for a wild and wonderful immersion, hearing the chant of gibbons as you learn to focus in on the jungle’s beguiling details.
Thirdly, discover the otherworldly allure of the magnificent caves of the region, gliding from one to another by e-bicycle.
Or, finally, enjoy a sublime wellness experience, including sunrise yoga, forest bathing and sound meditation. In each experience, expect to meet local villagers, savour popular Malaysian snacks and gain a wealth of insight from dedicated experts.
Return to the train for lunch and a leisurely afternoon, soaking up the vistas as you travel down the jungle line past rice paddies, oil palm trees and rural Malaysian villages. Linger over a sublime dinner, followed by a lively evening of music in the Piano Bar Car.
Day 3: West-coast Line – Penang
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 4: 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.
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