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Eastern & Oriental Express – Essence of Malaysia

Luxury Eastern & Oriental Express journey from Singapore through Malaysia

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Railbookers offers this 7-day, 6-night journey aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, described as one of the world's best-known trains, on its Essence of Malaysia route through Southeast Asia. The trip starts with time to explore historic Singapore before boarding the train for the journey on to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Penang. Onboard, the description points to opulent surroundings, and the days balance that onboard relaxation with off-train exploration, including snorkelling. The available description does not spell out the full list of excursions or confirm whether nights are spent in cabins onboard or in hotels at the stops, so those details are worth confirming directly with Railbookers. This is sold as an independent rail package rather than a fully escorted tour. It suits travellers drawn to a well-known luxury train experience who also want time off the train exploring Singapore and Malaysia's coast.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the available description is cut off mid-sentence while listing off-train activities, so the full range of included excursions is not confirmed here.
  • The description does not say whether the trip's nights are spent in onboard cabins or in hotels at the stops, so confirm the exact accommodation arrangement before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Which train is used on this trip?
This trip travels aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, described as one of the world's best-known trains.
Which places does the trip visit?
The Essence of Malaysia route runs from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Penang.
What off-train activities are included?
The description mentions snorkelling as one of the off-train activities, alongside relaxing onboard, though the full list is not given in the available description.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
Railbookers markets this as an independent rail package.
How much does this trip cost?
Prices start from $5,299 per person for the 7-day, 6-night journey, about $757 per day, according to Railbookers.

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