Is all the train travel included in the price?

Yes. The booked cabin category on the Eastern & Oriental Express, all meals, house wine, local beer, and soft drinks are included. Your own travel to and from Singapore-Woodlands station is not included.

What meals are provided?

All table d'hôtes menus, house wine, liqueurs, local beer, and soft drinks are included. Four-course dinners are served in the dining cars. Other drinks and meals outside this scope are not covered.

Is this trip escorted?

Yes. An English-speaking tour guide accompanies the journey, and excursions are included according to the program.

What are the excursion options?

On Langkawi (Day 2), choose between beach relaxation with transfers, wellness activities like yoga and massage, or a cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park. On Penang (Day 3), options include a Vespa tour of George Town or a culinary experience with market visits and Penang Hill.

When does this trip run?

Departures run in November, December, January, February, March (2026-2027 and beyond). Railtour Suisse lists 25 scheduled departures across these months.

What is the single-cabin supplement?

Pullman Cabin single occupancy costs CHF 9005 per person, compared to CHF 4505 per person for double occupancy. The difference is substantial.

railtour suisse · Luxury train journey

Eastern & Oriental Express - Malaysian essence

Four-day luxury train journey from Singapore through Malaysian coast and islands

Railtour Suisse's Eastern & Oriental Express offers a 4-day, 3-night luxury train journey beginning and ending in Singapore, traveling through Malaysia's most culturally and geographically diverse regions. You sleep aboard the train all three nights in an air-conditioned cabin, dining on four-course meals and enjoying table d'hôtes menus with included wine and local beer. Day 1 takes you from Singapore through Malaysian countryside; Day 2 stops at Langkawi, where you choose from beach relaxation, wellness activities, or a nature cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park; Day 3 brings you to Penang Island for either a guided Vespa exploration of historic George Town or a culinary tour with Penang Hill views; Day 4 concludes with breakfast as the train crosses through Johor's beaches and rainforest back to Singapore. An English-speaking guide accompanies all excursions. This trip suits luxury travellers, repeat rail enthusiasts, and couples seeking an all-inclusive coastal and cultural experience.

What to know before you look closer

The from-price (CHF 4505) applies to Pullman Cabin double occupancy only; single occupancy costs CHF 9005, nearly double the per-person double rate
Outward and return travel from your Singapore hotel to the station is not included; you arrange this separately

Day by day

Day 1rail
Singapore
Transfer from your hotel in Singapore to Singapore-Woodlands station where you board the Eastern & Oriental Express. Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned compartment and marvel at the passing Malaysian landscape, enjoy the afternoon tea served in your cabin. Later, you will be served a delicious four-course-dinner in one of the luxurious dining cars. At the end of the day, relax with a drink in the bar car or retire to your compartment, which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2railovernight: Butterworth
Langkawi
At breakfast, you can admire the rice fields and traditional villages of western Malaysia from the comfort of your cabin. After lunch, you may choose from three excursion options: relaxation on a pristine Langkawi beach with car and boat transfers, wellness activities (yoga, sound bath, massage), swimming, and a cruise through the Kilim Geoforest Park; or an active exploration of the Perlis Geopark with a cycling tour through wild landscapes and a visit to a former tin mine; or a cultural immersion in Perlis with a batik workshop, a visit to a private antique collection, and the preparation of tea in a traditional Malaysian coffee shop. Return to the train at the end of the day for a delicious four-course dinner followed by a lively evening in the piano bar. Tonight, the train stables in Butterworth.
Day 3rail
Langkawi - Penang
Enjoy breakfast, before alighting for the crossing to Penang Island, Malaysia's cultural melting pot. Here, you have a choice of excursions curated by local experts: an artistic discovery of George Town's old quarter from the back seat of a Vespa with a guide, including visits to local artists' studios; or a culinary experience featuring a market immersion, a ride up Penang Hill for magnificent panoramic views and a cooking class in the beautiful Art Deco-inspired Eythrope Bungalow; or a flexible, independent exploration of George Town in a trishaw with driver and map, allowing you to wander freely among shops, cafés and cultural highlights. Return to the train in Butterworth for lunch and a relaxing afternoon on board. Perhaps you'll indulge in a treatment inspired by Asian traditions in the refined setting of the Dior Spa. Later, you may choose to step off in Ipoh for a stroll through this charming colonial city, known for its mining-era architecture. In the evening, a festive dinner and entertainment await you before your final night on board. Shortly after dinner, you may glimpse Kuala Lumpur as the train passes through. It continues travelling through the night.
Day 4rail
Johor - Singapore
Enjoy breakfast in your cabin or in the dining car as you travel through the southernmost state of Johor, known for its beaches and rainforest. Soon after, the train crosses the strait to Singapore, where you disembark with your magical memories.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board the Eastern & Oriental Express at Singapore-Woodlands station and settle into your air-conditioned cabin as afternoon tea is served while Malaysian landscape passes outside
Day 2Choose between beach relaxation on Langkawi, wellness activities including yoga and massage, or a cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park
Day 3Explore Penang Island with options including a guided Vespa tour of George Town's old quarter visiting local artists' studios, or a culinary experience with market immersion and Penang Hill views
Day 4Travel through Johor's beaches and rainforest before the train crosses the strait back to Singapore

Included

Travel on the Eastern & Oriental Express in the booked category
All table d'hôtes menus, house wine and liqueurs, local beer and soft drinks are included
English-speaking tour guide
Excursions according to program
Travel documents

Not included

Outward and return journey from/to Singapore
Other drinks and meals not mentioned
Gratuities and personal expenses
Cancellation and travel insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included in the price?: Yes. The booked cabin category on the Eastern & Oriental Express, all meals, house wine, local beer, and soft drinks are included. Your own travel to and from Singapore-Woodlands station is not included.
What meals are provided?: All table d'hôtes menus, house wine, liqueurs, local beer, and soft drinks are included. Four-course dinners are served in the dining cars. Other drinks and meals outside this scope are not covered.
Is this trip escorted?: Yes. An English-speaking tour guide accompanies the journey, and excursions are included according to the program.
What are the excursion options?: On Langkawi (Day 2), choose between beach relaxation with transfers, wellness activities like yoga and massage, or a cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park. On Penang (Day 3), options include a Vespa tour of George Town or a culinary experience with market visits and Penang Hill.
When does this trip run?: Departures run in November, December, January, February, March (2026-2027 and beyond). Railtour Suisse lists 25 scheduled departures across these months.
What is the single-cabin supplement?: Pullman Cabin single occupancy costs CHF 9005 per person, compared to CHF 4505 per person for double occupancy. The difference is substantial.

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