Is train travel included in the price?

Yes. All travel on the Eastern & Oriental Express in your chosen cabin category is included, along with all table d'hôtes menus, house wines and liqueurs, local beer, and soft drinks.

Is this an escorted tour?

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

What meals are included?

All table d'hôtes menus on board are included. Other drinks and meals not mentioned, plus gratuities and personal expenses, are not included.

What cabin types are available?

The Eastern & Oriental Express offers Pullman Cabin, State Cabin, and Presidential Suite, each with double-occupancy and single-use pricing options.

What happens in Penang?

After breakfast, you disembark to Penang Island and can choose from excursions including a guided Vespa tour of Georgetown's Old Quarter, a Peranakan cuisine exploration with cooking class, or a visit to a tiger conservation program.

When does this trip operate?

Departures run in March, April, May, July, August, September, and October across 2026 and 2027, with 36 scheduled departures.

railtour suisse · Luxury train journey

Eastern & Oriental Express - Wild Malaysia

Luxury train through Malaysian jungle, Taman Negara, and Penang

The Eastern & Oriental Express, operated by Railtour Suisse, is a 4-day luxury train journey that departs Singapore and travels north through Malaysia's rainforest to Penang Island, returning to Singapore. You sleep aboard the train in a private cabin, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included daily along with all local drinks and an English-speaking guide who leads optional excursions. Day 2 brings you into Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests; Day 3 in Penang lets you choose between exploring historic Georgetown by Vespa, learning to cook Peranakan dishes in a market-to-table class, or visiting a tiger conservation project. The journey moves slowly through palm plantations, rubber estates, and dense jungle, creating an intimate experience of Malaysia's landscape and culture. This trip suits luxury travellers, repeat rail enthusiasts, and couples seeking a refined getaway with all logistical details handled.

What to know before you look closer

The single-occupancy supplement is substantial: the Pullman Cabin single use costs 7398 CHF (3328 CHF more than double occupancy at 4070 CHF per person).
Outward and return journeys to and from Singapore are not included; you must book your own transport to and from Woodlands Station.
Day 3 excursions in Penang are optional; the exact itinerary depends on your choice and may affect what you experience that day.

Day by day

Day 1rail
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.
Day 2rail
Taman Negara
Enjoy your breakfast while taking in the spectacular scenery of the "Jungle Railway" as the train travels through some of Malaysia's wildest regions. After lunch on board, you arrive at Merapoh station and set off for an exceptional immersion in Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests, dating back 130 million years. Once there, take part in one of the excursions on offer: venture into the jungle to learn about the habitat of the Malayan tiger and meet the people dedicated to its protection; join a photographer and naturalist for an immersive outing, discovering the forest's fascinating details to the calls of gibbons; explore the region's impressive caves by e-bike; or enjoy a rejuvenating wellness experience featuring sunrise yoga, forest bathing and sound meditation. Return to the train for lunch, then relax during a leisurely afternoon on board before dinner.
Day 3rail
Penang
After breakfast on board, you disembark and cross over to Penang Island. Here, you can choose from a range of excursions designed to showcase Malaysia's rich cultural blend: a discovery of George Town's Old Quarter from the back of a Vespa with a guide, including visits to local artists; a culinary exploration of Peranakan cuisine with stops at spice and speciality shops followed by a cooking class; or an independent tour of the city in a trishaw with driver and map, perfect for wandering through charming streets, boutiques and cultural sites. You then return to the train in Butterworth for lunch and a relaxing afternoon on board, an ideal moment to visit the Dior Spa. Later, you may continue unwinding on the train or take a stroll through the city of Ipoh, a former tin-mining capital where colonial heritage meets contemporary street art. In the evening, enjoy a convivial final night on board, complete with refined cuisine and delightful entertainment.
Day 4rail
Singapur
Linger over breakfast in the Dining Car as you travel through the southernmost state of Johor. Soon, the train crosses the strait to Singapore, where your Wild Malaysia itinerary comes to an end, your head filled with your new, magical memories.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board the green and cream-colored Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodlands Station in Singapore; afternoon tea is served in your cabin as the train travels through lush Malaysian landscapes.
Day 2Travel the Jungle Railway through Malaysia's wildest regions and explore Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests, dating back 130 million years.
Day 3In Penang, choose from guided excursions: explore Georgetown's Old Quarter by Vespa, take a culinary tour of Peranakan cuisine with a cooking class, or discover the tiger conservation program.
Day 4Linger over breakfast in the Dining Car as the train crosses from Johor into Singapore, completing your journey through Malaysia's wilderness.

Included

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

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 train travel included in the price?: Yes. All travel on the Eastern & Oriental Express in your chosen cabin category is included, along with all table d'hôtes menus, house wines and liqueurs, local beer, and soft drinks.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. An English-speaking tour guide accompanies the journey, and excursions according to program are included.
What meals are included?: All table d'hôtes menus on board are included. Other drinks and meals not mentioned, plus gratuities and personal expenses, are not included.
What cabin types are available?: The Eastern & Oriental Express offers Pullman Cabin, State Cabin, and Presidential Suite, each with double-occupancy and single-use pricing options.
What happens in Penang?: After breakfast, you disembark to Penang Island and can choose from excursions including a guided Vespa tour of Georgetown's Old Quarter, a Peranakan cuisine exploration with cooking class, or a visit to a tiger conservation program.
When does this trip operate?: Departures run in March, April, May, July, August, September, and October across 2026 and 2027, with 36 scheduled departures.

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