Is train travel included?

Yes. The entire journey aboard the Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express is included, along with all meals, onboard excursions, transfers to the train at embarkation, and a selection of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Presidential Suite guests also receive hotel transfers and complimentary champagne and mini-bar.

What are the cabin options?

Three tiers are available: Cabine Pullman (5.8 m², from EUR 4,100), Cabine State (7.8 m², from EUR 5,750), and Suite Présidentielle (11.6 m², from EUR 10,440). All feature air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, hair dryers, and safes. Presidential Suites add a CD player, mini-bar, and WiFi on request.

When does the train run?

Discovery Trains schedules 13 departures between July and October 2026, mostly in these months. One departure is already sold out; contact the operator to confirm available dates.

What excursions are included?

Day 2 includes a visit to Taman Negara National Park from Merapoh station. Day 3 at Penang offers a choice of excursion: Georgetown heritage tour, a Peranakan cooking class, or tri-shaw exploration. All are included in the package.

How much walking is involved?

Most time is spent aboard the train. Day 2 involves a station descent to access Taman Negara; Day 3 excursions in Penang include walking, tri-shaw rides, or cooking-class time, depending on which you choose.

What is not included?

International flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, visas, gratuities, personal expenses, and any services not explicitly named are not included and must be booked or paid separately.

Discovery Trains · Train de luxe

Malaisie Sauvage (Eastern and Oriental Express)

Four-day luxury train journey from Singapore through Malaysian jungle and Penang

Discovery Trains' Malaisie Sauvage journey is a four-day, three-night all-aboard adventure aboard the famous Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express, the legendary luxury train of Southeast Asia. The train departs from Woodlands station in Singapore and travels through Malaysian rainforest, rubber plantations, and the tiger-inhabited Taman Negara National Park before reaching the culturally rich island of Penang on the west coast, then returns to Singapore. Passengers spend every night in climate-controlled cabins with en-suite bathrooms, sleeping as the train moves through tropical landscape. The itinerary balances time aboard the train, where contemporary Peranakan cuisine is served in two restaurant cars and a piano bar, with optional shore excursions at Penang including Georgetown's heritage quarter, Peranakan cooking classes, or tri-shaw exploration. The trip suits luxury-focused travellers, especially those with prior rail experience, wildlife enthusiasts drawn to Taman Negara's tiger conservation partnership, and couples seeking an immersive, unhurried cultural experience across two countries.

What to know before you look closer

International flights, airport transfers, visas, travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses are not included and must be arranged separately.
The maximum group size is 64 passengers; confirm current availability with Discovery Trains, as one of the 13 departures listed is already sold out.
Cabin types range from compact Pullman (5.8 m²) to spacious Presidential Suites (11.6 m²) with different amenities; Presidential Suites include complimentary champagne and mini-bar while Pullman and State cabins offer wine and spirits selections.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: À bord du train Eastern & Oriental Express
Singapour - Gemas
Embarquement en gare de Woodlands à Singapour, installation dans la cabine climatisée, traversée de la jungle malaisienne entre plantations d'hévéas et de palmiers, thé servi en cabine, dîner gastronomique dans le wagon-restaurant.
Day 2overnight: À bord du train Eastern & Oriental Express
Taman Negara - Kuala Lumpur
Petit-déjeuner et déjeuner à bord, descente en gare de Merapoh pour une rencontre avec le "territoire des tigres" du parc national de Taman Negara (l'une des plus anciennes forêts tropicales humides du monde), soirée animée dans la voiture Piano Bar.
Day 3overnight: À bord du train Eastern & Oriental Express
West-Coast Line - Penang
Petit-déjeuner et déjeuner à bord, traversée vers l'île de Penang avec choix d'excursion (vieux quartier de Georgetown, cours de cuisine peranakan, ou exploration en tri-shaw), retour à bord à Butterworth pour la dernière soirée.
Day 4
Johor - Singapour
Petit-déjeuner en cabine ou au wagon-restaurant, traversée de l'État de Johor, passage du détroit jusqu'à Singapour et débarquement.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Embark at Woodlands station in Singapore and traverse Malaysian rubber and palm plantations as the train enters the jungle; afternoon tea served in your cabin, followed by a gourmet dinner in the restaurant car.
Day 2Descend at Merapoh station to explore Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests and a tiger territory in partnership with Save Wild Tigers.
Day 3Reach Penang with a choice of excursions: historic Georgetown, a Peranakan cooking class, or tri-shaw exploration of the island, before returning to the train at Butterworth for the final evening Piano Bar.

Included

Cabines Pullman et State : repas à bord (PDJ, DJ, DI), excursions, transfert du lieu d'enregistrement au train, sélection de vins, spiritueux, bières et boissons non alcoolisées
Cabines Présidentielles : repas à bord, excursions, transfert de l'hôtel au lieu d'enregistrement, transfert du lieu d'enregistrement au train, transfert à l'arrivée à Singapour, sélection de champagne, vins, spiritueux, bières et boissons non alcoolisées, mini-bar gratuit

Not included

Les vols internationaux (prestations possibles sur demande)
Les transferts à l'aéroport (prestations possibles sur demande)
L'assurance (prestations possibles sur demande)
Visas si nécessaire
Les pourboires
Les dépenses personnelles
Les services non mentionnés

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. The entire journey aboard the Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express is included, along with all meals, onboard excursions, transfers to the train at embarkation, and a selection of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Presidential Suite guests also receive hotel transfers and complimentary champagne and mini-bar.
What are the cabin options?: Three tiers are available: Cabine Pullman (5.8 m², from EUR 4,100), Cabine State (7.8 m², from EUR 5,750), and Suite Présidentielle (11.6 m², from EUR 10,440). All feature air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, hair dryers, and safes. Presidential Suites add a CD player, mini-bar, and WiFi on request.
When does the train run?: Discovery Trains schedules 13 departures between July and October 2026, mostly in these months. One departure is already sold out; contact the operator to confirm available dates.
What excursions are included?: Day 2 includes a visit to Taman Negara National Park from Merapoh station. Day 3 at Penang offers a choice of excursion: Georgetown heritage tour, a Peranakan cooking class, or tri-shaw exploration. All are included in the package.
How much walking is involved?: Most time is spent aboard the train. Day 2 involves a station descent to access Taman Negara; Day 3 excursions in Penang include walking, tri-shaw rides, or cooking-class time, depending on which you choose.
What is not included?: International flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, visas, gratuities, personal expenses, and any services not explicitly named are not included and must be booked or paid separately.

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