Is the train travel included?

Yes. Meals, excursions and a transfer to the train are included in the Pullman and State cabin fares.

The Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express, described by the operator as the most beautiful luxury train in Asia, with Pullman, State and Presidential cabin classes.

A round trip from Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang to Johor and back to Singapore.

What excursions are included?

A boat trip to the Pulau Payar marine park at Langkawi, and a choice of Peranakan cuisine, Georgetown, or trishaw exploration on Penang.

This is a winter-only departure, running November 2026 through March 2027, with 19 scheduled dates (2 already sold out).

What is not included?

International flights, airport transfers, visas where required, insurance, tips and personal expenses.

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Malaisie Sauvage (Eastern and Oriental Express) - Version Hiver

4-day winter Eastern & Oriental Express circuit through Singapore and Malaysia

Discovery Trains books this 4-day, 3-night winter departure of the Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express, a round trip from Singapore through Malaysia and back. Travelers board the train's green and cream carriages at Woodlands station on day one, with tea served in the cabin and a locally inspired dinner in the restaurant car. Day two passes rice paddies and rural villages before a stop at Alor Setar for a short boat excursion to the Pulau Payar marine park at Langkawi, with snorkeling and a beachside barbecue. Day three offers a choice of excursions on Penang island, from Peranakan cuisine to exploring Georgetown's old quarter by trishaw, before the train crosses back into Singapore on the final morning. Cabins are air-conditioned, with cherry wood paneling and Thai silks. This suits travelers who want a short, all-inclusive luxury rail circuit through Malaysia timed to the cooler winter months.

What to know before you look closer

This winter departure runs only from November 2026 to March 2027; it is not available year round.
2 of the 19 listed departures are already marked sold out.
International flights, airport transfers, visas where required, and travel insurance are not included in the price.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: À bord du train Eastern & Oriental Express
Singapore - Kuala Lumpur
Embarquement à bord des voitures vert et crème de l'Eastern & Oriental Express en gare de Woodlands, installation en cabine climatisée, thé servi en cabine, dîner d'inspiration locale au wagon-restaurant suivi de divertissements au bar.
Day 2overnight: À bord du train Eastern & Oriental Express
Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi
Petit-déjeuner au wagon-restaurant en longeant rizières et villages ruraux, descente en gare d'Alor Setar pour une excursion en bateau (25 min) vers le parc marin de Pulau Payar à Langkawi (plongée avec tuba, bien-être, cocktails et barbecue), soirée piano-bar avec artistes locaux.
Day 3overnight: À bord du train Eastern & Oriental Express
West Coast Line - Butterworth
Excursion sur l'île de Penang au choix : cuisine peranakan, visite du vieux quartier de Georgetown, ou exploration en tri-shaw; retour à bord à Butterworth pour le déjeuner et une dernière soirée animée.
Day 4
Johor - Singapore
Dernier 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 1Travelers board the green and cream Eastern & Oriental Express carriages at Woodlands station, with tea served in the cabin and a locally inspired dinner in the restaurant car.
Day 2After breakfast past rice paddies and rural villages, the train stops at Alor Setar for a short boat trip to the Pulau Payar marine park at Langkawi, with snorkeling, a barbecue and cocktails.
Day 3A choice of excursions on Penang island covers Peranakan cuisine, the old quarter of Georgetown, or exploring by trishaw, before the train continues from Butterworth.
Day 4The train crosses Johor state and the strait back to Singapore for disembarkation.

Included

Cabines Pullman et State : repas à bord (PDJ, DJ, D), 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
Les transferts à l'aéroport
Les assurances
Visas si nécessaire
Les pourboires
Dépenses personnelles
Services non mentionnés

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?: Yes. Meals, excursions and a transfer to the train are included in the Pullman and State cabin fares.
Which train is used?: The Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express, described by the operator as the most beautiful luxury train in Asia, with Pullman, State and Presidential cabin classes.
What is the route?: A round trip from Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang to Johor and back to Singapore.
What excursions are included?: A boat trip to the Pulau Payar marine park at Langkawi, and a choice of Peranakan cuisine, Georgetown, or trishaw exploration on Penang.
When does it run?: This is a winter-only departure, running November 2026 through March 2027, with 19 scheduled dates (2 already sold out).
What is not included?: International flights, airport transfers, visas where required, insurance, tips and personal expenses.

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