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Malaysia Discovery

Eight-day luxury rail journey through Malaysia on the Eastern & Oriental Express from Singapore

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Marvellous Escapes operates this 8-day luxury rail holiday combining pre- and post-journey stays in Singapore with three nights aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. The journey departs the UK on an overnight flight and places you in Singapore for two full days of independent exploration among Gardens by the Bay, hawker centres and cultural districts. You then board the Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodlands Station for a three-night voyage through Malaysia, traveling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, through jungles and plantations to Langkawi and Butterworth, then returning to Singapore. The train features elegant cabins, refined dining with evening entertainment, and off-train excursions through rainforests, cultural sites and the Perlis Geopark, where you may cycle, snorkel or practise yoga. After disembarking in Singapore, you have a final day at leisure before your overnight flight home. The package suits travellers seeking luxury rail comfort combined with Southeast Asian culture and nature.

What to know before you look closer

  • The itinerary shows the train route as Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi to Butterworth and back to Singapore, but the route summary lists the end as Johor; confirm the exact stops and final destination with Marvellous Escapes before booking
  • This is a tailor-made package; departures and pricing may vary based on your chosen dates and cabin selection

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Singapore

    Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Singapore.

  2. Day 2overnight: Singapore

    Singapore

    Arrive in Singapore and take a private transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure in this vibrant, world-class city.

  3. Day 3overnight: Singapore

    Singapore

    Enjoy a full day to explore Singapore at your own pace. Wander through the lush trails of Gardens by the Bay, sample world-class cuisine in hawker centres or rooftop restaurants, or discover the boutiques and cultural districts of Kampong Glam, Chinatown or Little India.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Eastern & Oriental Express

    Eastern & Oriental Express: Singapore - Kuala Lumpur

    Transfer to Singapore's Woodlands Station to board the Eastern & Oriental Express. Settle into your elegant cabin as the train begins its journey through southern Malaysia. Enjoy afternoon tea as the incredible views appear outside your window, followed by fine evening dining and entertainment as landscapes of jungles, plantations and small villages roll by.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Eastern & Oriental Express

    Eastern & Oriental Express: Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi

    After breakfast in your cabin, choose from a range of immersive experiences: relax on a pristine Langkawi beach with wellness activities and a cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park, enjoy an active exploration of Perlis Geopark by bike, or discover local traditions with a cultural tour including batik-making and a visit to a traditional coffee shop. Return to the train for dinner and evening entertainment as the E&O stables in Butterworth.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Eastern & Oriental Express

    Eastern & Oriental Express: West Coast Line - Butterworth

    Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant car as the train travels through Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state of beaches and rainforest. Soon after, the E&O crosses the strait into Singapore, where you disembark and conclude your unforgettable journey.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Singapore

    Eastern & Oriental Express: Johor - Singapore

    Arrive back into Singapore Woodlands and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's food scene, gardens or waterfront districts at your leisure.

  8. Day 8

    Return home

    Take a private transfer to Singapore Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Board the Eastern & Oriental Express at Singapore's Woodlands Station and settle into your cabin as the train departs through southern Malaysia, with afternoon tea and views of jungles, plantations and villages
  • Day 5Choose from immersive off-train experiences: relax on a Langkawi beach, explore Perlis Geopark by bicycle, or join a cultural tour including batik-making and a visit to a traditional coffee shop
  • Day 2Arrive in Singapore and spend two full days exploring Gardens by the Bay, the hawker centres, and cultural districts including Kampong Glam, Chinatown and Little India

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Singapore with breakfast included
  • 3-nights accommodation aboard Eastern & Oriental Express with meals included
  • Return flights from UK to Singapore
  • Journey aboard Eastern & Oriental Express
  • Excursions and wellness experiences in Perlis Geopark
  • Visit to Penang Island
  • Cultural visit to Georgetown

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The price includes three nights aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express with all meals, cabin accommodation and onboard entertainment. Flights from the UK to Singapore are also included.
Which train do you travel on?
The Eastern & Oriental Express, a luxury train that operates routes through Malaysia including Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi via Butterworth, and the return journey to Singapore.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It combines both. You have two independent days in Singapore (days 2 and 3, plus day 7 after returning from the train) and three nights of guided travel aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express with included off-train excursions.
What are the accommodation options?
Three nights in a hotel in Singapore with breakfast included, and three nights in an elegant cabin aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express with all meals included.
What is included in the price?
Return flights from the UK, 3 nights hotel accommodation in Singapore with breakfast, 3 nights aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express with meals and cabin, the train journey itself, excursions in Perlis Geopark, visits to Penang Island and Georgetown, and private transfers.
How much walking is involved?
Most time is spent aboard the train. Off-train activities include optional choices such as beach relaxation, bicycle tours through Perlis Geopark, and cultural walking tours; independent exploration of Singapore involves city walking.

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