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Malaysia Discovery & Langkawi

Luxury rail journey through Malaysia from Singapore to Langkawi via Eastern & Oriental Express

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Marvellous Escapes' Malaysia Discovery & Langkawi is a 12-day tailor-made holiday that weaves luxury rail travel through Southeast Asia's heartland. Beginning in Singapore, where you have two full days to explore the city's gardens, food scene and cultural quarters at leisure, the journey ascends to the Eastern & Oriental Express for three nights of travel through Malaysian rainforests, rural plantations and small villages. Aboard this luxury train, you sleep in an elegant cabin, dine on fine cuisine, and choose from immersive activities such as wellness experiences in Perlis Geopark, bicycle exploration, or guided cultural tours in Georgetown. The itinerary concludes with four days of rest on Langkawi's white-sand beaches. The package includes all UK flights, hotel stays with breakfast, and all train meals and onboard entertainment, making it suited to luxury-focused repeat rail travellers and couples seeking a blend of cultural discovery and island relaxation.

What to know before you look closer

  • The journey aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express spans only three nights (days 4-6 inclusive), with the remainder of the 12 days split between hotels in Singapore and Langkawi
  • Day 6 description ends mid-sentence in the source material; confirm the complete itinerary for that leg with Marvellous Escapes

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 8overnight: Langkawi

    Singapore - Langkawi

    Take a private transfer to Singapore Airport for your flight to Langkawi. On arrival, enjoy a seamless private transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing on this beautiful island.

  9. Day 9overnight: Langkawi

    Langkawi

    Enjoy a few days to relax in Langkawi. Unwind on pristine beaches, explore the island's lush rainforest trails or indulge in your resort's facilities.

  10. Day 10overnight: Langkawi

    Langkawi

    Enjoy a few days to relax in Langkawi. Unwind on pristine beaches, explore the island's lush rainforest trails or indulge in your resort's facilities.

  11. Day 11overnight: Langkawi

    Langkawi

    Enjoy a few days to relax in Langkawi. Unwind on pristine beaches, explore the island's lush rainforest trails or indulge in your resort's facilities.

  12. Day 12

    Return home

    Take a private transfer to Langkawi Airport for your flight to Singapore. Enjoy day-room use at the airport before 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 jungle views
  • Day 5Choose from immersive experiences: a wellness cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park, bicycle exploration of Perlis Geopark, or a cultural tour including batik-making
  • Day 3Explore Singapore at your own pace, wandering Gardens by the Bay, hawker centres, and cultural districts such as Kampong Glam and Chinatown
  • Day 9Relax on Langkawi's white-sand beaches or explore the island's rainforest trails and resort facilities

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Singapore with breakfast included
  • 3-nights accommodation aboard Eastern & Oriental Express with meals included
  • 4-nights hotel accommodation in Langkawi with breakfast 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. Marvellous Escapes includes all four journeys aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, with meals, cabin accommodation, and onboard entertainment
What hotels are included?
Three nights in Singapore with breakfast, three nights aboard the train with all meals, and four nights in Langkawi with breakfast
Are UK flights included?
Yes. Return flights from a UK airport to Singapore are included, plus the internal flight from Singapore to Langkawi on day 8
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
Marvellous Escapes describes it as a tailor-made rail holiday. Private transfers are arranged between airports and hotels; onboard the train, excursions in Langkawi and Perlis Geopark are available options
What activities are included?
Excursions and wellness experiences in Perlis Geopark (snorkelling, bicycle tours, yoga), a visit to Penang Island, a cultural visit to Georgetown, and a cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park. Many days in Singapore and Langkawi are free to explore at your own pace
How much walking is involved?
Singapore and Langkawi days are largely self-directed. Optional activities include rainforest trails and bicycle tours in Perlis Geopark; on-train days involve minimal walking beyond your cabin

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