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| While Asia rushes to the new millennium chanting the mantra of modernization, step back in time for a moment and savor a journey of a bygone era. Start in Bangkok at the legendary Oriental Hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar and simply watch the world floating by. Then enjoy a train ride through southern Thailand and along the Malayan Peninsula on the Eastern & Oriental Express – one of the great rail journeys of the world. Green rice fields, quaint villages and friendly smiles breeze past your window as you enjoy the undeniable luxury and impeccable service in beautifully crafted surroundings. Tour famous sights such as the bridge on the River Kwai and tease your palate with gourmet Asian meals, before arriving in Singapore. ‘Camp out’ at another famous local landmark - the Raffles Hotel - before heading home. |
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Saturday, Day 1 Depart from the USA, enjoy the friendly skies of United Airlines Sunday, Day 2 Explore Bangkok at your leisure Wednesday, Day 5 Board the Eastern & Oriental Express. Guided tour of the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi. Thursday, Day 6 Arrive in Butterworth (gateway to Penang in Northern Malaysia) for a guided tour. Friday, Day 7 Arrive in Singapore in the morning, remainder of the day at leisure Saturday, Day 8 Leave Singapore, arriving back in the USA on the same day. |
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The very best hotels I n Bangkok, stay at the famous Oriental Hotel, deserving winner of countless awards as the Best Hotel of the World.In Singapore, indulge in a suite at the Raffles… that legendary outpost of the Orient, an extraordinary experience. |
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| hat’s Included: Roundtrip airfare on United Airlines (or another scheduled carrier) from San Francisco or Los Angeles to Bangkok, returning from Singapore. 3 nights’ accommodation in Bangkok and 1 night in Singapore incl. airport transfers, 2 nights’ in a superior compartment on the Eastern & Oriental Express, all meals, tea and coffee while on board the train, guided local tours in Thailand (at the River Kwai / Kanchanaburi) & Malaysia (in Butterworth). Over 16,000 Frequent Flyer miles.What’s Not: Meals outside the train, personal expenses, travel insurance, airport taxes |
