Sure, flying to Bangkok takes just over two hours but if time is on your side then you might want to consider hopping on board the Eastern & Oriental Express’ newly introduced train route from Singapore to Bangkok.
This is definite a trip for the those who aren’t in any kind of rush, and takes seven days due to a number of stops along the way. These include an overnight stay at the Cameron Highlands where you can tour the famous tour plantation, a pit stop in Penang and an island BBQ on the picturesque island of Koh Chang. Oh and you’ll also get in the mood for the Colonial-inspired grandeur of the journey by spending the first night at the iconic Raffles Hotel.
This isn’t your normal train trip, after all. For starters, it’s on board a super luxe, fully air-conditioned train that offers ensuite accommodation and carries a mere 132 guests. There will be night nightly entertainment in the form of musicians and dancers in the Bar Car and guests can dine on Euro-Asian cuisine at one of their three dining carriages.
The first The Fables of The Peninsula tour is set to leave Singapore on Mar 29, 2015, with prices starting from £4,800 ($9,782) per person including all meals and accomodation for the seven day journey. Find out more on their website.
