COLONIAL CHARMS - CRUISE & RAIL JOURNEY 30 March 2026 - Flipbook - Page 8
Day One
Singapore – Gemas
Board the striking green and cream carriages of the Eastern &
Oriental Express at Woodlands Station, Singapore. Settle into
your modern cabin and watch as the train travels through lush,
green landscapes, setting the scene for your immersion into
wild Malaysia. After the afternoon tea, spent soaking up the
vistas from your cabin, dinner and onboard entertainment
await in the Dining Car.
Day Two
Taman Negara - Kuala Lumpur
This morning, enjoy your breakfast and admire the views of the
Jungle Railway as the train courses through some of the wildest
parts of Malaysia. After lunch, you arrive at Merapoh station
and alight for some extraordinary experiences in Taman Negara
National Park—formed 130 million years ago, it’s one of the
oldest tropical rainforests in the world.
The dense jungle, wide rivers and lush mountains are home to
wildlife ranging from water buffalo to macaques, tapirs, and
hornbills to the Malayan tiger—a true explorer’s paradise. From
here, choose among a wide variety of excursions: venture into
the forest to explore the habitat of the critically endangered
Malayan tiger (sightings not expected) and meet local activists
striving to safeguard its future. Or, join a nature photographer
and conservationist for a wild and wonderful immersion, hearing
the chant of gibbons as you learn to focus in on the jungle’s
beguiling details. Alternatively, discover the otherworldly allure
of the magnificent caves of the region, gliding from one to
another by e-bicycle. Or, finally, enjoy a sublime wellness
experience, including sunrise yoga, forest bathing and sound
meditation.
Return to the train in time for lunch, then enjoy the rest of the
afternoon on board before dinner.
Day Three
West-coast Line - Penang
Enjoy breakfast on board before alighting for the crossing to
Penang Island. Here, we’ve created a choice of excursions
that make the most of Malaysia’s cultural melting pot. Art
lovers can explore George Town Old Quarter on the backseat
of a Vespa with a guide, discovering its vibrant architecture
and cultural influences before visiting some brilliant local
artists in their studios. Food aficionados can embark on a
discovery of Peranakan cooking, purchasing specialities from
spice and grocery stores before mastering delicious local
dishes in a cookery class. Or, for those who prefer to explore
independently, we present you with a tri-shaw, a driver and a
map, so that you can wind through Georgetown’s enchanting
streets and visit its attractions on at whim. Rejoin the train at
Butterworth for lunch and a leisurely afternoon on board—the
perfect time to visit Dior Spa. Later, continue relaxing on the
train or take the opportunity to stroll through the Malaysian
city of Ipoh, a former tin capital and gateway to the Cameron
Highlands , where old-world charm meets contemporary
street art.
Return to the train for a convivial final evening on board with
sublime cuisine and fabulous entertainment.
