Epic Thailand Day 1: Bangkok Join the gleaming green carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express await at Bangkok's central station for a 7 day tour of Asia that starts and ends in this bustling and beautiful city. Day 2: Visit a traditional Isan village where you will take a walking tour and meet the residents. You will see the local temple and school, and watch women weaving "matmee" cloth (silk or cotton) or bamboo mats on home looms. Then head to the small town of Sikhoraphum where you disembark for a visit to Prasat Sikhoraphum, a beautifully-restored 12th century Khmer temple. Day 3: This morning brings a visit to Phanom Rung, another majestic and highly revered 12th century Khmer temple, which has been nominated for World Heritage status. Day 4: Chiang Mai Today you discover the northern province of Chiang Mai, the ancient Lanna Kingdom. This fascinating region pre-dates the Siamese settlements further south, such as Sukhothai and Bangkok, by several hundred years. You may decide to visit to an elephant camp, where you see the animals at work and may even have the chance to ride them. Or take a tour of one of Chiang Mai's most revered Buddhist temples. Alternatively, spend a relaxed afternoon shopping at some of the city's best boutiques: Day 5: Lampang, another northern Thai city rich in history and culture. You will have the opportunity to explore the city in its trademark pony carriages. The leisurely carriage ride concludes at Ban Sao Nak (House of Many Pillars). Built in 1895 on 116 pillars by a local resident, this house is now a museum. In front stands a huge 133-year-old Sarapee (Ochocarpus Siamensis) tree. Day 6: Begins with an early morning visit to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand’s oldest such reserve. After enjoying the morning in the park, you will travel by coach to Gran Monte - one of the country's most celebrated vineyards. Day 7: Disembark in Bangkok as the on board team wave goodbye and wish you a pleasant onward journey. It may be the end of your journey but the memory will last a lifetime.
Two Restaurant Cars and a boutique along with an Observation Car, located at the very end of the train, one-third of the Observation Car is an outdoor observation area decorated with teakwood. Offering unobstructed views making it perfect for taking photographs of the scenery and experience the sights, sounds and scents of South East Asia.
The accommodation is sumptuous with interior walls of cherry wood and elm burr paneled, adorned with decorative marquetry and intricate inlays. Choose from three grades of beautifully appointed compartments: Pullman Cabins, State Cabins and Presidential Suites. Each cabin is fully air-conditioned with an en suite shower, washbasin and WC. Large picture windows have been created to provide an excellent view of the passing scenery. Facilities include 24-hour steward service, international electric sockets (220 volts) and 110 volt adapter for razors, a personal safe and hairdryer.
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