Eastern & Oriental Express, Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok – a 3 night journey
Experience the beauty of Asia in luxury. Journey on board the Eastern & Oriental Express departing from Bangkok and travel north to Chiang Mai. Enjoy visits to Si Satchanalai, part of the ancient Khmer empire, revered 13th century Buddhist temples and Lampang en route, before returning to Bangkok.
Suggested Itinerary:
DAY 1 (Tuesday) DEPART BANGKOK (AT, D)
Depart Bangkok on your anticipated Thailand tour in the afternoon. Relax in one of the bar cars, saloon car or in the privacy of your compartment. Afternoon tea is served as you travel into Northern Thailand. Later that evening enjoy dinner in one of the beautiful restaurant cars. Retire to your compartment which will have been transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.
DAY 2 (Wednesday) CHIANG MAI (B,L,D)
After breakfast in your compartment the train arrives in Chiang Mai where you disembark for a full day’s excursion. Choose from a variety of experiences: city tour, elephant camp and ride, handicraft workshops and boutiques. Lunch is included off the train. Return to the Eastern & Orient Express for an afternoon departure and tea served in your cabin. Overnight on board.
DAY 3 (Thursday) SI SATCHANALAI & LAMPANG (B,L,D)
Breakfast in your compartment before the train arrives at Sawankhaloke. Waiting coaches take you to Si Satchanalai, a former vassal state of Sukhothai, the northernmost citadel of the Khmer empire. Explore the impressive 13th century Bhuddhist temples within this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Wat Chang Lom “Temple Surrounded by Elephants”. After this facsinating morning on your Thailand tour return to the train at Sila At for lunch while you continue your journey through Thailand.
Mid afternoon disembark at Lampang for a horse-drawn carriage ride to Baan Sao Nok “the house of many pillars”. Enjoy tea as you tour the house that is built in traditional Lanna Thai style and supported on 116 teak pillars. Return to the E&O to prepare for dinner on board and overnight.
DAY 4 (Friday) RETURN TO BANGKOK (B)
Arrive in Bangkok after breakfast where you disembark at the conclusion of the Eastern & Oriental Express journey.
Typical Inclusions:
• All table d'hôte meals on board
• Accommodation on board for three nights, twin share
• complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment
• sightseeing tours as described.
Prices and departures may vary please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.
