LAND
JOURNEY
Singapore, Thailand & Angkor Wat
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Days 1 & 2 | In Transit Depart for Singapore. Cross the international date line.
Day 3 | Singapore
Transfer and check in to the Shangri-La Hotel. Gather for a Welcome Reception tonight.
Eastern & Oriental Express
Day 4 | Singapore
Discovery: Singapore. During a panoramic tour, pass by the Marina Bay Sands resort, Merlion Park and the mythical Merlion. Drive through the Civic District and visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple.
Inspiring Moments > Cherish
a quiet moment at the awe-inspiring monuments of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom.
Discovery: Multicultural Singapore. Join an excursion through Kampong Glam, a Malay enclave that originated as a fishing village. Explore Chinatown and Little India’s flower and spice market.
> Relish
the Golden Age of travel aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.
> Thrill
to the glories of Southeast Asia where energetic cities, emerald rice paddies and ancient ruins are swathed with fascinating cultures and traditions.
> Sweet,
savory, spicy and tart — delight your palate with the flavors of Southeast Asia’s outstanding food culture.
> Cruise
the legendary Chao Phraya and Kwai Yai rivers to glimpse colorful local life along the waterways.
> Behold
Singapore’s harmonious blend of traditional and modern lifestyles.
> Experience
two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Ta Prohm
The allure of Southeast Asia shines in its captivating spirit, marveled history and warm, welcoming locals. Discover the diversity of this special corner of the world on a passage through Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia. Explore Singapore’s Malaysian and Chinese roots, experience daily life while interacting with local families and artisans, and glide by emerald paddy fields during a journey on the elegant Eastern & Oriental Express. Marvel at Bangkok’s treasured temples and regard Angkor’s mystifying ruins, hidden inside twisting jungles. Tap into the pulse of this wondrous landscape where mythology and grandeur abound!
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Day 5 | Singapore | Eastern & Oriental Express
Enrichment: Contemporary Singapore.
Discovery: Peranakan Heritage. Meet a Peranakan family who shares tips on cooking dumplings and enjoy a tasting. Visit a local home to learn about traditional beadwork and embroidery. Gather for a lunch of delicious culinary favorites. Board the Eastern & Oriental Express this afternoon. Tonight, stop briefly at Kuala Lumpur’s train station. Day 6 | Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
PYJ | Choose one of these excursions:
•Traditional Village Experience. Witness a dance
show and taste local foods. Then learn about growing rice and visit a fruit plantation. Above: Angkor Wat
