- Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
- Includes four nights’ accommodation in a centrally located five-star hotel, three nights aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express train, return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, plus 15 meals and select beverages
- Relax aboard a comfortable coach with an experienced and informative Tour Manager
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Explore the National Orchid & Botanic gardens, and tour the award-winning Gardens by the Bay complex
- Travel aboard the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express train through the lush Malaysian jungle
- Enjoy High Tea at Raffles Hotel and see the sights of Singapore, including important World War II sites
- Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens and enjoy an evening light show at Gardens by the Bay
Singapore’s City Within Nature and Malaysia Aboard the Eastern and Oriental Express
Trip Type: Land Journeys
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Known as a ‘City Within a Garden’, Singapore boasts a wealth of verdant gardens. Wander through Singapore Botanic Gardens, the National Orchid Gard...
Singapore’s City Within Nature and Malaysia Aboard the Eastern and Oriental Express
Known as a ‘City Within a Garden’, Singapore boasts a wealth of verdant gardens. Wander through Singapore Botanic Gardens, the National Orchid Garden, and the Gardens by the Bay complex. Marvel at the lush greenery beneath the vast canopy at Jewel Changi Airport. We conclude our journey with three nights aboard the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express train, admiring the flourishing jungles, tropical rainforest and pristine beaches of Malaysia’s west coast.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If you have free time today, perhaps visit the National Museum of Singapore, which is close to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at 6.30pm. There will also be a welcome lecture on Singapore’s ‘City Within a Garden’ plan, presented by a local representative.
Accommodation
Four Nights: Singapore, Parkroyal Marina Bay or similar
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Singapore , Singapore
This morning you will explore Gardens by the Bay. The 101-hectare complex is situated in the heart of Singapore’s Marina Bay and houses over a quarter of a million rare plants. You will have time to appreciate the many different areas, which include the Flower Dome, the Cloud Forest, and the OCBC Skyway. Enjoy learning about rare plants and the challenges associated with their declining environment. In the afternoon, explore Parkroyal Marina Bay’s Urban Farm at leisure. It produces more than 60 varieties of fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. The rooftop operation supplies the hotel in true farm-to-table fashion. This evening, enjoy a sunset bumboat cruise along the river before dining along Clarke Quay.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Today enjoy a tour of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the National Orchid Garden. Wander through virgin rainforest and take in the garden’s collection of 1,000 orchid species and 2,000 hybrids. This afternoon, visit the world-famous Raffles Hotel for High Tea and enjoy the lush gardens surrounding the iconic complex. This evening, we’re mesmerized by the light display at Gardens by the Bay.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Singapore , Singapore
This morning, visit Pulau Ubin, an island which remains largely untouched by development. The island is home to one of Singapore’s last remaining traditional villages, or kampongs. The Chek Jawa Wetlands, one of the country’s most biodiverse ecosystems, is also found here. Afterwards, we visit Jewel Changi airport, an incredible glass and steel dome development, open to international travellers and locals alike. Explore the lush oasis forest of the Shiseido Forest Valley and marvel at the Rain Vortex from your position along Canopy Bridge. Afterwards, you have the option to visit the Changi Museum or continue back to our hotel.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Check out of your hotel today and visit community gardens as part of the ‘Community in Bloom’ project, a nationwide gardening movement aimed at fostering a community spirit and bringing together residents, both young and old. Visit the Kranji War Memorial before an authentic ‘farm-to-table’ lunch. After lunch, bid farewell to your Botanical Guide and board the striking green and cream carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express at Singapore’s Woodlands Station. Settle into your refined and air-conditioned cabin, adorned with cherrywood panelling, Thai silks and Malaysian embroidery. Our train travels across the region’s lush, green landscapes, setting the scene for our immersion into the untamed terrain that pervades Malaysia’s west coast. Passing through tangled jungle, rubber and palm plantations, we soak up captivating vistas as the train’s steward serves a healthy afternoon tea in your cabin. Soon, evening falls and we dress for dinner, before making our way to the Dining Car. Indulge in regional specialities, expertly enhanced with the herbs, spices and plants that comprise zesty South-East Asian cuisine. Afterwards, enjoy a nightcap and some engaging onboard entertainment.
Accommodation
Three nights: Eastern & Oriental Express, Pullman Cabin
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Singapore , Singapore
After breakfast in your cabin, admire the arresting views of the jungle, as our train courses through some of the wildest parts of Malaysia. Following lunch on board, we arrive at Merapoh Station and alight for an extraordinary experience. Conservation is at the heart of the Eastern & Oriental Express philosophy, while the Malayan tiger is the country’s national animal. The Eastern & Oriental Express has an ongoing partnership with Save Wild Tigers. Accordingly, we are invited to explore Taman Negara National Park’s “tiger territory”. Meet local villagers and organisations working to protect this noble, critically endangered wild cat and its habitat. Formed 130 million years ago, Taman Negara is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. Its dense jungle, extensive river systems and lush mountains are home to a variety of wildlife, including water buffalo, macaques, tapirs and hornbills. On our return to the train, a delicious dinner precedes an evening of local entertainment in the Piano Bar Car.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Enjoy breakfast and lunch aboard our train, before we alight for our crossing to Penang Island. Here, we immerse ourselves in Malaysia’s culture. Art lovers can explore the Old Town of George Town with a guide, delving into temples, a contemporary studio, and an opera and puppet house. Food aficionados might like to discover the secrets of Peranakan cooking. Purchase ingredients from spice and grocery stores before mastering the recipes behind delicious local dishes during a cookery class. For those who prefer to explore independently, join your trishaw driver, check the local map, and wind through George Town’s enchanting streets, visiting the city’s attractions at your leisure. We rejoin our train in the city of Butterworth and enjoy a convivial final evening on board, complete with delicious cuisine and outstanding entertainment.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in your cabin, or the Dining Car, as we travel through the southernmost Malaysian state of Johor, known for its sublime beaches and rainforest. Soon the train crosses the Strait of Johor to arrive back in Singapore. Here, we disembark with memories of our magical journey.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Singapore , Singapore
- Due to the equatorial climate, Singapore can be hot and humid
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change depending on the departure date. An updated itinerary, outlining each day’s activities, will be provided in your documentation. Date for the Singapore Garden Festival subject to confirmation by the event’s organisers.
- Your Botanical Guide will escort you up until the train journey on Day 6. From here, you will be well looked after by the team aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.
- Fitness rating: Medium
- Group size: 15 to 25 guests
- Some excursions may require a high level of mobility and fitness and you may be required to walk up to 5–8km on some days
- Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary
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