Eastern & Oriental Express
Bangkok to Vientiane

Highlights
A thrilling journey through north east Thailand to the ravishing Angkor-style temple of Phimai - and on across the Mekong to the fascinating capital city of Laos, Vientiane.

Itinerary
A journey of 3 days / 2 nights

Tuesday - Bangkok: Departs 14:00 In the afternoon the E&O departs Bangkok. Relax in your private cabin or have a visit to the sumptuously decorated bar cars or saloon car. While travelling into Northeastern Thailand the traditional afternoon tea is served and later in the evening a delicious dinner is served. In the meantime your steward transformed your compartment into a comfortable bedroom, but why not enjoying some cocktails at the bar car before retiring?

Wednesday - Phimai: Arrives 08:30 Hin Dat.. Before the Eastern & Oriental Express arrives at Hin Dat, the breakfast including freshly baked croissants is served in your compartment. From Hin Dat the tour for Phimai starts which is one of the most important monuments of the old Khmer kingdom in Thailand. After visiting this World Heritage Site a delightful lunch is served on board the E&O. Departs 11:20 Hin Dat. Arrives 15:00 Kho Yai. Tour to vineyards including tasting of New Latitude Wines. In the afternoon the train arrives in Khao Yai, where you disembark for a visit of local vineyards and a tasting of the New Latitude Wines. Dinner and overnight on board. Departs 18:20 Khao Yai.

Thursday – Nong Khai, Vientiane: Arrives 08:30. After breakfast the E&O arrives in Nong Khai, where some coaches are waiting to take you over the Mekong river Friendship Bridge to Vientiane, the fascinating capital of Laos.

Departure Dates
February 23 2010

2009 Pricing Pullman Superior/Single State Cabin Presidential Suite Bangkok-Vientiane US$ 1,700 US$ 2,150 US$ 2,790

Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation and include: All table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment, and sightseeing tours as described.

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