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Bangkok-Vientiane
(3 days/2 nights)

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.

Prices

 20092010

Pullman Superior/Single US$1700US$1700
State Cabin US$2150US$2150
Presidential Suite US$2790US$2790


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.


Departure Dates

2010
February 23


Itinerary

Tuesday - Bangkok
Depart Bangkok in the afternoon. Relax in one of the bar cars, saloon car or in the privacy of your comfortable compartment. Afternoon tea is served as you travel into Northeastern Thailand. Later that evening enjoy dinner in one of the beautiful restaurant cars. Retire to your compartment, transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.


Wednesday - Phimai, Khao Yai
The train arrives at Hin Dat station after breakfast. Here you will disembark for a tour to Phimai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Khmer monuments in Thailand. Return to the E&O for lunch as you continue your journey on to the picturesque Khao Yai valley. Here you visit a local vineyard and have the opportunity to taste wines that are being called “New Latitude Wines”. Reboard the train in the early evening in time to prepare for dinner. Overnight on board.


Thursday – Nong Khai, Vientiane
After breakfast, the E&O will cross the Mekong River via the Friendship Bridge and enter Laos for the very first time.


Timetable

 Arrive  Depart 

TuesdayBangkok (Hualampong station)-14:00
WednesdayHin Dat
Tour to Khmer ruins at Phimai
08:3011:20
Kho Yai
Visit a vineyard and wine-tasting of 'new latitude wines'
15:0018:20
ThursdayVientiane
The E&O crosses the Friendship Bridge into Laos
08:30-

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.