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Highlights | Prices | Departure Dates | Itinerary
Timetable
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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.
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Prices |
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| | Pullman Superior | US$1450 | US$1700 | | State Cabin | US$1850 | US$2150 | | Presidential Suite | US$2350 | US$2790 |
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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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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.
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Timetable | Arrive | Depart |
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| Tuesday | Bangkok (Hualampong station) | - | 14:00 |
| Wednesday | Hin Dat
Tour to Khmer ruins at Phimai | 08:30 | 11:20 |
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Visit a vineyard and wine-tasting of 'new latitude wines' | 15:00 | 18:20 |
| Thursday | Vientiane
Coach transfer to Vientiane across Friendship Bridge | 08:30 | - |
| Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
Inclusive Holidays
Details of inclusive holidays incorporating this journey can be found here:
Asian Explorer (Bangkok-Luang Prabang-Vientiane-Angkor Wat)
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