Rail Journey
9 day Singapore & Malaysia
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. And attend Singapore Garden Festival, which only occurs every two years. 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.
This journey departs:
29 July 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Wander the National Orchid Garden
See the 1,000 orchid species and 2,000 hybrids on display while walking through virgin rainforest.
A Rail Journey Through Malaysia
Roll along Malaysia’s lush west coast aboard the luxurious Eastern and Oriental Express.
Visit Gardens by the Bay
Explore the vast complex at Gardens by the Bay, which houses over a quarter of a million plants.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
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 19 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 & Singapore 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
Attend Singapore Garden Festival, and enjoy an evening light show at Gardens by the Bay
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change. Date for the Singapore Garden Festival subject to confirmation by the event’s organisers.
Due to the equatorial climate, Singapore can be hot and humid
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
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.