Wild Malaysia

Board the striking green and cream carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodlands Station, Singapore. Settle into your air-conditioned cabin, a sanctuary of cherrywood panelling, Thai silks and Malaysian embroidery. As the train travels through lush, green landscapes, it sets the scene for your immersion into wild Malaysia. Weave through the tangled jungle, rubber and palm plantations, soaking up the vistas as your steward serves a healthy afternoon tea in your cabin. Soon, evening falls and it’s time to dress for dinner in the Dining Car. Indulge in sustainable specialities enhanced with herbs and plants sourced from remote regions. Afterwards, enjoy engaging onboard entertainment with a nightcap.

After breakfast in your cabin, admire the views of the Jungle Line as the train courses through some of the wildest parts of Malaysia. 

Following lunch on board, you arrive at Merapoh station and alight for some extraordinary experiences in Taman Negara National Park. Taman Negara was formed 130 million years ago, making it one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. The dense jungle, wide rivers and lush mountains are home to wildlife ranging from water buffalo to macaques, tapirs, and hornbills to the Malayan tiger – a true explorer’s paradise.

From here, you will have the option to embark on a wide variety of excursions – learn about edible jungle ingredients, take a photography course in the rainforest, or venture into a thrilling wildlife excursion in support of the endangered Malayan tiger. Conservation is at the heart of the Eastern & Oriental Express philosophy. As part of our ongoing partnership with Save Wild Tigers, we invite you to discover Taman Negara National Park, and meet local villagers and organisations who are working on the ground to protect this noble, critically endangered wild cat and its habitat. Returning to the train, a lively evening with local entertainment awaits in the Piano Bar Car, preceded by a delicious dinner.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board, before alighting for the crossing to Penang Island.

Here, we’ve created a choice of immersions that make the most of Malaysia’s cultural melting pot. Art lovers can explore Georgetown Old Quarter with a guide, delving into temples, a contemporary studio and an opera and puppet house. Food aficionados can embark on a discovery of Peranakan cooking, purchasing specialities from spice and grocery stores before mastering delicious local dishes in a cookery class. Or, for those who prefer to explore independently, we present you with a tri-shaw, a driver and a map, so that you can wind through Georgetown’s enchanting streets and visit its attractions on at whim.

Rejoin the train at Butterworth for a convivial final evening on board with sublime cuisine and fabulous entertainment.

Linger over breakfast in your cabin or the Dining Car as you travel through the southernmost state of Johor, known for its beaches and rainforest.

Soon afterwards, the train crosses the strait to Singapore, where your Wild Malaysia itinerary comes to an end, your head filled with your new, magical memories.