Key Takeaways:
Product update:
We are presenting two combined destination journeys with the highly-anticipated, elegant Eastern & Oriental Express train.
Hotel update:
We have selected two hotels per destination that best reflect the charm of a bygone era : Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Georgetown, Malaysia, and The Raffles hotel in Singapore. These iconic buildings are the result of Sarkies brothers’ creation and impact on the historic Strait Settlement.
Destination update:
Check out important updates to Malaysia entry requirements from 01 January 2024.
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- Journey through Malaysia aboard the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express train
- Snorkel, swim and relax at Pulau Payar Marine Park, Malaysia’s most idyllic island paradise
- Discover Singapore’s diversity with a mix of dining and cultural experiences
- Spend three nights aboard the famed luxury Eastern & Oriental Express train
- Head into the dense Malaysian jungle to learn about endemic wildlife and environmental challenges
- Experience the culture and heritage of Penang and Singapore through curated experiences
New & featured hotels
Situated in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel is an iconic luxury, all-suite property. Originally established in 1885, the hotel blends classic hospitality and heritage with modern amenities.
The original Heritage Wing features 100 suites while the newer Victory Annex, which retains stylistic elements of the heritage property, houses 118 Studio Suites and 14 Corner Suites. The seaside property is well located amid the food havens, shopping complexes and entertainment outlets of downtown George Town.
No visit to Singapore is complete without a stay at Raffles; tradition demands it.
A century after its opening, the hotel was declared a National Monument by the Singapore Government and today, its heritage architecture is beautifully preserved, allowing it to stand out from the contemporary style of its surrounding neighbours in the business and civic district.
The Raffles’ 115 elegant suites are a nod to the old-world glamour of Singapore while also equipped with modern amenities and comforts.
Destination update
Malaysia Entry Requirement – Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC):
We would like to remind that starting 1 January 2024, all international travelers, whether arriving by land or by air, must pre-apply for a Digital Arrival Card within three days prior to their planned date of entry. This can be done by completing an online registration form.
Guests should then bring a printed copy of the completed form to present to immigration officers on arrival. Malaysia Autogate facilities will be available at KLIA1/ KLIA2 for the following foreign countries: Australia, Brunei, Germany, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UK, US. The form must be completed and submitted within 3 days prior arrival and for any subsequent visit to Malaysia via KLIA1/ KLIA2.
January Public Holiday in Malaysia: 25 Jan 2024 Thaipusam:
EXO Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur office will be closed on 25 January for the Thaipusam ceremony. On this day, for any urgent matters please contact our 24/7 line: +60 (0) 12 252 3090. We will be back in the office as usual on 26 January.
Thaipusam is a key Hindu ceremony that is held each year during the full moon in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar. It is a tribute to the Hindu god of war, Lord Muragan, honoured in sacred lore for slaying three evil demons in the name of good virtue.
On the first day of Thaipusam, there is a procession along the streets of Kuala Lumpur led by a chariot that presents a statue of Lord Muragan. On the second day, there is a long barefoot walk to the Batu Caves for the purpose of vow fulfilment.
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