Ride the rails and see the world — or at least a fabulous section or two. The Eastern & Oriental Express has a great collection of Chronicles of South East Asia itineraries designated that follow lesser-known routes through Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and Singapore. Gérard Gallet, a major design contributor to the refurbished interiors of the British Pullman and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, remodeled the elegant train’s luxurious interior.

Stretch your legs with stops along the way in local villages to witness traditional ceremonies, or participate in guided tours that include Kuala Lumpur and Vientiane. Itineraries include Fables of the Hills (seven days/six nights), traveling from Singapore to Bangkok. Highlights include a boat trip across the expanse of Bukit Merah Lake in Malaysia and a tour of the Monkey Training College in Surat Thani, Thailand. Tales of Laos (four days/three nights) departs from Bangkok, winding along a path that includes a stop in Phimai to visit the Khmer temple complex, and Khao Yai, where Thailand’s wine industry is centered.

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