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Thailand Cruises & Rail

Sail And Rail The Hidden Gems Of The Orient

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Experience Asia in luxury and style with Thailand train journeys, travelling back to the golden age of rail aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express or perhaps cruise Thailand on an evocative voyage, sailing through the Andaman Sea on a romantic tall ship.


Choose from a wide range of routes taking you through a beguiling part of the world, either seeing incredible scenery and exotic destinations by train or seeking out uninhabited islands and marine life, sailing around the Similan Islands.

Thailand Cruise & Rail Highlights
•   Travel in opulent colonial style indulging in fine wine, fabulous food and impeccable service as you journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express - Singapore to Bangkok, enjoying Kuala Lumpur and the Kwai Yai River on the way.
•   Set sail to the white sand beaches and snorkelling paradise of the Similan islands, cruising to Langkawi and the stunning Phi Phi Islands too, on our Star Clipper Cruise - Voyage 2.
•   Discover the ancient Khmer empire, magnificent temples and charming villages whilst travelling in sophistication and style on the Eastern & Oriental Express – Chiang Mai to Bangkok.

Thailand Honeymoons
All of our Thailand hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Thailand.

Tailor Made Cruises & Rail
At Kuoni you can create your own unique holiday, extending your Cruise or Rail Tour with a beach stay at one of Thailand’s stunning beach resorts, or perhaps add the two Star Clipper Cruises together, thus designing a stunning 14 night cruise. You could add a couple more nights in Bangkok before your tour or extend by travelling to Chiang Mai for three or more nights after your tour.

Another adventurous option is to visit Thailand and Beyond, creating a bespoke multi-centre holiday including other beautiful destinations in the Far East.

To find out more about creating your own tailor made holiday
•   Call 01306 747002 or e mail our Personal Travel Experts who will help you design an itinerary that suits you and can provide a personal quotation.
•   Request a copy of our incredible Far East brochure.

Time difference / local time

GMT +7 hours
Language

Thai. English is widely spoken at beach resorts.

Currency

Baht
Safety

Beware of pickpockets. Leave valuables in the hotel safe and only carry the essentials.

Beaches

Thailand's beaches boast white sands and clear waters.

Passports and Visas

•   You need a full EU 10-year passport. We recommend that the expiry date is at least six months after your arrival back in the UK.
•   You only need a visa if you’re staying longer than 30 days (29 nights), and you can get one from the Thai Embassy.

Flying time to destination

11½ hours

Sports

You may have the chance to try watersports including diving, snorkelling and kayaking.

Eating/Drinking

Food
•   Restaurants serve European, Levantine, Asian and oriental cuisines.
•   Most hotels offer American, English and continental breakfasts, and you may find western-style fast food outlets, snack bars and ice cream parlours.
•   Thai cuisine is a spicy mix of noodles, curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, slow- and fast-cooked ingredients, exotic spices and condiments.

Drink
•   Don’t drink the tap water or ice – stick to bottled mineral water or purified water in hotels.

Good to know

Religion
Theravada Buddhism. Minority religions include Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism.

Etiquette
•   Thais revere their royal family, so never express disregard for it.
•   Outward expressions of anger are regarded as crude and boorish.
•   Each Buddha image - large or small, ruined or not - is considered sacred. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything that might show lack of respect.
•   Public displays of affection between couples are frowned upon. Westernised Thai couples may hold hands but that’s as far as it goes in polite society.
•   It is considered rude to point your foot at a person or object.
•   Never pat a Thai on the head – they see it as the highest part of the body, both literally and figuratively.

No vaccinations are compulsory but some are recommended. For more detailed and up-to-date information, contact your GP or a specialised vaccination centre.
Clothing

•   Dress neatly in all religious shrines - never go shirtless or in shorts, hot pants or other scanty attire.
•   Take off your shoes when entering private Thai homes, chapels that house Buddhist images, and mosques.

Tipping

Tip porters and hotel staff if you’re happy with their service. If a service charge isn’t added to your restaurant bill, tip 10-15%.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From November to April, when temperatures are pleasant and there’s plenty of sunshine. In the summer there’s often a lot of rain and the sea can be very rough.

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