Eastern & Oriental Express — A Belmond Train
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to Penang (or reverse) — 2 to 3 nights

Few trains carry a sense of occasion quite like the Eastern & Oriental Express. Operated by Belmond and recently relaunched with new itineraries, this is a journey that moves through Southeast Asia at a pace that allows the continent to reveal itself properly — temples glimpsed through jungle canopy, river villages slipping past the observation car, the particular quality of late afternoon light over the Malay Peninsula.

Days are spent watching the landscape change. Evenings gather naturally around the bar car, where conversation flows easily and the region’s cuisine is celebrated with genuine care. Shore excursions — heritage walks, cooking experiences, river journeys — are offered at key stops for those who want to step off and go deeper.

The Maharajas’ Express — India
Multiple routes across Rajasthan, Varanasi, Agra and Mumbai — 4 to 8 days

India has a way of overwhelming the senses — and the Maharajas’ Express is one of the most considered ways to experience it. The carriages are extraordinarily appointed, the service is attentive without being intrusive, and the itineraries — which include the Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s palaces and the sacred ghats of Varanasi — are designed to move between India’s most significant landscapes without the fatigue that often accompanies them.

This is India at a regal pace. Each day brings a different chapter; each evening returns you to the quiet luxury of the train.

Seven Stars in Kyushu — Japan
Around Kyushu Island — 2 to 4 days

Japan’s most exclusive rail experience accommodates only a handful of guests at a time, which means the service feels less like a train journey and more like a private house moving through one of the country’s most quietly beautiful regions. The interiors — handcrafted wood, shoji screens, precisely seasonal menus — reflect the same attention to detail that defines Japanese hospitality at its finest.

Stops take in hot spring towns, artisan villages and dramatic coastal scenery. It is, in the truest sense, understated luxury.

The Deccan Odyssey — India
Multiple routes across Maharashtra, Gujarat and Southern India — 7 nights

Where the Maharajas’ Express follows India’s most celebrated landmarks, the Deccan Odyssey takes a different view — tracing routes through the country’s less-visited corners, from the ancient cave temples of Ajanta to the spice-scented ports of the Konkan coast. The train is richly appointed, with an onboard spa and suites that feel genuinely considered rather than merely comfortable.

Excursions range from vineyard visits and wildlife safaris to palace tours and coastal walks — each one chosen to reveal a different dimension of a country that rewards the curious traveller.

On Travelling by Rail Through Asia

There is something about the rhythm of a train that changes how you experience a place. The landscape arrives at a pace you can actually absorb. The transitions between destinations feel earned rather than abrupt. And the journey itself — rather than something to endure between arrival and departure — becomes a meaningful part of what you’ll remember.

Each of the journeys above can be designed as a standalone experience or woven into a wider Asian itinerary — paired with island time, a wellness retreat, city stays, or private touring on either side. We handle the full picture.

Every journey begins with a conversation.