Singapore Raffles Singapore
Singapore’s grand colonial hotel, and the natural start or end to the Eastern & Oriental Express.
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A great rail journey is about the view from the window, a long lunch in the dining car and arriving somewhere new without an airport. We book the train, the right cabin and the hotels at either end, so the whole trip fits together.
We plan overnight journeys on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Royal Scotsman and the Eastern & Oriental Express, and scenic day routes such as the Glacier Express and the Rocky Mountaineer.
luxury trains
A great rail journey is about the view from the window, a long lunch in the dining car and arriving somewhere new without an airport. We book the train, the right cabin and the hotels at either end, so the whole trip fits together.
We plan overnight journeys on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Royal Scotsman and the Eastern & Oriental Express, and scenic day routes such as the Glacier Express and the Rocky Mountaineer.
where to go
Tell us when you’re hoping to travel and the kind of journey you have in mind, and we’ll show you where we’d begin.
1 When are you hoping to travel?
2 What kind of journey appeals? Choose as many as you like
March to November
March to November
April to June, September, October and December
May to September
April to October
All year, with snow from December to March
June to August, December to March
April to June, September and October
April to October
April to October
April to November
All year
October to April
All year
January to September, depending on the coast
February to May
March to May, October and November, or January and February for snow
April to October
Still deciding? Tell us your dates and we’ll suggest where to begin.
Nothing quite fits that combination, but there is almost always a way. Tell us what you have in mind.
how it works
We talk through the journeys that appeal, your dates and budget, and how much time you’d like on and off the train.
A tailor-made itinerary with hand-picked hotels, refined with you until it’s right.
We book the train, cabins, hotels and flights, with eligible holidays protected by ATOL and ABTA.
Your digital itinerary, with a dress guide for the train and every detail in our travel app.
We check in, add a few surprises and are on WhatsApp 24/7.
We catch up when you’re back, and start dreaming up what’s next.
ideas
Starting points we plan often. Every detail can change.
5 nightsParis to Venice overnight, with a night in Paris before and three in Venice after.
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6 nightsCastles, whisky distilleries and Highland lochs, with Edinburgh before or after.
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7 nightsZermatt to St Moritz on the Glacier Express, then over the Bernina Pass to Tirano.
Ask us about this route8 nightsSingapore to Malaysia’s rainforest and Penang, with Raffles Singapore to start.
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10 nightsVancouver to Banff and Lake Louise by day, with nights in the Rockies.
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10 nightsThe Andean Explorer from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, then the Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu.
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7 nightsThe Maharajas’ Express through Rajasthan, with the Taj Mahal and tigers in Ranthambore.
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10 nightsPretoria to Cape Town on Rovos Rail, with the Winelands and a safari either side.
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A few favourites before you board, or after you arrive.
Singapore Singapore’s grand colonial hotel, and the natural start or end to the Eastern & Oriental Express.
Ask us about this hotel Banff National Park, Canada On the shore of Lake Louise, a classic stop on the Rocky Mountaineer route.
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Cusco, Peru A former convent in Cusco, with oxygen-enriched rooms to help with the altitude.
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Machu Picchu, Peru The only hotel at the gates of Machu Picchu, so you can visit before the day trippers arrive.
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Jaipur, India Pavilions and villas in 32 acres of gardens, with private pools in some villas.
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Cape Town, South Africa A converted grain silo above the V&A Waterfront, with views across Cape Town.
Ask us about this hotelSome trains and hotels offer combined packages or extra nights at certain times of year. We’ll check what applies to your dates.
kind words
I cannot recommend Liv&Travel more highly! What an amazing and professional service… Everything was organised perfectly and we were upgraded in various hotels, all of which I know happened due to Liv&Travel.
meet the founder
Liv& Travel was founded by Liv, after a career with some of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hospitality brands and travels to more than 70 countries.
We work with a small number of clients each year, so every trip gets the time, attention and first-hand knowledge it deserves.
Twelve months is ideal, as the best cabins and suites sell first. Some trains, such as the Royal Scotsman, carry only a few dozen guests.
It depends on the train. On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, you can’t be overdressed, and many guests wear black tie at dinner. Others are more relaxed. We’ll send a dress guide with your itinerary.
On most luxury trains, yes. On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the original historic cabins share washrooms, while the suites have their own. We’ll explain the options.
Yes. We book the whole journey, including flights, transfers and hotels before and after.
Some are. Scenic day routes such as the Rocky Mountaineer and the Glacier Express work well for families, while overnight trains usually suit older children and adults.
Our itinerary design service, for travellers who book themselves, starts from £500 and comes off your balance if we then book the trip.
Yes. You book the Avios flights with the airline and we arrange everything else. Those flights aren’t covered by our ATOL protection, and we’ll explain what protection applies to the rest.
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Tell us which journeys appeal and when you can travel. We’ll come back with ideas.
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