The Orient Silk Road Express private train, Lake Awasa

The Orient Silk Road Express private train allows its guests to explore the fascinating and ancient Silk Road in splendid comfort while enjoying the attentive service of the on board staff. A maximum of 140 guests may be accommodated in one of four categories of modern, air-conditioned sleeping carriages, as outlined below. The restaurant cars seat all passengers in one sitting, serving excellent international and local cuisine. After dinner, these cars offer a bar service for you to enjoy a late drink. There is one experienced tour guide for a maximum of 25 guests, ensuring a personal touch and an informative tour throughout. An onboard doctor will be able to care for any immediate medical needs. Once aboard, your luggage remains on the train for the duration of the trip. COMPARTMENT CATEGORIES We feature three of the four categories of accommodation. Each car has two attendants and in all categories there are power outlets for 110/220 volts and a smoker's corner at one end of the car. Ali Baba Each Ali Baba car has nine compartments providing sleeping space for two guests in two lower berths (70cm x 180cm). There is a table beneath the window and combined washing and toilet facilities are located at both ends of each car. Aladin Each Aladin car has eight compartments for two guests with two lower berths (70cm x 180cm). There is a table beneath the window and combined washing and toilet facilities are located at both ends of each car. In addition, a shower is located at one end of each car and you will receive a bathing robe and toiletries in your compartment. Kalif This category is equipped with two beds, the lower of which measures 100cm x 190cm, providing enough space for two people if required, while the upper bed measures 2'6" x 5'8". Furthermore, the compartment offers a cosy seating bench, a table and a wardrobe. The compartment's exclusive en suite bathroom does not only contain a washing basin, WC and shower, but also storage space for your personal belongings. Each car of the Kalif category has only six compartments. A total of twelve guests at most share the whole of the carriage. All excursions from the train are on a group basis.