Discovery Trains
Héritages du Vietnam (SJourney)
8-day luxury rail journey across Vietnam, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
8 daysfrom $9,838
100% rail
Planet Rail · Luxury train journey
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City aboard the SJourney
Embark on a luxury 7 night / 8 day holiday departing from Hanoi: SJourney's enchanting expedition through Vietnam, from the ancient dragon-blessed streets of Hanoi to the dynamic pulse of Saigon.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: On board the SJourney
Hanoi Capital - Welcome on Board
Collected from your hotel around 4:30pm and welcomed into the VIP lounge at Gia Lam Station for an elegant check-in. An evening of refreshments, fine dining and conversation unfolds as the train departs Hanoi, gliding over the historic Long Bien Bridge with twilight views of the Red River before the city lights fade into the countryside.
- Day 2overnight: On board the SJourney
Ninh Binh - Explore The First Kingdom of Vietnam
Awake to breakfast as dawn breaks over Ninh Binh. A sampan journey through Trang An's emerald waterways amid towering limestone cliffs, then on to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital, with its temples and dynastic ruins. Lunch and afternoon tea on board with mountain views en route to Vinh, followed by a refined dinner.
- Day 3railovernight: On board the SJourney
Quang Binh - A Soft Adventure in Jungle and Caves
Disembark in Quang Binh to explore Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, cruising along the Son River and through the Phong Nha Cave amid limestone mountains and ancient rock formations. Return for onboard activities, then a home-style dinner amid peaceful rice paddies, with the option of a Vietnamese cooking class using fresh regional ingredients. Overnight the train departs for Hue.
- Day 4railovernight: On board the SJourney
Hue - Discover the Magnificent of The Last Empire in Vietnam
A rickshaw ride through Hue to the Imperial Citadel, legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty, then by private van to the serene Tu Duc Mausoleum and Hue's Incense Village, where artisans craft incense and conical hats by hand. A refined local lunch showcases Hue's royal cuisine before the train reveals the Perfume River and Lang Co Lagoon.
- Day 5overnight: On board the SJourney
Quang Nam - Ancient Merchant Hub of South East Asia
Breakfast through the Hai Van Pass with sweeping views of mountains and the East Sea. In Hoi An, hands-on visits to Au Lac Wood Art and Thanh Ha Pottery Village with a home-hosted lunch, then the UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Town: the market, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Phung Hung Ancient House and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Refined dinner on board toward Phu Yen.
- Day 6overnight: On board the SJourney
Phu Yen - A Voyage into Coastal Serenity
Explore Phu Yen from the century-old Gothic Mang Lang Church to the Phu Tan Mat Weaving Village. A coastal lunch of fresh, locally sourced seafood, then depart at 4:00pm toward Binh Thuan with a refined dinner under the stars in the dining car.
- Day 7railovernight: On board the SJourney
Phan Thiet - Explore the Ancient Chams Culture
Ta Cu Mountain and the Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda with panoramic views, the Fish Sauce Museum's culinary heritage, and a seafood lunch at an oceanfront restaurant. In the evening a farewell dinner under the open sky at the historic Poshanu Tower, before the train heads back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Day 8rail
Ho Chi Minh City - Comeback to Modern Life - Farewell
The train reaches Sai Gon station at 5:00am; breakfast is served until 8:30am and check-out begins at 9:00am. Depending on your flight timings you are transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City or to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your return flights home.
Included
- Excursions with English-speaking guides and entrance fees
- Complimentary beverages as per drink list
- Cabin attendant service
- Private airport/hotel transfers
- One complimentary spa treatment
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, freshly prepared on the train using the finest local ingredients, with authentic dining experiences at local restaurants during excursions
