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Murmures du Vietnam (SJourney)

3-day luxury train crossing Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Illustration of Murmures du Vietnam (SJourney)

Discovery Trains runs Murmures du Vietnam as a 3-day, 2-night escorted rail journey aboard the SJourney, described as Vietnam's only private luxury train, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. On day 1, the train departs Saigon station and crosses south Vietnam's dragon fruit plantations and coastal countryside, with a Vietnamese-inspired dinner served aboard. Day 2 brings a stop at Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed trading town, with visits to its market, the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a traditional house, and the Japanese Covered Bridge, more than four centuries old, plus free time in the shops and galleries. On the final day, the train crosses the rice paddies, areca palm groves and red-tile-roofed villages of the Red River delta before arriving at Hanoi's Gia Lam station. The train's design is described as inspired by 1930s Indochina, and a butler service prepares each compartment in the evening. An English-speaking local guide leads the excursions. It suits travelers who want a short, all-inclusive taste of Vietnam's coast-to-capital landscapes aboard a small, luxury private train (maximum 12 travelers).

What to know before you look closer

  • The single-traveler compartment costs €5,430, about 60% more than the €3,395 per-person double rate, so solo travelers pay a substantial premium for a private compartment.
  • Private airport/hotel transfers, travel insurance, and any pre- or post-trip services are optional extras, not included in the fare.
  • Only one departure is currently scheduled, in October 2026, with no indication of future dates from this operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: À bord du SJourney

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Accueil matinal à la gare de Saigon, embarquement à bord du SJourney. Le train traverse les paysages agricoles du sud du Vietnam (plantations de fruit du dragon, campagnes côtières). Dîner à bord inspiré de la cuisine vietnamienne.

    Meals: dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: À bord du SJourney

    Hoi An

    Arrivée à Danang, porte d'entrée vers Hoi An, cité marchande classée UNESCO : marché de Hoi An, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, maison traditionnelle (Phung Hung ou Tan Ky Ancient House), Japanese Covered Bridge. Déjeuner de spécialités locales, temps libre dans les galeries et boutiques d'artisanat.

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

  3. Day 3

    Campagnes du nord du Vietnam - Gia Lam

    Traversée des paysages ruraux du nord (rizières, palmiers areca, villages aux toits de tuiles rouges) puis de la plaine du Fleuve Rouge (rizières, collines, plantations de thé). Arrivée à Hanoï, gare de Gia Lam, dans l'après-midi.

    Meals: breakfast, lunch

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The SJourney departs Saigon station and crosses south Vietnam's dragon fruit plantations and coastal countryside, with a Vietnamese-inspired dinner served aboard.
  • Day 2A stop at Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed trading town, with visits to its market, the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a traditional house, and the four-centuries-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
  • Day 3The train crosses the rice paddies, areca palm groves and red-tile-roofed villages of the Red River delta before arriving at Hanoi's Gia Lam station.

Included

  • Hébergement : 2 nuits à bord du train SJourney dans la catégorie choisie
  • Pension complète à bord et en restaurants extérieurs (PDJ, DJ, D)
  • Boissons non alcoolisées, bière et vin de table au verre selon la carte; thé et café à bord
  • Une boisson incluse lors des repas à l'extérieur du train
  • Service de majordome avec préparation du compartiment en soirée
  • Visites avec guide local anglophone et droits d'entrée selon le programme

Not included

  • Les boissons consommées en dehors des repas lors des excursions hors du train
  • Les dépenses personnelles

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, this all-aboard escorted rail journey travels aboard the SJourney, described as Vietnam's only private luxury train, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi via Hoi An, with both nights spent onboard.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's escorted, with an English-speaking local guide included for the excursions.
What accommodation is provided?
A private double or twin compartment (10m², private bathroom, air conditioning), or a privatized single compartment for solo travelers.
When does it depart?
One departure is currently listed, in October 2026.
What is not included?
Drinks outside of meals during excursions off the train, and personal expenses; private airport/hotel transfers, travel insurance, and pre- or post-trip services are optional extras.
How much does it cost?
From €3,395 ($3,887 USD) per person in a double or twin compartment, or from €5,430 for a private single compartment, about $1,296 per day.

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