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Symphonie du Sud (SJourney)

2-day luxury overnight train through Vietnam, Saigon to Da Nang

Symphonie du Sud (SJourney), a rail journey with Discovery Trains

Discovery Trains offers Symphonie du Sud as a 2-day, 1-night rail journey aboard the SJourney, described as Vietnam's only private luxury train, from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. The train departs Saigon station in the morning and travels along Vietnam's southern coast, through tropical countryside and exotic fruit plantations, with a Vietnamese-inspired dinner served onboard. Travelers wake the next morning as the train crosses central Vietnam's rice paddies, red-tile-roofed villages and palm groves, arriving at Da Nang before the journey ends. A butler service prepares the compartment each evening, and the train's design is described as inspired by 1930s Indochina. The operator markets this route alongside Hoi An, though the base itinerary ends at Da Nang; an excursion to Hoi An, or an extended stay, is available on request rather than included as standard. It suits travelers who want a short, luxurious overnight rail segment to add onto a longer Vietnam trip, rather than a multi-day rail tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • The short marketing description names Hoi An as part of the route, but the itinerary and route both list Da Nang as the final stop, with an excursion to Hoi An available only as an optional add-on 'on request'; confirm which applies before booking.
  • Only one departure is currently scheduled, in October 2026, with no indication of future dates from this operator.
  • Private airport/hotel transfers, multi-risk travel insurance, and any pre- or post-trip services are optional extras, not included in the fare.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: À bord du SJourney

    Ho Chi Minh City - bienvenue à bord du SJourney

    Embarquement le matin en gare de Saigon. Le voyage débute à travers les paysages du sud du Vietnam, entre campagnes tropicales et plantations de fruits exotiques, le long de la côte méridionale. Dîner à bord inspiré de la cuisine vietnamienne.

    Meals: lunch, dinner

  2. Day 2rail

    Da Nang

    Réveil à bord alors que le train traverse les paysages du centre du Vietnam (rizières, villages aux toits de tuiles rouges, palmiers). Arrivée en matinée à Da Nang, fin du voyage. Excursion à Hoi An ou séjour complémentaire possible sur demande.

    Meals: breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The SJourney departs Saigon station and travels along Vietnam's southern coast, through tropical countryside and exotic fruit plantations, with a Vietnamese-inspired dinner served aboard.
  • Day 2Travelers wake aboard the train as it crosses central Vietnam's rice paddies, red-tile-roofed villages and palm groves, arriving at Da Nang in the morning.

Included

  • Hébergement : 1 nuit à bord du train SJourney
  • Pension complète à bord et 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

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 is a 2-day, 1-night rail journey aboard the SJourney, described as Vietnam's only private luxury train, from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, with the one night spent onboard.
Is it escorted or independent?
The evidence lists this as a 'Rail journey' without describing an escort or guide for this shorter segment.
What accommodation is provided?
A private double or twin compartment aboard the train.
When does it depart?
One departure is currently listed, in October 2026.
What is not included?
Drinks outside of meals during any off-train excursions, and personal expenses; private airport/hotel transfers, travel insurance, and pre- or post-trip services are optional extras.
How much does it cost?
From €1,736 ($1,987 USD) per person, about $994 per day.

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