8 Days on Vietnam’s Most Luxurious Train
Today, we’re traveling across Vietnam aboard SJourney by Golden Eagle, on an eight-day journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Known as the Southbound Legacy, this all-inclusive rail experience travels from northern to southern Vietnam, combining overnight train travel with daily excursions, cultural experiences and local cuisine.
Along the way, we visit Ninh Binh, Quang Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Phu Yen and Phan Thiet before arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.

️ Information
Website:
https://thesjourney.com
Train: SJourney by Golden Eagle
Journey: Southbound Legacy
Route: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Price: From $9,890 USD per person
Experience: Vietnam at its finest!

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What to Expect
Our journey begins in Hanoi, where we board SJourney and discover our private cabin, the restaurant carriage and the train’s Indochine-inspired interiors.
Over the next eight days, we travel through Vietnam’s countryside, mountains and coastal landscapes. Each day includes a different off-train experience, from the waterways of Ninh Binh and the caves of Quang Binh to the imperial heritage of Hue, the ancient streets of Hoi An and the beaches of southern Vietnam.
Back onboard, the experience includes all meals, drinks, afternoon tea, evening entertainment and seven nights inside our private cabin. This video shows the complete journey, including the train, accommodation, dining and every major destination along the route.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Starting the Journey in Hanoi
01:26 Boarding SJourney
03:36 Deluxe Cabin Tour
08:35 Train Tour
10:37 First Dinner (Hanoi)
15:06 Good Night / Good Morning
16:23 Day 2: Ninh Binh
17:03 Breakfast
19:48 Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
21:55 Trang An Boat Journey
26:29 Lunch
28:44 Afternoon on the Train
30:32 Dinner (Ninh Binh)
33:14 Day 3: Quang Binh
35:25 Phong Nha Cave
42:01 BBQ Gala Dinner
46:25 Day 4: Hue
47:52 Hue Cyclo Tour
49:37 Imperial City of Hue
53:24 Royal Lunch
57:38 Scenic Train Ride
1:00:02 Dinner (Hue)
1:02:16 Day 5: Hoi An
1:03:02 Vintage Jeep Ride
1:04:38 Wood Art Workshop
1:07:27 Lamp-making Class
1:12:42 Hoi An Ancient Town
1:15:26 Dinner (Hoi An)
1:17:36 Day 6: Phu Yen
1:25:20 Tropical Fruit Show
1:26:54 Dinner (Phu Yen)
1:29:07 Day 7: Phan Thiet
1:30:48 Tà Cú Mountain
1:34:08 Fish Sauce Museum
1:39:06 Farewell Dinner
1:43:20 Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City
1:44:28 Journey Impressions
Thank you for watching and see you in the next journey
