Luxury train operator SJourney will introduce new ultra-premium suite packages for its eight-day journey across Vietnam, with fares reaching up to nearly VND1.7 billion (US$64,000) per passenger.
Nguyen Thi Minh Hien, head of marketing at SJourney, said the new Imperial Suite and Suite categories are scheduled to debut in October.
The Imperial Suite will be priced at approximately nearly VND1.7 billion per passenger, while the Suite will cost around VND860 million for the journey between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The new suite categories are priced far above SJourney’s standard accommodation, which costs around VND200 million per passenger. While following the same itinerary as other guests, travelers in the premium suites will enjoy a range of exclusive privileges and personalized services.
The Imperial Suite spans 51 square meters and occupies an entire carriage, offering three times the space of a standard suite. Meanwhile, the Suite category features 17-square-meter accommodations, with two rooms housed in each carriage.
With the SJourney train consisting of just 13 carriages, some existing cars will be reconfigured to make way for the new luxury accommodation classes.
While maintaining the train’s signature Indochine-inspired design, both room categories will feature upgraded interiors and amenities tailored to high-end travelers.
Among the most distinctive additions are private balconies, allowing passengers to enjoy Vietnam’s landscapes in the open air rather than through conventional train windows.
Guests will also receive dedicated butler service, customized dining options, VIP transfers, and a range of bespoke experiences throughout the journey.
The operator also plans to introduce a new upscale restaurant on board. Although accessible to all passengers, guests staying in the Imperial Suite and Suite will be able to reserve the venue for private dining experiences.
Currently, SJourney operates between four and six departures each month, offering two main itineraries: the eight-day, seven-night journey linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and shorter four-day, three-night routes connecting Hanoi with Sa Pa and Ha Long, as well as Ho Chi Minh City with Hoi An.
Since launching in December 2024, SJourney has served more than 2,000 passengers, primarily from North America, Western Europe, Australia, and affluent Asian markets.
According to the company, departures during the peak travel season from September to April are frequently fully booked.
“After about one and a half years of operation, SJourney has established itself as a distinctive slow-travel experience in Vietnam’s luxury tourism sector,” Hien said, noting that the service has received strong feedback from international travelers.
