According to CNN, luxury train travel meets the demand for “slow living” and sustainable tourism of upscale travelers.
The Vietage by Anantara is a luxury train journey, connecting coastal tourist destinations in Vietnam. Photo: The Vietage by Anantara.
More and more affluent travelers are seeking to experience luxury train travel, enjoying scenic views from their windows and indulging in fine dining, CNN reports.
In Vietnam, the Anantara hotel group is tapping into this market. Launched in early 2020, The Vietage by Anantara, a luxury train journey lasting about 6 hours, connects Da Nang and Quy Nhon – one of the most beautiful railway routes in Vietnam.
Most recently, Anantara has also operated another 5-hour train journey, connecting Nha Trang and Quy Nhon.
According to Kate Jones, Head of PR and Advertising in Vietnam for Anantara, the new train journey will travel in the opposite direction (from the South to the North towards the central coastal region) to bring travelers to more beautiful natural landscapes.
The train is equipped with high-class furniture, providing a private experience for visitors. Photo: The Vietage by Anantara.
Similar to the first route, this train route also operates on the national commercial railway system, traversing the country.
“The new route passes through more coastal areas than the old journey. Vietnam has many beautiful bays and coastlines. Some mountainous areas also have vast golden rice fields. These are the main attractions on the 5-hour journey from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon,” she told CNN.
According to Anantara representatives, the tourist train moves quite slowly with an average speed of 51.9 km/h, allowing passengers to admire the seaside scenery of Vietnam.
On the new route, passengers can enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea set, including local salted fish eggs, artisanal cheese, cold cuts, and premium tea.
Meanwhile, on the old route, passengers are served a pre-booked 3-course specialty meal. In addition, light snacks, wine, cocktails, mocktails, tea, coffee, and soft drinks are served complimentary with a 15-minute head and shoulder therapy experience.
On the journey, visitors are served many regional specialties or ordered according to taste. Photo: @labase2005, The Vietage by Anantara.
On each journey, The Vietage by Anantara is equipped with a bar counter, restroom, and 6 private spaces with two seats each. Specifically, each space is equipped with power outlets, charging stations, free Wi-Fi, and a basket containing personal hygiene items such as pillows, blankets, and other essentials.
Passengers can book online on the official website of the train journey or choose through Anantara’s accommodations such as Anantara Hoi An Resort, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, or Avani Quy Nhon Resort.
Sharing more about the train routes, Ms. Jones said that many people are shifting to rail travel instead of opting for air travel.
Train journeys allow travelers to experience landscapes in a slower and more sustainable manner, as well as to have realistic views of the destinations, enjoying sights that you certainly cannot experience at 10 km altitude.
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Source: Vietnam Insider