Thailand's new lavish Blue Jasmine train will offer a hotel-like experience on wheels, boasting high-end comfort and stylish accommodations.
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The Thai luxury train, The Blue Jasmine, is set to embark on its maiden voyage on November 16, 2023, offering an all-inclusive, nine-night journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. This unique experience weaves through five provinces, providing travellers with carefully curated cultural and historical excursions at each stop.
Journey Highlights
The itinerary promises unforgettable experiences, such as:
- A serene lunch by a lotus pond in Ayutthaya.
- Tuk-tuk rides through UNESCO-listed temples.
- Food offerings to monks in Uthai Thani.
- Visits to the Crystal Temple and Golden Temple.
- A visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai.
- Farm-to-table dining at a mountaintop retreat with live classical music.
- Guided tours of ancient UNESCO sites in Sukhothai.
- Pottery workshops and goldsmith studio visits showcasing traditional crafts.
Unique Features
Originally a 1960s Japanese sleeper train, The Blue Jasmine has been meticulously restored into a boutique hotel-on-wheels operated by DTH Travel. It accommodates just 37 passengers in 10 carriages, offering three cabin categories: classic, premium, and premium suites, designed for intimate luxury and comfort.
Communal spaces include a Panorama Lounge for relaxation and craft cocktails with panoramic views of the lush Thai countryside. The journey prioritizes slow travel, blending old-world charm with modern luxury—no cramped compartments, but seamless service and opulent interiors with wraparound windows.
The trip is all-inclusive, covering hotels, excursions, most meals, and transfers. Pricing starts at approximately $7,500 USD (245,000 Thai baht).
Embracing Culture and Comfort
The Blue Jasmine is unique in focusing on immersive cultural experiences alongside high-end comfort, enabling deep engagement with Thailand’s history, nature, and local traditions throughout a leisurely train journey. This train journey appeals to both first-time visitors and seasoned travellers seeking a unique and engaging cultural experience.
For those seeking similar experiences, living the Belle Epoque dream by traveling through Spain aboard a 1930s luxury train or traveling by train in Japan to witness impressive fireworks festivals are related experiences to consider.
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- This luxurious trip on The Blue Jasmine train offers more than just a travel experience, it also provides an opportunity to explore fashion-and-beauty, with visits to traditional craft workshops showcasing pottery and goldsmithing.
- After immersing oneself in the rich cultural history of Thailand on The Blue Jasmine, one might also appreciate a lifestyle shift, perhaps seeking to replicate the peacefulness found in a home-and-garden setting, as found in the tranquil mountaintop retreat offering farm-to-table dining.
