All aboard! The train’s on us
At Selective Asia, we believe travel isn't just about getting from one place to the next; it’s about truly experiencing the journey. In line with this, our founder Nick is setting off on a rail-based adventure fuelled by his passion for responsible travel and a desire to reconnect with his sense of adventure.
His two-month trip will cover 12,880 km - all overland, travelling on 39 trains and across 13 borders.
Inspired by Nick’s journey, we want to encourage more of our travellers to rediscover the beauty of slow travel, where they can make deeper connections with the places and people along the way. So, for all new bookings made between the 12th October (the day Nick departs) until 28th February, we will be covering the cost of train tickets wherever you replace a domestic flight with a train journey instead.
Why travel by train?
We’re committed to encouraging slower, more sustainable travel. Train travel allows you to soak in the landscapes, meet fellow passengers, and enjoy a gradual introduction to each new culture. It potentially creates a fivefold reduction in the carbon impact of your journey when compared to flying, and allows those ‘between destination’ moments to become a memorable part of your adventure, not just a way to get from A to B.
Where can you use this?
This offer is available for train journeys in our South Asia and Southeast Asia destinations covering India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, and Cambodia, where a train can replace a domestic flight.
To follow Nick’s adventure from the rails, keep an eye out for updates on his blog - coming soon!
The small print
For bookings made from 12th October 2024 until 28th February 2025 (inclusive)
Valid for travel anytime as part of a Selective Asia holiday with a minimum stay of 10 day
Applies to train journeys across our South Asia and Southeast Asia destinations where a train journey can replace a domestic flight (India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia)
Valid for clients choosing a train journey(s) over a domestic flight
Max 3 flight replacement rail journeys per trip
Domestic scheduled airlines only - right to refuse particular flights and routes at Selective Asia’s discretion
Over-border train travel not covered e.g. Laos - China v.v., China - Vietnam v.v., Thailand - Singapore v.v. The exception is Thailand to Laos which we will cover (Bangkok - Vientiane v.v.)
Excludes experiential/upgraded train products
Ticket & carriage types
Vietnam - Second Class soft sleeper / seat - 4 berth (shared) - can pay to upgrade to 2 berth if available on route (private)
Thailand - First class seat / carriage as standard
India - First class - 4 berth (shared) - can pay to upgrade to 2 berth if available on route (private)
Cambodia - standard seat (Phnom Penh-Kampot-Sihanoukville v.v.)
Laos - seat type confirmed on the day of travel subject to availability
Indonesia - Executive class as standard
