Riding the Overnight Jungle Train (First Class Private Room)

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Join me today onboard the Jungle express in First Class from Chiang Mai all the way down to Bangkok. The journey will take around 13 hours covering close to 500 miles - it will give me the chance to show you all the features of this new sleeper train. There are two levels of service offered, Second Class sleepers and First Class sleeper cabins. Only First cabins have access to showers of which I'll try out and let you know my thoughts.
This train has quite a famed dining car... but you'll find out why food today is well, quite non existent. I'll also break down the cost for this adventure - which may surprise you given the cost of similar overnight trains in Europe or indeed Amtrak in the USA.
As always with my trip reports and reviews, do let me know what you think - is this a rail journey you'd like to take?
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chiang Mai Station
3:30 - 2nd Class
4:43 - 1st Class
6:45- Bedtime
9:00 - The Shower
10:48- The Top Bunk
11:41 - Bangkok Station

Пікірлер: 608

@sepez 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you do trains as well as planes. Also I like how honest you are. Keep it up.

@agaminggod1494 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but he’s not that honest snuck beer on board

@sepez 2 жыл бұрын

@@agaminggod1494 No one fucking cares!

@kaelflies 2 жыл бұрын

@@agaminggod1494 he would be starving even more if he hadn't have brought it

@agaminggod1494 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaelflies I’m talking about his honesty not him starving

@sgt.eclair 2 жыл бұрын

@@agaminggod1494 what's a little smuggling in the grand scheme of things

@joeroche552 2 жыл бұрын

I did 28hrs on a Burmese train in 3rd class a few years ago. No food (you had to quickly shout while stopping at random stations. A local saved me by buying me dinner, he was on third class so clearly wasn't rich his kindness humbled me as he simply wouldn't except any cash), hard wooden seats, hole in the floor toilets, open air windows and one of the single most fun trip ive ever done

@jasoncasey6667 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 People in my country they would have fed you a lot of food as well hahahahha Anyways you should visit Tanzania and rides the old train before it goes out of service,they building and bringing in new trucks and new railways I need to go back as well to take picture before they disappear…..

@bennya9763 2 жыл бұрын

3 rd in Thailand as the same. i had took 1 time since i was student

@suritamahashi9981 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel! If you're up for 96ish hours on a train, try Canada's Via Rail from Toronto to Vancouver. It's quite the experience!

@Trektrendy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - and it’s definitely on the list :)

@peccogamble3578 2 жыл бұрын

@@Trektrendy Yeah Do it man! Would be super fun to seee

@C2K777 2 жыл бұрын

@@Trektrendy I was born and lived in Canada till I was 9 ( I've grown up as a Brit ever since) and back then you could easily take the train coast-coast. Living in Mississauga ( near Toronto is easiest way to explain I guess) but with family on the island in Vancouver some of my 1st travel experiences were taking the ride across the country and marvelling at the sights and diversity of vistas. Us Canucks tend to be quite an adventurous lot anyway but taking that trip both ways at least once a year certainly helped boost my 'wonder lust' and ignited my passion to travel and experience the world. With 70 countries under my belt so far I guess it worked 🤣 I may be a bit biased I guessed but I've always told people they haven't travelled until they've spent some time in Canada and hopefully gotten out of the cities to experience the amazing nature my homeland has in abundance. Travelling on the Rocky Mountaineer ( or one of it's variants) is something I've often suggested as probably thee best way to see the country if they can afford it ( it's quite pricey eh). I'd suggest taking some extra memory cards coz it's highly likely you'll find yourself just wanting to capture everything. And as we're also known to be polite and apologetic i'll apologise in advance for how much editing you'll likely have to do too try condense it down into a suitable length video

@bb3ca201 2 жыл бұрын

That's my dream trip (I was born and raised in Toronto, Vancouver is on my bucket list.)

@samkelly7739 2 жыл бұрын

@@C2K777 your fingers must hurt from typing so much

@johnvsymons 2 жыл бұрын

Will, so sorry to hear about this "foodless" trip. 😱🤣. As an old timer, I learned many years ago that it's always a good idea to pack a picnic lunch with some beverages just for that unexpected journey where there is nothing offered to eat or drink. I always bring a little extra just in case my seat mate is without anything to eat. It's a great icebreaker also. Take care and have a great week.

@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and even domestically, I am be prepared to sleep outside, in emergencies. Some prepping, but not much.

@user-gq6ji8rt3e 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Im from Thailand and I’m very glad you like our train. It’s not luxury compared to other country’s train but It’s such a great experience trying it even from me. I’m waiting on other Thai videos. Great job❤🇹🇭

@Noobession 2 жыл бұрын

Im from thai too

@Noobession 2 жыл бұрын

ผมอยู่เชียงใหม่

@BudSchnelker 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 1996 I took the sleeper from Bangkok to Surat Thani. After they made up the berths for sleep, I sat on my lower bunk and watched the scenery out the window. At one point we slowly passed by an open field that was nearly covered with fire flies. It was one of the most surreal and magical sights I've ever encountered.

@mcscootie 2 жыл бұрын

that would have been an eye opener back then. wished id experianced Thailand back then

@joshjg 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the Japanese train review, I love watching the Japanese travel KZfaqrs videos on them! (If on the Sunrise express, don’t forget to get your shower card as soon as you get on the train, I hear they are limited and go pretty quick!)

@songbird4137 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, but every time you get a shot of you walking away I keep thinking "But does he have to go back to get it... let's hope no one takes it." 😂

@jamespeters5043 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I completed this journey going the other way back in 2012 - We were in second class and that was when you could drink on the train - It was excellent fun and a great night's sleep being rocked by the train all night after a few beers and a few dirty shots of Hong Thong consumed with our fellow travellers :)

@PeterShieldsukcatstripey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you tipped your lovely cabin attendant.

@themightyjt Жыл бұрын

This is a whole new world to when I did Bangkok to Chang Mai back in 2002!

@MichaiGatlen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid! Nice to see what first class looks like on the special express trains 9 & 10. Not really brand new as you said but still looking superb indeed. When I took this train a couple of weeks ago, it was much fuller already and you could order sticky rice with mango which they then had delivered to the train at one of the stations near Chiang Mai and they offered instant noodles and instant coffee (staff had a water kettle set up on one of the seats, the restaurant section was not there/not operating). If food is still not available in the train, you can get food to take away from the restaurant in front of the station before departure. Eat it quick before the air-con freezes your meal! There are power outlets in second class though! In the corner next to each window. Warning: this train is a fridge on wheels with air-con set to freeze mode. Bring a windbreaker or other clothing that will keep you warm. The blankets resemble a large towel - the cold air cuts right through it. Upper berth, slightly cheaper, is colder than lower birth. Another tip: bring a sleep mask. Lights stay on all night, at least in second class. Welcome (back) to Thailand!

@PakkaponPhongtawee 2 жыл бұрын

11:15 For the ladder to upper bunk, it's a 2 foldable step attach near the door.

@yannickbroos5283 2 жыл бұрын

Remember taking this train back in 2019. Awesome trip, however they refused to turn off the lights in 2nd class, and the airco wasn’t functioning that well. Rough ride but worth it!

@PlanesTrainsEverything 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine 'Flower of Scotland' being played when the 12:30 to Edinburgh Waverley leaves Glasgow Queen Street. Great video.

@JasonFrankenstein 2 жыл бұрын

Shame about the lack of food, bet you were starved getting off that train! Great video, as always! Your videos inspired me to try domestic first class in the US. For the price, it was not great! But bottomless beverages and a rather tasty hot meal almost made up for the otherwise lackluster experience. Almost. 🤣

@GeorgeGiann Жыл бұрын

You are my favourite traveller on KZfaq. There’s something about what you do with everything.

@veronicaescobedo6441 2 жыл бұрын

Chaing Mai is my favorite city in Thailand. Cant wait to watch this train ride

@Confused_Philosopher 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you for these video's. I am disabled and living my life vicariously through you.😊

@briantan2712 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, the "ladder" to the upper bed are the 2 folded square metal steps just in the door frame on the right when you face towards the outside to the aisle.

@jimluff7520 2 жыл бұрын

Finding the best view on a train trip is always satisfying. 11:15 . Thanks.

@sangokudbz79 2 жыл бұрын

The choice of music is always so on point. Good job on theses videos!

@sajushtiwari 2 жыл бұрын

Man love it, turning into my fav travel channel just because of the sheer variety of trains and planes especially trains, which are so unique in different parts of the globe. Keeeeep up the work, please and all the very best. Excited way too much for the orient express vlog, make it detailed please. Thankyou

@theoriginalwilliam4749 2 жыл бұрын

You should take the longest train journey from Portugal to Singapore

@krystania3258 2 жыл бұрын

This is so crazy!! I am currently in Bangkok and I was just on this train about 3 days ago walking through this same train station!

@SCY7H3 2 жыл бұрын

13 hours without food being served? that's mental

@danopticon 2 жыл бұрын

Yipes. I can’t imagine boarding an overnight train only to discover there’s neither food nor drink aboard. How were you able to sleep? My stomach growling would’ve kept me awake all night!!

@oxsevenrecruitment 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly love this so much! Great, great escapism perfectly narrated by a lovely guy.

@christopherhubbard4113 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I discovered your videos, I haven’t been doing well physically and your videos brighten my day

@ChennysaFerrynrera Ай бұрын

💖This video is my home but I'm living in Bangkok Thailand. I'm mixed Thai Swedish Norwich and a mixed of Canadian. Chiangmai is lovely and good for honeymooners. For this Overnight Jungle Train, my mom and dad took it and were having fun plus a great time for the anniversary😊.

@rapier84 2 жыл бұрын

If you took the local bus that stops at every major town from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, its also around 12 - 14 hours. Less comfy for sure but at least at every stop someone will try to sell you snacks :P

@TheAuroraerika 2 жыл бұрын

Here we go! I always look forward to your travel videos. Very thorough and clear. Your voice is so soothing too! Love your work! 💝

@Alex_Gordon 2 жыл бұрын

interesting journey. love that you keep your videos relatively short and straight to the point! no unnecessary nonsense 👍 🙂

@Stella-rf9ll Жыл бұрын

Love the train reviews much more than the plane ones. So many of those around so this makes a lovely change and so so interesting! ❤❤

@Pechmagnet 2 жыл бұрын

I drove with the night train as well in Thailand, second class, 3 or 4 years ago. It was an ok experience. For me the bed was to hard and the train felt much more shaky than trains in Germany. I had terrible back pain when the night was over and the lights are too bright at night, the curtain doesn't helped much against it. I slept not much or good, but my parents said they slept wonderfull in the train.

@nielsbarnhoorn1332 2 жыл бұрын

Damnn, i went on holiday to thailand in 2019 and had a ride in this train. It was such a special experience when traveling through thailand. Loved the video! Now i can show my family what we had to live in

@lemonade6126 2 жыл бұрын

As a south east asian guy, you smuggling a beer was the most accurate thing I've seen. Most east asian national transports don't really offer food so we find ourselves hiding food in our luggages. Cool video mate!

@anlewi1 2 жыл бұрын

I think from now on you need to make sure you always have some snackies in your bag. I would think they would have at least had some sandwiches or something you could have paid for. I always have snacks with me but then again I have a problem with low blood sugar so we're on top of it. I thought it was pretty cool when it was like the little jungle like area all the trees and the plants I was really pretty. Can't wait to see the next trip!

@ps4logic87 2 жыл бұрын

I was really excited for this, its gonna be a great video!

@hmistry 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome Journey! Thanks for this. I'm loving ALL your content.

@Cytoplasm_ 2 жыл бұрын

I always laugh when I think about how he sets up his shots. Like boarding the train be had to quickly shuffle back out to get the camera lol

@bristolrovers27 2 жыл бұрын

On normal rail journeys in Thailand, there's no buffet car but food sellers get on at most stops with some very interesting delights. Always advisable to bring something of your own just in case.

@Mitsuki_iiiii 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing I was waiting for another train video! Also I love how honest ur reviews are

@mickeywhitcombe8382 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Just discovered your channel. Absolutely love it! That's me sorted for the next 7 hours on KZfaq xx

@ermirry 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the train vids you do. It's a nice change of pace from the flights.

@bobholmes65 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, you posted an admirable video which I enjoyed. I love your adventures and thank you for sharing your honest assessments.

@samcharlesmadurai1303 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video about the sleeper train 🚂

@bluejay1827 2 жыл бұрын

You are so damn creative it is quite crazy. The best creator on KZfaq. Getting that clip and fitting it in at 11:53 is so underrated. Love your vids can't wait for the next :)

@SliceIceNDice 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always it's good to see you're well, travel safe!

@JR-ci4ev 2 жыл бұрын

Bringing back great memories have done the sleeper berth a few times over the years on this train and the Bangkok to surit thani one. Really enjoying your channel .cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

@jacoboressie280 2 жыл бұрын

I’m considering doing this next week. Love that this just came out 🔥

@eaglewinnings8003 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your travels man! So soothing

@EddyGurge 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the train videos. Great change of pace. Also a lot more scenic.

@Trektrendy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) lots more train content coming

@beeks3552 2 жыл бұрын

RL polo & Airs…. Much better look 👌🏾

@01322521959 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had no food. I've often done a train trip to the south of Thailand and the buffet car has a great feel about it. 2nd class sleeper seems the same as when I used it in the 90's except the material rather than plastic seating. Great review.

@Blackearbaiya 2 жыл бұрын

As a person that took the same train in Chiangmai, I’d recommend the train a lot and it is a very pleasant experience, as well as fun

@Blackearbaiya 2 жыл бұрын

My house was in ur vid rofl

@maxineredfern3380 2 жыл бұрын

Just recently discovered your channel and love it. Iv binged watched lots now. 🤪👍❤️

@jenniferlynn3537 2 жыл бұрын

Your “shower at an ungodly hour” gave me a chuckle ...You’re a poet not knowing it! 👱🏼‍♂️😀

@aaahlixxxx 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel while working nightshift and have been binging your videos and liking them as I go! Well done videos and excited to keep following you! Thailand is on my bucket list and I'll be going in February so thanks for the video!

@boboiboyvietnam 2 жыл бұрын

You should try overnight train in Vietnam

@wiimon93 2 жыл бұрын

As always, another amazing video to feed my travel bug. I lost it at "Changover". A man after my own humorous heart. 😂

@mesmerizedmess4901 2 жыл бұрын

There are two small foldable steps under the light switch. They might make it easier for you to climb to the upper bunk 😉

@mariearmstrong7718 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great trip review! With no food offered, it must be a long time in the room! An interesting journey, thanks!

@camsland7266 2 жыл бұрын

I envy your ability to travel and see the world

@wynntaylor1 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say i love your videos and the voiceover is really relaxing. Keep it up dude

@roscoelundgren3871 2 жыл бұрын

You are just delightful !! I love your dad jokes "it's a good thing I only brought one beer, I don't want to have a changover" and how authentic you are. Looking forward for more videos :)

@MicrozNL 2 жыл бұрын

Done this one as well, the newer trains are amazing to sleep in. The food and lack there off was that 4 years ago as well. The bed and room for 2 persons we had was super for the price.

@omgitsjay-9767 2 жыл бұрын

Yes mate! Been waiting for this since you announced it!

@jarheadgerry 2 жыл бұрын

Always fun and informative. Thanks!

@pij18192j 2 жыл бұрын

i love you trek trendy you make my days and life better thanks.

@juliedavis8765 2 жыл бұрын

You must have been starving! Enjoyed the video, very interesting 🙂🙂

@sidrens5292 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is magnificent!!! Super enjoy the content and experience 👏🏼

@johannbrummer6764 2 жыл бұрын

Please do an extended Eastern and Oriental Express!!!

@katherinedraus9211 2 жыл бұрын

You climbed up and down gracefully! Thanks for the video!

@franklinstephen3268 2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing?

@Brobro-vq9tb 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool, love it 😍

@lol.091 2 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering when the next vid was gonna be also absolutely love your vids and I’m a nervous traveler and you show me how fine it is

@c_lakindick 2 жыл бұрын

I think they are weekly

@krekotdumpling2887 2 жыл бұрын

love your channel about the journey. I would love to watch you review the Glacier Express across Switzerland village, it would be awesome

@castawaybeachbungalows 2 жыл бұрын

We still have many of the older sleeper trains running south from Bangkok to Surat Thani and beyond. Can still buy beer, have food delivered or eat in the restaurant car and most importantly still hang out the door for a smoke. 👍

@rhiilzi2856 2 жыл бұрын

Saying it again my friend. Train vids are exhilarating to watch. Keep doing more, cause you do them best :)

@Trektrendy 2 жыл бұрын

Lots more coming, thanks so much for watching :)

@SalvationSymphony 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as all bro!

@David-R-Hall 2 жыл бұрын

I did this journey on the old 2nd class sleepers, it was fab. We got off at Lopburi to explore the city and see the Monkeys 🙈 Thanks for the vlogs Will, very enjoyable 👍🏻

@benparry7810 2 жыл бұрын

Our boy just uploads at the right time every time. Undisputed Timbs king 🥾 🥰

@mariearmstrong7718 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the top quality rooms! Not having a dining car is sad, but pandemic circumstances seem to still be in effect. Great content!

@MrAwesomeSaucem 2 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching your vids! In my opinion, this is probably the best channel out there for this kind of content. Thanks for another excellent video and keep it up!

@paulaajohnson2597 2 жыл бұрын

Nasty on all counts. I'd never ride it.

@MrAwesomeSaucem 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulaajohnson2597 Care to explain?

@maxgarden5294 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I love your videos, keep it up!

@FatimahD444 6 ай бұрын

You made the best of it. Honestly, I would’ve been horrified without dinner.

@divinespiritstacosgirlmessages 2 жыл бұрын

You live an amazing life I would love to travel like you!! Good video mate

@trollofduty007 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese trains as well! Oh I hope to see you cover the Sunshine express! that's the train that piqued my interest and got me interested in Travel/Aviation/train channels, would love to see your thoughts on it as someone that's experienced a great many of them!

@joshjg 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching videos of the Japanese sunrise express, is that the train you mean?😄

@FreedomRock44 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Brother W! Appreciate the Tour!

@mattdarling9450 2 жыл бұрын

I rode this train a few years ago. Looks like a huge improvement compared to the old cars!

@davidlogan4329 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

@michaelturzynski1620 2 жыл бұрын

Such a relaxing channel to watch!

@chatchaweewong1071 2 жыл бұрын

Sawasdee Krup, Thanks for visit my country and hope you had a great time!!! Big fan here, cheer!

@Bangpaulxu 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Will!!!!!!💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

@ToonTVDerek 2 жыл бұрын

Commenting on your packing problem. I definitely recommend the Peter McKinnon nomatic backpack Gen 1. It stores all the gear you could possibly want and about 1 to 3 days of clothes