Our trip felt very rushed, our cabin wasn’t ready until 5 minutes before departure because they had to add extra cars to the train. When we got in, it was over 100 degrees in the summer. People were complaining and everywhere in the hallway trying to cool. Once the train started moving. It did start to cool but then knocking on our door became a thing. Just not the VIP experience I was hoping for.
The overnight sleeper birth I booked for my and I was comfortable and exactly how I expected after reviewing photos. It was a lovely experience. The waiting area prior to boarding however was a little tired and could do with some more care.
The bus made me very nauseous — not really the bus’s fault but it did make the experience unpleasant. WiFi did not work despite the bus having signs saying there was wifi. Finally the bus operator gave me a hard time about switching seats with someone so she could sit next to her husband.
The Vicsapa staff and organisation was second to none, absolutely fantastic. The VIP Twin Cabin was comfortable, the toilets were clean, and the free drinks/snacks were appreciated. Despite the bed being very comfortable, the persistent hammering noise of the tracks was particularly mind numbing.