15-DAY BUDGET TRAIN JOURNEY ALONG VIETNAM WITH GROUP
Overview
This 15-day Along Vietnam by Train tour is without a doubt a one-of-a-kind approach to discover the nation’s varied landscapes and culture if you want for fresh experiences and want to see Vietnam from a different perspective. You get the opportunity to view the beautiful scenery that you would have missed from the air on your North to South excursion. Despite its antiquity, the Vietnamese train system provides opulent grandeur and amiably trustworthy service, enabling you to unwind while taking in the stunning beauty of the nation’s mountains, rivers, and seas.
Let’s board the train and go down to the south, where we’ll discover quaint towns, breathtaking scenery, and hospitable folks!
Tour Highlights
Particularly at night, taking the train presents a singular opportunity to explore uncharted territory in the nation.
Explore the rice terraces, flowing waterfalls, soaring mountains, and lush surroundings of Sapa while interacting with the local ethnic minorities.
Take a swim in Halong Bay’s gorgeous waters.
Wander through Hoi An’s charming Ancient Village and take in the relaxed way of life of the residents.
Discover Can Tho’s singular splendor, including its huge emerald rice fields, beautiful rivers, and vibrant floating marketplaces.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Morning
Reach Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport. Be there at Pole No. 10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) and get in touch with us so we can find you quickly.
Direct transfer to the hotel in Hanoi. 14:00 is the check-in time. If you want to book an earlier check-in with a surcharge, please get in touch with your travel agent in advance.
After the lengthy travel, please get some rest to get ready for the exciting journey that lies ahead.
Afternoon/Evening
It’s time for you to relax or discover Hanoi’s hidden attractions. You can opt to independently explore the city or go with one of the choices made below:
Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour FROM US $29 /pax
Hanoi Cooking Class Half Day FROM US $48 /pax
Hanoi Cyclo and Water Puppet Show With Dinner FROM US $44 /pax
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Half-day Hanoi City Tour – Overnight Train to Lao Cai
Morning/Afternoon
Enjoy the hotel’s breakfast.
8:00 – 8:30: Learn more about the history and culture of the capital by visiting well-known Hanoi sites.
Before your important exam, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s earliest institution and the lucky location for students today.
Take a trip to the Mausoleum Complex. You’ll get the chance to see the One Pillar Pagoda’s distinctive construction firsthand and discover more about its enigmatic origins. Next, pay your respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is where the greatest Vietnamese statesman who helped the nation achieve independence is interred.
Enjoy the serenity of West Lake and the 1500-year-old Buddhist Pagoda in Tran Quoc.
On the customer’s request, a bus or vehicle tour of the city is offered.
Evening
Dinner with regional food was served in a Vietnamese restaurant.
Up until 20:00, you are free to do as you choose before the tour guide transfers you to the Hanoi train station. Our tour guide won’t be traveling with you on the train, though.
Take an overnight train to Lao Cai (four berths per cabin, soft sleeper with air conditioning).
Note: Changes may be made to the train timetable. Private storage available upon request; fee.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
Morning/Afternoon
Arrival at Lao Cai train station at 6:00.
Embark on a shared bus for the hour-long trip to Sapa.
In order to prepare for the Sapa full-day trekking excursion, check into the hotel you have reserved and take some time to unwind.
Travel 6 km through the Muong Hoa Valley to the Black Hmong’s home village of Y Linh Ho.
After walking a further 2 km to the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, pause for lunch with a local family.
To go back to your hotel in Ta Van, walk a further 2 kilometres.
Evening
Spend some leisure time in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Sapa
Day 4: Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Lao Cai – Hanoi
Morning/Afternoon
8:00: You will go 4 kilometers by foot to Cat Cat Village, where you can unwind by the magnificent waterfall and the remains of a hydroelectric power plant.
By the riverside, a picnic lunch is offered. The village at the base of Fansipan is Sin Chai Village, which you will reach after a 3 mile trek.
As you make your way back to Sapa, you can walk up from here and take in the vast, beautiful scenery.
Evening
Return to Hanoi via shuttle bus.
Unrestricted freedom.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Morning
Have breakfast and tour the Hanoi hotel.
Take a 2-day, 1-night cruise to Halong Bay.
As the cruise departs for the bay region, the crew will host a welcome celebration, followed by a seafood feast.
Please take note that the staff members who speak English fluently will accompany you on the cruises rather than the tour guide.
Afternoon
Follow the cruise program and take part in activities like swimming, kayaking, or cave exploration.
Evening
Reboard the ship to continue dining and resting.
Enjoy your time at sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board
Day 6: Hanoi – Hue: Road Transfer
Morning
On the sundeck, practice Tai chi to get your day off to a healthy start.
As the vessel takes you on its final sightseeing tour to magnificent caves, have your breakfast.
Return to the main dock to catch a flight to Hanoi. On the way home, you can stop for lunch.
Afternoon
Onward to Hanoi.
During your free time, you can explore Hanoi and sample Vietnamese cuisine on your own or ask your travel advisors for additional recommendations.
Evening
For the Hue night train (Unification Express, shared 4-berth air-conditioned compartment), arrive at the Hanoi railway station at 21:15.
Note: Changes may be made to the train timetable. If you want a private cabin with upgrades, it will cost you more.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train
Day 7: Half-day Hue City Tour
Morning/Afternoon
Go to the hotel for breakfast.
8:00 – 8:30: To find peace and enjoy a stunning view of the Perfume River, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, an old structure.
Spend some time at The Imperial Citadel, one of Vietnam’s most important historical sites, where you can learn about the country’s premodern history and the opulent royal lifestyle of yore.
Visit Dong Ba Market to learn about daily life in the area and to buy mementos.
Evening
Return to your hotel and unwind there for the remainder of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 8: Hue – Hoi An: Road Transfer
Morning/Afternoon
Go to the hotel for breakfast.
At 8:00 or 13:30: Take a shuttle bus or private automobile to Hoi An, stopping along the way for a little break at some sightseeing (entry charge not included).
Evening
Relax after checking in at the Hoi An hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 9: Half-day Hoi An City Tour
Morning
Enjoy the hotel’s breakfast.
Join the Hoi at 8:00 a half-day walking excursion.
Examine Hoi An ghost wanders around old streets, neighborhood homes, famous locations, and historic structures.
For a quick adventure, get to the Japanese Covered Bridge at the Fujian Assembly Hall.
Get a cold glass of a traditional herbal beverage from a storefront on the street.
Afternoon
Visit various artisan shops to discover how local goods are made, and if you have time, bring home a few mementos.
Evening
Take a break and unwind.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
Morning
Go to the hotel for breakfast.
If you don’t know where to go, you can book another day tour with a cost or freely explore the town on your own. You may want to think about the following choices:
Hoi An Memories Show Ticket FROM US $24 /pax
Teh Dar Show Ticket at Hoi An Lune Center FROM US $30 /pax
Hoi An Motorbike Street Food Tour Half Day FROM US $49 /pax
Afternoon
Transfer to the Da Nang train station for a night train (shared 4-berth air-conditioned compartment) to Ho Chi Minh City, popularly known as Saigon. You won’t be traveling by train with your guide.
(ETD 22:15 hours) Take note: The train schedule is subject to change. Private storage available upon request; fee.
Evening
Spend your spare time on the overnight train relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Day 11: Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Morning
Around 5:30 in the morning, the train will arrive in Saigon.
to be picked up and taken to breakfast.
Arrive at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, check in, and then have some free time till the afternoon.
Afternoon
13:30: Take part in the Ho Chi Minh half-day city tour to see a number of the city’s well-known landmarks.
Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the stormy Vietnam and the Reunification Palace, the emblem of Saigon’s liberation.
Explore the traditional French colonial architecture at the Old Post Office.
Join a trip to the neighborhood market to round out your tour with a genuine local encounter.
Take a stroll, take in the sights, chat with the local vendors to learn about their everyday life, and shop for trinkets.
Evening
Go back to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnels half day tour
Morning
Breakfast is served at the motel.
8:00: Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of subterranean structures and tunnels used by the Vietnam Army during the Vietnam War.
Crawl down some of the tunnels to learn more about the Vietnam War, or use the firing-gun services available here (for an extra fee) to have a real gun in your hands.
Afternoon/Evening
Rest of the day is yours to do as you like.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho
Morning
Have breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Can Tho by our driver, which is located in the Mekong Delta.
Afternoon/ Night
Morning
Go to the hotel for breakfast.
Our driver will transport you to Can Tho, which is situated in the Mekong Delta.
Afternoon/Evening
Around 13:30 to 14:00: Board a boat to see fish farms and exotic fruit fields as you get a firsthand look at the richness of the Mekong rivers.
A visit to the Mekong Delta’s orchards, paddy fields, and swamplands can enhance your trip to Vietnam and make it even more memorable.
Can Tho is a free city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 14: Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh
Morning
Go to the hotel for breakfast.
8:00: Board a motorboat and travel to Cai Rang, a beautiful floating market on the Mekong River where all trading takes place.
Try Hu Tieu, a classic Mekong Delta rice noodle, or a little slice of durian, the most addictive fruit in the area, in addition to taking in the lively ambiance.
Explore the community and the mill used to husk rice. View the people’ daily activities and the stunning surroundings.
Afternoon/ Night
Disembark at Ninh Kieu at 13:30.
After Can Tho’s lunch, go back to Ho Chi Minh City.
The remainder of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
Enjoy some free time before being transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your trip out.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Price & Inclusion
01 Jan 2023 – 30 Nov 2023
JOIN IN TOUR
Economy (2*) $1465
US $1172
Superior (3*) $1560
US $1248
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Booking Policy
Price Includes
14 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 1 Dinner
Airplane, Car, Train, Cruise, Trekking
Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights), Overnight in Sapa (1 night), Overnight on board (1 night), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night), NA (1 night)
Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing (except overnight on train/ home stay)
All transport within Vietnam (including airport pick up & see off), as per itinerary
All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
Overnight train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai, Hanoi – Hue and Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (Sharing, Soft Sleeper with air conditioning, 4 berths per cabin)
Entrance fees to attractions, as per itinerary
Meals as indicated in the program
Price Excludes
Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel if any
Transport to or from Vietnam
International or departure taxes
Vietnam Visa or Passport Fees
Travel Insurance while in Vietnam
Tips, laundry and gratuities
Meals not marked on itinerary, and bottled water in Vietnam
Private staying on train
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Customer
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (free of charge)
04 – 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
04 – 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
04 – 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
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