Running on tracks of the original gauge, Vietnamese trains offer the fun clickety-clack rhythm of old times and an atmosphere that is fading out day after day due to the emergence of ultra modern trains and expresses. Traveling on the "Reunification Express" allows you to interact with the natives, exchanging stories as you sway along through remote towns and villages. The tour is especially exciting for young tourists who wish to experience new and extraordinary sensations at very low prices. As you move along from south to north, you can also see the differences in nature and in people. For your relaxation, you will have plenty of leisure on the white sandy beaches of Nha Trang, at time-honoured monuments in Hue and under the azure sky of Halong Bay. Please note that your train carriages with day-time soft reclining seats or night-time two-tiered berths are shared with locals.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Meet and transfer to hotel. City tour: War Remnants Museum, Binh Tay Market in Chinatown, Giac Lam Pagoda and lacquer workshop. O/N in HCMC.
Day 2:
HCMC - DALAT
Transfer to Dalat. Stop over in Bao Loc: visit to Dambri falls and household tea processers. O/N in Dalat.
(B)
Day 3:
DALAT - NHA TRANG
AM: visit to Lovers' Lane. Train ride to Trai Mat (only 7 kms), visit to Linh Phuoc Pagoda. PM: transfer to Nha Trang, stop over at Po Klong Garai Towers in Phan Rang. O/N in Nha Trang.
(B)
Day 4:
NHA TRANG
Full day cruise to off-shore islands: snorkelling, seabathing, at leisure and sunbathing. O/N in Nha Trang.
(B)
Day 5:
NHA TRANG - HOI AN
AM: 06:52: departure for Danang by S4 train. 17:54: arrival in Danang. Pick up and transfer to Hoi An. O/N in Hoi An.
(B)
Day 6:
HOI AN
AM: visit to Hoi An ancient town. PM: boat ride on Thu Bon River to traditional craft villages. Evening: cultural show. O/N in Hoi An.
(B)
Day 7:
HOI AN - HUE
AM: visit to Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc stone-carving village and Cham Museum. PM: transfer to Hue. Evening: Hue folk show on Perfume River. O/N in Hue.
(B)
Day 8:
HUE
AM: boat ride on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, then overland to Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. PM: visit to Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tombs. O/N in Hue.
(B)
Day 9:
HUE - HANOI
AM: at leisure. 11:26: departure for Hanoi by S6 train. O/N on board.
(B)
Day 10:
HANOI
AM: 05: 00 arrival in Hanoi. Pick up and transfer to hotel. At leisure. PM: city tour: History Museum, Temple of Literature, Fine Arts Museum, Old Quarters and pedicab tour (1 hour) around town. O/N in Hanoi.
(B)
Day 11:
HANOI - HALONG BAY
AM: visit to President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, One-Pillared Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple, Bat Trang pottery village. PM: transfer to Halong. O/N in Halong
(B)
Day 12:
HALONG BAY - HANOI
Full day cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, visit to limestone caves, off-shore islets and seabathing. Stop over on Cat Ba Island, sampan ride around Cat Ba Bay and seabathing on Cat Co beach. Public boat ride to Hai Phong. 18:45: train ride to Hanoi. 21:00: arrival in Hanoi. Pick up and transfer to hotel. O/N in Hanoi.
(B)
Day 13:
HANOI - HOA BINH - HANOI
Full day excursion to Hoa Binh, visit to Muong and Dao minority villages. Evening: water puppet show. O/N in Hanoi.
(B)
Day 14:
DEPARTURE FROM HANOI
Downtown shopping (ceramics, silver-carvings, silk…) or at leisure before check-out. Transfer to airport for departure.
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
1. The rates are inclusive of
a. Hotel category A with breakfasts
b. Air-conditioned cars / minibuses / buses for ground transportation and transfers.
c. Sightseeing admission.
d. Boat ride(s), shows and trains as indicated in the itineraries.
e. One-hour three-wheeled cycle tour in Hanoi.
f. Local English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese-speaking guides.
2. The rates are exclusive of
a. Meals (lunch & dinner) optional or at additional, except for the itineraries with meals clearly mentioned. Extra charge of standard meals served at local restaurants: US$ 15/day/pax (Hochiminh and Hanoi) & US$ 12/day/pax (Provinces)
b. Travel insurance
c. Int'l and domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
d. Visa stamp fee to be paid direct to Embassy (Consulate) of Vietnam.
e. Gratuities and porterage.
f. All of personal nature expenses.
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