Vietnam in Motion: A Train Journey Across Land and Heritage 18 Days
Travel Style:
Active Explorations, Essential Highlights
Duration:
18 DAYS
Suitables:
Adventure Seekers, First Timers, Nature Lovers, Photographers
TRIP OVERVIEW
Destinations: Hanoi – Sapa – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh
Starts in/Finishes in: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City
TRIP IN DETAILS
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our friendly team will transfer you to your downtown hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest of the day exploring the vibrant city of Hanoi, with its rich culture, cuisine, and history—a perfect start to your Vietnamese adventure!
- Meals: None
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Embark on a full-day city tour of Hanoi starting at 08:30 am. Visit key sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, stilt-house residence, Presidential Palace, and Museum; the Temple of Literature; the Museum of Ethnology; Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake; and enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Conclude the day with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. In the evening, transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai, departing at 21:15. Accommodation is in four-berth shared cabins, with the option to pay extra for full cabin occupancy if desired.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Overnight Train
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Train
Arrive in Lao Cai early in the morning and transfer to your hotel in Sapa for check-in and refreshment. Begin your hike from Cat Cat village, passing a waterfall and hydroelectric station, then trek through rice terraces and along a river to Y Linh Ho village. After lunch, continue to Muong Hoa Valley, visiting Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. Return to Sapa by private vehicle for an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Drive to Bac Ha Town for the vibrant ethnic market where you’ll interact with local tribes such as the Flower H’mong and Tay. After lunch, visit Trung Do village and take a boat cruise along the Chay River. Transfer back to Lao Cai for a brief stop at the border gate before boarding the overnight train to Hanoi.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Overnight Train
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Train
Arrive in Hanoi early and enjoy breakfast before heading to Halong Bay. Board a traditional wooden junk and cruise through secluded islands, explore limestone caves, and enjoy swimming and kayaking if weather permits. Relax on deck for sunset and savor a seafood dinner under the stars.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Start the day with an early swim (weather permitting) followed by breakfast. Explore a famous cave before cruising back to the harbor. Drive back to Hanoi for the overnight train to Hue, departing at 19:30.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Overnight Train
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat, Overnight Train
Upon arrival in Hue, transfer to your hotel for breakfast. Explore the Imperial City, including the ancient Citadel and Dong Ba Market. In the afternoon, cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and visit the Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang or King Khai Dinh. Return to your hotel before sunset.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Drive south to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass, with panoramic views of the coast and Danang. Visit the Cham Museum or Marble Mountain in Danang before continuing to Hoi An for lunch. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Meet your guide at 8:30 a.m for a walking tour of Hoi An, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, and the local market. After the tour, enjoy a free afternoon to explore or shop at your own pace.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
A full day at leisure in Hoi An. Optional activities include a cooking class, bicycle tours to rural villages, or a day trip to My Son Ruins, available at an additional cost.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
Travel to Danang Railway Station for a scenic day train ride to Nha Trang. Enjoy views of mountains, rice fields, and the ocean. Arrive in Nha Trang in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Train
Take a boat from Cau Da Port to Hon Mun and Hon Mot Islands for swimming, fishing, scuba diving, and sunbathing. After lunch on the boat, return to Nha Trang for a city tour, including the Oceanographical Institute and Thap Ba Ponagar Tower.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Enjoy a free day in Nha Trang. In the evening, transfer to the train station for an overnight journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Overnight Train
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel. Begin a city tour, visiting the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Old Post Office. Explore Chinatown and markets, including Thien Hau Temple and Cholon. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. Continue to Tay Ninh to visit the Holy See Temple and witness the Cao-Dai religion in action. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Depart early for Cai Be’s colorful floating market, followed by a visit to local workshops. Explore the Mekong Delta by boat and bike, observing traditional farming methods and local life. End the day in Can Tho.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Cruise to the Cai Rang floating market, then visit a local fruit garden. Return to Can Tho, and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City with lunch en route. Arrive in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: None
- Transportation: Private vehicle
PRICE GUIDE & NOTES
Pricing depends on your group size and requested services, such as hotel type. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Meals:
7 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 1 Dinner 
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Train, Boat, Overnight Train 
Accommodation:
Based On Your Request
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All pick-ups and transfers by private vehicles with experienced drivers, including round-trip transfers between Hanoi and Halong Bay by shuttle bus
- Daily breakfast and accommodation in twin or double rooms
- Return train tickets for Hanoi – Lao Cai in the Fanxipan Carriage (shared air-conditioned 4-berth cabin; upgrade to private cabin available for an additional fee)
- Reunification Express Train tickets for Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Nha Trang, and Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (shared air-conditioned 4-berth cabin; upgrade to private cabin available for an additional fee)
- Experienced local English-speaking guides and guide on board in Halong Bay
- Private boat cruises in Hue, Nha Trang, and the Mekong Delta
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- VAT and all applicable taxes
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- Entry visa to Vietnam (can be arranged through us for US$15 per person, excluding visa stamp fees)
- International flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Drinks, tips, and other personal expenses or services not mentioned in the program
- Bank transfer fees
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FAQ
Are there any restrictions on photography in Vietnam?
Yes. Photography in or near military installations, airports or similar locations is prohibited. Anyone caught doing so will have the film, and possibly the camera or camcorder, confiscated and may be arrested.
Can I change my tour details after confirmation?
Once the official payment has been made, changes in tour details should be requested via email (divitravelvietnam@gmail.com or email of the staff processing your booking), and is subject to a surcharge of hotels and restaurants (depending on each case). Possibility of reservation amendments is also subject to service availability of our suppliers (hotels, restaurants and other)
Can I enter Vietnam later than my granted arrival date in visa approval letter?
Yes, you can enter later than the granted arrival date in visa approval letter providing that you exit by granted exit date.
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