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Tour Along Vietnam by Train 12 days Itinerary

Itinerary Overview Includes & Excludes Detail Itinerary

I. Itinerary Overview

Time Destination Activities Meals Day 1 Hanoi Arrival Meet at airport and transfer to hotel for check in -

Day 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay Join a 2-day Halong cruise overnight on board B, L, D

Transfer Halong - Hanoi At leisure till time to pick up for Day 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue B night train to Hue Half day city tour in the morning, with a boat trip on the Day 4 Hue Full day city tour Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, explore the B Citadel, and the royal tombs of Nguyen Emperors Day 5 Hue – Danang – Hoi An Transfer to Hoi An and have free time in this ancient town B

Day 6 Hoi An Free at leisure B

Day 7 Hoi An - Da Nang - train to Nha Trang Train ride from Danang to Nha Trang B

Day 8 Nha Trang Free at leisure B

Nha Trang - night train to Ho Chi Minh Day 9 At leisure till night train to B City Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10 Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning B Ho Chi Minh City

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh city Free at leisure B

Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for flight to the next Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City - Departure B destination

II. Includes & Excludes

Includes Guaranteed departure: min 2 persons, max 10 persons per group Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing All transport within Vietnam (including airport pick up & see off), as per itinerary All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide. Overnight train ticket Hanoi – Hue and Nha trang – Ho Chi Minh city (4 sorth berth sharing cabin with air conditioned compartment) Day train ticket Hue – Danang and Danang – Nha trang (soft seat sharing cabin with air conditioned compartment) Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary Meals as indicated in the program (10 Breakfasts; 1 Brunch; 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner) Vietnam visa Approval letter (single entry).

Excludes

SURCHARGE FOR A PRIVATE TOUR 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

III. Detail Itinerary

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

You’ll be met & transferred to your Hotel. Today is a time to relax and unwind and to begin to discover this

fascinating country. Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 hrs but an early check-in would be guaranteed with

a surcharge. The rest of the day is at leisure. Subject to your arrival time, you may want to venture out to explore

the city on your own or join one of our wonderful optional excursions in and around Hanoi, such as a walking tour

through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for you first impression of Vietnam’s capital city. Meals: NA Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Activities: Meet at airport and transfer to hotel for check in Transportations: Car Day 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay

Have breakfast and then check out your hotel. 7.30 - 8.00 pick you up by shuttle bus. Drive to Halong Bay. It will

take 3.5 to 4 hours. You will participate in fantastic 2-day Halong Bay cruise tour. Upon your arrival in Halong, you

will be welcomed on board of a junk cruise. Cruise into the the magical bay while lunch is served. Engage in

interesting activities: trekking, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Late afternoon, visit a

floating fishing village with an opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost

three generations. At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral

reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board your junk, enjoy watching the peaceful sunset and later unwind at a

restaurant with dinner served. Accommodation on-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Overnight on board Activities: Join a 2-day Halong cruise overnight on board Transportations: Cruise

Day 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue

Wake up in the bay with the sound of waves and birds welcoming the new day. You will have the opportunity to

view the sunrise over the bay. Your boat will cruise back to Halong Pier through spectacular karsts and limestone

rock formations. Your driver will meet you at the dock for the transfer to Hanoi Rest of the day at leisure to discover

Hanoi by your way 21:15 hrs. Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi railway station for the night train

to Hue (SE3 Unification Express, sharing 4-berth air-conditioned compartment). Train schedule is subject to change

(ETD: 22:00 hrs) Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths

paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: On board of train Activities: Transfer Halong - Hanoi At leisure till time to pick up for night train to Hue Transportations: Train

Day 4 Hue Full day city tour

8:00 Pick up at hotel in Hue. Start tour with a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of

the symbols of Hue. Continue by exploring Hue Citadel - situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River and

built by Emperor Gia Long. It was designed for the exclusive use of the royal family. Then we take a short drive into

the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors. Each is an expression of the unique

personality of the man whose remains it holds and each is comprised of three elements: a temple dedicated to the

worship of the deceased emperor and his queen, a stone stele that records the biographical and historical high points of his life, and the royal tomb itself. In this tour, we will visit Minh Mang Tomb (tomb of Emperor Minh Mang)

and Khai Dinh Tomb (tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh). Free time for rest of the day. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Hue Activities: Half day city tour in the morning, with a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, explore the Citadel, and the royal tombs of Nguyen Emperors Transportations: Trekking

Day 5 Hue – Danang – Hoi An

After breakfast transfer to Hoi An by public bus. Upon arrival check in hotel and spend your time to discover the

beautiful town of Hoi An . Known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centres of

Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a mixed Vietnamese and Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roof

houses and narrow streets. Having been through many ups and downs in the past, the original structures, however,

are still virtually intact. That was the reason to persuade the UNESCO to recognize Hoi An as a World Heritage in

1999. Besides, the surroundings of Hoi An, especially the countryside, are one of the most outstanding highlights

that visitors should experience during their stay in Hoi An. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Activities: Transfer to Hoi An and have free time in this ancient town Transportations: Car

Day 6 Hoi An

All the day is for more discovery of Hoi An and its surrounding on your own Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Activities: Free at leisure Transportations: Trekking

Day 7 Hoi An - Da Nang - train to Nha Trang

At leisure till proceed to the railway station for the day train to Nha Trang (SE7 Unification Express, sharing soft

seat air-conditioned compartment). Check out hotel time is 12.00 noon time. Late check out is at surcharge

Notes: Your guide will not accompany you during the train journey. Train schedule is subject to change (ETD:

22:15 hrs). Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths paid

for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: On board of train Activities: Train ride from Danang to Nha Trang Transportations: Train

Day 8 Nha Trang

08.35: Meet at Nha Trang railway station and transfer to hotel in town Check in hotel time is 12.00 noon time.

Early check in is at surcharge Full day at leisure in Nha Trang Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang Activities: Free at leisure Transportations: Trekking

Day 9 Nha Trang - night train to Ho Chi Minh City

Day at leisure for your further discovery of Nha Trang on your own or you may want to take an optional day

excursion at a surcharge Transfer to Nha Trang railway station for the night train to Ho Chi Minh City (5* train ,

sharing 4-berth air-conditioned compartment). Notes: Your guide will not accompany you during the train journey.

Train schedule is subject to change (ETD 22:15 hrs). Private compartments on request at surcharge. Train journeys

are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is

requested and all berths paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local

experience. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: On board of train Activities: At leisure till night train to Ho Chi Minh City Transportations: Train

Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City

The train arrives in Ho Chi Minh City at approx. 05:20 hrs in the morning. Pick up and transfer to the hotel for

breakfast (early check-in is not included) Leave your luggage at the reception and transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels

(70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City), an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the .

There are more than 200 km of tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to

underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. You have the chance to crawl through this amazing system of

tunnels. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Activities: Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning Transportations: Car

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh city

Free at leisure in the morning. In the afternoon, guide & driver pick up at your hotel. Start our city tour. Take part

in tour, you will visit some typical interesting sights of Ho Chi Minh City such as: War Remnants Museum (or History

Museum), Reunification Palace, Saigon Center Post Office. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Activities: Free at leisure Transportations: Trekking

Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

Time at leisure until transfer to Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast Activities: Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for flight to the next destination Transportations: Car