| Duration: | 12Days/11Nights |
| Highlights: | vietnam Impressive travel designed this tour for the travellers who interesting in travel by train through out vietnam country , travel on train is very nice in vietnam , the travellers can see the beautifull landscape on way from Saion to Hanoi and see the real vietnam country change very hour outside the window from the countryside to the modern city life ..... |
| Trip Code: | VNTOURBYTRAIN-12D |
| Guarantee: | BEST SERVICES & BEST PRICE - GRUANRTEE MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED ! |
| Group Size: | small group |
| Price: | US$ 0 Pax |
| Extras: | TO BE ADVISOR BY OUR EXPERT TEAM |
- Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as the city:It is still frequently referred to, is Vietnam’s largest city. It is a fast-paced metropolis full of contrasts, with street vendors selling fruit and vegetables next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques. Amazingly, the city’s history dates back only 300 years
- The War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
- The Reunification Palace:This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
- The Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office:Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably, every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two forty metre towers, topped with iron spires, still dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
- Cu Chi tunnels:At its height the Cu Chi tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the American/Vietnam war must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!)
- Mekong delta:Vietnam’s ‘rice basket’, the Mekong Delta is a watery landscape of green fields and sleepy villages, everywhere crisscrossed by the brown canals and rivulets fed by the mighty Mekong River. Its inhabitants – stereotyped as friendly and easygoing – have long toiled on the life-sustaining river, with their labours marked by the same cycles governing the waterways. The delta, which yields enough rice to feed the country with a sizable surplus, was formed by sediment deposited by the Mekong. The process continues today, with silt deposits extending the shoreline by as much as 80m per year. The river is so large that it has two daily tides. Lush with rice paddies and fish farms, this delta plain also nourishes the cultivation of sugarcane, fruit, coconut and shrimp. Although the area is primarily rural, it is one of the most densely populated regions in Vietnam and nearly every hectare is intensively farmed.
Day 1: Saigon - arrival (no meals).
You can choose to depart this tour from Hanoi if you wish to. vietnam impressive travel guide will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat Airport from flight and be transferred (no guide) to hotel in the city center. Rest of time is free at leisure.In the largest city of Vietnam, you will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere, and there is something invigorating about it all. Constrasting images of the exotic and mundane abound. There are the street markets, where bargains are struck and deals are done; the pavement cafes, where stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with a melodious thumping beat; and the sleek new cafes and pubs, where tourists chat over beer, pretzels, coffee and croissants. A young office worker manoeuvres her Honda Dream through rush-hour traffic, long hair flowing, high heel working the break pedal. The sweating Chinese businessman chats on his cellular phone, cursing his necktie in the tropical heat.Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon – full day visit Mekong Delta /Cai Be floating market (B)
Breakfast at hotel.08:00am: Vietnam impressive travel tour guide in the South of Vietnam welcomes you at hotel, leave the city for a scenic drive to the watery world of the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s most fertile region and the source of a large amount of the country’s fresh food.Continue taking a boat trip to fruit orchards and Cai Be floating market which offer great insights into the daily lives of the locals along the rivers and canals. Drive back SaigonOvernight in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon – half day visit Cu Chi tunnels – half day sightseeing Saigon – night train to Da Nang (B)
A morning city tour of bustling Ho Chi Minh City. We explore Ho Chi Minh City’s grand boulevards, passing famous sites such as the former President’s Palace, the Old Saigon Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral.Leave for Cu Chi tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. The tunnels were part of an underground network that was built by the Vietcong during the American War. Come back to Saigon, directly transfer to Saigon train station for evening Reunification Express train to Da Nang. Soft sleeper 4-berth sharing cabin, SE2 (19.00/11.51+1). Overnight train.
Day 4: Da Nang arrival – visit Danang & Hoian ancient town (B)
Meet on arrival at 11.51 at Danang station, little rest before visiting Cham Museum, Cham sculptures museum with its collection of relics from the Cham Kingdom and Marble Mountain. Passing Danang, the car will continue to Hoian with visit of Marble Mountains on the way.Explore Hoian charming town on foot.Overnight in Hoian.
Day 5: Hoi An – visit My Son hollyland - Danang station – train journey to Hue (B)
In the morning, drive to visit My Son - one of the most stunning sights in the Hoi An area is My Son, Vietnam's most important Cham site, and as of 2000 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the centuries when Tra Kieu (the known as Simhapura) served as the political capital of Champa, My Son was the site of the most important Cham intellectual and religious centre, and also may has served as burial place for Cham monarchs. My Son is considered to be Champa's counterpart to the grand city of South-East Asia's other Indian-influence civilisation: Angkor (Cambodia), Bagan (Myanmar), Ayuthaya (Thailand) and Borobudur (Java).Transfer to Danang train station & enjoy your train trip to Hue with Reunification Express train. Soft seat with A/C, SE4 (14.30-17.06). On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in.Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue – Hanoi (B)
In the morning, take a cruise on the scenic Perfume River and visit the 16th century Thien Mu pagoda Continue to visit the Imperial Citadel-an impressive complex, first built in 17th century based on the ancient practice of geomancy. We also take a visit the completely different Khai Dinh royal burial place, built in the 1930’s.Transfer to Hue railway station to catch a night train to Hanoi Livitrans tourist carriage or Reunification Express carriage. Soft sleeper, 4-berth sharing cabin, SE2 (15.00-04.10+1) Overnight on train
Day 7: Hanoi station - early morning arrival – full day sightseeing (B)
Early morning: arrive in Hanoi train station. Refresh, bring you back to the shape! Early check-in & breakfast at hotel inclusive. 09:00am: your tour guide welcomes you at hotel, enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history are also highlight of our trip. Visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. Overnight in Hanoi.Please note, you may as well visit Uncle Ho in his museum (Mondays and Fridays closed). Most of our clients do not wish, but we leave it open...And not to forget.. Uncle Ho travels for abt 2 to 3 months yearly to Russia - for a new make over: it might be he won't be residing when you are there...
Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D),
no escort guide from Hanoi, guide on junk/cruise Have breakfast at hotelPROGRAM WITH HUONG HAI JUNK 08:00-08:30: Depart Hanoi by shuttle bus to Ha Long Bay by road through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields (harvest time: 5th month and 10th month of Lunar New Year), water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life on both side of the highway No.18. 12.15 pm: Arrive in Ha Long city, board our traditional wooden junk boat, Huong Hai Junk, for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay. Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery. 7.30pm: Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board. 9.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family. Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.
Kayaking! After visiting Amazing cave, you can go kayaking from Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov)
Day 9: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – night train to LaoCai, guide on junk/cruise, no escort guide back Hanoi
PROGRAM WITH HUONG HAI JUNK (B/L)
7.00am: For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served.
8.00am: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check out onboard at around 9.00 am. Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.
11.45am: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi. Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. Arrive Hanoi city at around 4.00pm
Rest of time is free at leisure.
Day-use at standard 2* hotel till 20:00 is inclusive.
20:15: our driver comes to your hotel, transfer to Hanoi train station for your night train to LaoCai. Soft-sleeper, wooden 4-berth sharing cabin on tourist carriage train.
Overnight on train.
Day 10: Laocai train station – Early morning arrival – Cat Cat village - Sapa visits (B)
Early morning: arrives at Laocai train station – your tour guide in Sapa welcomes you & drive uphill to Sapa
Have breakfast at local restaurant and get leisure abit before exploring Sapa
At a elevation of 1600 meters, Sapa is a delightful old French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnams' northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minorities groups all wearing their traditional and colourful attire.
Short trek to Ham Rong Mountain; enjoy the minority show performed by the young minority ladies and men. On clear days you get a beautiful overview of Sapa town and will visit the so-called “stone forest” here. Trek back to Sapa, then visit the market. In the afternoon, take a short drive to Cat Cat village, home to Hmong people. Walk around the village and share the daily lives of the locals for a rare glimpse into their culture and customs.
Overnight in Sapa
Day 11: Sapa – Ta Phin village - Lao Cai station – night train to Hanoi (B)
After breakfast check out and get ready for the trip. Drive to the direction of Ta Phin village (abt 40 minutes)- home to the Red Dao people. Here you have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families of Black Hmong and Red Dao that live in the area. This will be about a 2 hour hiking experience.
The trip also offers you the opportunity to visit the local houses as well as visit the local caves. Continue drive to Lao Cai station for night train to Hanoi. Soft-sleeper, wooden 4-berth sharing cabin on tourist carriage train.
Overnight on train.
Day 12: Hanoi arrival (B)
Early arrival Hanoi station, take taxi to your hotel (PLEASE TELL THE DRIVER TO TURN ON THE METER AND WE RECOMMEND YOU TO CHOOSE MAI LINH TAXI AS IT IS RELIABLE ENOUGH!)
If you wish to book hotel here or private transfer directly to airport then tell us so we can include into the package.
Ends of trip!
Price inclusive
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel mentioned.
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
Mineral water and wet wipe
All entrance fees, boat fee
Overnight junk fee
Water puppetry ticket
Train tickets as mentioned
English/French speaking local stationed guide
Fullboard on junk in Halong Bay
Kayaking Halong Bay (2 people per kayak)
Early check in at hotel and usage of room and breakfast at hotel in Hanoi on arrival from Hue
Vietnam visa letter of approval (complimentary)
Price exlusive
International flight tickets and airport tax.
Visa stamp fee (US$25,--person)
Dinners, except as specified above.
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Camera fees (if any)
Diving fees
Insurance.
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