| Place |
Standard ** |
First class *** |
Superior **** |
Deluxe***** |
| Ha Noi Capital |
Namhaihotel |
Thien Thai Hotel |
Sunway Hotel |
Sofitel Plaza Hotel |
| Ha Long |
Junk Cruise |
Deluxe HH Junk |
Bai Tho DLX Junk |
Emerald |
| |
Halong II Hotel |
Halong I Hotel |
Saigon Halong Hotel |
Halong Plaza Hotel |
| Hue |
Thanh Noi Hotel |
Vy Da Riverside Hotel |
Huong Giang Hotel |
Saigon Morin Hotel |
| Hoi An |
Thanh Binh III Hotel |
Ancient House Hotel |
Glory Hotel |
Victoria Resort |
| Nha Trang |
Green Hotel |
Que Huong Hotel |
Yasaka Hotel |
Vinpearl Hotel |
| Hochiminh city |
An An Hotel |
Liberty 4 Hotel |
Continental Hotel |
New World Hotel |
HIGHLIGHTSTraveling through Vietnam by train can be the most memorable and
rewarding way to experience and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of
Vietnam. This 11-day-program introduces you to the highlights of
Vietnam from the sparkling clear waters of Nha Trang and Ha Long Bay to
the exciting nightlife of Saigon to quiet, introspective Hanoi. Along
the way, feast on one of the world’s most and to meet the friendly
local people.
Day 1: Arrival (D)
Arrival
in Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon). Meet & Greet at international Tan
Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel in downtown Sai Gon.
Dinner and overnight in Sai Gon.
Day 2: Saigon City tour –Full day (B, L)
We
take a day tour of Saigon with our guide, who will share the rich
history and cultural nuances of the city’s sights. We will visit to the
Reunification Palace, War Remnants museum, Post Office and the Notre
Dame Cathedral.
In the afternoon we visit to Jade Emperor Temple,
one of the oldest Chinese temples in Saigon. The last sight we will
visit today is Ben Thanh market, where all kind of goods are offered.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 3: Saigon – Day train to Nha Trang (B, L)
Free at your leisure in the next morning.
In
the afternoon we board the SE2 Reunification Express at 14.40pm,
traveling through the lush green paddy fields up the coast, arriving in
the resort of Nha Trang in the evening.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 4: Nha Trang city and beach (B, L)
Morning
we will visit fascinating Ponagar Cham tower, Hon Chong (Husband islet)
Rock and The Oceanographic institute featuring an aquarium full of
colorful marine life including seashore and tropical reef fishes.
After
lunch we take boat trip to Hon Tam Island, a new beach paradise in Nha
Trang, where you can swim, scuba dive, and fishing or do other water
sports or just relax on the beach.
Come back and overnight in Nhatrang.
Day 5: Nha Trang – Night train to Da Nang (B)
Today
you are free to continue relax in the finest beach in Vietnam (optional
lunch) until time transfer to Nha Trang railway station for SE1 night
train to Danang at 21.00pm.
Overnight on train.
Day 6: Da Nang – Hoian (B, L)
Following our morning arrival in Da Nang, we visit the famous Cham Museum with its collection of relics from the Cham Kingdom.
After
that, we continue to Hoi An where we can wander around the old streets,
a mixture of Japanese and Chinese architecture that reflects its
history as an important trading port.
Overnight in Hoian.
Day 7: Hoian - Hue (B, L)
Morning
we transfer to Hue, the cultural capital of Central Vietnam, stopping
at the Lang Co beach for lunch and Hai Van pass for photograph, before
touring Hue to visit the Imperial Citadel, Thienmu pagoda and Tu Duc
tomb in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue – Day train to Hanoi (B, L)
Early check out procedure and get on SE2 Reunification Express for our day journey to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi city tour (B, L)Train ok
Today
we will begin to tour Hanoi, visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the
One Pillar Pagoda the Museum of Ethnology and the Temple of Literature.
Afternoon
we walk around Hoan Kiem lake before enjoy one hour cyclo ride around
the Old Quarter. In the early evening we will attend a performance of a
traditional Water Puppet Theatre.
Overnight at Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
Heading
out of Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, on arrival we cruise this UNESCO World
Heritage Site, enjoying a leisurely boat trip through the bay stopping
to explore some of the many islands, caves and grottoes.
In the early evening we return to Hanoi following a lunch of freshly caught seafood onboard the boat.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 11: Hanoi – Departure (B)
The day is at leisure until transfer to Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport for departure.
Hotels to be used:- Saigon: Palace/Bong Sen 1/Kim Do or similar
- Nha Trang: Que Huong/Green or similar
- Hoian: Hoian/Ancient house or similar
- Hue: Festival/Dong Da or similar
- Hanoi: Green Park/Hoa Binh/Galaxy or similar
