Vietnam Rails Tour from North to Central

Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Standard check-in at 2 pm. Meeting with other members of the group at the gathering dinner.  Freetime & overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel.  In the morning, take a half day to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the colonial Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda at the complex.  Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages, and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.  In the afternoon, the Hanoi city tour continues with the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name - “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword lent to an ancient Vietnamese king by a holy turtle from the lake, which was later returned to the turtle.  Then, Free and overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private car for Ha Long Bay cruise through the extensive landscapes of the Red River Delta.  Arrival at Ha Long Bay around noon. Cruises receptionists will warmly welcome you at the International Tuan Chau harbor. Enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Check in to rest in the room or get on the cruise's roof to relax, savor the scenery, and hunt for beautiful photos of Lan Ha Bay. In the afternoon, you will begin participating in activities on board, exploring caves, and swimming. Enjoy the view, relax in the jacuzzi, and enjoy afternoon tea. Have dinner and activities on the cruise in the evening, such as enjoying cocktails at the bar or night squid fishing. Overnight on the cruise.

Nothing is better than waking up in the middle of the sea, watching the sunrise, and enjoying the fresh air. You’ll participate in Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes. Have breakfast and enjoy the magnificent beauty of Lan Ha Bay while the cruise takes you to discover the bay.  Brunch is served while back to the harbor. Return to the harbor and move back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private vehicle to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Dinh dynasty (968-980) and at the beginning of the previous Le dynasty (980-1009). Here, you’ll visit the temples dedicated to emperors of the Le Dynasty and the remains of the ancient Hoa Lu Citadel. This place creates the cultural identity of the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam).  After that, you can take a half-hour walk into the surrounding limestone karst hills for spectacular views of the area. In the afternoon, after lunch, Continue to Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on Land” - where a skilled rower will take you on a 2-hour slow journey on the winding river and canals. Back to the bus to return to Hanoi.  Then, you will be transferred to the Hanoi Train Station for the overnight train to Danang. SE3 22:00 13:00 (+1) -  4 berth sleeper Cabin A/C

This morning will be the highlight moment of the trip; the train will pass by Hue and go through the magnificent view of Hai Van Pass to Danang. You will have 3 hours with a beautiful view from the train window with 01 side the mountain and 01 side the ocean.  The train arrives in Danang at 13:00; our local tour guide in Danang will welcome the group and transfer you to the hotel in Danang for check-in and relaxation.  15:00: We will take you to Hoi An for an afternoon walking tour in this charming town.  Hoi An, known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish ships. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognized for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets, and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past.  Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights, including old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two. You will stroll peacefully in the ancient town with the charm of the sunset. End of Hoi An city tour. Dinner at a local restaurant in Hoi An before returning to the hotel in Danang to relax. Overnight in Danang.

This morning, drive 45 minutes from Danang to Ba Na Hill. In the old-growth forest, there are 543 species of flora and 256 species of fauna, including many rare animals such as Crested Argus, Asian Black Bear, and northern buffed-cheeked gibbon. Located at an elevation of 1,487 meters, the temperature of this place is primarily cool year-round. Arrive at Ba Na Hills Station, where you can ride on a modern cable car system. Get a bird's-eye view of nature, which is strikingly beautiful, while enjoying the feeling of flying in the blue sky among the clouds and wind. Next, visit some old French villas, a suspension bridge, Nui Chua, and Mountain Peak. Experience walking in the clouds when you walk on the Golden Bridge, which is supported by giant hands and over 1,400m above sea level. After lunch at a local restaurant with a great view, explore Vong Nguyet villa (and its wine cellar) and Linh Ung Pagoda, Sakyamuni Buddha's monument.  Lunch at leisure at your own expense.  15:00 going down by cable car, then transfer to Danang Airport for the afternoon or evening flight back home! End Of Services!