Vietnam northbound rail tour

VIETNAM NORTHBOUND RAIL TOUR
Tour code: PT02
Duration: 13 days
Departure: Ho Chi Minh city End: Hanoi

Day 01: Vietnam arrival
We will meet and greet you at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 02: Ho Chi Minh city tour
A full day discovering Ho Chi Minh city included visits to Notre Dame, Post Office, War Museum, and China town. It is time to enjoy authentic Vietnam cuisine.Taking overnight train to Nha Trang

Day 03: Nha Trang
Arriving Nha Trang around 5:30 am. Transfer to the hotel to drop the luggage and having breakfast. We will commence our active day by taking a boat trip, visiting some nearby islands where you can swim or snorkel to see the submarine life of the ocean. Further sunbathing and snorkeling will be followed by the lunch with fresh seafood specialities. Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 04: Nha Trang - Danang - Hoi An
We will embark on a train ride at 5:23 am to Danang. The ride offers a scenic coastal line with magnificent landscapes of beach sites, mountains, bustle towns and the real local life stream. The train stops at 2:16 pm. Transfer to Hoi An for hotel, free time for shopping. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 05: Hoi An
Enjoy a walking tour to the ancient corners of Hoi An, experience the history of an old harbor on the silk road connecting China, Japan, Indian, the Netherlands and Portugal since 16th century. The visit to traditional villages will be a delight for this day. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 06: Hoi An - Hue
Car transfer from Hoi An to Hue, crossing the impressive Hai Van pass where you are to behold the skyline of mountain and ocean. Once you are in Hue, the tour guide will lead you through historical Tu Duc imperial tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda and the hidden Hue Citadel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 07: Hue - Hanoi
A beautiful cyclo ride on the streets of Hue city will refresh you much with a feeling of peaceful life. Taking train from Hue to Hanoi at 13.00pm. Enjoy the typical scenery of central Vietnam over the train window. Overnight on the train.

Day 08: Hanoi City Tour
This day is to see how the life in Hanoi goes on through times. We will drop in the first university of Vietnam ( Temple of literature), ancient squares of Hanoi, legendary West lake and enjoy a traditional waterpuppet show near Sword lake. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 09: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Driving through the typical Red river delta with rice fields until we reach the bay of Halong. Embark on a smooth cruise to enjoy the beautiful islands and islets. Make a visit to one of the largest cave in Halong bay which is linked to the legend of this holy land. Overnight on Indochinese styled junk.

Day 10 : Halong - Hanoi- Lao Cai
Further cruise along the Bay, visit rock piles, sun bathing and kayaking before getting back to Hanoi for a look at traditional Bat Trang ceramic village. Dinner then taking featured overnight train to Lao Cai city.

Day 11: Lao Cai- Sapa
Car transfer from Lao Cai city to Sapa town, discover Sapa town: ancient church, colorful market. The afternoon is to embark on a scenic trek downhill Muong Hoa valley which is described amazingly with terrace, untouched villages and cloudy mountains. Overnight in Sapa

Day 12: Colorful hill tribes market. Return to Hanoi
You will have the best opportunity to get closer to local tribal life by visiting their most prominent event of the week: market. You may see Flower Hmong, Red Dao, Black Dao,.. in their traditional dresses streaming to the market with smiling faces. Following is a glimpse at the life of Hmong people: making tofu, corn wine.. Overnight on the train.

Day 13: Hanoi
Free at leisure untill our guide come to pick up for the airport. See-off with our souvenir.