Vietnam southbound rail tour

VIETNAM SOUTHBOUND RAIL TOUR
Tour code: PT01
Duration: 12 days
Departure: Hanoi city           End: Ho Chi Minh city

Day 01: Vietnam arrival
We will meet and greet you at Hanoit airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Stay overnight in Hanoi city

Day 02: HaNoi city tour
A full day exploring the colonial beauty of Hanoi with a visit to historical Hoa Lo former prison, Temple of literature and Sword lake, following by an unique water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Enjoy the scenic ride through Red river delta and indulge in a beautiful cruise out to the bay of Halong. It is time to relax on a deck that offer stunning sea landscapes included inspirational islets, floating villages. You are to make a visit to one of the biggest cave in Halong. Stay overnight in styled junk.

Day 04 : Halong - Hanoi- Lao Cai
Our tour guide will introduce you much about Halong legend as you make a deeper cruise into the bay. It is your option to do some kayaking with us or enjoy the peaceful islands from your boat. After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi for a cyclo ride around ancient streets. Dinner then taking overnight train to Sapa

Day 05: 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 06: Sapa trekking day
Today, you are to motivate yourself with the images of friendly Black Hmong, Red Dao and Giay tribes as you trek downhill to Muong Hoa valley. The terraces, secluded villages and colorful tribal cultures for sure will impress you much. Return to Lao Cai for a train back to Hanoi.

Day 07: Kenh Ga - Hoa Lu - Hue
After some refreshing time in Hanoi, we will make a ride to the ancient Vietnam capital, discover the tale of King and Le dynastic, you are proceeding to Kenh Ga for a vivid sampan rides into the rocky valley and green river. Transfer to the train station for a night train to Hue.

Day 08: Hue city tour
We will make a pilgrim to the realm of imperial tombs, pagoda and palaces in Hue. As you travel, our guide will teach you much about Vietnam history and the last dynasty. Tu Duc, Khai Dinh tombs and Imperial citadel will be our highlights today. Overnight in Hue

Day 09: Hue - Nha Trang
A full day on board from Hue to Nha Trang is a best chance to observe real Vietnam life over the train windows. The costal line in central Vietnam is lying in parralel with our railways, so it could be one of the most fascinating ride while you are in Vietnam. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang
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. Taking overnight train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
Discover the most prominent event which takes place on Mekong river : Floating market. After that, we will see how the local people live with special features and culture. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh city tour
Half day visiting Museum of War, Reunification palace and Notre Dam cathedral. Free at leisure untill our tour guide come to pick you up for the airport. See-off with our souvenir.