Vietnam Discover in Deep by Train 18 days
Destinations: Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Duration: 18 days / 17 nights - Departure: daily - Type: group tour
18 adventure-filled days taking in the history, sights and charms offered by this beautiful country and it’s hard-working, friendly people. Experienced guides, good hotels, fantastic food, great entertainment, and sensational shopping ensures everyone is programmed to fully enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
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$1,788 /pax
Trip Highlights:
- Discover Vietnam more deeply by train: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta.
- Visiting countryside landscape in different areas make you more understand about Vietnam Culture.
Day 1 Hanoi arrival
Your Grand Vietnam tour begins!
Our driver picks you up at airport & transfer to your hotel.
Relax after long flight.
Meals: NA
Our driver picks you up at airport & transfer to your hotel.
Relax after long flight.
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Hoan Kiem Lake
Day 2 Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
A buffet breakfast & fresh coffee will kick start your day. Your car, driver and tour guide will be ready to start your trip.
After more than 1 hours, the first stop is Hoa Lu - ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th Century. The guide will help to understand the reason why it was chosen as the capital, so understand an important part in Vietnam's history. Besides many huge limestone mountains, Hoang Long river flows, yellow rice- fields divided as many small colorful chessboards; you can be easy to immerse in a historical and mysterious world of an ancient capital.
The Buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine will be serve in a local restaurant.
A Sampan boat will be ready for your visiting countryside landscape, rice paddies, cave in Tam Coc. Boating through those caves, tourists can be treated by the spectacular limestone. This is the main reason why people described Tam Coc as a land version of Halong Bay.
Depending on your mood & the weather take a bike to explore country road.
Today tour ended by taking the car back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
After more than 1 hours, the first stop is Hoa Lu - ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th Century. The guide will help to understand the reason why it was chosen as the capital, so understand an important part in Vietnam's history. Besides many huge limestone mountains, Hoang Long river flows, yellow rice- fields divided as many small colorful chessboards; you can be easy to immerse in a historical and mysterious world of an ancient capital.
The Buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine will be serve in a local restaurant.
A Sampan boat will be ready for your visiting countryside landscape, rice paddies, cave in Tam Coc. Boating through those caves, tourists can be treated by the spectacular limestone. This is the main reason why people described Tam Coc as a land version of Halong Bay.
Depending on your mood & the weather take a bike to explore country road.
Today tour ended by taking the car back to Hanoi.
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Day 3Hanoi City tour - Night train to Sapa
A buffet breakfast & fresh coffee will kick start your day. Your car, driver and tour guide will be ready for your Hanoi City Tour.
Firstly visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential palace. Presidential palace is the most fussy and expensive construction at that time but Ho Chi Minh refused to live in this luxurious building. He said it was totally unsuitable for his poor and starving people. Besides, learning about Ho Chi Minh's life and revolutionary activities.
On the way out visit One Pillar Pagoda. Based on Kinh Ly Thai Tong's dream, One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 and included a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, and a temple of lotus-shape, that reflected literally meaning: “long lasting happiness and good luck. (Note: Please be aware that the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is closed for renovation work until January 2015).
Next, continually explore the Temple of Literature. Located 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake, the complex is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the Temple of Literature and the first university in Vietnam. Have chance to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history in tranquil atmosphere.
After lunch time in a local Restaurant with local Vietnamese traditional Cuisines, continue to visit the interesting Ethnology Museum. Located in the west of Hanoi's centre, this museum offers informative and well-documented display about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, include elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, musical instruments, work tools, stilt houses, etc.
Around 15:30, discover Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword lake) and Ngoc Son temple that situated in the heart of Hanoi. Listen to a special legend story about Hoan Kiem lake and understand a part of Vietnamese worship towards Tran Hung Dao, the general who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century.
After that, take the 1hour-cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter through its charming streets which are named after the guilds such as Hang Bac (Silver Street), Hang Gai (Silk Street), Hang Tre (Bamboo Street) etc…
Finally, return to hotel. Finish unforgettable full day Hanoi Sightseeing
Around 20:00 Transfer to Hanoi Train Station, over night train to Sapa. (It takes about 8 hours to go from Hanoi to Sapa by train.)
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Firstly visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential palace. Presidential palace is the most fussy and expensive construction at that time but Ho Chi Minh refused to live in this luxurious building. He said it was totally unsuitable for his poor and starving people. Besides, learning about Ho Chi Minh's life and revolutionary activities.
On the way out visit One Pillar Pagoda. Based on Kinh Ly Thai Tong's dream, One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 and included a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, and a temple of lotus-shape, that reflected literally meaning: “long lasting happiness and good luck. (Note: Please be aware that the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is closed for renovation work until January 2015).
Next, continually explore the Temple of Literature. Located 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake, the complex is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the Temple of Literature and the first university in Vietnam. Have chance to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history in tranquil atmosphere.
After lunch time in a local Restaurant with local Vietnamese traditional Cuisines, continue to visit the interesting Ethnology Museum. Located in the west of Hanoi's centre, this museum offers informative and well-documented display about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, include elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, musical instruments, work tools, stilt houses, etc.
Around 15:30, discover Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword lake) and Ngoc Son temple that situated in the heart of Hanoi. Listen to a special legend story about Hoan Kiem lake and understand a part of Vietnamese worship towards Tran Hung Dao, the general who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century.
After that, take the 1hour-cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter through its charming streets which are named after the guilds such as Hang Bac (Silver Street), Hang Gai (Silk Street), Hang Tre (Bamboo Street) etc…
Finally, return to hotel. Finish unforgettable full day Hanoi Sightseeing
Around 20:00 Transfer to Hanoi Train Station, over night train to Sapa. (It takes about 8 hours to go from Hanoi to Sapa by train.)
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour type: Private Tour.
Day 4 Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Arrive Lao Cai Train Station around 6:00.
Our car, driver and tour guide ready at Lao Cai Train station.
Take 1 hour bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of imposing mountain and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town, enjoy breakfast before your trip
It takes about 7km to walk down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Visitors can indentify Black Mong people easily because they usually wear dark clothing in blacks and navy dyed with indigo; their hand-made accessories are made of silver and have big size. They built their rudimentary houses on their farmland and mainly cultivate corn and dry rice on the steep hillsides.
A 3km-trekking down to Lao Chai Village, 4 km through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village. Looming in the veil of morning dimly, at the back of Ta Van village is Hoang Lien Son Mountains and on the front is Muong Hoa stream flows slowly. Have chance to admire the local women wear colorful brocades and cloth bag with embroidered flowers; ethnic men wears pants and shirt.
Have lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance to learn about the local house architecture, their daily life styles and exclusive custom.
Finally get back to Sapa centre by jeep or motorbike. Enjoy the landscapes on the way.
Meals: Breakfast/Picnic Lunch/Dinner
Our car, driver and tour guide ready at Lao Cai Train station.
Take 1 hour bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of imposing mountain and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town, enjoy breakfast before your trip
It takes about 7km to walk down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Visitors can indentify Black Mong people easily because they usually wear dark clothing in blacks and navy dyed with indigo; their hand-made accessories are made of silver and have big size. They built their rudimentary houses on their farmland and mainly cultivate corn and dry rice on the steep hillsides.
A 3km-trekking down to Lao Chai Village, 4 km through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village. Looming in the veil of morning dimly, at the back of Ta Van village is Hoang Lien Son Mountains and on the front is Muong Hoa stream flows slowly. Have chance to admire the local women wear colorful brocades and cloth bag with embroidered flowers; ethnic men wears pants and shirt.
Have lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance to learn about the local house architecture, their daily life styles and exclusive custom.
Finally get back to Sapa centre by jeep or motorbike. Enjoy the landscapes on the way.
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour.
Trekking: 14 KM of trekking.
Day 5 Cat Cat & Sin Chai
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 3 km) to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong.
On the way walking to Cat Cat village, visitors will be treated by the green terraced fields mixed gold and many imposing mountains. Understand some special culture of ethnic people, and see full process of making colorful brocades. Those brocades are designed and decorated carefully with the symbols related to nature such as flowers and birds. Have chance to relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station.
After picnic lunch, continually pass 3 km to reach Sin Chai Village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. In this village, easily to see the colorful embroidered skirts and enormous red turban. Those turban and brocades are handmade products from natural materials and were decorated with 4 main colors: red, blue, yellow and white.
After that, taking a jeep to return to Sapa.
Around 18:00 , take a bus to Lao Cai Station.
Over night train back Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast/Picnic Lunch/Dinner
On the way walking to Cat Cat village, visitors will be treated by the green terraced fields mixed gold and many imposing mountains. Understand some special culture of ethnic people, and see full process of making colorful brocades. Those brocades are designed and decorated carefully with the symbols related to nature such as flowers and birds. Have chance to relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station.
After picnic lunch, continually pass 3 km to reach Sin Chai Village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. In this village, easily to see the colorful embroidered skirts and enormous red turban. Those turban and brocades are handmade products from natural materials and were decorated with 4 main colors: red, blue, yellow and white.
After that, taking a jeep to return to Sapa.
Around 18:00 , take a bus to Lao Cai Station.
Over night train back Hanoi.
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour type: Group Tour.
Trekking: Medium - 6 KM of trekking, 3 Km of driving back to Sapa.
Good for: The young, healthy people are willing to walk 20 km to explore the village of Sapa.
Option Extra Option For Sapa Tour: Easy Trekking 2 days 1 night.
If your group has children, old people or members who have some problem with their health if trekking too much, you should choice this option.(Booking this option in Optional Services page - step 2 of booking process).
See detail itinerary at:A Glimpse Of Sapa 2 days
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
See detail itinerary at:A Glimpse Of Sapa 2 days
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
- Destination: Cat Cat, Silver Waterfall, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ta Phin.
- Total KM trek: 7 KM Trekking visit the Vilage & other destination.
- Suitable for: Families with children, old people or other tourist who have some problem with their health if they trek too much.
- Extra charge: 80 USD/pax - Private tour (book in optional service page).
Day 6 Hanoi Arrive - Halong Bay on cruise
Arrive in Hanoi at around 05:00.
Transfer to Hotel to take a fresh shower, have breakfast and relax. Anh then a shuttle bus of Cruise pick you up.
Today, leave charming Hanoi for the 3.5 hours drive to Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site.
Welcome on board for a junk cruise, and set sail in the bay. While lunch is served, the junk passages slowly through the fabulous sightseeing of the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth.
After lunch time, take a stop at a peaceful island, so you can have a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay. Besides, swimming on cool water, walking along beautiful beach or sunbathing on the sundeck are also interesting.
Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village, interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations, and understand daily life of local people.
At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon.
Back on board, watching the peaceful sunset, and other sparkling boats while enjoying great dinner at restaurant
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Transfer to Hotel to take a fresh shower, have breakfast and relax. Anh then a shuttle bus of Cruise pick you up.
Today, leave charming Hanoi for the 3.5 hours drive to Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site.
Welcome on board for a junk cruise, and set sail in the bay. While lunch is served, the junk passages slowly through the fabulous sightseeing of the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth.
After lunch time, take a stop at a peaceful island, so you can have a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay. Besides, swimming on cool water, walking along beautiful beach or sunbathing on the sundeck are also interesting.
Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village, interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations, and understand daily life of local people.
At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon.
Back on board, watching the peaceful sunset, and other sparkling boats while enjoying great dinner at restaurant
Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise
Tour type: Group Tour.
Day 7 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Night train to Hue
Wake up on the bay among the sounds of waves and bird welcoming. Start a new day by doing Taichi and admiring sunrise over the bay, your mind seems to be peaceful and closer to nature.
After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. Back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Drive back to Hanoi.
Around 18:00 transfer to Hanoi Train station, night train to Hue.
Halong Bay Cruise Options:
Option 1:Phoenix Cruise Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 2:Dragon Pearl Junk Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 3:Paradise Luxury Cruise 2 days - Deluxe No Balcony Cabin
Meals: Breakfast/Brunch
After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. Back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Drive back to Hanoi.
Around 18:00 transfer to Hanoi Train station, night train to Hue.
Halong Bay Cruise Options:
Option 1:Phoenix Cruise Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 2:Dragon Pearl Junk Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 3:Paradise Luxury Cruise 2 days - Deluxe No Balcony Cabin
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin).
Tour type: Group Tour.
Day 8 Arrive Hue - Hue Full day City
In the morning at about 8:00 arrive Hue, transfer to Hotel for breakfast then start your today trip.
Take a boat for a trip on the romantic Perfume River. Being called as Perfume River because it flows through many forests of plants and flowers, so it brings the fragrance of flora.
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which was built in 1601 based on a special legend, lying among a large garden of blooming flowers and plants.
Take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors. Each is an expression of the unique personality of each emperor man. However each tomb comprise some main elements: a temple dedicated to the worship of the deceased emperor and his queen, a stone stele that records the biographical and historical highlights of his life, and the royal tomb.
Visit the tomb of emperor Minh Mang, which was started constructing in 1840. It can be said that this construction is the sophisticated combination of natural beauty of Hue City and majestic architecture also.
Then, driving to get a lunch with classic Hue cuisine at a restaurant in a beautiful garden setting
In the afternoon, return to the center of Hue city to explore the massive Hue Citadel is the most well known and iconic site in Hue. Located on the bank of Huong River, the citadel compound was built by the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805-1945. Here, admiring several museums, lakes, and lovely gardens; and understanding a part of Vietnamese history.
We also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines.
And then, enjoy the rest of this day for relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Take a boat for a trip on the romantic Perfume River. Being called as Perfume River because it flows through many forests of plants and flowers, so it brings the fragrance of flora.
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which was built in 1601 based on a special legend, lying among a large garden of blooming flowers and plants.
Take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors. Each is an expression of the unique personality of each emperor man. However each tomb comprise some main elements: a temple dedicated to the worship of the deceased emperor and his queen, a stone stele that records the biographical and historical highlights of his life, and the royal tomb.
Visit the tomb of emperor Minh Mang, which was started constructing in 1840. It can be said that this construction is the sophisticated combination of natural beauty of Hue City and majestic architecture also.
Then, driving to get a lunch with classic Hue cuisine at a restaurant in a beautiful garden setting
In the afternoon, return to the center of Hue city to explore the massive Hue Citadel is the most well known and iconic site in Hue. Located on the bank of Huong River, the citadel compound was built by the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805-1945. Here, admiring several museums, lakes, and lovely gardens; and understanding a part of Vietnamese history.
We also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines.
And then, enjoy the rest of this day for relaxing.
Accommodation: Hue Hotel
Tour Type: Private Tour
Day 9 Hue - DMZ Tour
Around 6:00 our bus will pick up guest at pick up point or hotel.
After having a breakfast at Thang Long City Tour restaurant, discover the Rock Pile, which is jagged piece of rock and rises 750 feet in the air. It played as an strategic importance in history of Vietnam war. Visit Dakrong Brigde, which was built in 1975 after reunification, was considered the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh Trail network.
Some other attraction such as: Ho Chi Minh Trail and Khe Sanh Combat Base, etc.
In the midday, have lunch at Local Restaurant.
Spend the afternoon on explore other places: Hien Luong bridge, Ben Hai River, Doc Mieu Base, Vinh Moc Tunnels...
At 16:30 Come back to Hue city.
Arrive Hue at about 18:00. End of Tour.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
After having a breakfast at Thang Long City Tour restaurant, discover the Rock Pile, which is jagged piece of rock and rises 750 feet in the air. It played as an strategic importance in history of Vietnam war. Visit Dakrong Brigde, which was built in 1975 after reunification, was considered the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh Trail network.
Some other attraction such as: Ho Chi Minh Trail and Khe Sanh Combat Base, etc.
In the midday, have lunch at Local Restaurant.
Spend the afternoon on explore other places: Hien Luong bridge, Ben Hai River, Doc Mieu Base, Vinh Moc Tunnels...
At 16:30 Come back to Hue city.
Arrive Hue at about 18:00. End of Tour.
Accommodation: Hue Hotel
Tour Type: Group Tour
Day 10 Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
Start the tour at 8.00
In the morning, after check out the hotel, transfer to Hoi An by a 3- hour- drive. On the way, stop at Hai Van pass that is not only one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam (about 500 meters above sea level) but also the highest pass in the country with 21 kilometers in length.
Continue to Cham museum, which preserves an amazing collection of Cham sculpture and artwork, promise a comprehensive view about the mysterious yet interesting ancient culture at one stop.
Drive to hotel for checking in.
In the afternoon, enjoy Hoi An ancient town with the Japanese - covered bridge, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation.
An interesting activity is having chance to go shopping on Hoi An's streets. There are various colorful silk, hand-made souvenir, street foods, so it is a great opportunity to take beautiful photos.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
In the morning, after check out the hotel, transfer to Hoi An by a 3- hour- drive. On the way, stop at Hai Van pass that is not only one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam (about 500 meters above sea level) but also the highest pass in the country with 21 kilometers in length.
Continue to Cham museum, which preserves an amazing collection of Cham sculpture and artwork, promise a comprehensive view about the mysterious yet interesting ancient culture at one stop.
Drive to hotel for checking in.
In the afternoon, enjoy Hoi An ancient town with the Japanese - covered bridge, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation.
An interesting activity is having chance to go shopping on Hoi An's streets. There are various colorful silk, hand-made souvenir, street foods, so it is a great opportunity to take beautiful photos.
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
Day 11 Hoi An - My Son Holly Land
Around 8:00, pick you up at your hotel and at 9:00 am, you will reach My Son.
My Son Holy Land located 69 km southwest of Danang and 75km far from Hoi An, was the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Explore this destination, admire seventy Hindu-like tower-temples dating from the 4th century and was recognized the as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Leave My Son and transfer to boat-station, get on boat cruise along Thu Bon River to traditional craft villages of: Kim Bong wooden carving village. In addition, on this cruise, you will be treated to many charming sightseeing of natural on both sides: small houses, bushy garden, vast green lawn, etc, all create a peaceful picture.
Finish this short cruise,arrive Hoi An river dock. Go to have lunch then come back to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
My Son Holy Land located 69 km southwest of Danang and 75km far from Hoi An, was the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Explore this destination, admire seventy Hindu-like tower-temples dating from the 4th century and was recognized the as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Leave My Son and transfer to boat-station, get on boat cruise along Thu Bon River to traditional craft villages of: Kim Bong wooden carving village. In addition, on this cruise, you will be treated to many charming sightseeing of natural on both sides: small houses, bushy garden, vast green lawn, etc, all create a peaceful picture.
Finish this short cruise,arrive Hoi An river dock. Go to have lunch then come back to hotel.
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
Day 12 Hoi An – Nha Trang
Free & Relax until time our driver pick you up & transfer to Da Nang train station, transfer to Nha Trang. It takes about 9 hours to go from Hoi An to Da Nang by train.
20:30 PM Welcome at Nha Trang train station, driver will transfer to Nha Trang Hotel, check in & Relax.
Over night in Nha Trang.
Meals: Breakfast
20:30 PM Welcome at Nha Trang train station, driver will transfer to Nha Trang Hotel, check in & Relax.
Over night in Nha Trang.
Accommodation: Nha Trang Hotel.
Day 13 Nha Trang Culture Tour
This excursion takes you to visit a selection of the numerous attractions in Nha Trang City.
Firstly, the car will drive you to Cau Da for a visit the Vietnam Oceanographic Institute to see the whole collection of sea creatures in Nhatrang Bay. Here storing and preserving specimens of tens of thousands of marine species. It is an interesting place where visitors can gain the exact image of Nha Trang marine environment.
After that, you will go to Long Son Pagoda. Through major restoration of the grounds since 1940, it is now a beautiful example of classic Buddhist architecture. Have chance to get over 152 steps from the Long Son Pagoda to the huge Buddha statue of Sakyamuni Buddha seating on a blossoming lotus, symbol of perfection and purity.
Continue to Catheral or Stone Church built in French colony time.
Then discover Chong Promontory Rocks, admire the incredible beauty of nature with a huge multishaped stone complex in piles running from the high coast down to the beach, views of the coconut palm fringed beaches and the islands jutting out to the sea.
Visit Po Nagar Temples, which is a complex of temples erected approximately before 781 A.D., being said to be a must for every visitors in Nha Trang.
The tour ends after going to local Dam Market, having chance to wander, explore the daily life of Nha Trang inhabitants and go shopping also.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Firstly, the car will drive you to Cau Da for a visit the Vietnam Oceanographic Institute to see the whole collection of sea creatures in Nhatrang Bay. Here storing and preserving specimens of tens of thousands of marine species. It is an interesting place where visitors can gain the exact image of Nha Trang marine environment.
After that, you will go to Long Son Pagoda. Through major restoration of the grounds since 1940, it is now a beautiful example of classic Buddhist architecture. Have chance to get over 152 steps from the Long Son Pagoda to the huge Buddha statue of Sakyamuni Buddha seating on a blossoming lotus, symbol of perfection and purity.
Continue to Catheral or Stone Church built in French colony time.
Then discover Chong Promontory Rocks, admire the incredible beauty of nature with a huge multishaped stone complex in piles running from the high coast down to the beach, views of the coconut palm fringed beaches and the islands jutting out to the sea.
Visit Po Nagar Temples, which is a complex of temples erected approximately before 781 A.D., being said to be a must for every visitors in Nha Trang.
The tour ends after going to local Dam Market, having chance to wander, explore the daily life of Nha Trang inhabitants and go shopping also.
Accommodation: Nha Trang Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
Day 14 Nha Trang - Phan Rang - Night train to Ho Chi Minh
8:00 : Start from Nha Trang and take about 2 hours to go on the No.1 National Road to the South to Phan Rang City , a main land of “Cham” people Culture & Civilisation over several centuries. On the way, Take a stop at Cham Ponaga Temples in to have the whole full picture of Cham Culture.
Stop at Ca Na Beach for having lunch. Besides, relax or swim for a while before continue visit another attraction.
Going straight to famous Cham Village of Bau Truc Porcelain products. Enjoy all kinds of the hand-made & well-known porcelain products done by Cham People and can buy some of them for souvenirs.
Explore Poklong Giarai Temples and Porome Temples before transfering back to Nha Trang in the afternoon around 17:00.
Enjoy free time for dinner and relax, until 20:30 transfer to Nha Trang Train station (It takes about 8 hours to go from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city by train).
Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Stop at Ca Na Beach for having lunch. Besides, relax or swim for a while before continue visit another attraction.
Going straight to famous Cham Village of Bau Truc Porcelain products. Enjoy all kinds of the hand-made & well-known porcelain products done by Cham People and can buy some of them for souvenirs.
Explore Poklong Giarai Temples and Porome Temples before transfering back to Nha Trang in the afternoon around 17:00.
Enjoy free time for dinner and relax, until 20:30 transfer to Nha Trang Train station (It takes about 8 hours to go from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city by train).
Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour Type: Private Tour
Day 15 Ho Chi Minh Arrival - City Tour
Arrive Ho Chi Minh Around 5:00 AM, transfer to Ho Chi Minh Hotel for fresh shower & breakfast.
8:30: Start today tour by visit The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, time seems to frozen inside the iconic palace with secret rooms and antique furniture, which have never failed to be fascinating for visitors.
Come to War Remnants Museum, which formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, is a poignant display of the futility of war.
Continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883. Those attractions are the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
For the afternoon schedule, firstly explore Giac Lam Pagoda- the Saigon's oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam.
After that, immerse into the bustling atmosphere in Cho Lon (Big Market), which is one of the Vietnam's largest markets.
The last destination on this day is Ben Thanh Market. This market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. Ben Thanh market includes more than 1,430 stalls with 11 main types of business and 4 main gates radiating 4 directions. It is a good chance to buy goods, souvenirs and taste Sai Gon street foods.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
8:30: Start today tour by visit The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, time seems to frozen inside the iconic palace with secret rooms and antique furniture, which have never failed to be fascinating for visitors.
Come to War Remnants Museum, which formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, is a poignant display of the futility of war.
Continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883. Those attractions are the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
For the afternoon schedule, firstly explore Giac Lam Pagoda- the Saigon's oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam.
After that, immerse into the bustling atmosphere in Cho Lon (Big Market), which is one of the Vietnam's largest markets.
The last destination on this day is Ben Thanh Market. This market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. Ben Thanh market includes more than 1,430 stalls with 11 main types of business and 4 main gates radiating 4 directions. It is a good chance to buy goods, souvenirs and taste Sai Gon street foods.
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Tour Type: Group Tour
Day 16-17 Mekong River Cruise
Today we will discover Mekong Delta with Mekong River Cruise.
Join a cruise to admire the peaceful and rural sighseeing of vast rice fields, fruit gardens and coconut forest, etc.
Visit a highlight in Mekong Delta is floating market, which is not only an inseparable part of their daily lives, but also represents the unique cultural characteristics of the local people. Here enjoy bustling here with a range of goods, colorful fruits and interact with friendly people.
There are 02 options for you:
Option 1: Le Cochinchine Cruise
Option 2: Bassac Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
Join a cruise to admire the peaceful and rural sighseeing of vast rice fields, fruit gardens and coconut forest, etc.
Visit a highlight in Mekong Delta is floating market, which is not only an inseparable part of their daily lives, but also represents the unique cultural characteristics of the local people. Here enjoy bustling here with a range of goods, colorful fruits and interact with friendly people.
There are 02 options for you:
Option 1: Le Cochinchine Cruise
Option 2: Bassac Cruise
Accommodation: NA
Day 18 Departure
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel.
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Have a smooth departure and hope to see you next time!
Meals: NA
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Have a smooth departure and hope to see you next time!
Accommodation: NA
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Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they can server you better.