Vietnam Luxury Express: A Journey by Train

Wake up and enjoy breakfast on board as the train arrives in Ninh Binh. Take a peaceful sampan boat ride through the limestone landscapes of Trang An, often called “Halong Bay on land.” Next, visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, and explore its historic temples and mountain surroundings. Return to the train for lunch, afternoon tea, and a relaxing ride toward Vinh. Enjoy another fine dinner on board in the evening.

Start your day with breakfast on the train as it arrives in Quang Binh. Explore Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO site filled with caves and rivers. Take a boat ride on the Son River and explore the impressive Phong Nha Cave. Return to the train for lunch and some rest. In the evening, enjoy a home-style dinner in the countryside. You can also join a Vietnamese cooking class before boarding the train to continue to Hue.

Begin with a rickshaw ride through the quiet streets of Hue, then explore the grand Imperial Citadel, home of Vietnam’s last emperors. Visit the peaceful Tu Duc Mausoleum, then head to Hue’s Incense Village to learn traditional crafts like incense-making or hat-weaving. Enjoy a local lunch featuring Hue’s royal-style cuisine. In the afternoon, return to the train and travel south past the stunning Lang Co Lagoon on your way to your next stop.

Depart early from Hue and enjoy breakfast on board as you pass through the scenic Hai Van Pass. Arrive in Hoi An and relax with Vietnamese coffee in a countryside setting. Then take a jeep tour to visit local artisans, try woodblock painting and pottery, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch. In the afternoon, explore Hoi An Ancient Town: visit the market, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, traditional houses, and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. Return to the train for a relaxing evening and dinner on board, heading toward Phu Yen.

After breakfast, visit Mang Lang Church, a beautiful 19th-century Catholic church, and then head to Phu Tan Mat Weaving Village to see how local mats are made by hand. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a coastal restaurant. In the afternoon, return to the train. Depart Phu Yen at 4:00 PM and relax on board as the scenery passes by. Have an elegant dinner under the stars in the dining car.

Start with a visit to Ta Cu Mountain to see the hilltop Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda. Then visit the Fish Sauce Museum to learn about this essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a seaside lunch with local specialties. In the evening, have your farewell dinner at the historic Poshanu Cham Towers, a beautiful setting for your last evening on tour. Later, board the train and begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.

The train arrives at Saigon Station around 5:00 AM. Enjoy breakfast on board until 8:30 AM. Check out begins at 9:00 AM. You’ll then be transferred to either your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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