Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Best travel by train in Vietnam | Departure from Hanoi - End trip in Saigon

 
HANOI - HALONG BAY- NINH BINH - HUE - DANANG - HOI AN - NHA TRANG - DA LAT - SAIGON
( 12 days - 11 nights)
Day 01: Ha Noi arrival (D)
Upon your arrival in Hanoi. Guest will be met, picked up at Noi Bai International airport by driver and Tour Guide, transfer to Hanoi, visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, former palace of Governor, one Pillar Pagoda Unique in form of lotus blossom, continue to visit : Temple of Literature dedicated to Confucius, Hoan Kiem Lake . Cyclo-ride to Hanoi old quarter with 36 streets, the heart of old Hanoi with narrow streets lined with shops. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 02: Ha Noi - Ha Long (B-L-D)
Departure for Halong, en route, visit handicrafts workshop Hong Ngoc or ABC tourist stop for 1 hour. Arrival in Ha Long, Boarding a cruise for 5 hours in the extraordinary Halong Bay the most beautiful bay in Vietnam, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 islands and islets of all sizes, mostly limestone mountains that arise dramatically from the sea by its natural beauty, Halong Bay is considered one of the wonders of the world. The legend is that a dragon descended to quench and finding it beautiful the place is no longer left. Its scales today rocks wooded dot the bay. Since then, It has been called "Bay of descending Dragon" (Ha Long). Lunch on board then proceeds to the Ha Long City. Dinner and overnight at 3 *** Hotel in Halong

Day 03: Halong - Hoa Lu - Ha Noi (B-L/-)
Route to Ninh Binh to visit Hoa Lu through Thai Binh for the discovery of the Halong Bay in land. Boat trip in the mid-land rice fields, visit the caves of Tam Coc. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit to ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century and temples dedicated to Kings Dinh & Le. Back in Ha Noi. After Dinner you will enjoy Water puppet show . Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi .
Day 04: Hanoi - Hue (B-L/-)
Visit beautiful Museum of Ethnography, Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake. Lunch in town. PM free for shopping at shopping malls or Tourist shopping area in Hanoi until your own account dinner in town. 19h00 or 23h00 Boarding to air-conditioned sleeper train to Hue. Overnight on train- soft sleeper berth with air conditioner. 
 
Day 05: Hue (B-L-D)
Arriving in Hue in the morning. Visit the imperial city (Hoang Thanh) to the 13 feudal kingdoms Nguyen (1802-1945). Lunch at restaurant. Visit the tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Minh Mang, discovery market lively Dong Ba which offers a wide selection of local products. Royal dinner dress where you can sample local specialties. Overnight at 3***hotel in Hue .
Day 06: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B-L-D)
Cruise on the Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady) containing several Buddha. Then route to Da Nang by the pass of the Clouds, photo stop at fishing village of Lang Co located at the foot of the Hai Van Pass. Continuing road to Hoi An to discover the ancient city of Hoi An, a mixture of old Chinese architecture, Japanese and Vietnamese, which was a port of international trade, the most busiest commercial port in Asia until the eighteenth century, visit its ancient houses and old Chinese temples. Dinner and overnight at 3*** Hotel in Hoi An .
Day 07: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang (B-L-D)
Back to Da Nang toVisit marble mountain (marble work), beautiful Cham Museum in Danang. Transfer to Da nang station to boarding of air-conditioned sleeper train to Nha Trang. Dinner on board. Transfer city of Nha Trang. Overnight at 3 star hotel in Nha Trang

Day 08: Nha Trang (B-L-D)
Transfer to visit aquarium on Tri Nguyen, take boat trip to visit Island Mieu and then HonTam (island of silkworms) and relaxation with the possibility of swimming. Back in town for lunch. PM visit to Cham Ponagar tower, one of the major symbols of The Champa's Kingdom still remain until this day. Tourists will be surprised with the construction method that the old Cham people used to build their towers and Long Son Pagoda. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Nha Trang.
Day 09: Nha Trang - Da Lat (B-L-D)
Road to Da Lat through lush vegetation. En route, visit Yang bay water. Visit church Coho of the Rooster, the old rail way station Trai Mat, the botanical gardens of Da Lat. Walk around the Xuan Huong Lake to enjoy the fresh air of the High land and seeing daily life of local inhabitants in Da Lat town. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 10: Da Lat - Saigon (B-L/-)
Visit the local market, Tuyen Lam Lake, and a pretty pagoda on Lake Truc Lam and road through rubber plantations, coffee and typical town of Bao Loc. Lunch at restaurant in Bao Loc. Continue driver on road to Ho Chi Minh formally called "Saigon". Dinner and overnight at 3***hotel in Saigon.
Day 11: Saigon (B-L/-)
Visit the Chinatown: Binh Tay market, Thien Hau Temple, the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Lunch in town. Discover the city with the central post office to architecture metal (late 19th century) style Eiffel, Notre Dame Church (building of red brick neo-Romanesque), the Reunification Palace, the old colonial workshop Craft lacquer. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 12: Saigon - Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel and free for last minute shopping until our tour guide and driver pick up & transfer guests to International airport for departure back to home sweet home.
Price for this tour: 1,169 USD/person -  Single supplement: 300 USD
+
The above tour fare INCLUDED:
- Transfers & transportation by air - conditioner van or bus for the whole program
- Accommodation in twin sharing room in hotels of category 3*** hotel
- Main meals as indicated in program.
- Cruise in Halong Bay and other places in program
- Entrance fees and excursions mentioned in the program
- Shows mentioned in the program - Local tourist guide speaking your language
- Train tickets for all routes mentioned in the program
+ The above tour fare EXCLUDED:
- International and domestic air tickets - Any services not expressly specified in the program. Air port taxes and overweight luggage - Vietnam visa approval letter & Visa stamp fee at airport. Travel insurance, beverages and tips to local driver and Tour guide
NOTE
We can change the arrival and departure airport in the tour to meet your schedule

Train ticket departure from Hanoi to other stations in Vietnam (10)

TRAIN TICKET FROM OTHER STATIONS
TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM VINH TO HANOI
Product code: VINH - HN
Travelers wish to see  Hanoi , the capital city of Vietnam which is considered to be the brain of our country, where all government offices located will leave the city of the birth place of great Uncle Ho Chi Minh. You will take this train from Vinh to HANOI, Most of trains departures from this station will leave the station at midnight.
- Price : 33 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price included ticket nett price, our handling fee and service charge.
- Vinh railway station address: N0 1 Le Ninh street, Vinh City, Nghe An
Train mark
SE2
SE4
SE6
SE8
Departure at
 21h37'
 23h41'
 22h08'
09h26' 
Arrival in
 04h10'
 05h00'
 04h45'
15h28'
Duration
 06h33'
 05h19'
 06h37'
06h02'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time
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TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM VINH TO HUE
Product code: VI-HUE
SE trains run from Vinh to Hue Daily. Taking this trip, travelers have chosen to move from the? home land of Uncle Ho Chi Minh to the ancient Hue city with forbidden city & romantic perfume river and the historical relic of Dai Noi Citadel a former palaces for 13 Nguyen Kings of Vietnam from 1802 t0 1945. Standard SE trains will take you about 7 hours to arrive in Hue city
- Price: 40 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price included ticket nett price, our handling fee and service charge.
- Vinh railway station address: N0 1 Le Ninh street, Vinh City, Nghe An

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time
00h44'
04h07'
22h10
11h56'
Arrival time
07h57'
10h45'
 06h07'
19h07'
Duration on train
07h13'
06h38'
 07h57'
07h03'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM DONG HOI TO DA NANG
Product code: DH - DNG
SE Trains from Dong Hoi to Da Nang will pass by Hue Royal city then Hai Van pass to Da Nang station in the central coast line of Vietnam with wonderful view from train's window. It takes about 2 hours going through tunnels under Cloudy pass or in other Vietnamese name HAI VAN and a good chance to see seaside and beaches through train window. There will be  stops at both side of the Pass to connect and cut off Locomotive. After completion your visit to Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh provice, You will then visit to Hoi An ancient town via Da Nang city where they can find many ancient relics dated back to 13th century where used to be commercial sea Port of Vietnam.
- Price: 46 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price  included ticket nett price, our handling fee and service charge.
- Dong Hoi Railway station address: Unit 4, Nam Ly ward, Dong hoi town, Quang Binh. Tel: 052-3820.558.

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time
 04h40'
07h50'
 02h40'
15h45' 
Arrival time
 10h30
13h10'
 09h00'
21h40'
Duration on train
 05h50'
05h20'
 06h40'
05h55'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM DONG HOI TO HANOI
Product code: DH-HN
Travelers have visited to Phong Nha Ke Bang cave a world natural Heritage in Quang binh,Vietnam. Now it is time to come to visit Hanoi capital city. You will board on train from Dong hoi station to  reach to Hanoi. You can choose any train marks like  SE2 - SE4 or SE6 train depending on your expecting time of arrival in Hanoi
- Price: 45 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sales price included ticket' nett price, our handling fee and service charge.
- Dong Hoi Railway station address: Unit 4, Nam Ly ward, Dong hoi town, Quang Binh. Tel: 052-3820.558.
Train mark
SE2
SE4
SE6
SE8
Departure at
 17h44'
 19h56'
 17h02'
05h21' 
Arrival in
 04h10'
 05h00'
 04h45'
15h28'
Duration
 10h26'
 09h04'
 11h43'
10h07'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM NINH BINH TO HUE
Product code: NB -HUE
SE trains run to Hue from Ninh Binh Daily. Taking this trip, travelers have chosen to move from the former capital city of Vietnam with Historical relics such as Dinh & Le Kings temples, Three grotto with sampan cruising to Hue city where you can visit forbidden city & romantic perfume river and the historical relic of Dai Noi Citadel a former palaces for 13 Nguyen Kings of Vietnam from 1802 t0 1945. Standard SE trains will take you about 12-14 hours to arrive in Hue.
- Price: 50 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sales price includes Nett ticket price, handling fee,  our service charge.
- Ninh Binh Railway station address: No 1 Hoang Hoa Tham str, Thanh Binh ward, Ninh Binh city.

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time


18h03'
08h30'
Arrival time


06h07'
19h07'
Duration on train


12h04'
10h37'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time


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TRAVEL BY TOURIST TRAIN FROM DONG HOI TO HANOI
Dong Hoi - Hanoi one way by Deluxe cabin for 04 persons
Our Express train is a high class train with Deluxe cabins equivalent to an international four-stars hotel. Each deluxe cabin consists of 4 berths. Tourist cabins are suitable for business and leisure travelers. Each deluxe cabin is comprises of 4 berths. Passengers will be offered fruits, confectionery, drinks, and newspapers for free as well as toothbrushes, toothpaste, a comb, pairs of massage slippers and sound system. Each coach has a friendly and attentive staff that will provide support to passengers. There is also a bar which serves fast food and traditional Vietnamese food upon request. After years of operation, with the slogan "delightful smile in every Journey", has carried thousands of passengers safely to their destinations. On September 2th 2008, We opened new route from Hanoi - Dong Hoi - Hue - Danang - Hanoi marking a new phase in the development and affirmed our Express Tourist Train as the forerunner in providing travelers with quality transport service by train in Vietnam. This train is connected to SE 2 train of Vietnam railways, therefore the departure and arrival time will be the same as SE 2 train.
- Price: 65 USD/1 ticket
- Our sale price per ticket included ticket net price, our handling fees and our service charge.
- Dong Hoi railway Station address:
Unit 4, Nam Ly Ward, Dong Hoi town, Quang Binh province.
Tel: 052-3820.558. Fax : 052-3837.429
Train mark
SE2
Departure at
 18h00'
Arrival in
 04h20'
Duration
09h20'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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TRAIN TICKET FROM QUANG NGAI TO SAIGON
Product code: QUANG -SGN
Daily trains are running from Quang Ngai to Saigon. Taking this trip by train, travelers have chosen to see Vietnam from halfway to south with the distance of approximately 910 km passing by cities, provinces, paddy fields, tunnels, seaside, mountains and wonderful view of the nation. SE trains will take you about 15 hours to start the trip from Quang Ngai to Sai gon or newly named since 1976 as Ho Chi Minh City.
- Price: 72USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price included net ticket price, our handling, service charge.
- Quang Ngai Railway station address: 204 Nguyen Chi Thanh - Quang Phu ward - Quang Ngai Town - Quang Ngai.
Tel: 055-3820.280, 055-3820.272.

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time
13h28

 11h57
00h35' 
Arrival time
04h10'

   04h40'
15h05'
Duration on train
14h42'

15h43
  14h30'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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TRAIN TICKET FROM DONG HOI TO NHA TRANG

Product code: DH - NHTR
SE1- SE3- SE5- SE7 trains run daily from Dong Hoi to Nha Trang. Taking this trip, travelers have chosen to complete their exploration of beautiful Phong Nha cave in Quang binh province to take a vacation on the beach in one of the most 29 beautiful bays in the world . It is Nha Trang city. Traveling by trains in Vietnam to go to Nha Trang, passengers will have chance to pass by seaside, mountains, tunnels to visit to Nha Trang city SE trains will take you about 14-17 hours to start the trip from Dong Hoi station to reach to Nha trang
- Price: 88 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price included nett price, our handling fee and service charge.
- Dong Hoi Railway station address: Unit 4, Nam Ly ward, Dong hoi town, Quang Binh. Tel: 052-3820.558.

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time
 04h40'
08h00'
 02h40'
15h45' 
Arrival time
 20h30'
22h03'
 19h40'
07h37'
Duration on train
 15h50'
14h03'
 17h00'
16h52'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM DONG HOI TO SAIGON
Product code: DH - SGN
SE1 - SE3 - SE5 - SE7 trains run daily from Dong Hoi to Saigon. Taking this trip, travelers have chosen to complete their exploration of beautiful Phong Nha cave in Quang binh province to take a tour to Ho Chi Minh commercial City formally called Saigon, the Oriental pearl of Asia before 1975 . It is Saigon city. Traveling by trains in Vietnam to go to Saigon, passengers will have chance to pass by seaside, mountains, tunnels to visit to Saigon city. SE trains will take you about 21-25 hours to start the trip from Dong Hoi station to reach to Saigon
- Price: 100 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price included ticket nett price, our handling fee and service charge.
- Dong Hoi Railway station address: Unit 4, Nam Ly ward, Dong hoi town, Quang Binh. Tel: 052-3820.558.

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time
 04h40'
08h00'
 02h40'
15h45' 
Arrival time
 04h10'
05h00'
 04h40'
15h05'
Duration on train
 23h30'
21h00'
 26h00'
23h20'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time


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TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM VINH TO SAIGON
Product code: VI-SGN
SE trains run from Vinh to Saigon Daily. Taking this trip, travelers have chosen to move from the? home land of Uncle Ho Chi Minh to Saigon, the busiest commercial city which was considered to be the Oriental Pearl before 1975 and with many fascinating sightseeing places for travelers. Standard SE trains will take you about 27 hours to arrive in Saigon.
- Price : 120 USD/ 1 ticket
- Our sale price includes Nett ticket price, handling fee as well as our service charge.
- Vinh railway station address: N0 1 Le Ninh street, Vinh City, Nghe An

Train mark
SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Departure time
00h44'
04h07'
22h10'
11h56'
Arrival time
04h10'
05h00'
 04h40'
15h05'
Duration on train
27h26'
24h53'
30h30'
 27h09'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

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