Vietnam by train

Vietnam by Train

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Itinerary ( Saigon - Train - Danang - Hue - Hanoi )

VIETNAM BY TRAIN (VN-S-10)

Day 1 : Saigon (-,-,-)
Meet on arrival at Saigon , transfer to hotel for check in. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 2 : Saigon (B,-,-)
After breakfast, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an important base during the American War. The Vietcong built a 200 km. long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Dug out of hard laterite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered. In the afternoon, visit Tay Ninh, the town serves as the headquarters of one of Vietnam's religions, Caodism. The Caodai Great Temple at the sect's Holy See is one of the most striking structures in all of Asia.
Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 3 : Saigon - Train (B,-,-)
After breakfast, sightseeing in Saigon, the largest of Vietnamese cities, with the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life visible everywhere. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. The city churns and bubbles. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is District 5, the huge Chinese neighborhood called Cholon, which means 'Big Market'. Visit many interesing places such as Notre Dam Cathedral, City Hall, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda.
Then, transfer by train from Saigon to Danang (sleeping berth). Journey north along the coastal region past Bien Hoa, Xuan Loc, Phan Tiet, Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Ninh Hoa, Tuy Hoa, Qui Nhon, Quang Ngai and Tam Ky.
Overnighy in Train.

DAY 4 : Danang (B,-,-)
After arrival at Danang, transfer to hotel for check in. Then visit Cham Museum,the best collection of Cham art to be found anywhere in the world. There are more than 300 artifacts in the museum, many dating to the 4th century. Continue to China Beach which stretches for many kilometers north and south of the Marble Mountains, five stone hillocks, once islands, made of marble. Each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe.
Overnighy in Danang.

DAY 5 : Danang (B,-,-)
After breakfast, transfer to Hoi An, a picturesque riverside town south of Danang. Known as Faifo to early western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Sightseeing is best done on foot or by cyclo. Visit Quan Cong Temple, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, Japanese Covered Bridge, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Tran Family Chapel, Sa Huynh Museum, Trading Ceramics Museum, Quan Thang House, Phung Hung House, Quang Dong Pagoda, Chua Chuc Thanh Pagoda and Chua Chuc Thanh Pagoda.
Overnight in Danang.

DAY 6 : Danang - Hue (B,-,-)
After breakfast, transfer from Danang to Hue. Journey north along Highway 1 over the Hai Van Pass and past Phu Loc and Phu Bai.
Visit Imperial City located in the Citadel and modeled after the Forbidden City in Peking. There are numerous palaces and temples within these walls, as well as towers, a library and a museum such as Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Halls of the Mandarins, Nine Dynastic Urns, and Forbidden Purple City.
Overnight in Hue.

DAY 7 : Hue - Train (B,-,-)
In the morning, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a hotbed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Behind the main sanctuary of the pagoda is the Austin motorcar which transported the monk Thich Quang Duc to the site of his 1963 self-immolation.

Continue to Tome of Enperor Minh Mang, a complex built in 1840 by King Minh Mang, known for its magnificent architecture, military statuaries and elaborate decorations. It is perhaps the most beautiful of Hue's pagodas and tombs.Transfer by train from Hue to Hanoi (sleeping berth). Journey north parallel to Highway 1 past Dong Ha, Dong Hoi, Ha Tinh, Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh and Hanam.
Overnight in Train.

DAY 8 : Hanoi (B,-,-)
After arrival in Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, visit One Pillar Pagoda, built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. Constructed of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom. Continue to Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius in order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment. Then, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, right in the heart of Hanoi, this lake contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda, topped with a red star. Continue to Opera House, a magnificent 900-seat opera house built in 1911. (May be viewed from the outside only).

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 9 : Hanoi (B,-,-)
After breakfast, visit Thay Pagoda, the Master's Pagoda, also known as Heavenly Blessing, is dedicated to Thich Ca Buddha. Continue to Tay Phuong Pagoda, consists of three parallel single-level structures built on a hillock said to resemble a buffalo. Seventy-six figures carved from jackfruit wood, many from the 18th century, are the pagoda's most celebrated feature.
In the afernoon, visit Water Puppet Show, a fantastic art form originating in northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi. The Municipal Water Puppet Theater is located on the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 10 : Hanoi (B,-,-)
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*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner

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ALL RATES ARE NET PER PERSON IN US$ (01/11/06 - 31/10/07)
Number of passengers (Nett per person in half-twin room)
Hotel Categories	1 person	2 persons	3-6 persons	7-11 persons	Single Surcharge
Standard / First Class	1,321	802	697	598	143
Superior	1,413	848	744	644	189
Deluxe	1,787	1,042	937	838	369

All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category
		Daily departure
	*	Meal plan: ABF
	**	Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Standard/First: $26; Superior: $11; Deluxe: $110
	***	Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%

The tour price is based on the following hotels :

Hotel	Standard / First Class	Superior	Deluxe
Saigon	Saigon Saigon Star Hotel 2-3*	Hotel 3-4*	Hotel 4-5*
Train	Train in Vietnam 1*	Train in Vietnam 1*	Train in Vietnam 1*
Danang	Bamboo Green Riverside 2-3*	Danang Royal Hotel 3*	Furama Resort 5*
Hue	Hue Ngoc Huong Hotel 2-3*	Hue Heritage 3*	Saigon Morin Hotel 4*
Hanoi	Halong Hotel 2*	Majestic Salute Hotel 3*	Deluxe Sofitel Plaza Hanoi 4-5*

Included in the tour prices are
- Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF)
- All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport
- Economy class flights
- All entrance fees
- English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request)

Not included in the tour prices are :
- Visa fees.
- Airport taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.

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