Overview
Embark on unforgettable railway adventures through the lush landscapes and spectacular scenery of Vietnam. Embrace the epic romance of train travel on exquisite journeys.
From the natural beauty of northern Vietnam; the heritage charm of Hoi An to the sparkling shores of Quy Nhon, or the bustling coastal city of Nha Trang heading north to Quy Nhon, combines old-world comfort, breath-taking views and gourmet dining experiences to leave you inspired, refreshed and ready for your next destination
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Wonderscape signboard with your name on it. You will be transferred to the hotel by private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag. Check in time at 2PM
We meet at a stylish Café and start the evening with a cocktail or another kind of drinks (coffee, tea, juice, etc.) and a delicious snack from one of the nearby vendors before jumping on the back of the vintage Vespas. After weaving through the magical, busy back streets of the Old Quarter, we soon arrive at a fascinating joint, right on the railway tracks where we try some infused rice wine and a buffalo jerky appetizer. It’s back to cruising through the narrow streets again as we head toward our next foodie place, a lively restaurant serving Bun Cha. This is a quintessential, must taste Hanoi dish of rice noodles, grilled pork and meatballs, with a side of Nem (spring rolls). Simple but delicious. We then head out of the Old Quarter and ride toward West Lake to try the local specialty of Pho Cuon, and learn the art of spring roll wrap ‘n’ roll, Vietnamese style with fresh and fragrant ingredients, and the Pho noodle. A short ride on the Vespa takes us to our final port of call, next to the stunning Opera House. The halcyon days of the 1930’s may be over, however, this Jazz Club will wow you with a truly unique blend of styles— 30’s Jazz and traditional Vietnamese music.
Overnight at Capella Hotel Hanoi - Premier Room | Meals: Soft Dinner
Bat Trang Pottery Village, a half-millenary old traditional Vietnamese town, is located southeast of Hanoi in the Bat Trang Commune of Gia Lam District. The journey there ventures over Chuong Duong Bridge and past the dike on the Red River. This village has a deep artisanal history for visitors to uncover as they stroll through gaining valuable insight into the art of making Vietnamese ceramics. After learning the process of moulding and carving clay pots, dishes and vases, try to test your skills and creativeness by making your own pottery with help from the Bat Trang craftsmen. Before leaving the village, enjoy a hosted lunch in an ancient Bat Trang house.
Early evening transfer to a public theatre for a Water Puppet performance. The art of water puppetry began approximately a thousand years ago, possibly in the flooded rice fields of Vietnam. Puppeteers stand in waist-high water and manipulate their charges in such a way that you can’t help but be swept up in the legend being told. Each short skit in the performance relates to the daily life of the people.
Around 8.30PM our guide and driver escort you to train station, embarking on the luxury train to Sapa, the Chapa Express Train, promises an unparalleled journey. Imagine settling into one of two-berth cabins, each adorned with natural wood paneling and equipped with the comforts of a 3-star accommodation. These cozy retreats come with air conditioning, plush beds, reading lights, and ample storage, all complemented by fresh bedding for a restful sleep
Overnight on Chapa Express Train - Soft berth VIP Cabin| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The train arrives around 6am. We will pick you up at Lao Cai railway station and transfer you up to the town of Sapa which takes approx one hour. Have breakfast at local restaurant.
Morning we start trekking to Cat Cat village, the village of Black H’Mong hill tribe. The village is on the slope of the hill and easy walking, rice and corn are grown here. Cat Cat villagepossesses many imposing waterfalls and also is home to the water hydropower construction built under French rule.
Return to the hotel in Sapa by car at noon and have lunch before check in hotel.
Afternoon, you are free to explore the town and local market in town, or climb up Ham Rong mountain for a great view on your own.
Overnight at Hotel de la Coupole – Mgallery Sapa at Deluxe Room | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we start trekking down to Lao Chai village of Black H’mong ethnic people. Here we will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, indigo... We will visit the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. After Lao Chai we walk to Ta Van village of Dzay people. It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields.
The car will pick you up from Ta Van village to Sapa Town. Enjoy lunch and your free time in Sapa town.
Late afternoon, we drive to Lao Cai station for the night train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on Chapa Express Train- Soft berth VIP Cabin| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The train will arrive at 6AM, our guide and driver bring you to enjoy traditional “Pho” at local restaurant before start Halong bay trip. The scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see. After breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2hr30mins drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way.
Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.
Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on Elite of Sea Cruise – Junior Suite Cabin| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise and take in the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a delicious breakfast served on the boat while cruising leisurely through thousands of breathtaking islands in Halong Bay. This is a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos of the picturesque scenery.
Back to Hanoi before board your flight to Da Nang by private car no guide. Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city or go shopping.
Overnight at Anantara Resort Hoi An - Deluxe Balcony Room| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning, our tour guide will greet you and provide bicycle for your trip. Cycling through the paddle fields and shrimp farm.
Firstly, we will head to Tra Que vegetable village, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful countryside then stroll along the vegetable villages. As a special treat, you will be involved with digging, sowing, planting, and harvesting the vegetables with hundreds of years of rudimentary tools of the farmers. You will enjoy E Water, a specialty of Tra Que vegetable village, you can feel the strong medicinal flavor from many kinds of vegetables. You could become a farmer with many interesting activities.
Secondly, you will ride your bicycle leisurely passing the rice fields, and villages, to come to the art of making lanterns.
You will visit craftsmen with skillful hands, show you how to create brightly colored lanterns. Expertly guided you could make yourself a lantern as a gift to your family.
After learning time, the tour guide will take you back to your hotel.
Overnight at Anantara Resort Hoi An - Deluxe Balcony Room| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will have free time to explore Hoi An at your own pace, seeing what interests you. This ancient town is full of Japanese merchant houses and pagodas, temples, and antique warehouses. Or just lounge about in a laid-back riverside café on the bank of the Thu Bon River.
Overnight at Anantara Resort Hoi An - Deluxe Balcony Room| Meals: Breakfast
The Vietage is a luxury train experience like no other, offering a unique way to explore Central Vietnam by rail travel. Departing from the coastal city, the Vietage takes you on a scenic journey through some of the most picturesque landscapes in Central Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With comfortable seats and panoramic windows, you’ll have a front-row seat to the stunning countryside on the Vietage while enjoying the luxurious amenities onboard.
Upon arrival, our private driver will escort you to your beautiful resort for check in.
Overnight at Avani Resort Quy Nhon – Deluxe Studio Room| Meals: Breakfast
Quy Nhon is Vietnam’s best-kept secret, and we’ve got insider access. A kilometre of private beach fringed by mountains on three sides. Lazy days by the pool or in the spa. Adventures at sea in a traditional round coracle, or all along the coastline. Refuel in between with real-deal Vietnamese food, fresh from farm to table. It’s the ultimate castaway fantasy here at Avani.
Overnight at Avani Resort Quy Nhon – Deluxe Studio Room| Meals: Breakfast
Relish the remaining moment in Quy Nhon before your private driver escorts you to train station to take the Vietage to Nha Trang Beach. Upon arrival around 18.30, you will be transferred to your hotel for relax.
Overnight at Mia Resort – Garden View One Bedroom| Meals: Breakfast
Wake up to the ultimate in luxury and comfort! Blend of a contemporary lifestyle, superb cuisine and staff that will exceed all expectations. Mia is a contemporary boutique resort that will provide a relaxing, unique getaway experience
Full day free at your own activities.
Overnight at Mia Resort – Garden View One Bedroom| Meals: Breakfast
Morning, we will pick up at resort and start for full day tour
• Arrive at Coral Bay/Painted Beach
• Explore colourful coral reefs under clear blue water
• Participate in sea sports service such as: Scuba diving, Sea walking, Banana floats, Parasailing… (Fee excluded)
• Continue to visit Fishing Village, visit seafood cages
• Lunch at San Ho Bay/Fishing Village
• Afternoon, arrive at Hon Tam Resort, you enjoy the Mud bath package: Soak in mineral mud, use the super large mineral spring pool and infinity waterfall with super beautiful panoramic view of the bay.
Overnight at Mia Resort – Garden View One Bedroom| Meals: Breakfast
Relish the remaining moment in Nha Trang before your private driver escorts you to airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for relax. Check in time at 2PM
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the largest and most vibrant city in Vietnam. It is a cultural and economic hub that attracts millions of visitors every year. Whether you are interested in its rich history, its diverse cuisine, its modern skyscrapers, or its lively nightlife, Ho Chi Minh City has something for everyone.
Overnight at Park Hyatt Hotel – Park Room| Meals: Breakfast
Evening, discover the art of Vietnamese cuisine and the real Saigon way of life! Experience Saigon nightlife just like if you were to live here. We would like to give you the opportunity to experience nightlife exactly as the inhabitants of Saigon. Throughout the night, try a variety of food and drinks at 2 local restaurants and samplings of Saigon’s best authentic local food. Zoom past the famous must-see sights of Ho Chi Minh City while in bustling traffic. We’ll also go to best Rooftop Bar of Saigon and enjoy a Drink with panorama view.
Overnight at Park Hyatt Hotel – Park Room| Meals: Breakfast, Soft dinner
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusion and Exclusion
Tour price inclusion:
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- All transportation mentioned above
- Double share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water on coach
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- Internal flights with luggage
Tour price exclusion:
- International flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Public holiday surcharge (if any)
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- E-visa to Vietnam
- Other services not mentioned above
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
For infant (0 – 2 years old): 10% adult rate.
03 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate.
Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult.
All tickets: Based on each airlines policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
We understand that things happen, sometimes you need to cancel your travel plans, and we are here to help you minimize any inconvenience.
In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Realistic Asia given that a cancellation fee is applicable.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% money back + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
59 – 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
07 days prior to arrival date: 100 % cancellation charge
No show: 100% cancellation charge
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
To book a trip with Wonderscape Travel, you will need to pay a 10% deposit. The deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is required no later than 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
