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Classic Vietnam with Luxury Train and Halong Bay Cruise

  • Hanoi
  • Halong Bay
  • Hue
  • Hoi An
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • 12 nights from
  • £10,495 per person

    • Trip Code: RT-1471

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Holiday Overview

Classic Vietnam with Luxury Train and Halong Bay Cruise

 

Embark on a 13-day journey through Vietnam that combines luxury, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the lively streets of Hanoi to the serene waters of Halong Bay, you’ll experience the country’s contrasts in comfort and style. Travel aboard a luxurious train that takes you south through Vietnam’s most captivating regions, where each stop reveals a new chapter of history, tradition, and natural beauty. Cruise between limestone cliffs, wander ancient capitals and imperial citadels, and discover the artistry of local crafts in timeless villages.

Along the way, enjoy gourmet dining, immersive cultural encounters, and moments of pure relaxation. Highlights include a cave exploration in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the lantern-lit charm of Hoi An, a farewell dinner among Cham ruins in Phan Thiet, and the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. 

Classic Vietnam with Luxury Train and Halong Bay Cruise includes:

  • International Flights
  • All Transfers
  • Hanoi with Sightseeing
  • Bhaya Soul Halong Cruise
  • SJourney Luxury Train HAnoi to Ho Chi Minh
  • Ho Chi Minh Stay and Sight Seeing
  • Mekong Delta Day Tour
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Day 1 - Hanoi

Arrive at Hanoi Airport, where your guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may stroll through the Old Quarter’s narrow lanes, sample street food, or simply relax at the hotel. For extra comfort, a FastTrack service can be arranged to ease your arrival.

Featured accommodation

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

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Day 2 - Hanoi

Spend the day exploring Hanoi’s highlights on a unique city tour. Ride an electric buggy through the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake, then walk along the tree-lined Phan Dinh Phung Avenue. Stop for coffee, pass historic gates and churches, and enjoy a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, make a quick stop at Hanoi’s famous train street, and explore the Ho Chi Minh complex before ending the day with a refreshing bia hoi beer.

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

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Day 3 - Halong Bay

Travel through the Red River Delta to Halong Bay and embark on a luxury overnight cruise. Sail among limestone karsts, savour a fresh seafood lunch, and spend the afternoon relaxing, swimming, or exploring a quiet area of the bay. In the evening, enjoy sunset on deck, followed by a cooking demonstration or aperitif before dinner.

Featured accommodation

Bhaya Soul

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Day 4 - SJourney Luxury Train Hanoi

Start the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, then visit one of Halong’s striking caves. After brunch onboard, return to Hanoi for a spa treatment at the Sofitel Metropole and time to relax before boarding your luxury train. That evening, dine in the elegant restaurant car as the train departs, crossing the iconic Long Bien Bridge at sunset.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 5 - SJourney Luxury Train

Wake up on the train and disembark for a sampan journey through Trang An’s dramatic river landscapes, surrounded by limestone cliffs and lush greenery. Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital, with its temples and historic sites, then enjoy lunch in a local home. Return to the train for afternoon tea and dinner while traveling south toward Quang Binh.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 6 - SJourney Luxury Train

Explore the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, drifting along the Son River and into stunning caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch features local specialties before you return to the train for a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. In the evening, a special countryside dinner is arranged in the middle of rice paddies, before continuing your journey toward Hue.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 7 - SJourney Luxury Train

Discover Hue, the former imperial capital, beginning with a rickshaw ride through its historic streets. Visit the vast Imperial Citadel, once home to the Nguyen dynasty, and then explore the peaceful Tu Duc Tomb, set among pine-covered hills. At an incense-making village, watch artisans at work and try your hand at crafting. After a refined lunch featuring Hue’s royal-inspired cuisine, return to the train and enjoy dinner onboard as the train continues along Vietnam’s coastline.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 8 - SJourney Luxury Train

Travel by jeep to experience Hoi An’s traditional crafts, including woodblock printing at Au Lac and pottery at Thanh Ha Village, with the chance to try them yourself. Share a home-hosted lunch, then explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town. Stroll the market, visit beautifully preserved houses, cross the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, and browse art galleries before returning to the train for a gourmet dinner.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 9 - SJourney Luxury Train

Wake to the tranquility of Phu Yen and visit Mang Lang Church, a striking Gothic relic, before exploring Phu Tan Mat Weaving Village to see artisans creating colorful grass mats by hand. Lunch features fresh local seafood, highlighting the region’s coastal flavors. Spend the afternoon relaxing onboard and watching the countryside drift by, before gathering in the dining car for an elegant evening meal.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 10 - SJourney Luxury Train

Journey to Ta Cu Mountain and discover the serene Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda. Learn about Vietnam’s culinary heritage at the Fish Sauce Museum before enjoying lunch at an oceanfront restaurant. In the evening, visit the ancient Cham Poshanu Tower, where a farewell dinner is held amid atmospheric ruins with seafood and regional dishes, before returning to your cabin.

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SJourney Luxury Train
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Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive in bustling Ho Chi Minh City and take a half-day private tour, choosing from key cultural sites such as the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, or a colonial-era heritage walk. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Featured accommodation

Hotel des Arts Saigon

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Day 12 - Mehong Delta

Escape the city for a full-day exploration of the Mekong Delta around Ben Tre. Cruise along quiet waterways, visit local workshops, and stop at a guesthouse for a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, cycle through orchards, taste homemade Sâm jelly, and take a sampan ride through mangroves before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Featured accommodation

Hotel des Arts Saigon

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Day 13 - Ho Chi Minh

Enjoy some free time in Ho Chi Minh City before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

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