🚂✈️ SIGNATURE VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS: OVERNIGHT RAIL & LUXURY CRUISE (10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS)

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Overnight Sleeper Train - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels
Country VIETNAM TOURS
Type of Trip
Budget money Price from 1,296 USD

Signature Vietnam Highlights: Overnight Rail & Luxury Cruise (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Experience the absolute best of Vietnam on this signature 10-day cross-country expedition blending iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites, breathtaking natural sea karsts, and authentic local transportation. Carefully designed for travelers seeking a high-value, deeply immersive adventure, this itinerary pairs the nostalgia of an air-conditioned soft-sleeper train ride from Hanoi to Central Vietnam with an overnight 5-star luxury Halong Bay cruise and a modern domestic flight down to Saigon. From gliding through subterranean limestone caverns to strolling beneath thousands of glowing silk lanterns and tasting vibrant river cuisine—this is the definitive classic Vietnamese journey.

Tour Highlights:

  • 5-Star Luxury Halong Bay Cruise: Sail past thousands of emerald karst towers, stay in private balcony ocean-view suites, kayak through secret lagoons, and enjoy gourmet seafood dining under the stars.
  • Iconic Sleeper Train Experience: Travel like a classic explorer aboard an air-conditioned 4-berth soft-sleeper overnight train connecting Northern and Central Vietnam.
  • Central Heritage & Coastal Charm: Discover romantic UNESCO Hoi An Ancient Town, explore Da Nang's sacred Marble Mountains, and paddle a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut palm waterways.
  • Southern Vitality & Waterway Life: Fly south to dynamic Saigon, crawl through the historic Cu Chi Tunnels network, and float along coconut-fringed rivers in the Mekong Delta.
  • All-Inclusive Hassle-Free Travel: Includes 4-star boutique hotel stays, 1 domestic flight, full E-visa processing service ($35 value), and 10% VAT tax included.

Description of the programme

  • DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – WELCOME TO VIETNAM & OLD QUARTER CYCLO (L or D)
    • Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, your private driver and expert English-speaking guide welcome you with warm smiles and transfer you in a comfortable AC vehicle to your 4-star city-center boutique hotel.
    • Afternoon Experience: Step directly into Hanoian colonial charm with a traditional 1-hour Rickshaw Cyclo tour through the bustling 36 Old Guild Streets. Weave past silk shops, herbal medicine vendors, and French colonial facades.
    • Take a peaceful walk around picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, cross the crimson Huc Bridge to visit Ngoc Son Temple, and sip authentic Hanoian artisan egg coffee (Ca Phe Trung).
    • Evening: Savor a delightful Welcome Dinner featuring Northern Vietnamese culinary specialties at a charming local restaurant.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Hanoi.

     

  • DAY 2: HANOI THOUSAND-YEAR CULTURAL HERITAGE & CITY HIGHLIGHTS (B, L)
    • 08:30: Embark on a comprehensive full-day discovery of Hanoi's thousand-year-old capital history and political heart.
    • Visit the solemn Ho Chi Minh Complex (including the Grand Mausoleum, Presidential Stilt House, and the unique 11th-century One Pillar Pagoda resting on a single lotus pillar). Continue to the serene 6th-century Tran Quoc Pagoda—Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist sanctuary on the shores of West Lake.
    • Savor an authentic lunch tasting Hanoi’s iconic Pho or world-famous Bun Cha (grilled pork with rice noodles).
    • Afternoon: Explore the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), Vietnam’s first national university built in 1070. Followed by a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, showcasing the fascinating heritage and vibrant textiles of the country's 54 ethnic groups.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Hanoi.

     

  • DAY 3: HANOI – NINH BINH HERITAGE: HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL & TRANG AN SAMPAN CRUISE (B, L)
    • 08:00: Depart Hanoi for a scenic countryside drive south toward Ninh Binh province, celebrated globally as "Halong Bay on Land."
    • Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam's 10th-century feudal capital beneath towering limestone peaks. Tour ancient royal temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.
    • Savor a regional lunch featuring Ninh Binh specialties (crispy rice and goat meat dishes).
    • Afternoon: Board a private hand-rowed bamboo sampan at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Drift peacefully along crystal-clear emerald rivers winding through subterranean limestone mountain caves and sacred water temples.
    • Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Hanoi.

     

  • DAY 4: HANOI – HALONG BAY 5★ LUXURY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B, L, D)
    • 08:15: Board your VIP Limousine for a smooth expressway transfer through the Red River Delta to Halong Bay.
    • 11:45: Check in at the luxury harbor lounge and board your 5-Star Luxury Cruise Vessel. Sip a refreshing welcome drink while receiving the Captain's safety briefing and check into your private ocean-view balcony suite.
    • Savor a fresh seafood buffet lunch as the ship sails into the heart of the bay past iconic limestone sea towers.
    • Afternoon: Explore the vast chambers of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, filled with glowing stalactites. Grab a paddle to kayak or take a bamboo rowboat through quiet secret sea lagoons at Luon Cave.
    • 17:30: Join the Sundeck Sunset Party with a chef-led spring roll cooking class. Savor a fine-dining seafood dinner under the stars, followed by night squid fishing with the crew.
    • Overnight onboard 5★ Luxury Cruise in private balcony suite.

     

  • DAY 5: HALONG BAY SUNRISE TAI CHI – HANOI – OVERNIGHT SLEEPER TRAIN TO DA NANG (B, Brunch, D)
    • 06:30: Rejuvenate your senses with a sunrise Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck as dawn breaks over the mist-shrouded limestone peaks.
    • Continue your cruise among karst islets. Stop at Titov Island to hike up to the peak for a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view over Halong Bay, or swim off its crescent sandy beach.
    • 09:30: Savor a lavish Farewell Gourmet Brunch onboard as the vessel glides back to harbor.
    • 11:30: Disembark at marina. Private Limousine transfer back to Hanoi.
    • Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant and spend free time exploring Hanoi Old Quarter.
    • 19:30: Transfer to Hanoi Railway Station. Board an air-conditioned night train in a 4-berth soft-sleeper compartment for a classic overland journey to Da Nang.
    • Overnight onboard A/C Soft-Sleeper Train (4-berth compartment).

     

  • DAY 6: DA NANG ARRIVAL – MARBLE MOUNTAINS – ROMANTIC HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B, L)
    • 11:30: Arrive at Da Nang Railway Station. Pick up by your private local guide and driver, transfer to a seaside restaurant for lunch.
    • Visit the famous Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), exploring natural limestone caves, Buddhist sanctuaries, and Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village.
    • Drive along the scenic coastline to the romantic UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Town of Hoi An. Check into your 4-star boutique resort/hotel.
    • Afternoon Walking Tour: Discover Hoi An Ancient Town visiting the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and Tan Ky Ancient House. Enjoy a magical evening stroll past thousands of lit silk lanterns reflecting on the Hoai River.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Hoi An.

     

  • DAY 7: HOI AN – CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE BASKET BOAT & HERITAGE LEISURE (B, L)
    • 08:30: Transfer to Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village. Board a traditional round bamboo basket boat (Thung Chai) to navigate palm-fringed water canals, watch spinning boat performances, and try local crab fishing.
    • Savor a delicious countryside lunch at a riverside garden restaurant (Cao Lau noodles, White Rose dumplings).
    • Afternoon: Free time at leisure to relax on white sandy An Bang Beach, order custom silk tailor-made clothes, or ride bicycles through scenic local rice paddy villages.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Hoi An.

     

  • DAY 8: HOI AN – DA NANG FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) – COLONIAL HIGHLIGHTS (B, L)
    • Morning: Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your included domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)—the dynamic economic heartbeat of Vietnam.
    • Arrive in Saigon, met by your local private guide and driver.
    • Afternoon City Tour: Visit the historic Reunification Palace (former Presidential Palace), the French colonial Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the moving War Remnants Museum.
    • Check into your 4-star city-center hotel.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

     

  • DAY 9: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA WATERWAYS: MY THO & BEN TRE (B, L)
    • 08:00: Full-day excursion down to My Tho & Ben Tre in the fertile Mekong Delta.
    • Board a private motorboat along the majestic Tien River. Cruise past quiet coconut palm canals on hand-rowed sampans, visit local honeybee orchards, and see traditional coconut candy workshops.
    • Enjoy a traditional Southern lunch featuring local elephant-ear fish. Listen to live traditional folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu) while sampling tropical orchard fruits.
    • Return to Saigon in the late afternoon. Free evening for souvenir shopping at Ben Thanh night market.
    • Overnight at 4★ Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

     

  • DAY 10: SAIGON – LEGENDARY CU CHI TUNNELS & DEPARTURE (B, L)
    • 08:00: Morning drive to the historic subterranean Cu Chi Tunnels network. Learn about wartime underground living spaces, command bunkers, secret trap doors, and kitchen smokestacks.
    • Return to Saigon for lunch.
    • Afternoon: Free time for last-minute shopping or coffee tasting until your private driver transfers you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight home.
    • End of an extraordinary 10-Day Signature Vietnam Highlights Journey with Link Asia Travel!

     

This price includes
  • Accommodations: 7 nights in handpicked 4★ boutique hotels (twin/double sharing with A/C), 1 night in a private balcony suite on a 5★ Halong Bay Cruise, and 1 night on an A/C soft-sleeper train (4-berth compartment).
  • Domestic Flight: 1 internal flight Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (including 20kg checked baggage allowance + 7kg hand luggage).
  • Overnight Train: 1 night train ticket Hanoi – Da Nang (A/C soft sleeper 4-berth cabin).
  • Cruising: Halong Bay 2D1N overnight luxury cruise package.
  • E-Visa Assistance: Full Vietnam E-visa applying service fee included ($35 USD/pax value).
  • Taxes: 10% VAT tax included in final price.
  • Transfers: All airport transfers, overland trips, and city tours in private air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Guides: Professional local English-speaking guides stationed in each region.
  • Meals: Daily breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 2 gourmet dinners as specified in program.
  • Excursions: All entrance fees, boat trips in Trang An, Halong Bay, Cam Thanh basket boat, and Mekong Delta.
This price does not include
  • International airfare to/from Vietnam.
  • Travel insurance of all kinds.
  • Single room supplement ($280/pax quoted separately upon request).
  • Other foreign language speaking guides (available with surcharge).
  • Peak tourist season or special event surcharges.
  • Tips, alcoholic drinks, laundry, and personal expenses.
Necessary information for the trip
  • Deposit Requirement: A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required upon booking confirmation to secure all hotel, cruise, train, and flight reservations.
  • Final Payment: The remaining 70% balance must be fully settled at least 45 days prior to departure date via bank transfer or credit card.
  • Bank Charges: All bank transfer fees, credit card processing fees, or intermediary transaction charges are to be paid by the client.
  • Passport & E-Visa: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates. Passport details must be submitted upon booking for E-visa processing and port authority registrations.

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