7D6N Rail Experience: HA NOI-HALONG BAY -NINH BINH-DA NANG-HOI AN

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Overview

Code: TOUR-88699

Tour type: Group tour

Duration: 7 days

Embark on a breathtaking 7-day heritage journey through Northern and Central Vietnam. Experience the timeless charm of Hanoi, cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay, and admire the majestic karst landscapes of Ninh Binh. Take a iconic train ride along the scenic coastline to Da Nang, walk the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, and unwind in the atmospheric ancient town of Hoi An.

Highlight

  • HA NOI
  • HALONG BAY
  • NINH BINH
  • DA NANG
  • HOI AN

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Free day or Hanoi Half City (if you arrive at 8AM) ⌄
✈️ Airport pick-up 🚗 Transferring 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Hanoi 🍽️ Meal: Lunch with half tour
  • Picking you up from the airport to your hotel at Hanoi. You will arrive at your hotel, you could ask your receptionist keep your luggage and you are free and easy to discover the Old Quarter.
  • Enjoy:
  • 11:30 – Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, where you can experience authentic Hanoi flavors.
  • 13:30 – Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, built in the 11th century. This peaceful and well-preserved complex offers a deep insight into Vietnam’s history, culture, and traditional education system. It’s also one of the most beautiful and iconic landmarks in Hanoi.
  • 15:00 – Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, a historical site dating back to the French colonial period. Here, you will learn about Vietnam’s past through powerful exhibits and stories from different periods, including the war time.
  • 16:30 – 17:00 – End of the tour. Transfer back to your hotel or drop-off in the Old Quarter.
  • Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay on night cruise ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🚢 Cruise 5 star 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🛏️ Private cabin on cruise 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 07:30 - 08:00: Check out of your hotel and leave Hanoi for Ha Long by vehicle. Arrive at Ha Long Port around noon and board the cruise. Our crew will welcome you with a refreshing drink and a cold towel before checking into your cabin. Enjoy lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay, passing by iconic limestone islets.
  • 15:00: Arrive at Tra Bau Area – Lan Ha Bay. Kayaking through hidden lagoons Swimming in the crystal-clear waters
  • 17:00: Enjoy the sunset and join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board.
  • 19:15: Enjoy a fusion set dinner onboard.
  • 21:00: Free time for spa, karaoke, squid fishing or relaxing on the sundeck.
  • Overnight on cruise
Day 3: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🚢 Cruise 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Ninh Binh 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner at your own expense)
  • Morning:
  • Wake up early for Tai Chi on the sundeck and enjoy breakfast with the sunrise.
  • Visit Thien Cung Cave, famous for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Explore Dau Go Cave, one of the largest and most historic caves in Ha Long Bay.
  • 09:15: Return to the cruise and complete check-out.
  • Afternoon:
  • Enjoy a brunch buffet while cruising back to the marina.
  • Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina,take a limousine to Ninh Binh.
  • Overnight in Ninh Binh
Day 4: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Da Nang ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🚆 Train ticket: Ninh Binh – Da Nang 🚉 Train Station Drop-off 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner at your own expense)
  • Morning:
  • 08:30: Check out of your hotel and get picked up by our friendly guide, then depart for Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
  • 09:15: Have a short break for 15–20 minutes to relax.
  • 10:15: Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, learn about Vietnam’s history under the Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasties, followed by a cycling tour through the local village.
  • Midday:
  • Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch at a local restaurant with specialties such as goat meat, crispy rice (com chay), fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad… Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
  • Afternoon:
  • 13:30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”.
  • 17:30: Get back to your hotel. Tour ends.
  • 19:00: Get transferred to Ninh Binh Railway Station for your train to Da Nang. Overnight on the train.
Day 5: Da Nang - Coconut Forest & Hoi An Ancient Town ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Danang 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Dinner (Lunch at your own expense)
  • Morning – Scenic Train Journey
  • Enjoy an overnight train journey from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, waking up to beautiful views along the way. Have breakfast on the train while admiring the changing landscapes through the train window.
  • Scenic Views
  • Enjoy beautiful views of Central Vietnam, from mountains and countryside to the stunning coastline as the train travels south.
  • 12:00 Arrive in Da Nang, meet your driver at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. Check in and enjoy some time to rest
  • 15:30 Pick-up at your hotel. Head to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest and enjoy a fun basket boat experience through peaceful waterways.
  • Then wander through Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site full of charm — lanterns, tailor shops, riverside cafés, and colorful markets.
  • 18:00 Dinner with local specialties includingCao Lau and Wonton. Walk around lantern-lit streets and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge. End of group tour around 20:30 - 21:00.
  • Overnight in Danang.
Day 6: Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge & French Village ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🚡 Round-trip cable car ticket 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Danang 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Buffet lunch (Dinner at your own expense)
  • 07:30 - 08:15 We pick you up at the hotel in Da Nang and join the group tour
  • 09:00 – 9:30 You will be carried to the peak by cable car system that won 4 World’s Records, admire the epic view and enjoy the fresh air here.
  • 10:00 Explore Golden Bridge, located 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang.
  • 10:30 Walking around and taking photos at the Flower Garden of Love, Debay wine cellar (Wine tickets by yourself), Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m – height Shakyamuni statue.
  • 11:15 Take the 2nd cable car to the next destination of your trip in Ba Na is French Village
  • 12:00 Have lunch with buffet in Restaurant, with more than 80 delisious dishes. After lunch, you can experience the French Village and Fantasy Park.
  • 15:00-15:30 We say good bye to Ba Na and get back to the cable car station and return to Danang.
  • 17:00-17:30 Come back your hotel.
  • End of services!
  • Overnight in Danang.
Day 7: Free time – Departure ⌄
🚗 Transferring ✈️ Airport drop off 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast
  • After breakfast time, you are free for shopping and souvenirs.
  • Relax until transferred to Danang airport for your on going flight.
What's Included
  • Travel Agency Service (supporting – promoting – consulting – connecting travel services):
  • Service support fee for booking travel services
  • Itinerary consultation fee & assistance in planning travel experiences
  • Coordination with local suppliers
  • Customer care support before – during – and after the trip
  • Services Provided by Local Suppliers at the Destination:
  • (Happy Vietnam Tours is the travel agency supporting your booking. All services at the destination are provided directly by licensed local suppliers.)
  • Accommodation at hotels, homestays, or cruises as indicated in the program
  • Meals as specified (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
  • Transportation as indicated in the program
  • Sharing cruise trip as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All admission fees at the sightseeing places mentioned
  • English-speaking tour guide at the destination
What's Excluded
  • Other meals and drinks/ personal expenses
  • Air fares/ airport taxes
  • Optional tipping for local guide & driver: 3–5 USD/Pax/Day tour

NOTE: Services in the package are provided and operated by licensed partners. Happy Vietnam Tours ensures service and reputation throughout the tour program.

Total price (VAT included)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! This itinerary is a suggested travel idea designed to inspire your journey. It serves as a starting point and can be fully customized to match your interests, schedule, and preferences. Whether you'd like to adjust the activities, include additional destinations, or tailor the pace of the trip, we're here to create a personalized experience just for you. Let us know what you're looking for, and we’ll craft an itinerary that perfectly fits your vision.

A private tour means your journey is exclusively yours. You'll have your own professional guide and private vehicle, giving you the freedom to travel at your own pace. You can linger longer at spots you love, make spontaneous stops for photos, and enjoy an experience built entirely around your interests, not a fixed group schedule.

Yes, absolutely! We specialize in creating personalized journeys for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups of friends. As a solo traveler, your itinerary is tailored completely to you. A single supplement fee may apply for accommodation, but we will always work to find the best options for your needs.

Your personalized proposal will include a detailed list of inclusions. Typically, this covers:

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private, air-conditioned transportation
  • A private, licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees for all scheduled sights
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

We offer a wide range of accommodations to suit your style, from charming boutique hotels and eco-lodges to luxury resorts. To ensure maximum flexibility, we don't specify hotels in our sample itineraries. Your travel expert will suggest carefully selected options in your proposal, and we are happy to adjust them based on your preferences.

Visa requirements vary greatly depending on your nationality and destination. While your travel expert will offer guidance during the planning stage, we strongly recommend checking the official embassy or consulate website for the most current information.

Our booking process is simple and collaborative:

  1. Send a Request: Fill out the form on our website with your travel ideas.
  2. Personalize Your Trip: A travel expert will contact you to craft a detailed proposal, which you can refine until it’s perfect.
  3. Confirm & Book: Once you are 100% happy with the plan, you confirm your trip with a deposit.

To secure your booking, we require a deposit, which is typically 30% of the total tour cost. The final balance is due 60 days before your departure. Our cancellation policy is structured based on how far in advance the cancellation is made.

For full, detailed information, please see our Booking Terms & Conditions.

Yes, travel insurance is essential for your trip. At Happy Vietnam Tours, we do not include insurance in our packages to allow you the freedom to choose an insurance provider that best suits your needs and guarantees your rights. Your trip is a significant experience, and having reliable insurance ensures you are well-supported in case of unexpected events.

Please note that basic insurance policies in the host country may not meet your expectations regarding support or administrative procedures. Therefore, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance from your preferred provider.

Important: All customers are required to have valid travel insurance, and we request that you share your insurance details with us before departure.

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Nico Schulz

This 7-day tour was an amazing way to see Vietnam, and the train journey from Hanoi to Da Nang was one of our favorite experiences. The scenery along the way was beautiful, with peaceful countryside, green mountains, small villages, and stunning coastal views. Watching Vietnam’s landscape change from North to Central Vietnam through the train window made the journey feel truly special. A very memorable experience

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Marie Schwarz

We loved every part of this 7-day journey, but Hoi An was definitely the highlight for us. The ancient town was so charming, with its beautiful old buildings, colorful lanterns, small streets, and relaxed atmosphere. Walking around in the evening was especially magical. Combined with Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, and the scenic train journey, this tour gave us a wonderful introduction to Vietnam

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Lukas König

We had an amazing experience on this 7-day tour, and Ba Na Hills was definitely one of the highlights! Walking across the famous Golden Bridge surrounded by the mountains was unforgettable. The French Village was also beautiful and fun to explore. We enjoyed the combination of Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, and Hoi An, making this a perfect mix of nature, culture, and sightseeing

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Timzim Mermann

This was a fantastic 7-day journey through Northern and Central Vietnam. We especially loved our time in Hanoi, with its lively Old Quarter, charming streets, and unique local atmosphere. The Halong Bay cruise and Ninh Binh were beautiful additions to the trip, and traveling by train to Da Nang made the journey even more memorable. A great itinerary for first-time visitors to Vietnam

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Katharina Lang

This tour was a fantastic way to see some of the highlights of Vietnam. Hanoi was a great start, followed by the relaxing Halong Bay cruise and the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh. We especially enjoyed the train journey along the coast to Da Nang. Hoi An was charming, and visiting Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge was an unforgettable experience. A very smooth and memorable trip from start to finish

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Davidneumann

We had an amazing 7-day trip from Hanoi to Da Nang. The overnight cruise in Halong Bay was one of our favorite experiences, with beautiful scenery and great service. Ninh Binh was also breathtaking, especially the boat trip through the limestone mountains. We loved the scenic train journey to Da Nang and exploring Hoi An in the evening. Everything was well organized and the itinerary was very enjoyable

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Emma Hoffmann

This 7-day tour was such a wonderful way to experience Vietnam! We loved traveling by train between the destinations, especially the scenic journey from Ninh Binh to Da Nang. Watching the countryside, mountains, and coastline from the train window was a memorable experience. The combination of Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, and Hoi An was perfect, with a great balance of sightseeing and relaxation. Everything was well organized, and we truly enjoyed every moment of the trip

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Karenstanton

We loved that the itinerary included both organized activities and free time. Hanoi gave us a great introduction to Vietnamese culture with Happy Vietnam Tours, while Halong Bay and Ninh Binh were perfect for nature lovers. Hoi An was beautiful and relaxing, and Ba Na Hills with the Golden Bridge was an unforgettable experience. A very enjoyable trip overall