7D6N Rail Experience: DA NANG - HOI AN - NHA TRANG - HO CHI MINH

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Overview

Code: TOUR-88257

Tour type: Group tour

Duration: 7 days

Experience the scenic beauty of Vietnam’s central coast and vibrant south via the iconic North-South Railway. Discover the modern coastal allure of Da Nang, step back in time in ancient Hoi An, enjoy high-speed coastal rail views to sunny Nha Trang, and wrap up your journey in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlight

  • Da Nang
  • Hoi An
  • Nha Trang
  • Ho Chi Minh City

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Danang- Coconut Forest & Hoi An Ancient Town ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Danang 🍽️ Meal: Dinner (Lunch at your own expense)
  • Morning: Arrive in Da Nang, meet our driver and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy some time to rest and relax while waiting for hotel check-in.
  • 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 including Cao 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 2: 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 3: Da Nang - Scenic Train - Nha Trang ⌄
🚆 Train ticket: Da Nang - Nha Trang 🚉 Train Station Drop-off, Pick up 🏨 Hotel in Nha Trang 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast (Lunch and Dinner at your own)
  • 06:30 – Check out of the hotel and transfer to Da Nang Railway Station by private car.
  • 08:00 – Board the train and begin your journey from Da Nang to Nha Trang.
  • Enjoy a relaxing train ride along Vietnam’s beautiful Central Coast. Admire stunning beaches, turquoise waters, dramatic mountains and local fishing villages through the train window. Watch the scenery gradually transform as you travel south, enjoying beautiful coastal landscapes throughout the journey.
  • 20:00 – Arrive at Nha Trang Railway Station. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 4: Nha Trang - 3 Islands Tour ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🎟️ Entrance tickets 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
  • 08:30: Bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel and move to the port.
  • 09:30: Mun Island: You can swim and snorkel to behold various kinds of multi-coloured corals and fish.
  • 11:30: Fishing Village: You will be able to visit the largest-scale aquaculture cage system in Nha Trang Bay. Then enjoy lunch.
  • 12:30: Mini Beach: You can rest, relax on this beautiful beach. You can also participate in water sports such as sea walker, diving, banana float, jetski, parasailing (costs excluded).
  • 15:30-16:00: Guide will take you back to the port and the bus will drive you back to the hotel.
  • End of tour.
Day 5: Free day in Nha Trang - Going to Ho Chi Minh ⌄
🚆 Train ticket: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh 🚉 Train Station Drop-off, Pick up 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast
  • 12:00 – Check out of the hotel and enjoy free time to explore Nha Trang, go sightseeing, relax and shop at your own pace.
  • 19:00 – Hotel pick-up and transfer to the train station.
  • 20:00 – Board the overnight train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Scenic Night Journey: Relax on board and enjoy the night views through the train window as the train travels south.
  • Overnight on the Train: Enjoy a comfortable overnight journey and sleep on the train, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City the next morning.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta ⌄
🚗 Transferring 🗣️ English speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
  • 7:30: Pick-up at your hotel in District 1 and depart for My Tho.
  • You will have a local motor excursion to Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Turtle Island, Phoenix Island.
  • We will stop at the famous Unicorn Island, you will visit nature pure honey at a bee keeping farm, taste some honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine.
  • Continue the motor boat excursion to Ben Tre province, where you will see a coconut candy workshop.
  • Transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals and stop at the local restaurant for Vietnamese lunch.
  • Moving on to another area on the Unicorn Island to enjoy sampling various tropical fruits at the orchard garden while listening to the Southern traditional music.
  • You will be taken back to My Tho by local boat.
  • Take bus back to Ho Chi Minh City, arrive around 5.30 pm.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Tan Son Nhat 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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Amandacerry

We loved Central Vietnam! Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge were amazing, Hoi An was so charming with all the lanterns, and the Imperial City in Hue was really impressive. So many great memories

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Hannah Braun

We had a fantastic trip from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City, with so many memorable experiences along the way. The Mekong Delta was our favorite part. We loved taking the boat along the river, exploring the small canals, seeing local life, and experiencing the peaceful countryside. It felt very different from the busy cities and gave us a wonderful insight into authentic Vietnamese life. A great tour with a perfect mix of sightseeing and local experiences

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Marie Schwarz

This 7-day tour was an amazing way to discover Vietnam, and the train journey from Da Nang to Nha Trang was definitely the highlight for us. The views along the coastline were absolutely beautiful, with turquoise waters, green mountains, fishing villages, and peaceful countryside passing by the window. It was such a relaxing and memorable way to travel. We also loved Hoi An, Ba Na Hills, and Nha Trang

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Laurasch

This was a wonderful way to discover Central and Southern Vietnam. We loved the charming atmosphere of Hoi An, the amazing views from Ba Na Hills, and the relaxing beaches of Nha Trang. Traveling by train was a memorable experience and made the journey even more special. We also enjoyed having some free time to explore on our own. A well-planned and enjoyable trip from start to finish

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Paul Fischer

We had an amazing 7-day trip from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Hoi An was beautiful, and we really enjoyed exploring the Coconut Forest and Ba Na Hills. The scenic train journey to Nha Trang was definitely one of the highlights, with beautiful coastal views along the way. The island tour was also fantastic, and the Mekong Delta gave us a great look at local life. Everything was well organized and easy to enjoy!

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Kellymcmullin

Everything was organized very professionally. We especially enjoyed the scenic train journey from Da Nang to Nha Trang—it was a beautiful way to see the coastline and countryside. Nha Trang was perfect for relaxing, while the Mekong Delta gave us a chance to experience a different side of Vietnam. We would definitely recommend this tour

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Jimstoltz

This tour was a perfect combination of sightseeing, relaxation, and local experiences. We loved exploring Hoi An, visiting Ba Na Hills, and taking the scenic train from Da Nang to Nha Trang. The 3-island tour in Nha Trang was fantastic, and we really enjoyed the beaches. The whole trip was smooth and comfortable

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Rachel

Taking the train was honestly one of the best parts of our trip. We just sat by the window and watched the coastline and countryside go by. Hoi An was lovely, Nha Trang was relaxing, and Saigon was full of life. We came home with so many good memories!

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Kate B Simpson

We had a really good 7-day trip with Happy Vietnam Tours. Everything was pretty easy and well organized from start to finish. We loved Hoi An and Ba Na Hills, and the 3-island trip in Nha Trang was a lot of fun. The train from Da Nang to Nha Trang was probably one of our favorite parts. We had a 4-berth sleeper cabin, and it was nice just relaxing, looking out at the sea and having some food on the train. The team were always helpful whenever we had a question. Overall, a really enjoyable trip and we’d definitely recommend them.

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Selena Paloga

We had a really good experience traveling from Da Nang to Nha Trang by train. We booked a 4-berth sleeper cabin, which was much more comfortable than we expected. The cabin was clean, and having a bed made the long journey much easier. The train ride was a great way to see more of Vietnam, especially the beautiful coastal scenery along the way. We were also served a meal on the train. The food was simple but good and very convenient during the journey.
Happy Vietnam Tours arranged the train tickets and everything was well organized. They gave us clear instructions and made the whole journey easy and stress-free.
Overall, we really enjoyed the experience and would recommend taking the sleeper train from Da Nang to Nha Trang, especially the 4-berth cabin.