Experience with The Vietage by Anantara Train

DAY 1: HANOI
Arrival in Hanoi, reception by the local representative in Spanish and private transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 2: HANOI
After breakfast at the hotel, full-day city tour. Visit the Temple of Literature, the country's first university and the symbol of Hanoi, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square, and the One-Pillar Pagoda, made of wood shaped like a lotus leaf, in honor of Buddha.

Lunch stop at a local restaurant (no drinks).

In the afternoon, visit an artisanal flower shop to learn about the production of traditional Vietnamese spiritual floral arrangements and offerings.

Then, stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and panoramic view of the Ngoc Son Temple.

Finally, a panoramic ride on a Pousse cycle, a bike with a cart, through the old quarter of Hanoi, also known as the Neighborhood of 36 Streets.

Return to the hotel.


DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG
BAY Breakfast and check out at the hotel. Transfer to Halong Bay through the rich farmland of the Red River Delta, past rice fields and the region's traditional rural life.

Board the traditional wooden boat “junco” for a full-board 1-night cruise (excluding drinks). During the trip, opportunity to observe some of the numerous islands in the bay, such as the Turtle, the Dog, the Chief of Man, etc. Free

time to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Note: The cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions.


DAY 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI/ DA NANG - HOI AN
During the cruise, it is possible to take a Tai Chi class on the boat terrace at sunrise. An opportunity for beautiful photos.

Brunch served on board and return to the pier. Ground transfer to Hanoi airport to board a flight (not included) to Da Nang.

Arrival and ground transfer to Hoi An for hotel check-in. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.

At dusk, take a boat ride on the Hoai River to catch a glimpse of the city lights and the lanterns above the waters, which call for good omens. Upon disembarkation, free time to stroll through the streets of the region and return to the hotel on your own.


DAY 5: HOI AN
After breakfast at the hotel, tour the city, an important commercial port in Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries, whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle have changed little in recent years.

Then, board a boat for a ride along the Thu Bon River, passing through local villages.

Arrival to the old quarter, where the walk through the city center begins to visit Phung Hung (former merchant house), the Japanese bridge, more than 400 years old, the Phuc Kien hall, the old Tan Ky House, with traditional architecture, and the Sa Huynh city history museum.

Lunch at a local restaurant (no drinks). Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, stroll through the market, or shop in the city center.


DAY 6: HOI AN - DA NANG - QUY NHON
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel.

At an appropriate time, transfer to the train station to head towards the city of Quy Nhon. Board The Vietage by Anantara train.

The Vietage by Anantara is an exclusive train with only 6 cabins, accommodating up to 12 passengers. With a sophisticated design that combines modernity and Vietnamese tradition, it offers a unique experience. During the approximately 7-hour trip, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, from rice fields to views of the South China Sea, accompanied by refined cuisine.

The trip on The Vietage by Anantara train includes:

• Selected menu of Vietnamese and French flavors;
• Selected beverages such as wines, beers, soft drinks, coffee and Vietnamese teas;
• Sockets and charging stations available;
• Wi-Fi on board.

Arrival at Quy Nhon train station, and meeting with the driver to transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 7: QUY NHON
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.

Suggestions for independent activities (not included):

• Walk along Ky Co beach;
• Visit the Quy Nhon Market to try local delicacies;
• Visit the Quy Nhon Museum to learn about the region's culture and history.

DAY 8: QUY NHON/HO CHI MINH
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (flight not included).

Arrival, meeting with the guide and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.

Lunch stop at a local restaurant (no drinks).

In the afternoon, a panoramic tour of Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many places, including the Reunification Palace (external visit), the old Central Post Office, Nguyen Hue Street, the Ho Chi Minh statue and the City Hall. At the end of the tour, an opportunity to drink authentic Vietnamese coffee and enjoy the sunset.


DAY 9: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG RIVER DELTA - HO CHI MINH
After breakfast at the hotel, departure to the famous Mekong Delta. The delta is about a two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh's busy streets. Upon arrival at My Tho/ Ben Tre, board a boat (1h30) that takes you through narrow canals surrounded by dense vegetation to the heart of the delta. It's a completely different world, where life unfolds around the river. Throughout the day it will be possible to sample local products, such as exotic fruits grown in orchards and coconut candies made in family factories.

Then, tour the village of Xe Loi (a local vehicle) to the coast and board a rowboat through the dense canals. Time for lunch at a local restaurant (no drinks) and then return to Ho Chi Minh city.


DAY 10: HO CHI MINH
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private airport transfer.