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restaurant. This afternoon, we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House and the One Pillar Pagoda before returning to the hotel in time for our street food tour this evening through the Old Quarter sampling delicious, authentic food along the way. (B,L,D) DAY 15 After breakfast this morning, we depart Hanoi for Sapa visiting Lao Cai , the historic gateway between Vietnam and China, along the way. On arrival in Sapa , we make our way to the Hotel de la Coupole and check in for our two-night stay before travelling by electric buggy through the misty streets to a local restaurant for our evening meal together. (B,L,D) DAY 16 This morning, we can join an optional guided walk through the scenic Muong Hoa Valley , or you can spend the morning at leisure before we gather for lunch a local restaurant. This afternoon, we ascend to Fansipan Mountain , the “Roof of Indochina”, where we can admire panoramic views and visit the Buddhist temples. Afterwards, we retrace our steps to the hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 17 Today, we reboard our private carriages for the return journey to Hanoi winding through misty valleys and along the Red River enjoying our lunch on board. On arrival at Hanoi, we take our evening meal at a local restaurant before returning to the Apricot Hotel for our overnight stay. (B,L,D) DAY 18 After an early breakfast, we travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage Ha Long Bay where our privately chartered deluxe boat awaits to take us on our overnight cruise through this beautiful landscape. We will enjoy our lunch on board before joining one of the many included off-boat excursions and, as the sun sets, we can sip drinks on the sundeck ahead of our sumptuous five-course farewell dinner together. (B,L,D) DAY 19 – Ground Only Ends Here If you’re an early riser, you may wish to start your morning with a serene Tai Chi session on the sundeck as we sail to Thien Canh Son Cave . After exploring, we return to our boat to enjoy our lunch as we sail back to Ha Long Harbour. Here, after our fantasticVietnamese adventure, we make our way to Hanoi Airport for our evening Qatar Airways flight to Doha connecting onwards to London. Those on our Ground Only package will be transferred independently to the airport for their chosen flights home. (B,L) DAY 20 We land in the morning at London Heathrow Airport.

For further information and to book your place... Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk Call: 01538 382323 Email: enquiry@railtrail.co.uk Senna Hue Hotel, Hue Apricot Hotel, Hanoi Hotel de la Coupole, Sapa Calypso Cruise Boat, Ha Long Bay HOTELS Mai House Saigon, Ho Chi Minh InterContinental Hotel, Nha Trang Avani Quy Nhon Resort, Quy Nhon Anantara Resort, Hoi An Request Ex Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi (Ground Only Fare) £6965 Single Traveller Supplement £1235 Deposit £700 Upgraded flight seat on Qatar Airways DEPARTS Wednesday 28 October 2026 (Flight Inclusive) Thursday 29 October 2026 (Ground Only OR 18 Days Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi ground only from £6965 HIGHLIGHTS ★ Journey aboard private carriages on the legendary Reunification Express ★ Cruise aboard a privately chartered deluxe boat on the picturesque Ha Long Bay ★ Explore vibrant cities including Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi ★ Visit Hanoi’s famous Train Street to witness the train passing through narrow streets ★ Enjoy scenic boat cruises on the Mekong and Perfume Rivers ★ Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including Hoi An and Hue ★ Experience a traditional Water Puppet Theatre performance ★ Learn the inspiring story of KOTO, a remarkable social enterprise ★ Admire panoramic mountain views at the “Roof of Indochina” ★ Enjoy a nostalgic journey through misty valleys on the Sa Pa Express ★ Indulge in traditional Vietnamese cuisine Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 17 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 12 evening meals and 15 lunches ★ Services of experienced Tour Leader ACTIVITY LEVEL 20 Days ex London by air from £TBC From London Heathrow Airport: Standard Economy seats on Price on Request Price on Qatar Airways FARES

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Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway After a leisurely morning, we will make our way to KOTO for lunch where we will learn its inspiring story from a small banh mi stall to an acclaimed to sample exotic fruits, traditional Vietnamese coffee, and regional favourites before visiting the stunning Bai Xep Beach ahead of our return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 8 Today, we board our private train for the scenic journey to Da Nang enjoying morning tea and lunch in our private dining car as we roll past stunning rural scenery. On arrival in Da Nang, we will transfer to our riverside hotel in Hoi An , the Anantara Resort, where we check in for our three-night stay and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,L,D) DAY 9 After an early breakfast, we enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An visiting the highlights of the Old Town including the Thien Hau Temple and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure to explore further before we reconvene for our evening meal at a local restaurant in the heart of the Old Town. (B,D) DAY 10 Today, we enjoy a full day at leisure to spend how you please in Hoi An . (B) DAY 11 After breakfast, we will visit the world-renowned Cham Sculpture Museum before being treated to lunch at a famous local restaurant. Afterwards, we rejoin our private carriages for the picturesque journey over the stunning Hai Van Pass and through stone-lined tunnels to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City of Hue . Here, we transfer to the Senna Hue Hotel for two nights and enjoy an evening at Today, we embark on a tour of Hue visiting the Imperial City and Hue Citadel, the Tomb of Tu Duc, and the Royal Arena. Following lunch, we will explore the tranquil Thien Mu Pagoda before returning to the hotel by dragon boat along the picturesque Perfume River.This evening, we will enjoy an elegant dinner with music, art, and royal architecture at the Ben Xuan Garden House Theatre . (B,L,D) DAY 13 Today, we transfer to Hue Airport for a morning flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s dynamic capital, where we enjoy our lunch together before checking in to the Apricot Hotel for our two-night stay.This afternoon, we experience a traditional Water Puppet Theatre performance – one of Vietnam’s most unique cultural art forms – followed by our evening meal at a nearby restaurant. (B,L,D) DAY 14 leisure. (B,L) DAY 12

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