Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Vietnam by Private Train and Boat

18-day escorted journey through Vietnam by private train and boat

Illustration of Vietnam by Private Train and Boat

Railway Adventures operates this 18-day escorted tour through Vietnam for small groups, departing from Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Halong Bay. You travel north by the Reunification Express and Sa Pa Express, calling at coastal and inland cities including Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and the mountain town of Sapa. A boat sails Halong Bay during the journey. Tour leader Graeme Hind accompanies throughout. The pace involves moderate activity across multiple destinations with regular walking in cities and towns. This package suits repeat rail travellers and those seeking an escorted group experience with a specialist operator.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at A$12,875 every time.

A$12,8754 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • Only one departure listed: October 2026.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details, train schedules, and accommodation with Railway Adventures before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From A$12,875 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,235 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. Tour leader Graeme Hind accompanies the group throughout the 18 days.
When does this tour run?
One departure is confirmed for October 2026.
How many destinations are included?
The tour visits Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Sapa, and Halong Bay.

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