THE GREAT TRAIN JOURNEY THAILAND, LAOS, CHINA & VIETNAM

18 DAYS / 17 NIGHTS

FRIDAY 03 SEPTEMBER - MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2027

Travel overland through four countries on this 18-day adventure by river, rail and road. We cruise the Mekong by private slow boat to Luang Prabang, ride the modern Laos–China Railway to Kunming, then continue by train to Vietnam's mountain retreat of Sapa before finishing in Hanoi and on Halong Bay.

Tour Highlights: 

  • Two days cruising the Mekong River aboard a private slow boat

  • The dazzling White Temple and the Golden Triangle, where three countries meet

  • Walking alongside elephants at an ethical sanctuary near Pakbeng

  • Over 2,000 Buddha statues inside the sacred Pak Ou Caves

  • UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang by tuk-tuk, plus the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls

  • Riding the modern Laos–China Railway across the border to Kunming

  • A Khmu village cooking class and dinner in the Nam Kat forest reserve

  • The surreal limestone pillars of Yunnan's Stone Forest

  • The cliff-carved Longmen Grottoes overlooking Dian Lake

  • Two nights at the hilltop Topas Ecolodge and a guided walk to a Red Dao village

  • Hanoi's Old Quarter by foot and electric buggy

  • An overnight cruise through Halong and Lan Ha bays

  • Lotus tea and a street-food farewell dinner in Hanoi

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Day 7: Luang Prabang, Half day living land (Join-In) $120

Inclusions

  • Local Tour Host

  • Quality coach & train travel

  • Quality accommodation as per itinerary

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner as per itinerary

  • All entry fees & guides as per itinerary

  • Tips

Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance

  • International flights

  • Optional touring

  • Meals not included on the itinerary

From: $5,998.00 per person twin share | Single supplement $1,998
International flights are not included in this land-only package, giving you the flexibility to make your own arrangements. Prefer to have your flights included? Our Travel Advisors will be happy to provide a tailored quote.

Disclaimer

All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless specified. Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations. All are subject to change. For up-to-date pricing contact Trade Travel. Tax allowance is included, and if any increases apply, the final tour price will be adjusted accordingly up until 30 days prior to departure.


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