Traveling by train offers a unique experience, often overshadowed by flights or buses. Embrace the distinctiveness by embarking on the Tet 2024 train tour and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of our lesser-known country.
1. Why Choose the Tet 2024 Train Tour?
1.1 Affordable and Stable Ticket Prices
Save More with Train Tickets Compared to Flights
For routes like Saigon to Hue or Hanoi to Lao Cai, Hanoi to Hai Phong, ticket prices range from approximately 400,000 to 1,000,000 VND for the highest class, which is air-conditioned sleeper.
Train tickets are usually listed several months in advance and remain stable throughout the Tet season. However, since Tet is the longest holiday of the year, many people working far from home choose trains to return.
Every year, there is often a shortage of tickets. Therefore, travelers opting for the Tet 2024 train tour should book early to avoid this situation.
1.2 Effortless Procedures
Unlike flights that require lengthy check-in procedures, boarding a train is much simpler. Moreover, trains rarely experience delays, ensuring passengers a punctual departure.
Boarding procedures are straightforward and notably devoid of delays.
Travelers only need to carry their tickets, personal documents, and complete procedures at least 15 minutes before departure at kiosks located at the station.
1.3 Admiring Scenery Along the Journey
The youth today tend to travel by train. Many cite the reason being the train's moderate speed, not too fast nor too slow, suitable for passengers to enjoy the scenery along the way.
The North-South train, also known as the Reunification Express, traverses Vietnam from North to South. It departs from Hanoi station, passes through provinces and cities in Central Vietnam, and terminates at Saigon station.
Opting for the train as the main mode of transport for their Tet holiday travels, tourists will behold the beauty of nature in Central Vietnam through each province. Moreover, tourists can capture some truly exquisite and romantic photos on the train or amidst the beautiful landscapes of mountains, forests, or blue seas along the routes.
Moreover, many even hire photographers solely to capture those poetic moments on the train against the backdrop of stunning scenery framed by windows.
Travelers enjoy taking trains for experiencing and checking in.
Numerous travelers share that although the time spent on the train isn't as comfortable as flying, they find it extremely relaxing, allowing them to enjoy the scenery and slow down after a period of exhausting work.
2. The Most Beautiful Routes for Tet Train Tours
2.1 Mường Hoa - Sapa Mountain Train Journey
Not part of the Reunification Express, the Mường Hoa - Sapa mountain train offers an incredibly exciting train travel experience that travel enthusiasts cannot afford to miss. The mountain train journey covers approximately 2 km, starting from the center of Sapa town to the peak of Fansipan.
Although the journey is short, the mountain train attracts tourists with its classic interior and the rugged, majestic beauty of the Northwest mountains outside the window. The interior of the train carriage draws inspiration from vintage European trains, exuding a classic charm that is perfect for tourists to capture romantic photos in the style of old European classics.
Mường Hoa - Sapa Mountain Train.
As the train slowly ascends the mountain, the picturesque scenery of the Northwest forests unfolds, accompanied by drifting clouds visible through the window frames. Especially on clear weather days, as the train passes through the clouds, travelers will feel as if they are venturing into a fairyland with magnificent natural landscapes. Before reaching Sapa, travelers also get to admire the beautiful scenery of Mường Hoa, Mường Thanh, and Cát Cát village.
2.2 Hanoi - Haiphong Train Journey
The distance between Hanoi and Haiphong is not too far (only about 120km apart). Therefore, this train journey is perfect for travelers who don't have much time during the Tet holiday. Travelers from Hanoi can go to Haiphong for a day trip and return, taking approximately 2.5 hours each way.
Travelers can experience a new sensation by traveling by train and visiting various dining spots to check in at the port city of Haiphong, experiencing the Tet atmosphere in a different place outside Hanoi in the 2024 Tet train tour.
Soft seat tickets for the air-conditioned Hanoi - Haiphong train journey are usually very affordable, costing only about 90,000 VND per ticket. Haiphong station is located in the city center, convenient for travelers to move to other places for sightseeing and dining.
2.3 Da Nang - Hue Train Journey
The Da Nang - Hue train journey takes only about 3 hours to travel with a total distance of just 110 km. This journey is especially for those who enjoy sightseeing as it connects the two provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang.
Nevertheless, this train journey is always crowded with tourists as no one can resist the beauty of nature that the train passes through, despite the relatively short distance.
The train journey will pass through Hai Van Pass, located on National Highway 1A, close to the sea. Here, you will be greeted with the majestic natural scenery, with mountains on one side, deep ravines, and the blue sea on the other.
Hai Van Pass is considered one of the most challenging mountain passes in our country. Riding on this train, travelers not only admire the beauty of the coastal nature but also fully experience the Hai Van Railway route, from Kim Lien station in Da Nang to Lang Co station in Thua Thien Hue and vice versa.
Travelers on the 2024 Tet train tour from Da Nang to Hue also get to experience the famous sensation of passing through the renowned Hai Van Tunnel.
The Hai Van Pass route with extremely beautiful scenery.
It can also be said that partly due to the treacherous terrain, dangerous curves, travelers sitting on the train can admire the beautiful scenery created by the combination of mountains and sea along the Danang - Hue route.
One-way ticket prices from Da Nang station to Hue station and vice versa range from 70,000 VND for hard seats to 120,000 VND for air-conditioned seats.
2.4 Saigon - Binh Thuan Train Journey
The Saigon - Binh Thuan railway route, stretching about 200km, is one of the most beautiful railway routes. The train journey starts from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Thuan station, taking just under 4 hours, passing through vast dragon fruit gardens of the land of sun and wind - the place known as the 'Vietnamese Little Desert'.
Sitting on the train, gazing out the window, the beautiful scenery unfolds with endless stretches of lush dragon fruit forests blending harmoniously with the characteristic golden sunlight and the azure sky, captivating travelers irresistibly.
If travelers choose a night train journey during the end of the lunar year, they can also discover the sparkling lights shining through the local dragon fruit gardens here.
Dragon fruit gardens stretching as far as the eye can see when the train passes through Binh Thuan.
Not only that, travelers visiting Binh Thuan can also stop by Mui Ne - Phan Thiet, to enjoy the dreamlike scenery of the blue sea beneath beautiful coconut trees. Or visit Bau Trang, a white sand desert bathed in sunlight and wind.
A small note for travelers choosing the Saigon - Binh Thuan train journey for their 2024 Tet train tour, it's advisable to consider the destination to avoid confusion, as Binh Thuan station and Phan Thiet station are two train stations located at different places.
The one-way ticket price for this journey is around 150,000 VND per person.
2.5 Saigon - Nha Trang Train Journey
As the trend of train travel among the youth has become increasingly popular in recent years, new train carriages are regularly improved and refurbished both internally and externally, ensuring passengers have the best experiences.
The modern interior of the new train carriages is also beloved by many passengers, who constantly check in with stylish photos on the train. Therefore, the Saigon - Nha Trang route is also chosen by travelers for their spring journey.
The train journey from Saigon station to Nha Trang spans a total of 400 km, taking nearly 7 hours. The journey becomes more interesting as passengers travel further, passing through more provinces such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Thuan.
Just hearing the names of the provinces along the way, travelers can imagine the beauty of each region appearing through the window frames as the train passes by.
The ticket prices for this train route vary depending on the class of seat chosen by travelers:
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Saigon - Nha Trang Route: Ranging from 190,000 to 635,000 VND per ticket, from hard seat to air-conditioned sleeper.
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Hanoi - Nha Trang Route: Ranging from 450,000 to 2,500,000 VND per ticket, from hard seat to air-conditioned sleeper.
2.6 Hanoi - Lao Cai and Saigon - Lao Cai Train Journeys
Sapa, Lao Cai is always beautiful in any season in our country. Especially in spring, Sapa transforms with a different fresh beauty. Therefore, it is also one of the most visited tourist destinations during Tet Lunar New Year.
Most travelers choose to take the 2024 Tet train tour to Lao Cai because they want to fully enjoy the beauty from North to South or vice versa. The main reason is that this route almost runs along the length of the country, with a very long travel time, a fairly long distance, and a transfer at Hanoi station, divided into two sections: Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi, Hanoi - Sapa. Then the train will pass through several provinces such as Phu Tho, Yen Bai, and stop at Lao Cai.
Although the travel time is quite slow, the natural beauty throughout the North-South journey is the reason why travelers want to experience this type of tourism.
The ticket prices from Hanoi to Lao Cai and vice versa range from 160,000 VND for hard seats to 480,000 VND for air-conditioned sleeper seats.
3. Travel Tips for Train Travel
3.1 Choose slow trains to easily enjoy the scenery
North-South trains typically come in two types to meet passengers' travel needs: express trains and slow trains. Express trains take about 28 hours to travel from the starting station to the end station and are indicated by codes like SE2, SE4, SE8, etc. Slow trains take longer, around 48 hours, and are usually indicated by codes like TN2, TN4.
Admiring the scenery through the window is the most exciting thing.
Travelers on the Tet 2024 train tour should choose slow trains to fully enjoy the beautiful landscapes, mountains, and rivers along the journey from the South to the North or vice versa.
3.2 Choosing seats on the train
There are various types of seats on the train to serve all passengers, with ticket prices ranging from a few hundred thousand to two million dong depending on the seat class.
The main seat classes on the Thong Nhat train include 3 types: hard seats, soft seats, and sleeping berths. Among them, the hard seats come in two options: with air conditioning or without air conditioning.
Choosing the right seat helps passengers fully enjoy their journey.
Passengers on the train can choose the appropriate seat class based on their budget or travel needs. Additionally, travelers on the 2024 Tet train tour should select seats near the window for convenient sightseeing, which is one of the main reasons for choosing this mode of transportation.
A small note is that the beds on the train are bunk beds, so passengers can choose the appropriate level. For those afraid of heights, it's best to choose the lower bunk.
3.3 Prepare food for the journey
For those with high dietary requirements, passengers should prepare food and drinks for their journey. However, if travelers choose the 2024 Tet train tour, meals and drinks will be prepared by the tour guide and tour manager, allowing passengers to enjoy their trip comfortably without worrying about this matter.
3.4 Luggage
Baggage regulations when traveling by train are not as strict as when flying. However, Vietnamese railways still stipulate that passengers' luggage should not exceed 20 kg. Moreover, the procedures for passengers with excess luggage are much simpler and faster. This is a plus point for travelers on the 2024 Tet train tour.
3.5 Choose the 2024 Tet train tour from travel companies
Although the procedures are simpler and easier compared to air travel, it will be much better if travelers only need to carry their backpacks and enjoy without worrying about anything else. Therefore, travelers should choose tour packages.
Tour guides - companions with travelers on the journey and tour managers will take care of all related procedures such as ticket booking, hotel reservation, meals, or even acting as photographers for travelers' beautiful photos on the train.
Mytour's 2024 Tet train tour is ready to welcome travelers right now with a variety of destinations such as:
3.5.1 3-day 2-night Mui Ne Tour by Train, with the following itinerary:
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Day 1: Departure from Saigon station to Phan Thiet station, where travelers can enjoy the exciting feeling on the train. Then from Phan Thiet station to Tra Cu tourist area - Mui Ne - Bau Trang.
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Day 2: Continue the journey to Mui Ke Ga and enjoy the beach at Mui Ne
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Day 3: Visit the ancient fishing village fish sauce museum
Breathtaking scenery unfolds before the eyes of travelers
3.5.2 2-day 3-night Nha Trang Tour by Train
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Day 1: Depart from Saigon station in the evening, experience a night on the train.
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Day 2: From Nha Trang city, visit Nha Phu Bay, Suoi Hoa Lan tourist area, Long Beach Pearl Center
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Day 3: Visit Doc Let tourist area, Thap Ba hot mineral springs, Ponagar Tower, and return to Ho Chi Minh City by train.
3.5.3 3-day 3-night Quy Nhon Tour by Train
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Day 1: After experiencing a night on the train, travelers will visit beautiful Ky Co beach, Eo Gio, and Ham Ho tourist area
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Day 2: Explore Gheng Rang tourist area, Queen's beach, Legendary Ghenh Da Dia
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Day 3: Visit the filming location of 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' - Bai Xep and the easternmost point of the country - Mui Dien.
3.5.4 Train Tour from Hanoi to Phong Nha Ke Bang - Quang Binh
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Day 1: Depart from Hanoi station to Dong Hoi station, travelers will experience a night on the train. Then visit Da Nhay Beach in Quang Binh.
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Day 2: Conquer Phong Nha Cave and Tien Son Cave
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Day 3: Visit some famous landmarks in Quang Binh such as Dong Hoi Citadel, Tam Toa Church Bell Tower.
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Day 4: Return to Hanoi by train.
Here are all the travel experiences for Tet 2024 Train Tour for travelers. If you want to experience the feeling of traveling by train, sitting on the train slowly enjoying the beauty of nature through the window, contact Mytour hotline Mytour for detailed advice.