WELCOME   ...and thank you for visiting FRANKO’S Rail Tours of VIETNAM website.   
If you were looking for the very best way to see Vietnam, or you are a train fanatic, or you are interested in touring Cambodia and/or Laos, or just looking for a great holiday, then you can relax …you’ve found us!      

Our experience of rail tourism in Vietnam goes back to the very first rail tour in 1992 …long before Vietnam became a tourist hot spot.      Since that time our goal has been to provide Australian & International tourists with what we believe is the very best holiday/vacation in Asia.      We combine the experience and knowledge gained over many tours to design the most comprehensive, informative and fun itineraries based upon one of the most interesting rail routes in the world, and the highest standard of rail travel available in Vietnam.         No one else travels the length of Vietnam by private train - our tours are simply unique!
Please note: FRANKO’S Apr/May and September tours this year are upgraded to Superior standard with extra Sleeper Car  ...guaranteeing maximum 2 pers to each 4 berth Sleeper Compartment on the train - raising the bar even higher!  
 

I trust that you can navigate successfully around this website to find the tour information that you desire.     Should that not be the case, then please feel welcome to call/email either myself or Natalie at any time …happy to assist you.    If you notice that something is not included in our information, or is unclear, then please let us know and we’ll fix it pronto ...one never stops learning!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION on PRICING.      
All tour prices shown on the "Tour Dates & Prices" page and elsewhere on this site are fixed at the  US Dollar Price shown.       
All tour prices in AUD (in brackets) are shown as a guide only  ...they are subject to change in line with the official bank exchange rate applied on Day 1 of tour.

Almost forgot!   If you would like to see what our train is all about then please just call/email us with a delivery address and we’ll send a complimentary FRANKO’S Rail Tour DVD to you via the mail.    

Please enjoy our new website.    I’d recommend that you click onto  Why The Train? to see just what a difference it makes in turning good tours into unforgetable tours.  

Hope to see you one day on your first (or your next) FRANKO’S Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos.    

Sincerely,                              Frank O’Brien

FRANKO’S Rail Tours of VIETNAM          A.B.N. 82 679 818 112 

Travel Agent Licence 32735      Member: Travel Compensation Fund (Aust)

Looking for a great HOLIDAY?

Here’s a quick introduction to our most popular group tour
(see full details under: Group Tours - 18 Day Rail Tour of Vietnam)

18 DAY
RAIL TOUR of VIETNAM
(by Private Train)

VISITING
Sai Gon - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi - Long Tan
Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoi An - Hue
Ninh Binh - Ha Noi - Sa Pa - Ha Long Bay

There are many ways to see Vietnam as you travel from the Mekong Delta in the south to the Red River Delta and Chinese Border in the far north (or vice-versa), but no better way than by train. NOT just any train, but a train with our own chartered carriages that stay with us throughout the journey.  
This tour is UNIQUE!
Security /Convenience /Comfort /Privacy ...and GREAT FUN
 

18 adventure-filled days taking in the history, sights and charms offered by this beautiful country and it’s hard-working, friendly people.   Experienced guides, good hotels (mostly 4 Star), fantastic food, great entertainment, and sensational shopping ensures everyone is programmed to fully enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.  

TOUR PACKAGE includes ALL hotels; Most meals (yum!); ALL in-country transport (transfers, coach, boat & train); ALL entry fees, and the services of two experienced guides
(1 Australian & 1 Vietnamese).
   

TOUR PRICE (not incl airfare).  Prices for 18 Day Rail Tour in 2009
 are from USD$3145 pp/ts  (or AUD$3700 @ 0.85 exch rate for USD to AUD)
 Tour #6 is a Superior Tour* ...priced from USD$3345 pp/ts.    see "Specials"

*Superior Tour guarantees 4 berth Sleeper Cabin per couple/twin share.

Single Supplement cost is USD$630.00 (or AUD$740 @ 0.85 exch rate)

Consider that this is a full 18 day tour (17 nights) and includes most meals AND the unique advantage of THE TRAIN ...superb value!

Airfares:  Clients can book their own airfares to/from Vietnam at the travel agency of their choice, or FRANKO’S can secure air tickets for clients under our group booking arrangements.
 

 *Minimum Rail Tour size is 12 persons.   Maximum is 20.  
 **Minimum Superior Rail Tour size is 18 persons.   Max is 26.
***Private charter bookings also available.   Max group size is 39.

 Click onto our 18 Day Rail Tour of Vietnam
and check the Itinerary to see just where we go
...and how long we are there!

There’s also a DELUXE version of our Rail Tour
to cater for up to 10 comfort loving travellers
...who can go whenever they wish!

Plus

Tours of Laos and Cambodia

and some shorter Vietnam tour options

...and
(COMING SOON)
Bicycle Tours

HAPPY NAVIGATING!

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