Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta and is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam, the center of the country’s culture, politics, economy, and trade. Throughout the thousand years of its eventful history, marked by destruction, wars, and natural calamities, Hà Nội still preserves many ancient architectural works, including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples. Famous sites include the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070), Thang Long Citadel, Hà Nội Opera House, President Hồ Chí Minh’s Mausoleum, and so on.

08h00-08h30: We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. In the morning, we will visit:

  • Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on the east side of an isle in the West Lake (Tay Ho district), is considered the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long – Ha Noi, with a history spanning 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination of the majesty of the architecture, its hoariness, and the peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long.
  • Visit the complex of President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (Mausoleum and Stilt house) – Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho’s simple life. In addition, you will stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.

Note: with departure days on Monday and Friday, the Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, and you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the stilt house, and the One Pillar Pagoda.

  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: This is the most recent yet probably the largest and undoubtedly the most interesting museum in Hanoi and Vietnam. There are both indoor and outdoor sections. While the in-house exhibition is particularly informative, the outdoor display and activities make the museum stand out from the rest. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those who live in the Northern and Central highlands.

On Monday, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is closed, instead of the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.

Noon: Return to the Old Quarter to have lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, you will see 36 streets from the car and listen to the guide tell stories about the streets of the ancient urban marketplace.

Afternoon: We will visit:

  • The Temple of Literature (the first university in Vietnam): As an ancient school of Thang Long and the first university in Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is recognized as a historical-cultural heritage site that offers tourists a deeper understanding of Hanoi’s culture and tradition.
  • Hoa Lo prison: Built in 1899. The French held mainly political prisoners here, along with those awaiting sentencing at the nearby Court of Justice, as well as American pilots who had been shot down and captured as prisoners of war. The pilots sarcastically called it the “Hanoi Hilton. John McCain was held here at various times during his five and a half years as a POW.

16h00: End of Hanoi City Tour, the car will take you back to the hotel, or, depending on the needs of visitors.

  • Free go for a walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, and learn about the architecture of Vietnam and France around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple to worship Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao – famous generals in Vietnamese and world history, and Huc Bridge.
  • Rent a bicycle or tram to explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • Buy tickets for the water puppet show.

See you again, visitors!

Note:

  • Surcharge 5usd/pax if travel date falls on Lunar New Year (30 Dec, 1 – 3 Jan according to Lunar Calendar).
  • Should bring: Hat, Umbrella, Raincoat, Light bags. Should not wear shorts, mini skirts, or shirts without sleeves.

Tour Price Includes:

  • Full transfers by A/C tourist car & a bottle of water per person/day
  • Free pick up and see off in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area
  • Entrance fee
  • Set Menu Lunch
  • English-speaking guide

Tour Price Excludes:

  • Travel insurance, beverage, and personal expenses
  • Tip (no mandatory).
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion

Children Policy:

• Children will be counted from ages 4 to 11 years old.

• Children under 4 years old: Free of charge for 1st child.

• A maximum of 2 children accompanied by 2 adults.

Cancellation policy for fully charged Tours:

  • Please note that cancellation fees are calculated based on the date we receive your Cancellation Request via email and travel service start date.
  • 100% refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the experience’s start date.
  • Cancellations made within 48 hours of the experience start date will receive no refund.
  • In most cases, reservations paid by wire transfer, cash deposit, or money order/traveler’s check/cashier’s check will be refunded via PayPal. FOR REFUNDS PROCESSED BY PAYPAL WITH ANY ASSOCIATED FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE OVERALL REFUND AMOUNT.