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Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
| Day 1 | Hanoi arrival |
| Day 2 | Hanoi city highlights visit |
| Day 3 | Full day Halong bay excursion |
| Day 4 | Hanoi departure |
GENERAL REMARK:
– There will be surcharge for period of National Holidays and New Year as well as TET (Lunar New Year).
o 20 December – 10 January
o Compulsory gala dinner on 24 Dec & 31 Dec at some hotels.
o Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year): last week or January – first week of February
You will meet your guide on arrival Hanoi airport, be transferred and check-in to your chosen hotel. During the drive your guide will provide an introduction to Hanoi, answer any questions you have. Enjoy free time for the remainder of the day.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and home to seven million people. Traditional and refined, with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, scenic lakes and a bustling Old Quarter, Hanoi has a sophisticated charm. Observe elderly people practicing Tai Chi by the lake, with barbers and food vendors plying their sidewalk trade.
Hanoi has many great restaurants with French, Vietnamese and international cuisines available. Ask your guide for personal recommendations.
Included meals: None
Accommodation in HANOI
Lying in the heart of the Red River Delta, the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi blends the old world charm with the dynamism of a rising Asian city. Its legacy as a former French colonial city is still evident from the French-inspired features – lakes and parks, colonial architecture and broad tree-lined boulevards – that still dot the present cityscapes. The city has undergone dramatic transformation over the last thirty years and is now seeing a burgeoning population paralleled by rising motorbike ownership, a rapidly expanding retail sector and a flourishing art scene. Yet when compared with Ho Chi Minh City, the economic powerhouse in the south, Hanoi still retains a romantic and elegant atmosphere.
With ochre-coloured colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm.
After breakfast, meet your guide at your hotel and depart on tour to visit Hanoi with the following highlights:
The historic Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, an imposing monument lavishly built using marble and granite, and where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” resides. (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday & Friday, all afternoons and from late September until December). Behind the Mausoleum, you can see Ho Chi Minh’s House. The simple house where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 until 1969 is made of wood and enjoyed a tranquil setting, with a view of a lotus pond. Ho Chi Minh’s belongings are on display and you can walk up the steps of his house to see his bedroom.
The lotus shaped One Pillar Pagoda – resting on a single stone pillar emerging from the water, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
The Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
Have a 20 minute drive out of town to visit the serene Museum of Ethnology where you observe Vietnam’s diverse culture through the Museum’s unique presentation of artefacts and dress used in daily life. (Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays).
The Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest of all pagodas in Hanoi – located beside the dazzling West Lake. Continuing to visit Quan Thanh Temple, with its spacious and charming landscape helps highlight the ancient and romantic beauty of this area. Quan Thanh Temple is dedicated to Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu who guarded and administered the north of the country.
Drive back to central Hanoi for a walking tour through the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in HANOI
The mystical scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes and surrounded by colourful floating villages is a truly a breathtaking destination. Take an early departure from Hanoi for the 3.5hour drive to Halong City, on arrival board your boat for the cruise journey to this UNESCO World Heritage area.
An early morning departure from your hotel to Halong Bay will take you on a journey of approximately 3.5 hours drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese Villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes. Have a quick rest stop at Hong Ngoc Center – the best place to stop and stretch your legs en route.
Upon your arrival in Halong you will board your day junk and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch as you cruise among some of the spectacular 3,000 limestone islands that rise from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Bizarre rock sculptures jutting dramatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an enchanted, timeless world.
Your return to Halong harbour will be in the middle of the afternoon, where you will then transfer back to Hanoi and your hotel. Plan on departing your hotel around 08:000AM, arriving back in Hanoi at late afternoon or early evening approximately 20:00PM.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation in HANOI
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure.
Your guide and private car will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
