1 DAY – CITY TOUR – HANOI – SMALL GROUP

Entry ticket
Transfers
Accomodation
Cruise
Flights
Meals
Sightseeing
Tour guide
Visa

1 Day

Start from: $45 USD /person

Tran Quoc Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh Complex - Temple of Literature - Ngoc Son Temples

About the tour

Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travellers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre

Highlights

Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travellers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don’t have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.

See temples, markets, narrow streets, and religious sites on a half-day tour of Hanoi
Learn about France’s influence in Hanoi by visiting the French Quarter and Opera House
A maximum of 12 people keeps the tour personalized and fast-paced
Relax between each site during transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

Detailed itinerary

DAY 1

Detail Itinerary

Have breakfast at the hotel & ready for the trip at the lobby OR the meeting points.

Our guide will pick you up between 07h45 and 08h30

08h30: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6^th century.

09h00 – 9h15: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where one worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

11h00: Visit one of these

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (Tuesdays – Thursdays – Saturdays & Sundays)

Bat Trang ceramíc village to explore the daily life of the locals & learn about the process of how to make a perfect product (Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays)

12h30: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Hanoi Delicacy delicious dishes.

13h30 – 13h45: Continue to visiting the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15h45: Leave for Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honours General Tran Hung Dao in the 13^th century.

16h15: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

Inclusions

Morden Shuttle bus during the trip ( Ford Transit, New County…)
A bottle of water / person
All entrance tickets
English speaking guide
Lunch with Hanoi Delicacy

Exclusions

Drink for lunch
Tips for tour guide & driver
Personal expenses or anything not mentioned above

Children Policy

Children: from 1 – 4 years old Free of charge
Children from 5 – 9 years old : 75 % of charge
Children from 10 years old : 100 % of charge

Special Notes

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months every year (Normally from 15^th June to 15^th August but still can visit outside)

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees in public places like a temple, pagoda, HCM mausoleum …
Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camera, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block …( depending on the weather)
Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done at the end of the tour.
Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on the situation.