Set along the scenic Red River and home to the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi blends over a thousand years of history with vibrant modern life. Explore the charming Old Quarter, where streets are steeped in centuries-old traditions, before visiting the city's most celebrated landmarks with a local guide, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Temple of Literature.
ITINERARY:
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: 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 worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton"
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
TOUR INCLUDED
Limousine Bus/Shuttle bus during the trip
English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
A bottle of water
Entrance tickets
Vietnamese lunch (can see menu)
TOUR EXCLUDED
Drink for lunch
Tips for tourguide& driver
Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (Surcharged 5 usd/seat for shuttle bus and 10 usd/seat for limousine bus)
From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults
SPECIAL NOTES:
Should bring the necessary things such as : cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella ,sun block …( depending on the weather)
Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done in 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 our guide’s arrangement
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
