Hanoi city tour

Hanoi was established in 1010 under the Ly Dynasty of Vietnam Imperialism period. It’s been Vietnam’s capital city for many centuries and has witnessed bloody history flows of Vietnam. Hanoi holds in it both traditional and modern values and it’s rich in culture.

Let’s discover the beauty of Hanoi in the aspects of history, religion, culture, art, daily life, architecture and cuisines. 

DETAILED ITINERARY : Timing is flexible

At 8.00 am: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel and start to explore the city

• Start the day by a one hour XICH LO ride around the old quarters. XICH LO is a 3 wheel pushing bike that you will be sitting in the front so you can enjoy the busy daily life.
• Stop by Ho Guom Lake known as Hoan Kiem Lake – make a little walk around the lake to see King Ly Thai To statue – the Ly King that made present-day Hanoi as capital from 1010. Learn the history of the Ly Kings through our guide. Also learn the meaning of HOAN KIEM LAKE. 

• Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám) – completed in 1070 and known as Vietnam’s first university, now used as a temple to worship Confucius (founder of Confucianism) and Chu Van An (the most beloved and honorable teacher of Vietnam from 13th century). Learn great insight about Vietnam’s educational stories from our guide. 

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum : to see the body of our most beloved president – Uncle Ho – Ho Chi Minh president. Also visit his simple house and its surroundings which describe how Ho Minh lived throughout the war days (his fruit garden, fish pond) and one-pillar pagoda. 
• Tran Quoc Pagoda : more than 1.500 years old, it’s the religious study of Thang Long (now Ha noi) citadel of all people under the Ly Dynasty (1010-1225). It’s located right in the middle of West Lake – the biggest lake of Hanoi.

• A site that MUST NOT be missed is the TRain Street in old quarters of Hanoi. Why is it so special? Because the railway is “cutting through” the residential area. It’s so much fun to witness the old style passenger train going through in front of your face while you’re enjoying a cup of coffee or beer. 
• A romantic stop will be made at  QUANG PHU CAU village where you will witness how the locals produce their incense sticks for daily ancestors’ worshipping. You can also make it yourself. Learn the traditional career that has existed for hundreds of years

• Lunch is served at a local restaurant, Vietnamese food
• Get back to the hotel at around 5.00 PM and rest.
• Dinner and evening time are on your own

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Private car and guide
• entrance fees to all mentioned places
• one hour ride on XICH LO
• 02 bottles of water per person
• Set menu lunch with Vietnamese foods
• Travel insurance up to 3.000 USD per case (Only accidents and food poisons cause by us)

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

• Ordering drinks during lunch
• Tips for guide and driver

TOUR COST AND QUOTATIONS – For private groups only

Group tour cost: 800.000 VND – different itinerary