5:00 PM: The vehicle will pick you up from hotels in the Old Quarter or the Hanoi Opera House to begin the Hanoi City Tour.
Your guide will take you to visit the following locations:
- Hoan Kiem Lake (also known as Sword Lake): Learn about the architecture of Vietnam and France around the lake. You will visit and take photos outside Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to Saint Van Xuong and the famous General Tran Hung Dao of Vietnamese and world history, as well as The Huc Bridge. If you wish to enter the temple, you can buy an entrance ticket at your own expense.
- Trang Tien Ice Cream: A brand that has been close to the hearts of Hanoi residents and visitors alike for over 60 years. Trang Tien Ice Cream has become a cultural symbol of Hanoi's cuisine.
- Pedestrian Street: You will have time for shopping, taking pictures, and discovering unique Vietnamese cultural features. The pedestrian street is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
- Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s First University: This is an ancient structure, built on a large scale in October 1073 and still standing today. The Temple of Literature was built to honor Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An, the rector of Quoc Tu Giam, who represents the high ethical philosophy of Vietnamese education.
7:00 PM: Your guide will take you to dinner, where you can choose to enjoy Hanoi’s specialty dishes such as bun cha, eel vermicelli, or pho.
After dinner, you will board a double-decker bus to enjoy a panoramic view of Hanoi at night. The bus ride lasts for an hour and will take you to the following locations:
- First Stop:
- Monday to Friday: Departure from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
- Saturday and Sunday: Departure from Hanoi Opera House
- Le Thai To Statue
- St. Joseph's Cathedral – 4B Trang Thi Street
- Hanoi Flag Tower
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Quan Thanh Temple
- Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Cua Bac Church – 6 Hoang Dieu Street
- Thang Long Imperial Citadel – 26 Hoang Dieu Street
- Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam
- Hoa Lo Prison Relic
- Vietnamese Women's Museum
- Hanoi Opera House
- Hanoi Post Office
At the end of the bus tour, your guide will take you to Ta Hien Street, where you can enjoy street music or sip a drink at one of the bars. Ta Hien Street stays open all night.
Your guide will say goodbye, and you are free to continue exploring Hanoi at night.
TOUR BOOKING INFORMATION:
Cost: Please contact us for detailed pricing information.
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You can upgrade your hotel or make special requests; please contact our sales staff for assistance.
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
- Visa to Vietnam for foreign guests (excluding the $25 fee paid to the Vietnamese government).
- Transportation: New, comfortable tourist vehicles, ensure safety during the journey.
- Guides: Experienced and professional guides accompanying and caring for guests throughout the trip..
- Travel insurance: Maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per case of accident.
- Drinking water: 1 bottle of water per person per day.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
- Personal expenses: Any expenses incurred during the tour not included in the package, such as:
- Meal costs not specified in the program.
- Laundry, phone, and hotel services.
- Shopping and personal souvenirs.
- Beverages: Drinks not included in the main meal costs (e.g., soft drinks, beer, wine...).
- VAT: 10% VAT charges (if you request a receipt).
- Tips: Tips for drivers and guides ($5 per person per day).
- Additional costs due to force majeure: Due to bad weather or other reasons beyond the travel company's control (costs for rescheduling, additional services...).
NOTES:
- Health: Guests with health issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other chronic diseases should inform the guide in advance. The tour organizer is not responsible for any undisclosed or inaccurately reported health issues. Pregnant women or guests with chronic illnesses need to consult a doctor and sign a health commitment when participating in the tour.
- Itinerary Changes: The itinerary may change or be canceled depending on weather conditions, the actual situation at attractions, or requests from authorities. These changes are aimed at ensuring the safety of tourists and not affecting the travel experience.
- Refund Policy:
- Any activities or attractions in the tour that cannot be performed due to objective reasons (e.g., weather conditions, decisions from authorities...) will not be refunded.
- If guests cancel the tour or leave early for personal reasons, costs for unused activities will not be refunded.
- We will apply for a visa after the customer confirms the travel itinerary; this cost is non-refundable if the customer cancels the trip.
- Identification: Guests need to carry valid identification (ID card for Vietnamese guests, passport for international guests).
- Appropriate Clothing: For activities on the island, guests should prepare comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for beach activities and outdoor experiences like clam digging and fishing.
- Conservation Regulations: Guests are requested to comply with environmental protection and heritage conservation regulations at tourist sites and historical relics. If damage is caused at relic sites, guests will be responsible for compensation according to local regulations.
- Single Room Supplement: If a guest is traveling alone and cannot share a room with another guest, there will be a single room supplement. The company will try to arrange shared rooms, but if not possible, guests need to pay this supplement.
- Bring Personal Medications: Guests should bring personal medications (e.g., allergy medicine, cold medicine, digestive aids...) to ensure good health during the tour.
- Insurance Information: Travel insurance only covers accidents unrelated to chronic diseases or pre-existing conditions before the tour.
- Currency and Personal Spending: Shopping activities at attractions are not within the service scope of the travel company, so guests should consider carefully before making purchases.
