08:00 - 08:30: The vehicle will pick you up from hotels in the Old Quarter or the Hanoi Opera House to begin the Hanoi City Tour. In the morning, you will visit:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda – located on an island to the east of West Lake (Tay Ho District). This nearly 1,500-year-old pagoda is considered the oldest in Thang Long – Hanoi. The pagoda's architecture harmoniously combines solemnity and antiquity with the elegant scenery of a vast, serene lake. It was the Buddhist center of the Thang Long citadel during the Ly and Tran dynasties.
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his stilt house, and fish pond, along with a visit to One Pillar Pagoda.
- Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam: Considered the first university in Vietnam, this ancient structure, built on a large scale in October 1073, has stood the test of time. The Temple of Literature was constructed to honor Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An, the principal of Quoc Tu Giam, representing the high ethical philosophy of Vietnamese education.
Lunch: Your guide will take you to a restaurant for lunch.
Afternoon: The tour continues with:
- Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a complex of relics tied to the history of Thang Long – Dong Kinh and Hanoi, starting from the pre-Thang Long period (Annam Protectorate in the 7th century), through the Dinh – Early Le dynasties, flourishing under the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties, and becoming Hanoi under the Nguyen dynasty. This grand architectural structure was built by successive dynasties and is one of Vietnam's most important heritage sites.
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison, previously a prison located in Hanoi, also known as Central Prison or ironically as the "Hanoi Hilton." It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partially demolished in 1990, it is now a museum.
- Hoan Kiem Lake (also known as Sword Lake): Discover the Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake. You will visit and take photos outside Ngoc Son Temple, which is dedicated to Saint Van Xuong and the famous General Tran Hung Dao of Vietnamese and world history, along with The Huc Bridge. If you wish to enter the temple, you may purchase tickets at your own expense.
16:00: End of the Hanoi City Tour. The vehicle will take you back to your hotel in the Old Quarter, or you can hire a cyclo at your own expense for a ride around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, or attend a water puppet show (showtimes may vary depending on the period).
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.
