Hanoi's traffic-clogged streets can be overwhelming for locals, expats and tourists alike. This tour takes you out of the smog and guides you to an ancient village known for its beautiful houses and narrow alleys. Perfect to see life outside the city or perhaps take some photographs.
Itinerary:
08:15 am: Our driver & tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then travel west of Hanoi to visit Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where many old houses stand preserved.
As you walk along tiny ancient alleys; visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu hamlet - the only hamlet whose original village entrance gate remains intact, dedicated to national heroes.
Have an opportunity to talk with the locals in their ancient houses by visiting the ancient house of Mr Lam, Mr Ha and Mr Huyen. Your special lunch with Vietnamese food will also take place in one of these traditional ancient houses.
In the afternoon, we continue driving to visit Mia Pagoda (another hamlet in Duong Lam village), it was built in the 15th century and houses 287 statues of all sizes, among which include famous sculptures such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities.
Finally, visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung.
Driving back Hanoi the tour finishes around 5:00 pm at your hotel. Good bye and see you again!
Asia is famous for its street food, with each country being so unique and diverse. Vietnam is no exception and the street food of Hanoi should not be missed by any traveller! Vietnamese food has a lot to offer, but finding where and what is the main challenge when visiting the bustling Old Town of Hanoi. On this tour, our expert guide takes you by the hand and allows you to sample some of the most famous dishes to some of Vietnams hidden delights.
We start the street food walking tour with an insight into traditional Vietnamese food at different eateries. Well, the first stop is near the Hoan Kiem Lake called "Bun Cha". It is mixed grilled pork meat with noodle and sweet & sour sauce.
Then, we could continue to tour with other food. On the way, the guide will tell about history of the Old Quarter and Hanoi whilst you observe locals' daily life and work.
The guide will then take you to one of the best cafés in Hanoi. You'll be so surprised until you savor the drink with an off-putting name yet delicious taste - egg-coffee.
Next, you'll go to Quan Chuong Gate - an architectural work and a cultural, historical and geographical vestige of Hanoi. This gate has been one of the twenty-one city gates of Hanoi since 1749. We'll also stop by the traditional house at 87 Ma May street is typical of the traditional architecture in the Old Quarter. It was recognized as Vietnamese National Heritage in 2004.
When we leave the old house, it's time for drinks. Enjoy local beer (draught beer) with chips at the "international" corner Ta Hien where each night, hundreds of travelers and a large number of locals flock here to hang out. Rest on small plastic stools, drink beer and observe the local daily life of the Old Quarter.
If your stomach still has some space, keep going to try the steamed rice pancake rolls (banh cuon). This dish is made from rice starch and maybe grilled pork, if you choose.
We finish the tour at Hoan Kiem lake. Before saying goodbye, the guide will tell a legend story referring to this lake. Then, you can either continue exploring on your own, take a taxi or ask the guide's assistance for directions to get back the hotel and suggestions anything.
We were a group traveling together, and this tour was enjoyable. Each country offered something different. The highlight for us was definitely exploring Angkor Wat, Hoi An - lantern town and unwind on Phuket beaches together, unforgettable. Thank you to the team for making it easy to enjoy every moment.
The food, the laughs, the experiences, the people, the Henry, the everything! If anyone is ever doubting these trips they have no idea what they're missing. Loved it all and will be a life long G traveller.
Mountain flights
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Bungalow, Guest House, Luxury Hotel
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phong
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phong NHA, Hue, Hoi An, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Kanchanaburi, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Vinh
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I felt the G Adventures tour provided experiences you could not get on your own, and made the travel stress-free. You spend the time enjoying the experiences and not having to think about logistics. The local guides and CEO were all fantastic cultural translators who went the extra mile to provide a rich experience.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Sleeper Train, Guest House, Villa
Take an unforgettable adventure through two of the most colourful yet contrasting cultures in South East Asia. Starting off in Vietnam, you’ll cruise through dramatic karst scenery on a boat tour of Ha Long Bay, step back into the world of the country's last emperors in Hue, soak up the old-world charm of Hoi An and experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. In Cambodia, discover the country's fascinating history and culture in Phnom Penh's heaving streets and the temples of Angkor. This is a journey that draws you away from the crowds and into heart and soul of a captivating region.
Local cultureCity sightseeing
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Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An
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Everything went according to plan. Vietnam and Cambodia were beautiful and interesting. All the services were high quality, and the team took excellent care of us. I highly recommend it!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
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Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Ho
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An
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Travelling in this way helps you to see so much in a short space of time. The hassle of working out the itinerary and logistics is done for you but still aowinv you to make choices of what you would like to see and do. As a solo traveller its a great way to see the world and make new friends with like minded people.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Sleeper Train, Guest House, Villa
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Vang
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Vang Vieng, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Chiang Mai, Chiang Khong, Muang Pakbèng, Luang Prabang
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You will be picked up at your hotel to enjoy the West Lake Route of Hanoi on Motorbike half day tour.
You can ride a motorbike by yourself or sit on backseat to experience a full circle of the West Lake (around 17 kms). There are 3-4 ancient pagodas and temples in the surrounding area for you to choose such as: Tao Sach, Tu Lieu, Tran Quoc pagoda; and PhuTay Ho and Mau Lieu Hanh temples.
You can also enjoy your free time relaxing in a lakeside coffee shop by tasting some Vietnamese coffee and tea.
Although this tour can be done all year round, the best time to do the West Lake Route tour is during the spring and autumn when the view of West Lake is even more romantic with cool breezes, refreshing smell of grass and the powdered gold sunshine.
You are also free to choose traditional cuisine of Hanoi for your meal after the tour.
The trip ends at your hotel.
Our experience with this tour operator was great. Dat's impeccable service and communication was fantastic. The local guides took care the trip well. The entire itinerary was thoughtfully curated, leaving us eager to return and uncover more of Asia's wonders.
Local cultureCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-90 yrs
Operated in
english, german, spanish
Destinations
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Bangkok, Hoa
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Bangkok, Hoa Lu, Angkor Wat, Ayutthaya, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap
My wife and I truly enjoyed this incredible tour. The 3-star hotels exceeded our expectations, not only in comfort, but also in location, allowing us to easily explore local life. Every pickup was seamless. The tours themselves were well-organized and each experience was memorable. Honestly, our only regret is not having more time in each of these amazing places!
A special thanks to our dedicated rep, Evelyn, who supported us throughout the trip. This was a 5/5 experience, and we’ll absolutely be recommending it to family, friends, and colleagues!
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Lu
Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Bangkok, Ha Long Bay, Mekong Delta
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Best holiday ever... and the next G Adventures trip is already booked!
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Sleeper Train, Guest House, Villa
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bangkok, Vang Vieng, Vientiane
Bangkok, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Chiang Khong, Muang Pakbèng, Luang Prabang
Thanks to Dat's excellent service and communication, our trip was seamless from start to finish. The local guides were knowledgeable, and we experienced a lot. Our time in Vietnam and Thailand was great. We plan a return trip to further destinations with this local tour operator.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Bangkok, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Cu Chi Tunnels
Join us as we take you through the streets of Hanoi, acquainting you with some of its major landmarks and a rich history that goes back by thousands of years. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or meet you outside the Hanoi Opera House.
Meet your group members and Vietnamese female drivers who will be there with you throughout the journey. Start the city tour after a safety briefing. See some of the major landmarks of the capital such as the Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market, Cua Bac Catholic Church, the Flag Tower of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Thang Long Citadel.
Enjoy typical Vietnamese street food before driving to West Lake, the biggest freshwater lake in the capital. Visit the Tay Ho Temple, located near this massive urban water body, and learn about Northern Vietnamese culture. Drive past the historic Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi. End your tour with a glass of egg coffee, popular among the locals. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel after that.