Hanoi and Halong Bay are two of the most famous tourism destinations in Vietnam. Enjoy this 5-day 4-night tour discovering Hanoi and Halong and have an unforgettable trip.
Visit many places of interest in Hanoi such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One-Pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature.
Explore the popular highlights of Halong bay like Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Grotto, Tuan Chau Island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
Discover both the history and culture of Vietnam. Enjoy stunning Vietnamese dishes and learn more about the daily life of locals. Discover Hanoi Old Quarter on a cyclo tour and explore Van Phuc Silk Village to learn more about the daily activities of Vietnamese craftsmen.
17:00 - 18:00: After picking you up from the hotel, you will be taken to a home in Hanoi for the dinner.
On welcoming you to the host’s house, you will be offered a cup of hot green tea - as a traditional custom of Vietnamese family used to showing respect to their guests.
Then you will come to the dining room and enjoy the meal prepared by the host. You will have a chance to try the traditional dishes in a cosy atmosphere at home.
See how the local enjoy their dinner, what their kitchen looks like, and also witness some customs during the meal: the children need to invite the elders before eating and after finishing meal, you will be shown how to use chopsticks in the traditional manner, and how to put chopsticks to express that we finished meal. Through all of that, you will clearly see the difference between Western and Eastern dining etiquette.
The tour will end at around 20:00 - 21:00 and you will be dropped off at the hotel.
Book this trip and explore Hanoi on a motorbike. Experience the hidden charms of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, along with an experienced driver. The tour starts from Hanoi's Old Quarter at 5:30 am after your guide picks you up from your hotel in the morning.
Enjoy the fresh morning air of Hanoi as you travel through its roads and alleys. Visit some of the most famous destinations of the city. See the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the founding father of modern Vietnam; and the Long Bien Bridge, a cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects Long Bien and Hoan Kiem, two of Hanoi's districts.
Beside visiting the city's famous destinations, you also have the chance to trying a special Vietnamese drink, egg coffee, a frothy beverage prepared with whisked egg yolk mixed with coffee. We will drive you back to your hotel after the tour is over.
Had an amazing time travelling with truetravels, especially with Leo as my guide for my Vietnam trip, who was always willing to help me out and was very entertaining to be around. Overall I would highly recommend this trip as it had something for everyone to enjoy.
City sightseeingWalking tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut
Age Range
18-40 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Ho
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Kampot, Koh Rong Island
7.30-8.00 am: you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and be transferred by van to Mai Chau.
On the way, you will admire the incredibly beautiful landscapes and countryside villages.
Around 10.a.m, you will have a short break before taking some incredible photos of Mai Chau Valley.
Around 12:15, you will have time for lunch featuring traditional dishes in a local village (vegetarian also available)
After lunch, you will join in a bicycle ride with local tour guide, to observe farmers working in farms, weaving scarves as well as to explore the surrounding peaceful villages.
Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Had an absolute blast on the tour, met so many great people and seen some unreal sights!! Dan and Catty are both legends and done everything they could to make sure everyone had the best time ever and really made our trip one to remember, thanks for everything guys ’–
Cooking classesChill out
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Home-stay, Bungalow, Guest House
Age Range
18-55 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Siem Reap, Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Siem Reap, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Kampot, Koh Rong Island, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, Angkor Wat, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Phangan, Phi Phi Islands
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Pak Beng, Chiang Khong, Chiang Mai, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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From south to north, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of welcoming locals,
varied cuisine and diverse landscapes. Unlock the mysteries of the
Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, explore the beautiful lakes and
boulevards of Hanoi, mingle with the locals while staying at a
Mekong Delta guesthouse, float to sleep on a traditional junk boat in
Halong Bay, and eat breakfast the local way in Hue. Experience
historical temples, laze on the spectacular coastline, gorge on
delicious banquets and explore lively cities – all with a touch of
comfort – on this 15-day Classic Vietnam adventure.
Local culture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Ha
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Hoi An
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Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam offers you everything from stunning places of interest to relaxing and pleasant atmosphere of the city. If you are curious to discover the gems of Hanoi then join in this interesting tour of Hanoi - Free & Easy.
This tour gives you a great chance to explore Hanoi on your own, admire the spectacular sceneries, enjoy Hanoi dishes and savor its specialties, and learn more about the daily life of Hanoians.
Moreover, this free and easy tour will give you the opportunity to discover Hanoi's surroundings such as Halong bay and traditional craft villages. You are sure to have a memorable experience in Hanoi.
I can definitely recommend a trip with G-Adventures to everyone. Whoever doesn't have the energy or time to prepare their trip and is open to meeting new people is in good hands here. You also have the opportunity to learn about the background stories of the individual countries and support local people or villages. I will definitely do more trips with G-Adentures in my future.
River cruiseMountains
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Bangkok, Ko Tao, Koh Tao, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Phong NHA, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Pak Beng, Chiang Khong, Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jok, Pa Khao Lam, Surat Thani, Khao Sok, Koh Pha Ngan, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong Island, Chambok Homestay, Ho Chi Minh City
Meet your tour guide at the chosen destination around Hanoi Old Quarter at 08:00 - 08:30. Start the trip by visiting the Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake. You shall also get to explore Ho Chi Minh complex, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; his house-on-stilt and One pillar pagoda – modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.
Next up is the Temple of Literature which was constructed in the year 1070 as a dedication to Confucius, sages and scholars. It was also the first university of Viet Nam. Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter around 12:30 pm.
After lunch, we will spend some time exploring the daily life of the locals living in Bat Trang, a traditional village that is famous for ceramic making. Visit local showrooms and see how they model the products.
Finally, visit the legendary Hoan Kiem lake. Also explore the Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to Tran Hung Dao - General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians. We drop you at your hotel around 15:30 pm. Tour ends.
Vietnam is well known as a country has a range of different and delicious foods. Joining with us, you will have a chance to taste so many kinds of popular street foods, which is also considered as our unique heritage culture.
ITINERARY
Our guide will meet you in the hotel in central Old Quarter (or our appointment if you stay away the Old Quarter). This is a walking tour so that you will have a lot of chances to meet locals, to hear interesting stories and to experience the local lifestyle in closest way. During the way, our guide will give you a short brief information about Northern and particular Hanoian food typical. Walk around the Old Quarter to taste some popular food on street vender, which is forming our unique culture/habit. Visit some café/restaurants that is kept from generation to generation. With over 1000 year of history, surely you will have unforgettable memories with those hundred-year old shops.
From charming Hanoi with its fading colonial architecture and national monuments, to the spellbinding scenery of Halong Bay and the steamy city of Saigon on the edge of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam is as colorful as it is diverse. See the very best of vibrant Vietnam, in 10 captivating days and discover the highlights of each destination.
This tour is suitable for the travelers who are in Vietnam for the first time. Joining in this trip, you will have a chance to discover the natural beauty from the north to the south of Vietnam such as Halong Bay, the wonder of UNESCO, the Perfume river in Hue, the granary of Mekong Delta and its floating village.
You will also explore the cultural beauty of Vietnam such as Hanoi: a hub for the history and the culture of Vietnam, Hoi An the ancient town and the first commercial port of the central area, Hue the ancient citadel, and Ho Chi Minh, the most active and modern city in Vietnam.
Moreover, during the trip, you can interact with local people and get to know about their daily life. The combination of history, discovery, natural beauty and UNESCO sites will give you an overall tour of Vietnam.
Culinary
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary, My Tho
The Perfume Pagoda is a nice landscape and a vast complex of Buddhist temples, it is shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains. It has biggest festival start from January until to April which draws large numbers of pilgrims from across Vietnam visiting every year. When you go there you not only sightseeing a landscape but also you have knowledge about Buddhism.
Perfume Pagoda land of Buddhism
- 08.00 a.m: Depart for the 2-hour journey to the Perfume Pagoda. Enjoy the scenic drive through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta, to one of northern Vietnam’s holiest of sites.
- 10.00 a.m: On arrival board a private rowing boat for the relaxing hours’ cruise down the Yen River, along the way stop at Den Trinh (Presentation shrine), also known as Den Quan Lon (Shrine of High-ranking Mandarin), built to worship one of the generals of a Hung King.
- 11.00 a.m: Disembark and follow a stone flagged path to Thien Tru.
- 11.30 a.m: Continue the walk uphill around 45 minutes to Huong Tich Chu, “Pagoda of the Perfumed Vestige”. The pagoda is one of the most important to the Mahayana Buddhists of Vietnam.
At the top you will be rewarded with a fine view, after visiting pagoda, start the journey back down the mountain.
Note: As an option there is a cable car which can be taken instead of walking (not included).
- 14.00 p.m: Have lunch at local restaurant.
- 15.00 p.m: Visit Thien Tru, which is located on Mount Lao is built shelves in 1467, King Le Thanh Tong Quang Thuan dating to the 8th.
- 15.30 p.m: Return by rowing boat to the vehicle for transfer back to Hanoi, arriving Hanoi in the late afternoon.
- 19.00: Tour finishes.