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Hanoi Day Trip Itinerary

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Overview

Discover the vibrant city of Hanoi on our unique one day itinerary. Begin by exploring the Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi's oldest pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island. Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex to see his embalmed remains and explore the surrounding grounds. Marvel at the One Pillar Pagoda, the world's most unusual pagoda. Dress modestly when visiting temples and pagodas. Explore the Vietnam Ethnology Museum or the Women's Museum to learn about the country's diverse culture. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at our restaurant. Lastly, visit the Temple of Literature and the historic Hoa Lo Prison Museum, known as the "Hanoi Hilton."

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Itinerary

  • Pick up by our friendly guide and begin exploring Hanoi City.
  • Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda in West Lake, which is located on Golden Fish Island. It was established in the sixth century and is Ha Noi's oldest pagoda.
  • Then visit Ho Chi Minh complex where Ho Chi Minh's embalmed remains and then go around the grounds to see two residences where he lived and worked from 1954 until 1969. Then head to One Pillar Pagoda, which worships the Godess of Mercy and is the world's most unusual padoga.
  • When visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas, visitors should dress modestly, covering their shoulders to knees...
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays and is closed for at least two months (15th June-15th August) for yearly maintenance, however you may still photograph it and tour the surrounding region.
  • Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of the 54 ethnic groups that make up the country of Vietnam.
  • We will visit the Women's Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum, which is closed on Mondays.
  • Come to our restaurant for lunch. You may sample Vietnamese food with eight delectable meals.
  • Temple of Literature - Vietnam's earliest university, founded in the 11th century Hoa Lo Prison Museum, which was first used by French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and afterwards by North Vietnam for US POWs during the Vietnam War. During this later time, American POWs referred to it as the "Hanoi Hilton."

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Halong Bay entry fee
  • Vietnamese lunch on Halong Bay Cruise
  • A small bottle of water
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Kayak or bamboo boat
  • Visit the Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Titov Island
  • Swimming on the beach
  • Hike on Titov Island

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • Others not mentioned nor specified above

Policies

[***] Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather,... so the finished time could be later than expecting.
  • Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • We are not responsible for your lateness.
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.

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