HANOI CAPITAL TOUR

Itinerary

HANOI CAPITAL TOUR

Duration: 01 day / Transportation: Car / Departure: Daily

Detailed itinerary:

08:00-08:30: Pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter or at the Opera House for a sightseeing tour of the capital city Hanoi. In the morning, the tour includes:

- Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake: The pagoda is located on an island in the eastern part of West Lake (Tay Ho district). With a history of nearly 1500 years with a Bodhi tree hundreds of years old originating from India, it is considered the oldest pagoda in Thang Long - Hanoi. The pagoda's architecture harmoniously combines solemnity and antiquity with elegant scenery amidst the serene backdrop of a vast lake. It was the Buddhist center of the imperial capital Thang Long during the Ly and Tran dynasties.

- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (including the Mausoleum and the stilt house area) - This is where the great leader lived and worked from 1954 until the final years of his life. Here, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the simple life of Uncle Ho. In addition, you will have the opportunity to stop by the One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.

Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the Mausoleum Management Board will conduct maintenance on the Mausoleum. Visitors will only be able to visit the exterior of the Mausoleum and then proceed to visit the stilt house area, the fish pond, and the One Pillar Pagoda.

• The Ethnology Museum, where many cultural artifacts of all 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam are preserved and displayed. This is the newest museum but perhaps will be one of the most outstanding and interesting not only in Hanoi but also in Vietnam. It has both indoor and outdoor sections, while the indoor exhibition provides extensive information, display, and outdoor activities making the museum stand out from the rest. There are some houses modeled after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those in the North and Central Highlands.

On Monday, the Ethnology Museum is closed so it will be replaced with a visit to the Women's Museum.

Lunch: The group will have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter area and take a rest. Guests can take a few minutes after the meal to stroll and learn about the names of Hanoi's 36 streets...

Afternoon: Guests continue to visit:

- Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam. It is an ancient architecture, built on a large scale in October 1073, and still exists today. The Temple of Literature was built to worship Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An - the principal of the National University - representing the high moral philosophy of Vietnamese education.

- Visit Hoa Lo Prison, formerly known as a prison in Hanoi, Vietnam, also known as Central Prison or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partially destroyed in 1990, it is now used as a museum.

4:00 PM: End of the Hanoi City Tour program, the car will take guests back to their hotel, or depending on the guests' preferences, the car can take them to the Shark Jaw area for independent exploration (self-pay for any expenses) at one of the following locations, then guests will return to their hotel on their own:

• Take a stroll to explore Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, to learn about Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple worshiping Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - famous generals in Vietnamese and world history and The Huc Bridge.
• Rent a cyclo or electric car to tour the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area.
• Buy tickets to watch water puppet performances.

See you again, dear guests!

TOUR PRICE: VND / GUEST

(applicable for individual guests joining a group)

Includes:

• Air-conditioned car transportation as per itinerary
• 01 lunch meal as per tour standards
• Drinks: 01 bottle of water/per person/day
• Entrance tickets once at all specified sightseeing spots in the itinerary
• Experienced and enthusiastic tour guide

Excludes:

• VAT invoice (no invoice requested, no additional charge)
• Beverages during meals and other personal expenses
• Sightseeing expenses outside the program
• Other services and costs not mentioned in the program
• Tip for drivers and guides:
• In case guests are satisfied with the service of the driver and guide, they may tip at their discretion. The tip amount is entirely voluntary but typically starts from 50,000 VND/guest/day.
• Tip regulations for foreign guests: 3 USD/guest/day

Dress code note:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes or appropriate attire
• When visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, refrain from wearing shorts or skirts above the knees.

Children (please read carefully to understand the child policy):

• Children aged 1-4 years old are free of charge (parents are responsible for all related expenses and they do not occupy a seat in the car). Only one child per two adults is eligible for free service; from the second child onwards, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
• Children aged 5-9 years old will be charged 75% of the tour price (with separate meals and seats on the car).
• Children aged 10 years and above are considered adults.

Other general notes:

• No refund will be provided for any unused services during the tour.
• The tour guide has the right to adjust the order of sightseeing spots to suit the specific conditions of each departure day while ensuring all specified sights are visited within the program.

(*) Customer's responsibility:

• Customers are responsible for their health and chronic diseases (cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders...), congenital diseases, hidden diseases, HIV AIDS, mental and neurological disorders, and pregnant women... are diseases not within the scope of insurance. When necessary, customers must provide a written commitment regarding their health condition when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for cases where customers fail to declare their illnesses truthfully or for cases falling outside the scope of travel insurance within the tour.
• Customers must preserve their property in all cases and all places during the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for the loss of money, valuables, airline tickets, and personal property of customers during the trip.