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Best Highlights of Hanoi Tour 5 Days
This is a great selection of the most popular tourist attractions in Hanoi Capital of North Vietnam, guides you through central Hanoi with interesting colonial buildings, historical museums, temples to a day at the fascinating Halong Bay admired by limestone formation & beautiful nature, and experience boat excursion to witness the charm of Trang An – One of The World’s Heritages in Vietnam.
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Places You Visit: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Trang An
Tour Type: Cultural, Historical, Classic, Leisure
DAY 1 | Hanoi – Arrival
DAY 2 | Full Day Hanoi City Tour, Cyclo Ride (Rickshaw) & Water Puppet Show
DAY 3 | Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Tour (Share-Tour)
DAY 4 | Hanoi – Trang An & Hao Lu – Hanoi
DAY 5 | Hanoi – Departure
At a Glance
4 nights in Hanoi
Or you can make it flexible to your own traveling schedule.
Tour Starts: Hanoi
Tour Ends: Hanoi
Click to enlarge the tour route
Tour Departure: Flexible
Package Price: Email us
Package Included
- Accommodation in double/twin room share
- Breakfast is provided by hotel
- All taxes are included
- Experienced local English speaking tour guide as programmed
- Round trip airport transfers
- Round trip shuttle bus for Halong Bay Day Tour
- Share Day tour to Halong Bay
- Travel in a private air conditioning vehicle
- 2 bottled water + 2 wet tissue/touring day
- Meals are mentioned in program
- All entrance fees
- All sightseeing & activities as programmed
- Boat excursion as programmed
- Vietnam approval visa letter (if required)
Package NOT Included
- Vietnam entry visa
- All stamping fees
- International/domestic flight tickets
- Cancellation, travel insurance, repatriation & baggage
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tipping and services are not mentioned
- Luggage handling
- Single supplement surcharge
- Lunch and dinner are not mentioned
- Peak Season surcharge from 22 Dec to 10 Jan & Chinese New Year
- Compulsory gala dinners on 24th & 31st Dec if required
- Late checkout & early check in
DAY 1 | Hanoi - Arrival
Meal: None
Upon your arrival at airport, you will be welcomed by escort tour guide (with sign name) and driver then transfer directly to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy free time at hotel or make your own highlight tour around central area.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 2 | Full Day Hanoi City Tour, Cyclo Ride (Rickshaw) & Water Puppet Show
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. The city tour begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh and the nation’s founder, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and through October – November), the colonial Presidential Palace which was originally the French Governor Office and the rural style of Ho Chi Minh’s house. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, visit the One Pillar Pagoda – built in the 11th Century. Continue to the Temple of Literature known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070. Have lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, resume visit one of remarkable Hanoi’s museums including Fine Arts museum or Museum of Military History. Next, we’re heading to Hoan Kiem Lake – is the center point of Hanoi whose name is “The Return Sword Lake” that leads to Ngoc Son Temple. Your discovery is inspired by an hour cycle orientation of the Old Quarter with its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past. Finish the tour at the Thang Long Opera Theatre admired by a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 3 | Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Tour (Share-Tour)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. Be ready at hotel’s lobby for being picked up by shuttle bus for the journey (3.5 hrs) to Halong Bay. Enjoy charming landscape of The Red River Delta before getting on board. Have lunch while the cruise is sliding slowly along the fascinating Halong Bay for sightseeing, immerse into fabulous scenery of this world heritage site, grab the natural beauty, caves, limestone islands rising from the clear emerald waters. You may like to do kayaking activities or just peacefully explore around the caves by bamboo boat. Return to the harbor then disembark, transferred by shuttle bus back to your hotel in Hanoi then have your own free time in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 4 | Hanoi – Trang An & Hao Lu – Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We head out of hotel at 8.00am to Trang An Eco Tourism complex. The Trang An Grottoes has an area of 1,500 hectares, take a sampan to see limestone ranges, valleys, caves and rivers. There are many valleys like Tran Temple valley, May valley, Khong Valley, Nau Ruou Valley (Wine brewing valley). The Grottoes area is considered as a great rock – garden locating in a vast lake. Have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Hanoi. On the way stop at Hoa Lu – the site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. Have a guided tour around the ancient temples of Hoa Lu – served as natural citadels to protect Royal City circled by high limestone mountain. Return back to your hotel in Hanoi then have your own free time in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 5 | Hanoi – Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Have the rest of your own free time in Hanoi then you’ll be met by our driver (no guide) at hotel’s lobby then transfers to airport for flight departure for your next destination.
Say Goodbye to Vietnam.
Note: The below selected hotels are standard 3 & 4* hotels we normally recommend and tour price will be quoted basing on these hotel categories or similar. If you prefer higher standard, 4 – 5* budgets or any luxury hotels in your mind, please don’t hesitate let us know then we will provide quotation accordingly.
Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam
Location is in one of the most traditional and crowded parts of the heart of Hanoi. Offers luxurious accommodations and full modern facilities with premium services served by our trained staffs. When you stay at Angel Palace Hotel Hanoi, we will make sure that you get the best experience during your trip in Hanoi.
www.angelpalacehotel.com.vn/en/
Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam
A warm welcome to your Hanoi’s Home suite home, located in the old tranquil French quarter while only minutes from the busy and crowded center of the capital. Discover our international qualified 4 stars service with our fountain swimming pool, right by our open gym with the picturesque view of the whole exquisite city; experience all the finest cuisine in our luxurious restaurants.
http://lacasahotel.com.vn
Why This Private Tour!
- + Tour Overview
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Places You Visit: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Trang An
Tour Type: Cultural, Historical, Classic, Leisure
DAY 1 | Hanoi – Arrival
DAY 2 | Full Day Hanoi City Tour, Cyclo Ride (Rickshaw) & Water Puppet Show
DAY 3 | Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Tour (Share-Tour)
DAY 4 | Hanoi – Trang An & Hao Lu – Hanoi
DAY 5 | Hanoi – Departure
At a Glance
4 nights in Hanoi
Or you can make it flexible to your own traveling schedule.Tour Starts: Hanoi
Tour Ends: HanoiClick to enlarge the tour route
Tour Departure: Flexible
Package Price: Email us
Package Included
- Accommodation in double/twin room share
- Breakfast is provided by hotel
- All taxes are included
- Experienced local English speaking tour guide as programmed
- Round trip airport transfers
- Round trip shuttle bus for Halong Bay Day Tour
- Share Day tour to Halong Bay
- Travel in a private air conditioning vehicle
- 2 bottled water + 2 wet tissue/touring day
- Meals are mentioned in program
- All entrance fees
- All sightseeing & activities as programmed
- Boat excursion as programmed
- Vietnam approval visa letter (if required)
Package NOT Included
- Vietnam entry visa
- All stamping fees
- International/domestic flight tickets
- Cancellation, travel insurance, repatriation & baggage
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tipping and services are not mentioned
- Luggage handling
- Single supplement surcharge
- Lunch and dinner are not mentioned
- Peak Season surcharge from 22 Dec to 10 Jan & Chinese New Year
- Compulsory gala dinners on 24th & 31st Dec if required
- Late checkout & early check in
- + Itinerary Detail
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DAY 1 | Hanoi - Arrival
Meal: None
Upon your arrival at airport, you will be welcomed by escort tour guide (with sign name) and driver then transfer directly to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy free time at hotel or make your own highlight tour around central area.
Overnight in HanoiDAY 2 | Full Day Hanoi City Tour, Cyclo Ride (Rickshaw) & Water Puppet Show
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. The city tour begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh and the nation’s founder, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and through October – November), the colonial Presidential Palace which was originally the French Governor Office and the rural style of Ho Chi Minh’s house. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, visit the One Pillar Pagoda – built in the 11th Century. Continue to the Temple of Literature known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070. Have lunch at a selected local restaurant.Afternoon, resume visit one of remarkable Hanoi’s museums including Fine Arts museum or Museum of Military History. Next, we’re heading to Hoan Kiem Lake – is the center point of Hanoi whose name is “The Return Sword Lake” that leads to Ngoc Son Temple. Your discovery is inspired by an hour cycle orientation of the Old Quarter with its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past. Finish the tour at the Thang Long Opera Theatre admired by a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Overnight in HanoiDAY 3 | Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Tour (Share-Tour)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. Be ready at hotel’s lobby for being picked up by shuttle bus for the journey (3.5 hrs) to Halong Bay. Enjoy charming landscape of The Red River Delta before getting on board. Have lunch while the cruise is sliding slowly along the fascinating Halong Bay for sightseeing, immerse into fabulous scenery of this world heritage site, grab the natural beauty, caves, limestone islands rising from the clear emerald waters. You may like to do kayaking activities or just peacefully explore around the caves by bamboo boat. Return to the harbor then disembark, transferred by shuttle bus back to your hotel in Hanoi then have your own free time in the evening.
Overnight in HanoiDAY 4 | Hanoi – Trang An & Hao Lu – Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We head out of hotel at 8.00am to Trang An Eco Tourism complex. The Trang An Grottoes has an area of 1,500 hectares, take a sampan to see limestone ranges, valleys, caves and rivers. There are many valleys like Tran Temple valley, May valley, Khong Valley, Nau Ruou Valley (Wine brewing valley). The Grottoes area is considered as a great rock – garden locating in a vast lake. Have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Hanoi. On the way stop at Hoa Lu – the site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. Have a guided tour around the ancient temples of Hoa Lu – served as natural citadels to protect Royal City circled by high limestone mountain. Return back to your hotel in Hanoi then have your own free time in the evening.
Overnight in HanoiDAY 5 | Hanoi – Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Have the rest of your own free time in Hanoi then you’ll be met by our driver (no guide) at hotel’s lobby then transfers to airport for flight departure for your next destination.
Say Goodbye to Vietnam. - + Proposed Hotels
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Note: The below selected hotels are standard 3 & 4* hotels we normally recommend and tour price will be quoted basing on these hotel categories or similar. If you prefer higher standard, 4 – 5* budgets or any luxury hotels in your mind, please don’t hesitate let us know then we will provide quotation accordingly.
Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam
Location is in one of the most traditional and crowded parts of the heart of Hanoi. Offers luxurious accommodations and full modern facilities with premium services served by our trained staffs. When you stay at Angel Palace Hotel Hanoi, we will make sure that you get the best experience during your trip in Hanoi.
www.angelpalacehotel.com.vn/en/Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam
A warm welcome to your Hanoi’s Home suite home, located in the old tranquil French quarter while only minutes from the busy and crowded center of the capital. Discover our international qualified 4 stars service with our fountain swimming pool, right by our open gym with the picturesque view of the whole exquisite city; experience all the finest cuisine in our luxurious restaurants.
http://lacasahotel.com.vn - + About Tour!
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Why This Private Tour!
This private tailor-made tour provides plenty of flexibility, 100% free hassle that ensures you’re satisfied with the journey. It doesn’t matter you wish to switch around the touring days of sightseeing or tour activities, we have our experienced team who always take care of you when you’re going on the tour with us. You will have your own private tour guide and driver on your touring days (or without guide unless mentioned), they’re friendly, knowledgeable, informative and advisable. While being on the journey, you are NOT definitely forced to do a thing dislike and you’re not taken to a place where a scam appears. All tour services are clearly offered as we mentioned in the itinerary and of course, there is no hidden cost.
How to get your journey started!
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