Tour Highlights:
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi on Westlake.
- Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
- Discover the diverse cultures of Vietnam at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or the Women’s Museum on Mondays).
- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch with 8 local specialities.
- Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university from the 11th century.
- Explore Hoa Lo Prison Museum, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War.
From $55
Detailed Itinerary:
- 8:00-8:30: Pick up by our local guide to start your Hanoi adventure.
- 8:45: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, nestled on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.
- 9:30: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum), including the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, his historic houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit the unique One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy
***Please note:
- Dress modestly: cover shoulders to knees at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed for maintenance from June 15th to August 15th.
- During maintenance, you can still take pictures and visit the surrounding area of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
- 11:15: Immerse yourself in the rich culture at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
***Note: We will visit the Women's Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
- 12:45: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch with 8 local specialities.
14:00-14:15: Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university from the 11th century.
15:15: Explore Hoa Lo Prison Museum, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War.
16:15-16:30: Return to your hotel, concluding a day full of discovery and cultural enrichment.
- TOUR INCLUDED
-Limousine Bus/Shuttle bus during the trip
-English speaking guide ( at least 5 years of experience)
-A bottle of water
-Entrance tickets
-Vietnamese lunch (can see menu)
- TOUR EXCLUDED
-Drink for lunch
-Tips for guide & driver
-Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
- CHILDREN POLICY
-From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (Surcharged 5 usd/seat for shuttle bus and 10 usd/seat for limousine bus)
-From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
-From 9 years old and up: 100% of adults
- SPECIAL NOTES:
-Should bring the necessary things such as : cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella ,sun block …( depending on the weather)
-Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done in the end of the tour.
-Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
-The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on our guide’s arrangement
