Full Day Tour Explore Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port

By Authentic Travel VIETNAM

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Embark on a full-day tour exploring the rich history and vibrant culture of Hanoi, starting from the Halong Cruise Port. Your journey will take you through some of the most iconic landmarks of the city. Begin with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a tribute to Vietnam's beloved leader. Next, admire the peaceful beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi, located on the serene West Lake. Discover the poignant history of Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” a historical site that once held American POWs during the Vietnam War. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, offering a glimpse into the country's deep academic and cultural roots. Unwind at Hoan Kiem Lake, a tranquil spot in the heart of Hanoi, where you can enjoy the picturesque surroundings and learn about the legend of the lake. This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, offering a comprehensive view of Hanoi's rich heritage.

Activity location

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh Square
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Halong International Cruise Port
- Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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Full Day Tour Explore Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port

9h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$403.30 x 1 AdultNZ$403.30

Total

Until Thu, 24 Apr

What's included, what's not

Private car between Hanoi and Halong Bay
Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
Entrance fees and sightseeing
English speaking tour guide
Visit higlight of HANOI City
Drinks and Personal expenses
Tips for driver/guide is appreciated

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Activity itinerary

Halong International Cruise Port (Pass by)

7.00 - 07:30 am : Upon you arrive at Halong Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi city by motorway within 2,5 hours drive

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

1h
Admission ticket included

10.00: Arrive in Hanoi, our guide will take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum which is the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho (it will close on some days). President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where one worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique Padoga in the world.

Chua Tran Quoc

1h
Admission ticket included

11h00: Nestled on a serene island in Hanoi’s West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda stands as a timeless testament to Vietnam’s rich spiritual heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple, with its intricate architecture and tranquil ambiance, offers a glimpse into the soul of Hanoi

Temple of Literature & National University

1h
Admission ticket included

12h00: To continue the trip, our car will take you to the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. As the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a popular cultural and historical relic in every Hanoi travel tour. Visiting this place, you will be enchanted by its grandeur and serenity. Here, you will have a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history of development from the early days

Hoa Lo Prison

2h
Admission ticket included

13h00: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, we continute going to visit Hoa Lo Prison which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for US prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.

Ngoc Son Temple

1h
Admission ticket included

15h00: Driver back city centre to see Hoan Kiem Lake or also called ” Sword Lake” in English. This place is the heart and soul of Hanoi. This is the part of town where the commercial streets of modern Hanoi meet the ancient 36 streets and numerous alleys amongst temples, pagodas and lakes. And guests also visit Ngoc Son Temple which is right in the centre of the serene lake, a prominent temple sitting on a small island. The sacred temple, along with other architectures, create a historical complex that has been the pride of Hanoian for hundreds of years.

Halong International Cruise Port (Pass by)

After Ngoc Son Temple, guest will say good bye Hanoi City and get on the car, our driver will take you back to Halong International Cruise Port after 2,5 hours drive by motorway. End of the trip.

Location

Activity location

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh Square
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Halong International Cruise Port
- Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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