- Hanoi is the epicenter of Vietnam, but crazy traffic and exploitative taxis make independent exploration challenging. Hit the highlights in just a day on this private tour with a guide to clue you in on the culture and the history. You’ll see Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, Hoa Lo Prison, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and more. Spend the day exploring Hanoi city with a private guide and driver. See the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch in a local restaurant.
- Pickup & Drop off from Halong International Cruise Ship Port and the itinerary is flexible to change to fit your cruise schedule.
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- What You Can Expect -
- Duration: 9 to 10 hours including pick-up and drop-off time.
- Departure Time: 8:00 AM
- Return Time: 18:00 PM
- Transportation Type: Private Vehicle depends on your group size.
Notes: The itinerary may be reordered or changed with prior notice based on weather, site/road conditions, group interests, and group pace.
Duration：9 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
1 Day
** Our guide will pick you up from your cruise ship port in Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Hanoi via the new highway, which shortens the journey from 4 hours to just 2.5 hours. You'll pass stunning limestone mountains and lush paddy fields along the way.
** Arrive in Hanoi. Visit some famous destinations of Hanoi:
** Temple of Literature: Start with a visit to Vietnam's first university.
** Tran Quoc Pagoda: Explore this historic pagoda, located on Hanoi's most beautiful street next to West Lake.
** Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple: Take a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple.
** Enjoy a Vietnamese meal at a nice restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
** After lunch, enjoy a one-hour rickshaw ride through the French Quarter and the 36 streets of the Old Quarter. Visit the unique train street and savor a cup of egg coffee.
** Return to our van for the drive back to Ha Long City.
** Arrive at your cruise ship port. Trip ends.
Location Name Halong International Cruise Port
Address Halong International Cruise Port
Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.