HANOI CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR

THE ITINERARY

Start your day with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Located on a small island near the southeastern shore of West Lake, this 1,400-year-old pagoda is a serene retreat from the bustling city. Admire the historic architecture, including the eleven-story red pagoda, and enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounding the temple.

Next, we'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you'll learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam's revolutionary leader. Observe the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside and take a stroll through the serene gardens to see the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Don't miss the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, built to resemble a lotus blossom.

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

Important notes:

• Visitors should dress modestly, covering shoulders to knees, when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas.

• Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

• The Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months annually (usually from June 15th to August 15th) for maintenance. During this period, visitors can still take pictures of the Mausoleum from the outside and visit the surrounding area.

• Photography is restricted in certain areas of the complex.

Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam 

Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant. This is a perfect opportunity to taste the flavors of Hanoi and recharge for the afternoon's activities.

In the afternoon, we'll drive to Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 

Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton”

16:00 – 16:30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

Note: The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a hat or umbrella for sun protection.

INCLUSIONS

✔ Air-conditioned vehicle transportation

✔ English-speaking tour guide

✔ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

✔ Lunch at a local restaurant

✔ Bottled water on the bus

EXCLUSIONS 

• Hotel accommodation

• Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities for guide and driver

CHILDREN POLICY

• Free charge for children under 3 years old. Every 02 – adult can get 01 child free, from the second child will be changed 50% of adult price. 

• Children from 4 to 9 years old: 75% of adult price 

• Children from 9 years old charge as adults.

NOTES

• Customers staying within the designated Hanoi Old Quarter District Hoàn Kiếm area will be conveniently picked up and transported to their centrally located hotel or accommodation. The pickup service is provided for hotels situated on the following streets: Hàng Gà, Hàng Điếu, Cửa Đông, Lò Rèn, Hàng Mã, Hàng Chiếu, Hàng Giấy, Hàng Giầy, Hàng Hành, Hàng Mành, Đường Thành, Phùng Hưng, Ngõ Huyện, Phủ Doãn, Chân Cầm, Lý Quốc Sư, Hàng Trống, Hàng Hòm, Tố Tịch, Quán Sứ, Ngõ Yên Thái, Ngõ Báo Khánh, Tràng Tiền, Hàng Khay, Bà Triệu, Lý Thường Kiệt, Quang Trung, Hai Bà Trưng, Phan Chu Trinh, Điện Biên Phủ, Phan Đình Phùng, Lý Nam Đế, Trần Phú, Hàng Gai, Hàng Bông, Thợ Nhuộm, Hàng Cót, Quán Thánh, and Nguyễn Trường Tộ.

• The pickup window is between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM, with the specific time dependent on the hotel’s location. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel lobby at the appointed time. Due to traffic regulations, pickup services are not available for accommodations located in alleys.

• The tour guide will confirm the exact pickup time prior to the tour date.

• Customers staying outside of the Hanoi Old Quarter District Hoàn Kiếm area are kindly requested to make their own way to the designated meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, located at 1 Tràng Tiền Street, District Hoàn Kiếm, by 08:20 – 08:30 AM.

• Please note that the supplier is not responsible for any delays caused by guest lateness.For infants not occupying a seat or requiring tour inclusions, a separate infant rate applies. Kindly inform the supplier of any infants accompanying the booking.