Meeting point: At Port Gate (photos below)
Obtain our attractive, historical capital of Hanoi. This shore tour in Hanoi includes stops at the city's most famous attractions. For cruises that stop in Halong for a full day at sea, the Hanoi day trip is strongly advised.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration: 11 hours
Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
Highlights: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Old Quarter, Water Puppets Show (if time permits)
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Savor Vietnamese tea or coffee amidst impressive artwork
- Explore a historic Confucius Temple
- Uncover the historical importance of the Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities
- Experience the serenity and spirituality of Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple
FULL ITINERARY
Your driver will transport you to Hanoi after departing from Halong International Cruise Port. You are welcome by Viet Vision Travel’s tour guide & driver. Visit the renowned Nguyen Art Gallery when you arrive. It is home to several high-caliber, original paintings and sculptures. The Gallery wants to exhibit high-quality artwork, especially those from Vietnam. The gallery specializes in works by up-and-coming artists. We are both having Vietnamese tea or coffee as we unwind in a lovely gallery environment while admiring the artwork. In the Café Lounge, where you may converse with the proprietor while sipping Vietnamese coffee, you can see the morning-visited Temple of Literature.
After that, we'll see the Temple of Literature, which was initially constructed as a Confucius Temple, before traveling to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, where the former US presidential contender John McCain spent more than five years behind bars. Next, explore the enormous exhibit at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which is regarded as the greatest in the nation, to learn more about Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities.
Your tour guide will take you to the well-known Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple after lunch in the city's heart, and then you'll board a cyclo for a one-hour ride through the Old Quarter's French-inspired architecture. Browse for great deals on practically anything while strolling through the Old Quarter's winding lanes, from little shops selling souvenirs to galleries featuring modern art that sell paintings. Join the crowd for a renowned hour-long Water Puppet Show if time allows. In time for your cruise's departure, return to Halong as the sun starts to set in this lovely town. Trip is over. See you on the next Vietnam shore excursions!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Round trip transfer from the ports in Halong to Hanoi in private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee and port fee
- Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
- 1 bottle of water per person per day
Exclusions
- Pre & After accommodation
- Other drinks
- Tips
- Other personal expenses
