Morning or Afternoon (based on availabilities)
Begin your second day of travel with a city tour in Hanoi and learn more about the ancient capital. You acquaint yourself with Hanoi Old Quarter's serene atmosphere and these must-visit sites:
Start exploring Vietnam's earliest university, the Temple of Literature, where the country's aristocracy, mandarins, and elite learned.
Come to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the legendary founding father of contemporary Vietnam is currently resting in eternal peace. Then head to One Pillar Pagoda, the most famous one in Vietnam has a unique design like a lotus blooming from water.
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum In Hanoi
Stop at West Lake and Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, which is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with a more than 1,500-year history. Emerge yourself in the ancient architecture from the Ly dynasty period and the fresh atmosphere of West Lake.
Lunch will be provided at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant.
NOTE:
- Depending on your schedule, you can leave in the morning or the afternoon. Routes may alter based on customer interests. (The morning tour starts at 08:00 while the afternoon one is at 13:30).
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be seen from the outside from June to August. You must dress formally so shorts, miniskirts, sleeveless shirts, and tank tops are not allowed.
Evening
You have time to take a bath and relax while waiting for the Lao Cai train. When you are done preparing your luggage, our driver picks you up at your hotel and transports you to the city's railway station.
Board a train to Lao Cai station for an overnight excursion in a communal sleeping cabin (sharing with other passengers in 2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). The train would start around 22:00 and you can have an unforgettable experience of sleeping overnight on a local train towards the north of Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight on train
Our guide was an excellent guide and we enjoyed the experience. However, the dinner included in our city tour was disappointing and seemed too touristy.
The Hanoi hotel had a nice room, good location, and amazing staff. The Halong Bay cruise was wonderful, especially with the upgraded boat and lovely… More Our guide was an excellent guide and we enjoyed the experience. However, the dinner included in our city tour was disappointing and seemed too touristy.
The Hanoi hotel had a nice room, good location, and amazing staff. The Halong Bay cruise was wonderful, especially with the upgraded boat and lovely dining.
In Sapa, we had the opportunity to go trekking, which was a highlight of our trip. The breathtaking landscapes and cultural encounters during the trekking excursion added an extra layer of excitement to our journey. Less
My family and I picked Best Price Travel for our Vietnam trip, and it was amazing! Our consultant was fantastic. She kept in touch before and during our trip, making sure everything went smoothly. The tour was perfect - all the transfers, tours, and pickups were on time. The hotels were clean, safe,… More My family and I picked Best Price Travel for our Vietnam trip, and it was amazing! Our consultant was fantastic. She kept in touch before and during our trip, making sure everything went smoothly. The tour was perfect - all the transfers, tours, and pickups were on time. The hotels were clean, safe, and in great locations, with friendly staff and delicious breakfasts. The highlight was our overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay - it was incredible! Thanks to everyone at Best Price Travel for a wonderful experience! Less
Hey Giulia.....
We loved the puppet show, it was amazing!
We love the feeling and atmosphere here in Hanoi already!!!!
Our pick-up at the airport was perfect...Tony (?) was brilliant and so easy to chat with.
We will enjoy having him show us around.
- Hanoi:
Guide: so friendly, speaks English fluently
Hotel: small but located in the center so it is easy for us to go around
- Ninh Binh:
Guide: not as fluent as the Hanoi guide but still helpful and took care of the tour really well
Hotel: love and cozy
- Sapa:
Guide: really helpful throughout the… More - Hanoi:
Guide: so friendly, speaks English fluently
Hotel: small but located in the center so it is easy for us to go around
- Ninh Binh:
Guide: not as fluent as the Hanoi guide but still helpful and took care of the tour really well
Hotel: love and cozy
- Sapa:
Guide: really helpful throughout the trekking tour
Hotel: really fancy and equipped
- Halong Bay: nice cruise, the kayak is so fun Less
Hotel in Hanoi – 10/10 – Best hotel ever! They gave us free drinks, were super friendly and efficient, and the location was awesome!
Hotel in Sapa – 8/10 – Good location, but the room had a bad view of a brick wall.
The Halong Bay cruise - 10/10 - Amazing! The views were stunning, and the crew… More Hotel in Hanoi – 10/10 – Best hotel ever! They gave us free drinks, were super friendly and efficient, and the location was awesome!
Hotel in Sapa – 8/10 – Good location, but the room had a bad view of a brick wall.
The Halong Bay cruise - 10/10 - Amazing! The views were stunning, and the crew was so nice. It was a trip we'll never forget!
Our tour guide was great! They knew a lot and made the trip even better. Less