Overview

HIGHLIGHT

• Visiting the top attractions of Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, French Quarter, Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Westlake.
• Explore the hidden gems of Hanoi, featuring with the maze of tiny backstreets and local people’s daily life.
• Diving into the local culture where local people live and work.
• Experience the REAL Hanoi as it is what it is, featured with the Good, the bad & the weird of the places.

Itinerary Details

Part 1: Hanoi Highlights: (2 hours)

You will be greeted by the tour guide and driver at your hotel lobby we then ride to Ho Chi Minh Complex to have a quick visit to Ho chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese, Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Residential area and One Pillar Pagoda. After that, we move to Temple of Literature, a 1000-year-old iconic architecture of Hanoi to learn about Vietnamese long-standing culture and history.

Part 2: Hanoi Hidden Gems: (2,5 hours)

Explore the parts-unknown of Hanoi by riding through the maze of zigzagging backstreet and narrow alleyways and markets. Diving into the rivers of motorbikes and Hanoi street symphony. Traveling with all your senses heightened: Watching, Hearing, Touching, Tasting and smiling. Experiencing the GOOD, the BAD, and the WEIRD of the city as it is what it is. Experiencing different slides of life behind the scene, the hidden part of the iceberg. Meeting people where they live, work, learn and pray. Building personal connections and culture exchanges.

TOURS INCLUSION:

• Pick up and drop off from hotels IN & AROUND Hanoi Old Quarter.
• Vietnam people Army Legendary Jeep – UAZ469 / GAZ69. And we sometimes use the USA Army Jeep A2.
• Experienced driver.
• Helmet & rain poncho.
• English speaking guide.
• Tickets and entrance fees

TOURS EXCLUSION:
Tips & Gratuity & lunch

KNOW BEFORE GO

1- Dress-code: Covering shoulders and knees for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

2-  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes on Monday and Friday. Annually closes from end of July to the 2^nd of September.

The mausoleum opens 3 hours a day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 5 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday as well as Public holidays).

3- Can we see Hanoi train-street? Yes, you can, the famous Hanoi Train-street is a part of our itinerary. Though the train street was closed recently, we know HOW, WHEN, WHERE & WHAT to take you in. No train in the morning, but still we see the trainstreet!

4- What happens if it rains? we got ponchos for you, please keep the adventure spirits on our trips.

5-Does the Jeep have covers? No, our Jeep cars are open roof top, so you can travel with all senses heightened.

6-Who This Experience Is Good for? Anyone who enjoys experiencing ordinary life and seeking out new experiences in Hanoi.

7-Difficulty Level: Easy – No experience needed