Day 1: HANOI STOPOVER TOUR: ARRIVAL – HANOI (-/-/-)
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. Then, you enjoy a tour by cyclo around the old quarter streets to experience the daily life of the local people.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2: HANOI STOPOVER TOUR: HANOI – FULL DAY OF SIGHTSEEING TOUR (B/-/-)
Today we commence our exploration of Hanoi with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace HANOI TOUR TO HOAN KIEM LAKE and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. Later on, we will take a short visit at Hilton Prison where Vietnamese soldiers did captured & detained American pilots from 1967 till 1973 to learn more about the history of Vietnam war against American Imperialists.
In this afternoon, visiting the outlaying Ethnologic Museum is also a major part of our sightseeing. This gleaming mansion is dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic group s. Afterwards we drive to the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 3: HANOI STOPOVER TOUR: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Upon having breakfast at hotel, you will be at leisure until transferred to Noi Bai Airport for departure flight (check out hotel before 12h00).
—End of services—
INCLUDING:
* Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
* Accommodation in hotels (twin shared room) with daily breakfast
* English or French speaking guide
* Meals as indicated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner
* Entrance fee to indicated sights
* Water puppet show
* Pure bottled water & wipes
EXCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance…