This is the best shore excursion from Halong/Bai Chay port If you’re looking to explore a lively Vietnamese hub, Hanoi’s City Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see how the locals live in this picturesque, and sometimes chaotic, capital. With on-time port pick-up and drop off included, our shore excursions are zero stress, fully customisable adventures which allow you to maximise your time
Your tour guide will pick you up at Cai Lan/Halong port and drive 130km (around 1.5 hours) to Hanoi through beautiful countryside of the Red River. See local Vietnamese farmers working in the lush fields. About 10:30, you will be in Hanoi capital city with elegant colonial mansions and villas sourrounded by lakes, parks and tree-lined boulevards.
Your Hanoi tour is followed with the remarkable Temple of Literature built in 1070 as Vietnam's first university. Have Lunch at local restaurant
Old Quarter most amazing part of the city to experience the local daily life and culture is the Old Quarter well-known 36 commercial streets. Take cyclo tour around for amazing experience. Also your tour guide will take you to see local houses in small lane where vehicles can not reach. You will learn the "Real Vietnam".
Then, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside and most famous One Pillar Pagoda built in 1049 with lotus flower disign.
Another must-see destination for Hanoi city tour is the charming pagoda called Chua Tran Quoc - located on an island in the most beautiful West lake. Finish to visit Hoa Lo prison well-known as Hanoi Hilton Hotel will be the last visit. Here you will learn the unforgettable history of Vietnam before transfer to the cruise ship
