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Discover the striking beauty of World Heritage-listed Halong Bay on this Halong Bay small group adventure tour from Hanoi. Drive through the rural villages of northern Vietnam, board a private Chinese junk and set sail through turquoise waters dotted with over 2,000 magnificent limestone islands. Explore the many karsts and enjoy a seafood buffet while taking in the bay\'s mystical scenery.
Your Halong Bay tour begins with a 3.5-hour drive from the hectic pace in Vietnam\'s capital city, Hanoi, to the tranquil and beautiful Halong Bay. En route stop at the Hong Ngoc Humanity Center, developed to provide support to communities in the area. The handicrafts made at the centre are available for you to purchase.
On arrival in Halong City board the Chinese junk for your cruise on Halong bay, famous for its lime karsts jutting out of the green waters creating a spectacular vista as nearly 2000 islands fill the bay. A UNESCO listed World Heritage site since 1994, Halong Bay means "Bay of the Descending Dragon". Legend has it that a long time ago when the Vietnamese were fighting off foreign invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to assist in the fight. During the battle the dragons spat out jewels that would later become the islands that now are scattered around the bay.
The private 5-hour cruise explores some of the grottos or caves that have formed in many of the islands that fill Halong Bay. Visit a fishing village where you learn about the culture and customs of the local inhabitants. Providing the weather is warm enough there is a chance to stop and swim in the emerald waters of the bay. For those not wanting to swim, relax on board and soak up the atmosphere. Enjoy a sumptious seafood lunch onboard the boat before your return to Hanoi.
Rise with the sun and the Hanoi locals on this small group tour of Hanoi. Experience the buzz with a pre-dawn visit to the bustling flower and vegetable markets, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast, take in the views from a rooftop cafe in Hanoi\'s old quarter then head to a local restaurant to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking. Traveling in a small group , maximum 12 passengers, this tour allows for a unique and intimate experience.
Join your local guide bright and early with a walk to visit the early morning flower and wholesale fruit market. Experience the hussle and bustle of the markets with people going about their early morning business, a perfect opportunity to interact with the locals and get some great photos.
From the local market, continue on a walk to Hoan Kiem Lake "Lake of the Restored Sword" to experience early morning Hanoi. Legend has it that in the mid 15th century the gods provided the Emperor Le Thai To a magical sword to defeat the Ming dynasty Chinese invaders. Following the victory the emperor was boating on the lake when a giant tortoise reared up and took the sword, returning it to its rightful owners. Today the lake is a gathering place for the residence of Hanoi doing their morning exercise. You will have opportunities to join in on the morning activities such as tai chi.
After a energetic start to the day enjoy a traditional local breakfast - “real flavor of Pho” - followed by a Vietnamese coffee at a roof top café in Hanoi’s old quarter overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake.
The last stop is a family run Vietnamese restaurant to join a cooking class and learn the finer points of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The cooking class includes a walk to Hang Be food market to learn about Vietnamese ingredients. Once back at the restaurant you will learn to cook several Vietnamese dishes. It is then time to relax and feast on your Vietnamese culinary creations.
Walk in the footsteps of Ho Chi Minh and discover the sights of Hanoi on this full-day tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh\'s mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, the world famous Museum of Ethnology and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Lunch is included at the KOTO, a restaurant and training centre dedicated to improving the life of disadvantaged children of Vietnam.
Join your local guide with a a visit to the complex where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam\'s independence in 1945, and see the reverence with which Vietnamese people treat their "Uncle Ho". You\'ll also visit several sites including House 54 where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked between 1954 and 1958 and the Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived until his death in 1969.
Your tour continues with a journey through Hanoi to the Temple of Literature and university which has educatied the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins".
Enjoy lunch at Hanoi\'s famous KOTO training restaurant, an institution that assists with training street and disadvantaged children empowering them with a trade to support themselves and their families.
After lunch visit the Museum of Ethnology, to learn more about the cultural diversity of Vietnams ethnic minorities. Established by the Vietnamese government in 1997, the museum provides you with a fascinating insight into the diverse cultures, customs and lifestyles of the 54 ethnic groups that inhabit Vietnam.
Your tour concludes with a stroll through Hanoi\'s hectic old quarter. Visit the local Hang Be or Dong Xuan local markets, before finishing with refreshments at a bia hoi, a traditional Vietnamese \'pub\', where you have the opportunity to swap stories with local people eager to practise their language skills.
At the end of your tour, you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Be enchanted on this mystical journey from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda. Travel by road for 2 hours from Hanoi through the countryside then continue by row boat on the Yen Vi River, passed rice paddies, boats laden with fruit, local villages and spectacular mountain scenery. Disembark at Thien Tru Pagoda and explore this historic temple, before joining devotees as they hike up the mountain to the cave-bound Perfume Pagoda.
The Perfume Pagoda, also known as Reach Chua Huong is surrounded by the beautiful Perfume Mountain. This is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Vietnam and the sight of a yearly pilgrimage between February and March following the Vietnamese New Year. The pilgrims pray for good health and prosperity in the coming year. Legend has it that the temple was built by a monk who was in search of enlightenment. Since then, the Perfume Pagoda has been the subject of poems, songs, stories and a backdrop to many paintings.
You will be required to register at the Den Trinh temple before continuing onto Thien Tru Temple, also known as Heavenly Kitchen Temple. This temple derives its name from the surrounding rock formations which are said to look like chefs working in a kitchen.
Continue with a 4 kilometre moderate hike up the mountain to Huong Tich Temple, with a 120 step decent down the grotto to the temple. According to local legend the grotto was discovered a few thousand years ago however it was only in the 1500\'s that a shrine was constructed. With a trek or a cable car down the mountain, the choice is yours. Enjoy lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant before the journey back to your Hanoi hotel.
Save time, money and hassle in Vietnam - book your Hanoi airport transfer to your Hanoi hotel before you go! You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle from Hanoi Airport to your Hanoi hotel - without the trouble of picking up a rental car, negotiating unfamiliar traffic and maps. Take the easy way - book this efficient transfer service online now!
Travel from Hanoi Airport to your Hanoi hotel in a private vehicle. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
Vehicles used:
Air-conditioned Sedan Car
At time of booking, you must include the following flight and hotel details:
Arrival Flight Number
Arrival Time
Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off)
Hotel Address
Don\'t forget to book your Hotel to Airport transfer!
Need to get to Hanoi\'s Noibai Airport? Plan your Hanoi airport departure transfer ahead of time, and book and pay for your airport transfer right here. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle which will take you from your Hanoi hotel to Hanoi Airport. Arrive at the airport on time, relaxed and no hassles!
Travel from your Hanoi hotel to Hanoi Airport in a private vehicle. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
Vehicles used:
Air-conditioned Sedan Car (1 to 4 people)
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
Departure Flight Number
Departure Time
Hotel Name (where you would like to be picked up from)
Hotel Address
Don\'t forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer!
Take a one-day tour to the spectacular World Heritage listed site of Halong Bay by a traditional Vietnamese junk boat, while enjoying a delicious seafood lunch. Halong Bay is one of Vietnam\'s most spectacular natural wonders with over 3000 natural limestone islands dotting the bay. Bring your swimmers to enjoy a dip in the azure waters or simply relax on the deck.
Your full-day tour to Halong Bay begins with the drive from Hanoi which takes approximately 3-hours by road. Once at Halong Bay, board your junk for a cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way for a swim as well as a visit to one of many limestone caves in the area. Whilst on board indulge in a delicious seafood lunch.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay is one of Vietnam\'s most spectacular natural wonders. The tiny limestone islands are dotted with many beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves that provide an excellent backdrop for lazing about from the deck of the luxury junk vessel.
This tour operator is the 2007 Conde Naste winner of the Best Operator category in the World Saver Awards
Known as the \'Paris of the East\', Hanoi is one of Asia\'s most charming cities. Spend your private Hanoi full-day tour enjoying the essential sites including The Ho Chi Minh Complex and The Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, Ngoc Son Temple and picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake. To complete the day, take a cyclo tour through the historic Old Quarter and explore the many markets streets dedicated to a variety of local wares.
This private Hanoi tour takes in all of Hanoi. Start the tour by visiting the Museum of Ethnology, widely acknowledged as the best in the Vietnam which houses a display dedicated to Vietnam\'s 54 ethnic minority peoples. Afterwards, head to Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake and dates back to the 13th century. The lake itself is a picturesque focal point of Hanoi, frequented by tourists and locals alike.
Visit the Temple of Literature, originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam\'s first university dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone stele mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the names of the university\'s graduates. The complex is divided into five courtyards with different paths that would originally have been reserved for the Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards contains the statue of Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze storks standing on turtles.
After a sumptuous Vietnamese lunch, take a relaxing one-hour cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It\'s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. At approximately 6:00pm, you will return you to your hotel.
This tour operator is the 2007 Conde Naste winner of the Best Operator category in the World Saver Awards
Take an active day tour from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda - one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat and foot. Cruise along scenic waterways and walk up mountain paths visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area of Vietnam over centuries.
Every spring thousands of pilgrims come to the Perfume Pagoda to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them through the coming year. The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat or on foot, as there are no roads into this area of Vietnam.
Your private guided tour will take you by boat along scenic waterways and walk up mountain paths visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area over the centuries. Departing Hanoi, you have a two-hour drive through the picturesque Vietnamese countryside and back roads to the village of Duc for some refreshments before boarding the boat for a 1.5-hour ride along the scenic Yen River.
Your tour continues with an one-hour walk to the Thien Tru Pagoda (Heavens Kitchen) and the Perfume Cave and Pagoda. On your return to Hanoi, you visit Giai Oan and Tuyet Son Pagodas. Vietnamese lunch will be served at one of the little food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda. After lunch the boat will take you back to land for the drive back to Hanoi.
This tour operator is the 2007 Conde Naste winner of the Best Operator category in the World Saver Awards.
Learn the secrets to preparing a great Vietnamese dish on this half-day cooking tour in Hanoi. Your Hanoi cooking tour will begin with a guided walk around the famous Hang Be Street markets, where you will learn more about the various ingredients that go into a Vietnamese dish. It\'s then onto Old Hanoi Restaurant, for your hand\'s on cooking lesson followed by a chance to try your new creation.
Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook and downright delicious. This half day cooking tour in Hanoi will provide you with a hands-on lesson on how to shop for, and to cook, authentic Vietnamese food.
Your Hanoi cooking class will be held at Old Hanoi Restaurant - one of the very best local restaurants in Hanoi.
Your half-day tour begins with a guided walk around the famous Hang Be Street market, deep in the heart of Hano\'s Old Quarter. Here you will learn more about the various local ingredients including vegetables, fruits and Vietnamese herbs and spices. Your local guide will ensure that you get the most out of this walk before taking your newfound knowledge to your cooking class at Old Hanoi Restaurant.
On beginning your Vietnamese cooking class a professional chef\'s jacket and hat is provided. Looking and feeling like a professional chef will give you added confidence! The class is held in small groups (usually 2-10 people) to enhance interactivity with the head chef. You will have your own cooking station for your hands-on lesson.
At midday sit down and enjoy your own Vietnamese creations - there are several menus to choose from and each menu consists of 3 dishes to prepare. Happy eating!
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